Sadaf Shamas and Gull Feroza both registered centuries as Pakistan Women posted their second-highest ODI total of 343 for 4, building on a record opening partnership to secure a commanding 206-run victory over Zimbabwe Women in the second ODI in Karachi. The result sealed the series and marked Pakistan’s largest win by runs in Women’s ODIs.
After choosing to bat, Pakistan immediately took control through Shamas and Feroza, who put together a dominant 189-run opening stand that denied Zimbabwe any early breakthroughs. The pair combined for 23 boundaries and a six, steadily taking the game away from the visitors.
Even once the partnership ended in the 31st over, the momentum remained firmly with Pakistan. Sidra Amin ensured continuity through the middle overs, finishing unbeaten on 59 and keeping the scoring rate intact. In the closing stages, Fatima Sana and Aliya Riaz accelerated effectively, adding quick runs to lift the total to an imposing 343 for 4.
Zimbabwe Struggle in Chase
Zimbabwe’s reply faltered early, slipping to 9 for 2 within the first three overs. Kelis Ndhlovu and Beloved Biza attempted to rebuild with a 57-run stand for the third wicket, but the required rate had already climbed beyond control.
Pakistan’s bowlers maintained consistent pressure, striking at regular intervals to prevent any meaningful recovery. The disciplined approach ensured Zimbabwe never gained momentum in the chase.
Sana Leads Bowling Effort
Fatima Sana completed an impressive all-round performance by leading the bowling effort, claiming 3 for 15 from her six overs. Her spell was central to Pakistan bowling Zimbabwe out for 137 in 39 overs.
Brief scores: Pakistan 343/4 in 50 overs (Sadaf Shamas 101, Gull Feroza 100; Lindokuhle Mabhero 1-52) beat Zimbabwe 137 in 39 overs (Runyararo Pasipanodya 33*; Fatima Sana 3-15, Rameem Shamim 2-20) by 206 runs
