pakistan women Completed a comprehensive 3-0 win in the ODI series zimbabwe women After registering a spectacular nine-wicket win in the third ODI at the National Stadium in Karachi on Sunday. Chasing a competitive target of 223, the hosts produced a batting masterclass gul firoza Scored an unbeaten century during this period Sadaf Shamas Almost missed a century in a perfect run chase.
Dear Biza and Kelis Ndhlovu help Zimbabwe reach fighting total
Zimbabwe Women, after electing to bat first, showed far more resistance than in the first two ODIs and managed to post 222/9 in their 50 overs. dear biza During his brilliant innings, he played a brilliant inning of 73 runs in 88 balls and hit 12 fours. Kelis Ndhlovu Also contributed a valuable half-century by scoring 51 runs in 72 balls. Nomvelo Sibanda Adding 35 runs in the lower order helped Zimbabwe cross the 220-run mark.
Zimbabwe makes positive start despite defeat kelly nidirai On debut after a quickfire innings of 8 runs in just six balls. Biza and Ndhlovu carried the innings forward with a crucial partnership that frustrated the Pakistani bowlers for long periods. Adele Zimunu 23 runs were scored, but regular wickets in the final overs prevented the visitors from going for a big score.
For the women of Pakistan, Tasmiya Rubab Delivered an important spell, finishing with figures of 3/49 from his 10 overs. Syeda Arub Shah While also impressed by taking two wickets Ayesha Zafar Made a surprising impact with the ball and took two wickets for just 13 runs in six economical overs. Momina State Took one wicket as Pakistan managed to contain Zimbabwe despite a strong middle-order fightback.
Gul Firuza and Sadaf Shamas dominate record chase
In response, Pakistani women came out with full control and confidence. Openers Firozha and Shamas dismantled the Zimbabwe bowling attack with a brilliant partnership of 221 runs, taking the match well short of the finish line.
Firozha was the star of the evening as she remained unbeaten on 106 off just 92 balls. His fluent innings included 16 fours and demonstrated his ability to dominate both pace and spin with ease. Shamas played an excellent supporting role and came close to his century by scoring 90 runs in 98 balls with the help of 13 fours.
The duo maintained a fast scoring rate throughout the innings and consistently punished loose balls. Zimbabwe bowlers struggled to create chances kudzai chigora He remained the only wicket-taker after dismissing Shamas late in the chase. Muniba Ali Then came in and finished the game in quick succession with an unbeaten four-run cameo as Pakistan reached 225/1 in just 31.5 overs.
Pakistani women are progressing rapidly in the T-20 series
Firozha was named Player of the Match for his match-winning century, capping a brilliant batting display from the home team. He also received the Player of the Series award.
Notably, Pakistan women had already dominated the series with wins in the first two ODIs by 168 runs and 206 runs respectively. The teams will now focus on the T20I leg of the tour, with the first T20I taking place on Tuesday, May 12, at the National Stadium in Karachi.
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