Pakistan women vs zimbabwe women

By Vikram Nair / 05.05.2026

This match marks a historic moment as Zimbabwe Women embark on their first-ever tour of Pakistan. The two teams will compete in an ODI series, starting on May 4, 2026, at the National Stadium in Karachi.

Pakistan Women are led by Fatima Sana, while Zimbabwe Women are captained by Nomvelo Sibanda. This series is part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2025-29, which impacts World Cup qualification for both teams.

The match is scheduled to start at 4:00 PM IST. Zimbabwe Women won the toss and opted to bowl first. The average first-innings total at the National Stadium is typically between 225 and 250 runs.

This Day/Night encounter will be crucial for both sides. Pakistan Women recently lost a series to South Africa with a score of 2-1. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe Women faced a clean sweep, losing their last series 3-0 to New Zealand.

Key facts:

• This is Zimbabwe’s first-ever tour of Pakistan.
• Pakistan Women have a head-to-head record of 1 win against Zimbabwe Women in ODIs.
• The surface at the National Stadium is traditionally known as a “paradise for batters”.

Both teams aim to gain valuable experience from this series. Pakistan Women will look to assert their dominance at home, while Zimbabwe Women hope to improve their performance in international women’s cricket.