Pakistan Women take on Zimbabwe Women in a three-match One Day International (ODI) series, commencing on Monday, May 4. The first game of the series takes place at the National Stadium in Karachi.
Pakistan come into the home series following a 2-1 series defeat by South Africa away from home. They did, however, win the last game of the series by 119 runs in Durban.
Zimbabwe, on the other hand, suffered a 3-0 series defeat at the hands of New Zealand in convincing fashion. The African outfit will be
hoping for a better showing in Pakistan to bounce back from disappointment in Oceania.
PAK W vs ZIM W: Match Details
| Match | Pakistan Women vs Zimbabwe Women, 1st ODI, Pakistan Women vs Zimbabwe Women 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Monday, May 4, 4:00 PM (IST) |
| Venue | National Stadium, Karachi |
| Broadcast and Live-Streaming | Not available in India |
National Stadium, Karachi: Pitch Report
The pitch in Karachi is generally known for being one where batters enjoy playing due to the flat nature of the surface. With Karachi situated in the sub-continent, one can also expect the spinners and other slow bowlers to come into the game as the day progresses. The captain who wins the toss will want to bat first and make the most of the conditions at hand.
PAK W vs ZIM W: Head-to-Head ODI Record
| Matches Played | 1 |
| Won by PAK W | 1 |
| Won by ZIM W | 0 |
| Tied / No Results | 0 |
| Only Meeting | November 27, 2021 (PAK win) |
PAK W vs ZIM W: Predicted Playing XIs
Pakistan Women:
Gull Feroza, Sidra Amin, Ayesha Zafar, Sadaf Shamas, Fatima Sana (C), Aliya Riaz, Najiha Alvi (WK), Nashra Sandhu, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Momina Riasat
Zimbabwe Women:
Kelis Ndhlovu, Natasha Mtomba, Vimbai Mutungwindu (WK), Beloved Biza, Kelly Ndiraya, Adel Zimunu, Michelle Mavunga, Nomvelo Sibanda (C), Precious Marange, Olinder Chare, Lindokuhle Mabhero
PAK W vs ZIM W: Probable Best Performer of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Sidra Amin
The experienced batter Sidra Amin had a relatively quiet time in South Africa earlier this year, scoring 118 runs from three ODI matches. The 34-year-old, however, will be expected to once again come good on home soil and return to some form ahead of the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup.
Probable Best Bowler: Nashra Sandhu
Nashra Sandhu picked up five wickets from three ODIs against South Africa. The 28-year-old has 116 wickets from 85 ODIs and bowls at an economy rate of just 4.37.
