KARACHI: Pakistan captain Fatima Sana won the toss for the third consecutive time and opted to bat first against Zimbabwe in the third T20I of the home series, being played at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on Friday.
Pakistan and Zimbabwe have faced each other only twice in T20 internationals, with the Green Shirts winning both matches convincingly.
- Matches: 2
- Pakistan: 2
- Zimbabwe: 0
📸 Matchday prep 🏏 Pakistan and Zimbabwe Women putting in the work before the 3rd T20I in Karachi 🇵🇰#JeetKaSafar | #BackOurGirls | #PAKWvZIMW pic.twitter.com/Okh34HEUVS
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) May 15, 2026
The two teams enter the fixture with contrasting momentum. Pakistan are on a three-match winning streak, while Zimbabwe have lost their last 12 T20Is in a row.
In the series opener, Pakistan crushed Zimbabwe by a record 153 runs, thanks to Ayesha Zafar’s unbeaten century and captain Fatima Sana’s all-round brilliance.
In the second match, Eyman Fatima’s unbeaten fifty, followed by a collective bowling effort, powered Pakistan to a 67-run victory.
One change 🔁Pakistan Women’s playing XI for the 3rd T20I vs Zimbabwe 🏏#JeetKaSafar | #BackOurGirls | #PAKWvZIMW pic.twitter.com/ygTWVDPGiH
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) May 15, 2026
Squads
Pakistan: Fatima Sana (c), Amber Kainat, Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Saira Jabeen, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan.
Zimbabwe: 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.
