Pakistan Ladies produced a commanding all-round efficiency to defeat Zimbabwe Ladies by an enormous 153 runs within the first T20I of the Zimbabwe Ladies tour of Pakistan 2026 on the Nationwide Stadium in Karachi. After opting to bat first, the hosts piled up a frightening complete of 237/5 in 20 overs, courtesy of a sensational century from Ayesha Zafar. Pakistan’s bowlers then backed up the batting heroics with a ruthless show, bowling Zimbabwe out for simply 84 in 18.2 overs.
Ayesha Zafar steals the present with magnificent century
Pakistan’s innings bought off to a vigorous begin regardless of the early dismissal of Muneeba Ali, who managed solely two runs. Gull Feroza counterattacked brilliantly and smashed 37 runs off simply 19 deliveries, hitting eight boundaries to place Zimbabwe’s bowlers beneath stress from the start.
The spotlight of the innings, nonetheless, was Ayesha’s breathtaking knock. The left-handed batter performed one of many most interesting T20I innings seen in Karachi, hammering 102 runs from solely 47 balls. She dominated the Zimbabwe assault with elegant strokeplay and fearless aggression, placing 15 fours and two sixes throughout her keep on the crease. Ayesha saved the scoreboard shifting quickly and ensured Pakistan maintained full management all through the innings.
After Gull’s dismissal, Saira Jabeen added a fast cameo of 5 runs earlier than Natalia Pervaiz contributed 9 runs. Aliya Riaz then supplied the proper of entirety with a damaging unbeaten 48 off 23 deliveries. Her innings included 4 boundaries and 4 towering sixes that pushed Pakistan past the 230-run mark. Sana Fatima additionally chipped in with a helpful 21 from 13 balls to cap off a memorable batting effort for the house aspect.
Zimbabwe’s bowlers struggled badly towards Pakistan’s aggressive strategy. Nomvelo Sibanda claimed two wickets however conceded 59 runs in her 4 overs, whereas Valuable Marange, Beloved Biza and Michelle Mavunga picked up one wicket every.
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Pakistan bowlers full one-sided victory
Chasing a mammoth goal of 238, Zimbabwe Ladies by no means regarded comfy towards Pakistan’s disciplined bowling assault. Kelis Ndhlovu fell early for 2 runs, and wickets continued to tumble at common intervals. Natasha Mutomba confirmed some resistance with a combating 24 off 20 balls, whereas Adel Zimunu scored 18 from 34 deliveries. Nevertheless, no batter managed to construct a considerable partnership as Pakistan’s bowlers maintained relentless stress.
Fatima starred with the ball after contributing with the bat earlier within the night. She ripped by means of Zimbabwe’s batting lineup with figures of three/7 in her three overs. Pervaiz additionally impressed with the ball, selecting up 2/3 in a extremely economical spell, whereas Sadia Iqbal claimed two wickets as nicely. Rameen Shamim added one other wicket to the tally, and Pakistan’s bowlers mixed brilliantly to bowl Zimbabwe out for simply 84 in 18.2 overs.
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