Pakistan Women produced a dominant performance in Karachi, defeating Zimbabwe Women by 67 runs in the second T20I to secure another convincing result in the ongoing series. The hosts were in control for large parts of the contest, combining strong middle-order batting with disciplined bowling to keep Zimbabwe under pressure throughout the chase.
After choosing to bat first, Pakistan Women made a measured start as Muneeba Ali and Gull Feroza looked to rotate the strike against Zimbabwe’s new-ball attack, led by Nomvelo Sibanda and Adel Zimunu. The opening stand ended at 27/1 in 4.3 overs when Michelle Mavunga removed Gull Feroza for 9 off 13 balls, an innings that included one boundary but never fully gathered pace.
Muneeba continued to look settled at the crease and tried to guide Pakistan through the early stages with controlled batting. Ayesha Zafar briefly joined her in an attempt to rebuild, but she was run out for 4 from 6 balls at 35/2 in 6.1 overs.
Pakistan then moved into a more cautious rebuilding phase, with Muneeba Ali and Iram Javed working the ball around. Zimbabwe struck again when Iram was dismissed for 5 off 6 deliveries at 46/3 in 7.4 overs, leaving Pakistan Women under pressure in the middle overs.
The momentum shifted once Eyman Fatima came to the crease. She launched a counterattack that changed the tempo of the innings and quickly put Zimbabwe’s bowlers on the back foot. Eyman finished unbeaten on 79 from 43 balls, hitting 10 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 183.72, turning Pakistan’s innings from a steady effort into a commanding total.
The key stand came through Eyman Fatima and Muneeba Ali, who added 46 runs to stabilize the innings after the early setbacks. Muneeba played an important supporting role before she was dismissed for 36 from 33 balls at 92/4 in 13.2 overs. Her innings included four boundaries and helped Pakistan recover after losing wickets in clusters.
From that point, Eyman raised the tempo further alongside Natalia Pervaiz. Natalia remained unbeaten on 24 from 19 balls, striking three boundaries and scoring at a rate above 126. Their late acceleration gave Pakistan Women vital runs in the closing overs and lifted the side to 170/4 in 20 overs at a run rate of 8.50.
Zimbabwe Women had periods of control with the ball but struggled to contain Pakistan’s late surge. Michelle Mavunga returned the best figures with 1/38 from four overs, despite conceding runs at the death. Precious Marange and Lindokuhle Mabhero also picked up one wicket each, while Nomvelo Sibanda was economical, giving away only 15 runs in two overs.
However, Zimbabwe could not stop Pakistan’s acceleration across the final seven overs, particularly as Eyman Fatima continued to attack with authority. Her strokeplay ensured Pakistan finished with a total that placed immediate pressure on the visitors.
Chasing 171, Zimbabwe Women needed a strong powerplay, but Pakistan’s bowlers struck early and kept the innings under control. Beloved Biza made 11 off 9 balls before Fatima Sana claimed the first wicket at 13/1 in 2.2 overs. Natasha Mtomba attempted to rebuild, but Pakistan maintained tight lines and forced regular errors.
Runyararo Pasipanodya scored only 1 before Sadia Iqbal dismissed her at 14/2 in 3.4 overs. Zimbabwe continued to lose wickets frequently and never found a stable platform.
Kelis Ndhlovu briefly attacked, making 8 from 4 balls with two boundaries, but Nasra Sandhu removed her at 29/3 in 5.1 overs. Adel Zimunu also showed intent with 12 off 10 deliveries before she fell to Natalia Pervaiz and Nasra Sandhu at 47/4 in 7.2 overs. Vimbai Mutungwidu was dismissed without scoring as Zimbabwe slipped to 47/5 in 7.5 overs.
Michelle Mavunga offered a short counterattack with 9 from 7 balls, including two boundaries, but Ayesha Zafar dismissed her at 61/7 in 11.4 overs after Natasha Mtomba had already departed for 10. Captain Nomvelo Sibanda resisted with an unbeaten 18 from 37 balls, while Kudzai Chigora contributed 14 not out from 11 deliveries.
Despite those lower-order efforts, Zimbabwe Women were unable to create a meaningful partnership. Pakistan’s bowlers controlled the scoring rate throughout, and Zimbabwe finished on 103/8 after 20 overs.
Pakistan Women’s bowling was effective in every phase of the innings. Tuba Hassan produced the most economical spell, taking 1/17 in four overs at an economy rate of 4.25. Nasra Sandhu also made a strong impact with 2/18 from three overs.
Fatima Sana, Sadia Iqbal, Ayesha Zafar, and Natalia Pervaiz each added one wicket, underlining Pakistan’s collective bowling effort. Backed by sharp fielding and sustained pressure through the middle overs, Pakistan Women completed a comfortable 67-run win in the women’s T20I contest.
