Fatima Sana, Pakistan Women seal 3-0 T20I sweep over Zimbabwe in Karachi

Pakistan Women completed a 3-0 sweep of Zimbabwe Women with a 133-run win in the third and final T20 International in Karachi on Friday, sealing the series after posting 223 for four and bowling out Zimbabwe for 90. The match also became a milestone for Pakistan captain Fatima Sana, who smashed the fastest half-century in women’s T20 International history, reaching 50 in 15 balls before finishing unbeaten on 62 off 19.

After Pakistan opted to bat first, Sana arrived at No. 6 with the team on 152 for four in the 17th over and accelerated in the closing phase. Her innings featured 10 fours and two sixes as she struck the required runs quickly, matching the pace needed for the record and then adding to it to lift Pakistan beyond the 220-run mark. Saira Jabeen provided support, making a composed 50 off 32 balls to help maintain the momentum and keep Pakistan’s innings moving throughout the final overs.

Zimbabwe’s chase began with intent, led by Kelis Ndhlovu, who scored 32 off 13 balls. However, Pakistan’s bowling tightened after the early burst, and the wickets fell in clusters. Left-arm spinner Sadia Iqbal took three wickets for 20 runs, while additional strikes from Rameen Shamim...