(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Pakistan Women Defeat Zimbabwe to Win T20 Series in Karachi
Pakistan Women secured a comfortable 67-run victory over Zimbabwe Women in the second T20 International at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi, sealing the three-match series with one match still to play.
Eyman Fatima Leads Pakistan’s Batting Charge
Eyman Fatima played a match-winning innings, remaining unbeaten on 79 runs from just 43 balls.
Her explosive knock included:
- 10 boundaries
- 4 sixes
Pakistan had a shaky start after losing early wickets, but Muneeba Ali added stability with 36 runs before Eyman took control of the innings.
Eyman and Natalia Pervaiz then built an unbeaten 78-run partnership to guide Pakistan to 170-4 in 20 overs.
Pakistan Bowlers Seal Dominant Win
Zimbabwe’s batting line-up struggled during the chase as Pakistan’s bowlers maintained pressure throughout the innings.
Captain Fatima Sana struck early, while spinner Nashra Sandhu picked up two wickets.
Other wickets were shared by:
- Sadia Iqbal
- Tuba Hassan
- Ayesha Zafar
- Natalia Pervaiz
Zimbabwe Women finished on 103-8 in their 20 overs.
Pakistan Take Unbeatable Lead
Zimbabwe captain Nomvelo Sibanda top-scored for her side with an unbeaten 18 runs, but Pakistan remained in complete control throughout the match.
The victory gives Pakistan an unassailable 2-0 lead in the T20 series ahead of the final game in Karachi.
