Undated image of Zimbabwe women’s cricket team. – AFP

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that the Zimbabwe women’s cricket team will tour Pakistan for the first time and play a six-match white-ball series comprising three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).

All matches will be played at National Bank Stadium, Karachi. Zimbabwe is scheduled to arrive in the city on Wednesday, April 29.

The ODI leg is part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2025-29.

Three ODIs against South Africa in February and March this year – Pakistan are currently fifth with two points.

The ODIs will be played on May 3, 6 and 9, with each match starting at 3.30 pm local time. The T20 series will be held on May 12, 14 and 15 at the same venue, with the first ball scheduled at 7.30 pm.

The three T20 matches will be crucial preparation for Pakistan ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5.

Ahead of the global tournament, the hosts and West Indies will also participate in a T20I tri-series in Ireland, with matches scheduled from May 28 to June 4.

Series Schedule (All Matches at National Bank Stadium, Karachi):

  • April 29 – Zimbabwe arrives in Karachi
  • 30 April – 2 May – Training sessions for both teams
  • May 3 – 1st ODI
  • May 6 – 2nd ODI
  • May 9 – 3rd ODI
  • May 12 – 1st T20I
  • May 14 – 2nd T20I
  • May 15 – 3rd T20I

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