Time for us to wrap up our coverage from the third and final T20I of the three-match series between Pakistan Women and Zimbabwe Women. Pakistan have defeated Zimbabwe in all the three games and completed the whitewash in both WODI and WT20I series.
Now, Pakistan Women will move to UK as they have a busy schedule ahead. They will first play a T20I tri-series against Ireland and West Indies at Dublin, Ireland. Then they will move to England for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup. These victories will give them all the required confidence.
For now, this is Saptak Sanyal signing off on behalf of my co-commentator Dev Rajawat and the scorer/analyst of this game Ghanendra Singh Thakur. Good night.
Biggest Win by Runs for Pakistan in WT20Is: 153 runs against Zimbabwe, Karachi, 2026 147 runs against Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, 2018 133 runs against Zimbabwe , Karachi, 2026 (TONIGHT)*
Biggest Win by Runs against a Full-Member Nation in WT20Is: 153 runs - Pakistan vs Zimbabwe, Karachi, 2026 133 runs- Pakistan vs Zimbabwe, Karachi, 2026, TONIGHT 132 runs - Australia vs Sri Lanka, North Sydney, 2019 132 runs - New Zealand vs Bangladesh, Christchurch, 2022
Pakistan Women team skipper Fatima Sana collects the trophy from the first lady of Pakistan, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari and now Sana joins her teammates for a celebration.
Fatima Sana (Pakistan Women Captain):"(All the set for the tri-series and world cup?) All credit goes to the team and the management. The way they trusted us is what we want to get from them. The team environment is best.
(Best thing in this team?) We had a good camp in the last three months. We had a good belief in ourselves and I think the way the guys believe in themselves is the key.
(On the performance of youngsters) I think we gave chances to all the girls. They accepted the chance and proved themselves. This is good.
(On the expectations ahead) Ya! Hopefully."
Nomvelo Sibanda (Zimbabwe Women Captain): (On the positives, despite the series result) "It was definitely not the result we wanted, but there were still a few positives we can take from this series. I thought the players' intent throughout the games was really good, and that’s something we will carry forward.
(On the hospitality in Pakistan and experience in Karachi) We definitely had a really good time here. The people were very welcoming, and the food was amazing as well. We’re grateful for the opportunity to come here and play."
Ayesha Zafar (Player of the Series): "I am just happy that I contributed to the team.
(You had to score runs ahead of the world cup) Definitely going to the world cup, we got the confidence and I hope we continue this momentum in the Tri-Series as well.
(How tough was to adjust for you at the opening spot?) I think T20 is a format where you can go anywhere. I am glad that team management put the trust on me. I am happy to bat anywhere."
Player of the Series: Ayesha Zafar
Fatima Sana (Player of the Match): (On her confident batting performance before the World Cup) "If you perform like this before a World Cup, it gives you a huge boost as an individual player. The way I batted today and the confidence with which I played my shots felt really good. I think that’s one of the best things before going into a World Cup."