This historic series marks Zimbabwe Women’s first-ever tour of Pakistan, highlighting their development in international women’s cricket. The first ODI is scheduled for May 4, 2026, at the National Stadium in Karachi.
Zimbabwe Women won the toss and opted to bowl first against Pakistan Women. This match is part of the Zimbabwe Women tour of Pakistan 2026. It will be a Day/Night encounter starting at 4:00 PM IST.
Pakistan Women enter this series after a 2-1 ODI defeat to South Africa Women’s Cricket Team. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe Women arrive following a 3-0 series loss to New Zealand Women’s Cricket Team.
The match is significant for both teams. For Zimbabwe, it represents a milestone as they play their first ODI in Pakistan. For Pakistan, it is an opportunity to assert dominance at home.
Key player details:
- Pakistan Women are captained by Fatima Sana.
- Zimbabwe Women are led by Nomvelo Sibanda.
- The average first-innings total at National Stadium is around 225 to 250.
The head-to-head record in ODIs shows that Pakistan Women have won 1 match against Zimbabwe Women. The match will not be broadcast or streamed in India, limiting viewership options.
This series is part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2025-29, which is crucial for qualification to the next World Cup. Both teams aim to gain valuable experience and improve their standings in international women’s cricket.