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Pakistan Women continued their commanding run in the Zimbabwe Women tour of Pakistan 2026 with a massive 206-run victory in the second ODI at the National Stadium in Karachi. After opting to bat first, the hosts piled up a daunting total of 343/4 in 50 overs before bowling Zimbabwe Women out for just 137 in 39 overs to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
The victory followed Pakistan Women’s 168-run triumph in the opening ODI and highlighted the gulf between the two sides in both batting and bowling departments. Opener Gull Feroza was named Player of the Match for her brilliant century that laid the foundation for the huge total.
Pakistan openers set the tone with century stand
Pakistan Women got off to a dream start as Feroza and Sadaf Shamas stitched together a magnificent opening partnership. Both batters looked confident from the beginning and punished the Zimbabwe bowlers with elegant strokeplay all around the ground. Feroza played a fluent knock of 100 runs off 95 balls, smashing 13 boundaries during her stay at the crease. At the other end, Sadaf anchored the innings beautifully and completed a classy century of her own, scoring 101 runs from 112 deliveries with the help of 10 fours and a six.
The double-century opening stand completely shifted the momentum in Pakistan’s favour and left Zimbabwe searching for answers. Sidra Ameen carried the momentum forward with an impressive 59 off 58 balls, ensuring the run rate never dropped in the middle overs.
Pakistan’s lower middle order added the finishing touches in style. Sana Fatima played a quick cameo of 25 runs off only 13 deliveries, including two sixes, while Aliya Riaz smashed 27 from 14 balls with five boundaries. Ayesha Zafar also chipped in with an unbeaten 18 off just eight deliveries as Pakistan crossed the 340-run mark comfortably.
For Zimbabwe Women, the bowlers struggled throughout the innings. Nomvelo Sibanda and Lindokuhle Mabhero picked up one wicket each, but the visitors failed to stop the flow of runs on a batting-friendly surface.
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Pakistan bowlers dismantle Zimbabwe batting lineup
Chasing a mammoth target of 344, Zimbabwe Women never managed to settle into the contest. Pakistan’s bowlers struck regularly and reduced the visitors to early trouble. Fatima delivered an outstanding spell with the ball after contributing with the bat. She claimed 3 wickets for just 15 runs in six overs and put Zimbabwe under immense pressure. Rameen Shamim and Syeda Aroob Shah supported her brilliantly with two wickets each, while Momina Riasat also grabbed a couple of scalps.
Zimbabwe Women’s batting lineup struggled against the disciplined Pakistan attack. Kelis Ndhlovu top-scored with 32 runs, while Runyararo Pasipanodya fought hard for her 33 off 62 balls. Beloved Biza added 29, but no batter could build a substantial partnership. The visitors eventually folded for 137 in 39 overs, suffering another heavy defeat in the series.
With consecutive dominant victories by 168 runs and 206 runs respectively, Pakistan Women have already sealed the ODI series with one match remaining. The third and final ODI will be played on May 9, where the hosts will aim for a clean sweep while Zimbabwe Women will look to finish the tour on a positive note.
POTM award for her Terrific knock- Gull Feroza 🥇
#women #cricket #PAKvsBAN #gullferoza pic.twitter.com/qqChqfkKzN— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) May 7, 2026
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