KARACHI: In a stunning display of power-hitting, Pakistan women’s captain Fatima Sana smashed an unbeaten 62 off just 19 balls to propel her team to a massive 223 for 4 in the third T20I against Zimbabwe at Karachi’s National Bank Stadium on Friday.
An incredible 1️⃣9️⃣-ball 6️⃣2️⃣* from @imfatimasana takes Pakistan to their second-highest T20I total! 💪
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Her blistering knock, fastest fifty in women T20I laced with 10 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 326.31, completely transformed the innings in the death overs.
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Pakistan posted an imposing total of 223 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
Opening batters Muneeba Ali (22 off 17) and Ayesha Zafar (45 off 28) provided a solid start, putting on 58 runs for the first wicket. Saira Jabeen then played a crucial anchor role, remaining unbeaten on 50 off 32 balls.
4️⃣ boundaries on the trot! Fatima Sana firing on all cylinders 🔥
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However, it was captain Fatima Sana who stole the show, walking in at number five and unleashing a breathtaking assault on the Zimbabwean bowlers.
Her 62 not out came off only 19 deliveries, including 10 boundaries and 2 sixes, pushing Pakistan’s run rate to an explosive 11.15 per over. Iram Javed also contributed a useful 29 off 20 before falling in the 16th over.
For Zimbabwe, Lindokuhle Mabhero was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 2 wickets for 36 runs, while Beloved Biza took 1 for 35.
Brief Scores
- Pakistan Women: 223/4 in 20 overs (Fatima Sana 62, Saira Jabeen 50, Ayesha Zafar 45; Lindokuhle Mabhero 2/36)
