Pakistan women secured a commanding 206-run victory over Zimbabwe women in the second ODI to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series at the National Bank Stadium.
Chasing a target of 344, Zimbabwe was bowled out for 137 in 39 overs as Pakistan delivered a dominant all-round performance with both bat and ball.
Runyararo Pasipanodya top-scored for Zimbabwe with an unbeaten 33 off 62 deliveries, hitting five fours. Opener Kelis Ndhlovu made 32 from 51 balls with six boundaries, while Beloved Biza scored 29 off 51 deliveries, including four fours. Lindokuhle Mabhero also contributed 20 runs.
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana led the bowling attack with outstanding figures of 3-15 in eight overs. Syeda Aroob Shah, Rameen Shamim and Momina Riasat picked up two wickets each, while Diana Baig claimed one wicket.
Earlier, Pakistan posted a massive total of 343 in their 50 overs after superb centuries from openers Sadaf Shamas and Gull Feroza.
The opening pair dominated from the start with an aggressive yet controlled partnership. Both batters crossed the 150-run partnership mark, with Gull Feroza reaching her maiden ODI century and Sadaf Shamas also bringing up her first hundred in the format.
Their 189-run opening stand ended when Lindokuhle Mabhero dismissed Feroza for a brilliant 100 off 95 balls, an innings that included 13 boundaries. The partnership became the second-highest opening stand in Pakistan Women’s ODI history.
Shamas continued to score freely and completed her maiden ODI century before being dismissed for 101 off 112 deliveries, striking 10 fours and a six.
Sidra Amin and Fatima Sana then added a steady partnership to keep the momentum going.
Sidra Amin registered her 15th ODI half-century and remained unbeaten on 59 off 58 balls with six boundaries. Fatima Sana added a quick 25 from 13 deliveries, including one four and two sixes, before being dismissed by Nomvelo Sibanda.
Aliya Riaz scored a rapid 27 off 14 balls with five boundaries before falling to Christine Mutasa, while Ayesha Zafar remained unbeaten on 18 from eight deliveries, hitting three fours to push Pakistan to a commanding total.
For Zimbabwe, Nomvelo Sibanda, Lindokuhle Mabhero, Christine Mutasa and Olinder Chare claimed one wicket each.