Pakistani Women showed all-round command to defeat Zimbabwean Women with a massive 153 runs in the first T20I Zimbabwe Women Pakistan tour 2026 at the National Stadium in Karachi. After electing to bat first, the hosts scored a total of 237/5 in 20 overs courtesy of a sensational century. Aisha Zafar. Pakistan’s bowlers then backed up their batting heroes by bowling Zimbabwe out for just 84 in 18.2 overs.
Aysha Zafar steals the show with her magnificent century
Pakistan’s innings started lively despite being dismissed early You see your handwho managed just two runs. Seagull Feroza Brilliant counter-attack and smashed 37 runs off just 19 deliveries, hitting eight boundaries to put the Zimbabwean bowlers under pressure from the start.
However, the highlight of the innings was Ayesha’s breathtaking shot. The left-handed batsman played one of the best T20I knocks seen in Karachi, scoring 102 runs off just 47 balls. He dominated the Zimbabwean attack with his refined batting and fearless aggression, hitting 15 fours and two sixes during his time at the crease. Ayesha kept the scoreboard moving quickly and ensured Pakistan maintained complete control throughout the innings.
After the dismissal of the slave, Saira Jabeen before adding a quick cameo of five runs Natalia Pervaiz contributed nine runs. Aliya Riaz then provided the perfect finishing touch with a devastating unbeaten 48 off 23 deliveries. His innings included four boundaries and four powerful sixes that took Pakistan past the 230-run mark. Sana Fatima He also scored a memorable batting effort for the home side, hitting 21 off 13 balls.
Zimbabwean bowlers put up a poor fight against Pakistan’s aggressive approach. And nature is cold claimed two wickets but conceded his 59 runs in four overs Precious Marange, Beloved Biza and Michelle Mavunga each took a wicket.
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Pakistani bowlers have won one-sided victory
Chasing a mammoth target of 238, Zimbabwe Women never looked comfortable against Pakistan’s disciplined bowling attack. The road in Ndhlovu fell early for two runs and wickets continued to fall at regular intervals. Natasha Mutomba Struggling with 24 off 20 balls, he put up some resistance Adele Zimunu He scored 18 off 34 deliveries. However, neither opponent was able to build a significant partnership as the Pakistani bowlers applied relentless pressure.
Fatima played with the ball after contributing with the bat in the evening. He toppled Zimbabwe’s batting line-up with figures of 3/7. Pervaiz also impressed with the ball, collecting 2/3 with high savings. Sadia Iqbal both goalkeepers also claimed. Ramin Shamim added another wicket to the tally and Pakistan’s bowlers combined brilliantly to bowl Zimbabwe out for just 84 in 18.2 overs.
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