Pakistan after a clinical 168-run victory in the first ODI, enter the second encounter with considerable momentum. The home side’s batting unit was firing on all cylinders, scoring 330/5. Sadaf Shams (98), Sidra Amen (67) and a quick half-century Najiha Alvi. A bowling attack led by the captain Fatima Sana and the economical Tasmia Rubab effectively broke up the Zimbabwean chase.
The challenge for Zimbabwe is acute. while Beloved Biza Showed resilience with 53 and Precious Marange Impressed by the three-wicket haul, the rest of the team struggled to adapt to the subcontinental conditions. To keep the series alive, Zimbabwe’s top brass must find a way to handle Pakistan’s disciplined spin duo. Published by Sandhu and Syeda Aroob Shahwhich is exceptionally effective on the dry Karachi surface.
PAK-W vs ZIM-W, 2nd ODI: Match details
- Date and Time: May 6; 16:00 IST / 10:30 GMT / 15:30 Local
- Location: National Stadium, Karachi
PAK-W vs ZIM-W head to head record in ODIs
Matches played: 2 | PAK-W won: 2 | ZIM-W won: 0 | No results/Closes: 0
National Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at the National Stadium, Karachi remains a traditional subcontinental track that heavily favors batsmen in the first half of the game. It offers consistent pace and bounce, allowing for high-scoring shots. However, as the match progresses and the surface dries up under the Karachi sun, it becomes a paradise for slow bowlers. Spinners are expected to get a significant grip and spin in the second overs, which makes the throw important; The winning captain will almost certainly look to bat first to set a target before slowing down the surface and helping the bowling side.
Groups
Pakistani Women: Gull Feroza (wk), Muneeba Ali, Sadaf Shamas, Ayesha Zafar, Sidra Amin, Fatima Sana (c), Aliya Riaz, Natalia Pervaiz, Diana Baig, Rameen Shamim, Nashra Sandhu, Syeda Aroob Shah, Najiha Alvi, Tasmia Rubab, Momina Riasat
Zimbabwean Women: Olinda Chare, Kudzai Chigora, Michelle Mavunga, Natasha Mtomba, Vimbai Mutungvindu, Melinda Kachingwe (week), Runyalaro Pasipanodya, Adel Zimunu, Sevimli Biza, Nomvelo Sibanda (c), Lindokuhle Mabhero, Christine Mutasaya N Kellysi,
PAK-W vs ZIM-W, 2nd ODI: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- The PAK-W wins the shootout first
- PAK-W powerplay score: 40-50
- PAK-W total score: 250-280
Case 2:
- ZIM-W wins the toss and bat first
- ZIM-W powerplay score: 35-45
- ZIM-W total score: 200-230
Match result: The team to bat first to win the competition
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