The stage is set at the National Stadium in Karachi as Pakistan looks to carry their ruthless form into the shortest format against Zimbabwe. Fresh off a dominant 3-0 clean sweep in the ODI series, the home side enters this 1st T20I with immense confidence, while Zimbabwe will be desperate to reset after being outclassed. While the visitors showed flashes of brilliance in the final ODI—thanks to gritty half-centuries from Beloved Biza and Kelis Ndhlovu—they’ll need to find a way to stop the momentum of a Pakistan side that has been clinical in every department.
The headline of the tour so far has been the record-breaking form of Pakistan’s openers, Gull Feroza and Sadaf Shamas, who have consistently dismantled the bowling attack early on. Zimbabwe will be leaning heavily on the experience of Josephine Nkomo and Modester Mupachikwa to lead the way, but their success hinges on making early inroads during the Powerplay. If the Lady Chevrons can snag a few quick wickets and find a way to rotate strike against the spinners, they might keep it competitive, but Pakistan remains the firm favorite to take the series lead on home soil.
Squads:
Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team
Fatima Sana (C), Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali (WK), Najiha Alvi (WK), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Iram Javed, Amber Kainat, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan, Saira Jabeen, Sadia Iqbal, Eyman Fatima
Zimbabwe Women’s Cricket Team
Nomvelo Sibanda (C), 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
Where to Watch: Pakistan Women vs Zimbabwe Women – 1st T20I:
Date – May 12, 2026
Time – 8:00 PM IST
Venue – National Stadium, Karachi, Pakistan
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details:
Matches are expected to be streamed live on the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) YouTube channel for viewers in Pakistan and other regions. Fans in India and the sub-continent can watch on FanCode.
Fixtures:
1st ODI – May 4, National Stadium, Karachi – Pakistan won by 168 runs
2nd ODI – May 6, National Stadium, Karachi – Pakistan won by 206 runs
3rd ODI – May 9, National Stadium, Karachi – Pakistan won by 9 wickets
1st T20I – May 12, National Stadium, Karachi (8 PM)
2nd T20I – May 14, National Stadium, Karachi (8 PM)
3rd T20I – May 15, National Stadium, Karachi (8 PM)
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