The National Stadium in Karachi will host the second One-Day International (ODI) between Pakistan and Zimbabwe’s women’s teams tomorrow. The hosts hope to build on their strong start. Pakistan scored an incredible 330/5 in their opening match on Monday, putting on a clinical display. The star was Sadaf Shamas, who was just two runs shy of a century. Sidra Amin’s 67 and Najiha Alvi’s lightning-fast 56 put the total well out of reach. Despite a valiant 53 by Beloved Biza and a brilliant three-wicket haul by Precious Marange, Zimbabwe was unable to keep up and ultimately lost by 168 runs for 162.
Zimbabwe must figure out a method to get past Pakistan’s top order much sooner if they are to tie the series tomorrow. The rest of the bowling unit struggled to stop the flow of runs on a level Karachi track, despite Marange’s effectiveness in the opening game. In order to avoid the middle order being exposed too soon to Pakistan’s disciplined spin duo of Syeda Aroob Shah and Nashra Sandhu, who shared three wickets in the opener, the visitors need a strong foundation from the openers rather than just isolated cameos.
Pakistan, on the other hand, will probably continue to use the same strategy that worked for them: a calm beginning followed by a vigorous acceleration in the last ten overs. Tasmia Rubab’s economical spell of 2/21 kept the pressure high throughout the chase, and Captain Fatima Sana will be happy with how her bowlers shared the load. As Zimbabwe struggles to survive the three-match series, another high-scoring match may be in store because the pitch is predicted to remain batting-friendly.
Squads :
Pakistan Women’s Squad:
Fatima Sana (C), Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Momina Riasat, Muneeba Ali (WK), Najiha Alvi (WK), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab.
Zimbabwe Women’s Squad :
Nomvelo Sibanda (captain), 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, Adel Zimunu
Players to watch out for :
Sadaf Shamas
Sadaf Shamas, who came painfully close to a century with a stunning 98, has been in dominant form in the first part of this series. She faced 130 deliveries and maintained an average of 98.00 while anchoring the innings flawlessly. She built a huge platform for Pakistan by hitting 17 fours with a consistent strike rate of 75.38, demonstrating her ability to find the boundaries
Beloved Biza
With a tough half-century, beloved Biza demonstrated why she is an essential part of Zimbabwe’s batting lineup. With eight boundaries and a perfect 100.00 strike rate, she amassed 53 runs off of just 53 balls. Her ability to deal with Pakistan’s bowling attack with both aggression and tactical understanding was evident in this well-paced knock
Precious Marange
Precious Marange spearheaded Zimbabwe’s bowling attack with a methodical and potent spin spell. She finished with an outstanding economy rate of 3.90 after taking three wickets for 39 runs in her allotted ten overs. Throughout her tenure at the crease, she maintained a sharp strike rate of 20.00, which gave Zimbabwe significant breakthroughs due to her consistency and ability to break partnerships
Tasmia Rubab
Tasmia Rubab, who led the Pakistan bowling charts with effectiveness, proved to be extremely difficult to score against. She finished the game with an exceptionally low economy rate of 2.73 after taking two wickets for just 21 runs in 7.4 overs. She was a continual menace with a bowling average of 10.50, applying pressure and stifling the opposition with 46 deliveries during her period
Pitch Report:
The surface at the National Stadium is traditionally a batter’s paradise, characterized by consistent pace and bounce that allows for high-scoring encounters. In shorter formats like T20s, it has historically seen average first-inning scores between 167 and 180, though it offers a balanced contest where the team chasing has a slight statistical edge. While pacers may find some early swing, the track is known to become “low and slow” as the match progresses, eventually providing significant assistance to spinners who can exploit the dry patches and cracks
Weather Report:
Expect a sunny day in Karachi tomorrow with a high temperature of 35°C and a low of 27°C. There is a 0% chance of rain during both the day and night, with humidity levels around 53% and a west wind blowing at 16 mph
Fantasy XI :
Fatima Sana, Nashra Sundhu, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Amin, Tasmia Rubab, Nomvelo Sibanda, Beloved Biza, Precious Marange, Kelis Ndhlovu, Kelly Ndiraya
Match Details :
Date: 6th May, 2026
Time : 4 PM
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi, Pakistan
Broadcast: The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website
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