KARACHI: Pakistan delivered a commanding all-round performance to clean-sweep the T20I series against Zimbabwe, thrashing the visitors by 133 runs in the third and final match at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on Friday.
Pakistan’s third-highest margin of victory by runs in T20Is 🙌
A superb show with bat and ball to secure a 3️⃣-0️⃣ series win 🌟#PAKWvZIMW | #BackOurGirls | #JeetKaSafar pic.twitter.com/iTnWyrvdvE
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) May 15, 2026
Half-centuries from Saira Jabeen and captain Fatima Sana, followed by Sadia Iqbal’s three-wicket haul, propelled Pakistan to a dominant victory.
Set to chase a daunting target of 224 runs, Zimbabwe could only manage 90 runs before being bowled out in 17.1 overs, suffering a whitewash after losing the first two fixtures as well.
Left-handed opener Kelis Ndhlovu waged a lone battle for Zimbabwe with a counter-punching 32 off 13 deliveries, featuring six fours and a six, and remained her team’s top-scorer. Besides her, Adel Zimunu (18) and Michelle Mavunga (13) were the only other batters to reach double figures against a disciplined Pakistan bowling attack.
Another series whitewash achieved by Pakistan 🇵🇰💪
Excellent performance across the T20Is 👏#PAKWvZIMW | #BackOurGirls | #JeetKaSafar pic.twitter.com/MfQZSEQlkN
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) May 15, 2026
Sadia Iqbal led the bowling charge, bagging three wickets for just 20 runs in her three overs. She was well supported by fellow spinner Nashra Sandhu, who returned economical figures of 2 for 21 in four overs, while Tuba Hassan, Rameen Shamim, and captain Fatima chipped in with one wicket apiece.
Sadia Iqbal running riot with a double-strike ⚡
Damage inflicted on the Zimbabwe top-order
Sign up now: https://t.co/Z0RXSR7gYM
iOS app: https://t.co/RpeYQPshnh
Android app: https://t.co/5mBlUcoG8g#PAKWvZIMW | #BackOurGirls | #JeetKaSafar pic.twitter.com/JyhEatOyUw— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) May 15, 2026
Earlier, captain Fatima’s decision to bat first proved beneficial as the home side racked up 223 for 4 in their 20 overs. The Green Shirts got off to a flamboyant start as the new opening pair of Muneeba Ali (22 off 17) and Ayesha Zafar (45 off 28) put on 58 runs in the powerplay.
After a mid-innings wobble that saw Pakistan slip to 93 for 3, Iram Javed (29) joined Saira Jabeen to stabilise the innings with a 49-run partnership. Saira then joined forces with captain Fatima, and the duo blazed an unbeaten 71-run stand to propel the total.
Fatima top-scored with a sensational 62 not out off just 19 deliveries, studded with 10 fours and two sixes. Saira remained unbeaten on 50 off 32 balls, hitting eight fours.
For Zimbabwe, Lindokuhle Mabhero was the standout bowler, taking two wickets for 36 runs in her four overs, while Mavunga and Biza claimed one each.
