National ( The cow news digital ) The Pakistan women’s cricket team delivered a dominant performance to complete a 3-0 series whitewash over Zimbabwe in the third and final One Day International, played at the National Bank Stadium Karachi. With this victory, Pakistan not only secured the series but also earned six valuable points in the ICC Women’s Championship standings.
Chasing a target of 223, Pakistan comfortably reached 226 for 1 in just 31.5 overs, sealing a nine-wicket win. The foundation of the chase was laid by an extraordinary opening partnership between Gul Feroza and Sadaf Shamas, who continued their record-breaking form throughout the series.
Zimbabwe, after winning the toss, posted 222 for 9 in their 50 overs. Beloved Biza top-scored with 73 runs, while Kails contributed 51 and captain Nomvelo Sibanda added 35. Pakistan’s bowling attack was led by Tasmia Rubab, who claimed three wickets, while Syeda Aroob Shah and Ayesha Zafar picked up two wickets each.
In response, Pakistan’s openers once again dominated the opposition. Gul Feroza scored an unbeaten 106 off 92 balls, hitting 16 boundaries, while Sadaf Shamas added a fluent 90 off 98 deliveries. Their partnership of 220 runs nearly sealed the match single-handedly before Shamas fell just short of a century.
This series was particularly historic for the opening pair, as they set a new world record for the highest consecutive opening partnership in a bilateral ODI series, amassing 571 runs across three matches. Their consistency proved decisive in Pakistan’s clean sweep, with partnerships of 162, 189, and 220 runs respectively.
Gul Feroza’s performance earned her both Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards. She also broke records for the fastest ODI century by a Pakistani woman, reaching the milestone in just 83 balls in the previous match, surpassing earlier national benchmarks.
Pakistan made two changes to their playing XI, resting captain Fatima Sana and senior batter Sidra Amin. In their absence, Muneeba Ali led the side on the field and contributed as part of a composed chase.
The team’s coaching staff and mentor dedicated the series victory to the armed forces, acknowledging their role in national resilience. The statement came after Pakistan climbed to second place in the ICC Women’s ODI Championship rankings.
The emphatic series win highlights the growing strength of Pakistan’s women’s cricket setup and signals a rising competitive edge on the international stage.
