Zimbabwe women will tour Pakistan for a six-match white-ball series in Karachi. The ODI matches will count toward the ICC Women’s Championship 2025–29. The championship serves as qualification for the 2029 Women’s Cricket World Cup.
Zimbabwe’s women’s cricket team, known as the Lady Chevrons, are set to tour Pakistan for a six-match white-ball series that includes matches in the ICC Women’s Championship 2025–29 cycle.
The series, announced by the Pakistan Cricket Board, will feature three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), all scheduled to be played at the National Bank Stadium.
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Zimbabwe are expected to arrive in Karachi on April 29, with both teams set to hold training sessions at the venue from April 30 to May 2 as part of their preparations for the series.
The ODI matches will be played on May 3, May 6 and May 9, while the T20I fixtures are scheduled for May 12, May 14 and May 15, completing the white-ball tour in Karachi.
The three ODI matches will form part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2025–29, a global competition organised by the International Cricket Council. The championship serves as the main qualification pathway for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2029.
Zimbabwe are competing in the ICC Women’s Championship for the first time in their history, marking a major milestone for the development of women’s cricket in the country. The current cycle runs from 2025 to 2029 and includes the top international teams competing in bilateral ODI series.
The Lady Chevrons have already begun their campaign in the championship, having toured New Zealand earlier this year for their first assignment in the competition. That series marked Zimbabwe’s debut in the championship structure.
According to the International Cricket Council, the Women’s Championship was established to provide a structured and competitive pathway for teams to qualify for the World Cup, while also ensuring regular international fixtures for participating nations.
Pakistan, as hosts, will provide Zimbabwe with competitive exposure in Asian conditions, with all matches taking place at a single venue. The use of one stadium is part of ongoing efforts in international cricket scheduling to streamline logistics and maintain consistent playing conditions during bilateral series.
The tour is expected to play a key role in Zimbabwe’s long-term preparation strategy as they aim to build a competitive squad capable of qualifying for the 2029 Women’s Cricket World Cup through consistent performances in the championship cycle.
