<p>Pakistan Women cricket team made full use of batting first after Zimbabwe Women cricket team opted to field at the <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/national-stadium-karachi-revamped-for-champions-trophy-2025/413-2-0">National Stadium</a> Karachi. The opening pair laid a solid platform, with Sadaf Shamas and Gull Feroza stitching together a commanding partnership that gave Pakistan early control of the innings in this <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/pak-women-vs-zim-women-live-shams-feroza-dominate-powerplay/5595-5-0">Pakistan W vs Zimbabwe W ODI</a>.</p>

<p>The duo built momentum steadily, guiding the team past 100 without losing a wicket and frustrating the Zimbabwe bowlers with disciplined stroke play.</p>

<h2>Shamas and Feroza Build a Big Platform</h2>

<p>Sadaf Shamas anchored the innings with a brilliant 98 off 130 balls, striking 17 boundaries and narrowly missing out on a century. Alongside her, Gull Feroza contributed a valuable 50 off 60 deliveries, ensuring Pakistan maintained a healthy scoring rate.</p>

<p>Their opening stand of 162 runs laid the foundation for a big total before Zimbabwe found a breakthrough.</p>

<h2>Middle Order Keeps the Momentum</h2>

<p>After the first wicket, <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/pakistan-vs-south-africa-test-series-spinning-tracks/1737-5-0">Sidra Amin</a> continued the attacking approach. She scored an impressive 67 off 59 balls, hitting nine fours and keeping the scoreboard moving. However, Pakistan faced a brief slowdown as quick wickets of Ayesha Zafar and Aliya Riaz gave Zimbabwe a chance to pull things back.</p>

<p>Despite this phase, Pakistan remained in a strong position heading into the final overs.</p>

<h2>Late Surge Powers Pakistan Past 300</h2>

<p>The momentum shifted again in the closing stages thanks to a powerful finish from Najiha Alvi and captain Fatima Sana. Alvi remained unbeaten on 56 off just 30 balls, smashing eight fours and a six to accelerate the scoring.</p>

<p>Fatima Sana added a quickfire 11 off 3 balls, including a boundary and a six, pushing Pakistan to a commanding Pakistan Women 330 score of 330/5 in 50 overs.</p>

<h2>Zimbabwe Bowlers Struggle for Control</h2>

<p>Among the bowlers, Precious Marange stood out with three wickets, conceding just 39 runs in her 10 overs. Nomvelo Sibanda and Kudzai Chigora picked up one wicket each, but Zimbabwe struggled to contain runs, conceding 43 extras which further boosted Pakistan&rsquo;s total.</p>

<h2>What to Expect in the Second Innings</h2>

<p>Chasing 331 demands near-perfect execution from Zimbabwe. The Karachi pitch is good for batting, but scoreboard pressure will be intense. Pakistan&rsquo;s bowlers will attack early for quick breakthroughs.</p>

<p>Zimbabwe must rely on their top order to build partnerships. With momentum on their side, Pakistan remain clear favorites. Tight bowling could seal a dominant win.</p>

Pakistan Women set a massive 330/5 in the first ODI against Zimbabwe Women, powered by Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Amin and Najiha Alvi at Karachi.

Pakistan Women Post 330/5 Against Zimbabwe in 1st ODI Karachi

<p>KARACHI: An authoritative opening stand between Sadaf Shams and Gull Feroza propelled Pakistan Women to a commanding 178/1 after 30 overs in the first ODI against Zimbabwe at the National Stadium.</p>

<p>Opting to field first, Zimbabwe&rsquo;s bowling attack struggled to find rhythm on a flat Karachi surface. Pakistani openers Shams and Feroza exploited the conditions, putting on a clinical 162-run partnership. Sadaf Shams emerged as the aggressor, reaching the 30-over mark unbeaten on 93 from 118 deliveries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Her innings has been punctuated by 16 boundaries, characterized by precise driving through the covers and effective use of the sweep against Zimbabwe&rsquo;s spin tandem of Precious Marange and Beloved Biza.</p>

<p>Gull Feroza provided sturdy support, compiling a disciplined 50 off 60 balls. Her half-century, featuring five boundaries, anchored the first two sessions of the afternoon before she was eventually dismissed by Kudzai Chigora. Chigora provided the lone breakthrough for the visitors in the 29th over.</p>

<p>Zimbabwe&rsquo;s fielding remained under pressure throughout the first 30 overs, with several overthrows and a missed half-chance at point allowing the hosts to maintain a scoring rate of nearly six runs per over. Following Feroza&#39;s departure, Sidra Ameen joined Shams in the middle, rotating the strike effectively to ensure Pakistan&rsquo;s momentum remained unhindered.</p>

<p>At the 30-over mark, Pakistan sits at 178/1, well-positioned to set a target in excess of 300. Zimbabwe faces a steep challenge in the remaining 20 overs to contain a rampant Pakistani top order in this opening fixture of the ICC Women&rsquo;s Championship series.</p>

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Catch Pak Women vs Zim Women live updates: Sadaf Shams’ unbeaten 93 and Gull Feroza’s fifty power Pakistan to a massive 178/1 in the Karachi ODI opener.

Pak Women vs Zim Women Live: Shams, Feroza Dominate in PowerPlay

<p>KARACHI: The Zimbabwe women&#39;s cricket team reaches Pakistan on Wednesday to begin their first-ever tour of Pakistan, featuring a six-match white-ball series against the hosts from May 4 to 15. The squad landed at Jinnah International Airport in the evening and was received by Pakistan women&rsquo;s team manager Ayesha Ashhar.</p>

<p>The touring party will rest on Thursday before starting training later in the evening at the National Bank Stadium, where the entire series will be played. The tour includes three ODIs followed by three T20Is, marking a full-format white-ball contest between the two sides.</p>

<h2>Series Schedule Confirmed in Karachi</h2>

<p>The ODI leg will begin on May 3, with matches scheduled on May 3, 6 and 9. The action will then shift to the T20I series, which will take place on May 12, 14 and 15 at the same venue.</p>

<p>All six matches will be played at the National Bank Stadium, giving both sides consistent conditions throughout the tour.</p>

<h2>Preparation for ICC event</h2>

<p>The T20I series will serve as key preparation for ICC Women&#39;s T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5. Pakistan are also set to feature in a T20I tri-series in Ireland later this month, involving the hosts and the West Indies.</p>

<h2>Zimbabwe Squad</h2>

<p><a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/zimbabwe-namibia-qualify-womens-t20-world-cup-playoff/1368-2-0">Zimbabwe</a> have named a 15-member squad led by captain Nomvelo Sibanda. The squad includes Beloved Biza, Olinder Chare, Kudzai Chigora, Melinda Kachingwe, Lindokuhle Mabhera, Precious Marange, Michelle Mavunga, Natasha Mtomba, Christina Mutasa, Vimbai Mutungwindu, Kelis Ndhlovu, Kelly Ndiraya, Runyararo Pasipanodya and Adel Zimunu.</p>

<p>The series marks a historic step for Zimbabwe women as they play their first bilateral series in Pakistan across both ODI and T20I formats.</p>

Zimbabwe women's squad reaches Pakistan for their first-ever bilateral white-ball series. Karachi to host three ODIs and three T20Is starting May 3.

Zimbabwe Women's Squad Reaches Pakistan for White Ball Series

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Zimbabwe Women Tour of Pakistan 2026

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