Sadaf Shamas and Gull Feroza smashed centuries as Pakistan Women posted 343/4 in their second-highest ODI total, powered by a record-setting opening partnership, to record a comprehensive 206-run victory over Zimbabwe Women in the second match of the series at Karachi. The win stands as Pakistan’s largest triumph by runs in Women’s ODIs and also wrapped up the series with authority.
Centuries and a massive opening stand set the tone
After winning the toss and choosing to bat, Pakistan Women quickly established control through Shamas and Feroza. The pair produced a staggering 189-run first-wicket partnership, a platform that drained much of the early momentum Zimbabwe had been aiming to carry into their chase in an effort to level the series.
- Shamas and Feroza combined for an opening stand worth 189 runs.
- Together, they struck 23 fours and a six, putting pressure on Zimbabwe’s plans from the outset.
- Even after the partnership ended in the 31st over, the scoring rate barely dropped.
Middle-order stability and a late surge to 343/4
Sidra Amin then came in and settled matters, guiding the innings through the middle overs while remaining unbeaten on 59. As the innings moved into the final phase, Pakistan accelerated again, with Fatima Sana and Aliya Riaz taking the attack to the bowlers early and converting the established base into a formidable finish.
Pakistan ultimately reached 343/4 in their 50 overs, a total Zimbabwe would struggle to chase even before the ball had been released.
Zimbabwe’s chase falters as Pakistan strike regularly
Zimbabwe’s run chase never gained momentum. They sank to 9 for 2 in the third over, and although Kelis Ndhlovu and Beloved Biza managed to add 57 runs for the third wicket, the required rate had climbed too steeply for a turnaround.
Pakistan’s bowlers kept applying pressure throughout, picking up wickets at regular intervals to prevent any sustained resistance. Fatima Sana, in particular, delivered the decisive impact with the ball, ending with 3 for 15 in her six-over spell and helping Pakistan dismiss Zimbabwe 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.
