Pakistan National Cricket Team vs Zimbabwe National Cricket Team Match: Pakistan Women will take on Zimbabwe Women in the second ODI of the Zimbabwe Women tour of Pakistan 2026 at the National Stadium, Karachi, on Wednesday, May 6. Pakistan, led by Fatima Sana, enter the match with a 1-0 lead, while Zimbabwe, captained by Nomvelo Sibanda, will be looking to bounce back and keep the series alive.
| | PAKW vs ZIMW 2nd ODI Match Details |
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| Match | Pakistan Women vs Zimbabwe Women 2nd ODI |
| Series | Zimbabwe Women tour of Pakistan 2026 |
| Date | Wednesday, May 6, 2026 |
| Time | 3:30 PM LOCAL | 10:30 AM GMT | 3:30 AM PT | 6:30 AM ET |
| Venue | National Stadium, Karachi |
Match Preview
Pakistan registered a commanding 168-run win in the opening game. The hosts delivered a strong all-round performance, with contributions from both their batting and bowling units. Opener Sadaf Shamas starred with the bat in the first ODI, while contributions from Sidra Amin and Gull Feroza provided stability at the top. In the bowling department, Fatima Sana, Tasmia Rubab and Syeda Aroob Shah picked up key wickets. Zimbabwe showed resistance through Beloved Biza, who scored a half-century, but the rest of the batting lineup struggled against Pakistan’s disciplined attack.
Weather and Pitch Report
The pitch at the National Stadium is expected to favor batters again, with consistent pace and bounce. However, spinners could come into play as the surface slows down later in the match.
Weather conditions are set to remain clear, with no rain forecast and temperatures expected to hover around 35 degrees Celsius.
Squads:
Zimbabwe Women Squad: Kelis Ndhlovu, Christine Mutasa, Kelly Ndiraya, Beloved Biza, Runyararo Pasipanodya, Adel Zimunu, Michelle Mavunga, Melinda Kachingwe(w), Nomvelo Sibanda(c), Kudzai Chigora, Precious Marange, Olinda Chare, Vimbai Mutungwindu, Lindokuhle Mabhero, Natasha Mtomba
Pakistan Women Squad: Sadaf Shamas, Gull Feroza, Sidra Amin, Ayesha Zafar, Aliya Riaz, Najiha Alvi(w), Fatima Sana(c), Syeda Aroob Shah, Nashra Sandhu, Tasmia Rubab, Momina Riasat, Rameen Shamim, Natalia Pervaiz, Muneeba Ali, Diana Baig
Predicted Playing XIs
Pakistan Women: Sadaf Shamas, Gull Feroza, Aliya Riaz, Sidra Amin, Ayesha Zafar, Najiha Alvi (WK), Fatima Sana (C), Syeda Aroob Shah, Nashra Sandhu, Tasmia Rubab, Momina Riasat
Zimbabwe Women: Kelis Ndhlovu, Christine Mutasa, Beloved Biza, Kelly Ndiraya, Melinda Kachingwe (WK), Adel Zimunu, Michelle Mavunga, Runyararo Pasipanodya, Kudzai Chigora, Nomvelo Sibanda (C), Precious Marange
Live Streaming Details
The broadcast and live streaming of the match are not available in India. However, fans can follow live score updates on the official Zimbabwe Cricket website.
