KARACHI: A breathtaking unbeaten 102 off just 47 balls from Ayesha Zafar powered Pakistan Women to a mammoth 237, before captain Fatima Sana led a clinical bowling attack to bowl Zimbabwe out for a paltry 84, securing a massive 153-run victory in the first T20I at the National Bank Stadium on Tuesday.
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The win gives Pakistan a 1-0 lead in the three-match series and marks their most dominant T20I performance in recent memory.
Pakistan innings: Ayesha Zafar show
Electing to bat first, Pakistan openers provided a flying start. Gull Feroza smashed 37 off 19 balls with 8 fours, but it was Ayesha Zafar who stole the limelight.
The top-order batter remained unbeaten on 102, decorating her innings with 15 fours and 2 sixes at a staggering strike rate of 217.02. She found able support from Aliya Riaz, who hammered 48 off just 23 balls (4 fours, 4 sixes), and captain Fatima Sana, who contributed an unbeaten 21 off 13.
All smiles in the Pakistan camp 😁
Zimbabwe are 8 down for 83
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Key Partnerships
- Ayesha Zafar & Aliya Riaz: 67 runs off 28 balls
- Ayesha Zafar & Fatima Sana: 70* off 31 balls
Zimbabwe Bowling: Nomvelo Sibanda (2/59), Beloved Biza (1/33), Michelle Mavunga (1/23), Precious Marange (1/39)
Zimbabwe inquest: Batting collapse
Chasing a daunting 238, Zimbabwe never recovered from early jolts. Fatima Sana ripped through the top order, claiming 3 wickets for just 7 runs in her 3 overs, including the key scalps of Beloved Biza and Kelly Ndiraya.
Sadia Iqbal (2/14) and Natalia Pervaiz (2/3) also chipped in as Zimbabwe lost wickets at regular intervals.
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Zimbabwe are 8 down for 83
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Brief scorecard
Pakistan Women: 237/5 in 20 overs (Ayesha Zafar 102*, Aliya Riaz 48, Gull Feroza 37; Sibanda 2/59)
Zimbabwe Women: 84 all out in 18.2 overs (Natasha Mtomba 24; Fatima Sana 3/7, Sadia Iqbal 2/14, Natalia Pervaiz 2/3)
Player of the Match: Ayesha Zafar (102* off 47 balls)
Pakistan lead 3-match series 1-0
