Pakistan Women host Zimbabwe Women in the 1st ODI of a historic three-match series at the National Stadium in Karachi. This marks Zimbabwe’s first-ever tour of Pakistan, making it a landmark event for the African side. Led by Fatima Sana, Pakistan enters this series looking to capitalize on home advantage after a mixed run of form in recent months. The squad features a blend of experience with stalwarts like Aliya Riaz and Sidra Amin, while also introducing fresh talent in uncapped player Momina Riasat.
For Zimbabwe, captained by Nomvelo Sibanda, this tour is a significant step in their development. Coming off a challenging series against New Zealand, the visitors will be eager to prove their mettle in subcontinental conditions. The series is part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2025-29, meaning every match carries critical weight for direct qualification to the next World Cup. Pakistan currently sits in the middle of the table and will view this as a prime opportunity to collect maximum points.
PAK-W vs ZIM-W, 1st ODI: Match details
- Date and Time: May 4; 4:00 pm IST / 10:30 am GMT / 3:30 pm Local
- Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
PAK-W vs ZIM-W, Head-to-Head Record in ODIs
Matches played: 1 | PAK-W won: 1 | ZIM-W won: 0 | No result/Tied: 0
National Stadium Pitch Report
The surface at the National Stadium in Karachi is traditionally known as a “paradise for batters” due to its flat nature and consistent bounce. In the early stages of the match, the ball typically comes onto the bat well, allowing for fluent stroke play. However, as the game progresses, the subcontinental heat usually dries out the track, offering significant grip and turn for spinners. Statistics from recent matches at this venue show that slow bowlers have been more dominant than pacers, accounting for nearly double the wickets. The average first-innings total hovers around 225 to 250, and the captain winning the toss is likely to bat first to set a target before the pitch slows down in the second half.
Squads
Pakistan Women: Gull Feroza (wk), Muneeba Ali, Sadaf Shamas, Ayesha Zafar, Sidra Amin, Fatima Sana (c), Aliya Riaz, Natalia Pervaiz, Diana Baig, Rameen Shamim, Nashra Sandhu, Syeda Aroob Shah, Najiha Alvi, Tasmia Rubab, Momina Riasat
Zimbabwe Women: Olinda Chare, Kudzai Chigora, Michelle Mavunga, Natasha Mtomba, Vimbai Mutungwindu, Melinda Kachingwe (wk), Runyararo Pasipanodya, Adel Zimunu, Beloved Biza, Nomvelo Sibanda (c), Lindokuhle Mabhero, Christine Mutasa, Kelly Ndiraya, Kelis Ndhlovu, Precious Marange
PAK-W vs ZIM-W, 1st ODI: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- PAK-W wins the toss and bat first
- PAK-W powerplay score: 40-50
- PAK-W total score: 240-260
Case 2:
- ZIM-W wins the toss and bat first
- ZIM-W powerplay score: 35-45
- ZIM-W total score: 210-220
Match result: Team batting first to win the contest
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
