Shamas, Feroza hit tons as Pakistan win big to clinch ODI series

Shamas, Feroza hit tons as Pakistan win big to clinch ODI series

Sadaf Shamas and Gull Feroza struck centuries as Pakistan Women piled up their second-highest total in ODIs – 343/4 – on the back of a record-setting opening stand to setup a comprehensive and series-clinching 206-run win over Zimbabwe Women in the second ODI in Karachi. This is Pakistan's biggest win (by runs) in WODIs.

Opting to bat, Pakistan found immediate control through Shamas and Feroza, who combined for a massive, 189-run opening partnership that drained any early momentum Zimbabwe hoped to build. Between them, the pair struck a combined 23 fours and a six.

Even after the stand was broken in the 31st over, the scoring rate barely dipped. Sidra Amin slotted in smoothly, steering the middle phase and keeping the innings on track with her unbeaten 59. The final overs then brought a surge: Fatima Sana and Aliya Riaz attacked from the outset, converting a strong platform into a daunting total, with Pakistan finishing on 343/4.

Zimbabwe's chase never took off and they slipped to 9 for 2 in the third over. Although Kelis Ndhlovu and Beloved Biza put on 57 for the third wicket, the required rate had surged beyond reach. Pakistan's bowlers maintained control throughout, chipping away regularly to prevent any sustained resistance.

Fatima Sana capped a fine outing with the ball, taking 3 for 15 from her six overs and leading a disciplined effort that bowled Zimbabwe out for 137 in 39 overs.

Brief scores: Pakistan 343/4 in 50 overs (Sadaf Shamas 101, Gull Feroza 100; Lindokuhle Mabhero 1-52) beat Zimbabwe 137 in 39 overs (Runyararo Pasipanodya 33*; Fatima Sana 3-15, Rameem Shamim 2-20) by 206 runs