Fatima Sana produced a blistering display in Karachi, striking the quickest half-century in women’s T20 internationals as Pakistan emphatically wrapped up their tour with a 133-run victory over Zimbabwe in the third and final match. Chasing a target, Zimbabwe never found the momentum to stay with Pakistan’s pace and power, and were eventually dismissed for 90 in 17.1 overs, handing the hosts a clean sweep of the series at 3-0.
Sana’s knock at No. 6 proved to be the difference between a good total and one that became almost impossible to overhaul. She finished unbeaten on 62 from only 19 deliveries, smashing 10 fours and clearing the ropes twice. The standout moment came when she reached her fifty in just 15 balls, setting a new benchmark for fastest fifties in women’s T20Is. Her innings helped Pakistan reach 223 for 4, which was the second-highest team total ever recorded by Pakistan in the format.
Pakistan’s innings had started with momentum and structure before Sana turned it into a statement. Ayesha Zafar struck 45, anchoring the middle phase, while the opening stand delivered early acceleration as Muneeba Ali combined with Zafar for a 58-run partnership. After that platform, Saira Jabeen maintained the momentum by adding an unbeaten 50, but it was the final overs that truly transformed the innings, with Sana taking charge and hitting boundaries at will.
During the closing surge, Sana forged a rapid alliance with Jabeen—putting together a 71-run partnership off just 22 balls—before the innings ended at 223 for 4. In the chase, Zimbabwe did begin positively through Kelis Ndhlovu, who struck 32 off 13 balls, yet once she was dismissed, the innings unraveled quickly.
Pakistan’s bowlers tightened the screws immediately after the breakthrough. Sadia Iqbal and Nashra Sandhu led the spin attack, and wickets followed in quick succession as Zimbabwe were bowled out in 17.1 overs. Iqbal finished with figures of 3 for 20, while Sandhu took 2 for 21, ensuring the visitors never got to a stage where they could meaningfully pressure Pakistan’s total.
Brief scores: Pakistan 223/4 in 20 overs (Fatima Sana 62*, Saira Jabeen 50*) beat Zimbabwe 90 all out in 17.1 overs (Kelis Ndhlovu 32; Sadia Iqbal 3-20, Nashra Sandhu 2-21) by 133 runs.
