Pakistan Women Complete Clean Sweep, Thrash Zimbabwe by Nine Wickets in Third ODI

Gull Feroza's unbeaten 106 and Sadaf Shamas' 90 power hosts to emphatic 3-0 series whitewash.

May 9, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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KARACHI: Pakistan Women wrapped up a dominant 3-0 series whitewash against Zimbabwe Women with a crushing nine-wicket victory in the third and final ODI at the National Bank Stadium on Saturday.

Chasing a modest target of 223 runs, the hosts reached 225 for 1 in 31.5 overs, finishing the match with 109 balls to spare.

The victory sealed a perfect clean sweep for Pakistan, who had already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead heading into the final match of the series.

Openers Gull Feroza and Sadaf Shamas set the tone for the chase with a magnificent 220-run partnership, the highest for any wicket for Pakistan Women in ODIs. Gull Feroza remained unbeaten on a sparkling 106 off 92 balls, hitting 16 boundaries in a masterclass of aggressive yet composed batting. Sadaf Shamas fell just ten runs short of her century, scoring a fluent 90 off 98 deliveries with 13 fours.

Their partnership completely dismantled the Zimbabwe bowling attack, which had no answers to the relentless flow of runs. The only wicket to fall came in the 32nd over when Sadaf was caught off Kudzai Chigora, bringing captain Muneeba Ali to the crease, who finished the chase in style with a boundary off the very next ball.

Earlier in the day, Zimbabwe Women, opting to bat first, posted 222 for 9 in their allotted 50 overs. Middle-order batter Beloved Biza top-scored with a fighting 73 off 88 balls, while opener Kelis Ndhlovu contributed a steady 51. However, regular wickets prevented Zimbabwe from accelerating.

Pakistan’s bowling attack was led by Tasmia Rubab, who claimed three wickets for 49 runs in her 10 overs. Ayesha Zafar impressed with figures of 2 for 13 from six overs, including two maidens, while Syeda Aroob Shah also picked up two wickets. Momina Riasat chipped in with one, and a run-out accounted for the ninth wicket.

The series whitewash marks a significant achievement for Pakistan Women, who dominated Zimbabwe in all three matches. The attention will now turn to the upcoming T20I series between the two sides, scheduled to begin on May 12 at the same venue.

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