In a remarkable display of skill, Pakistan opener Sadaf Shamas achieved her fifth consecutive fifty-plus score in One Day Internationals (ODIs) during a match against Zimbabwe. This impressive feat unfolded on May 9, when she scored 90 runs off 98 balls.
Record-Setting Partnership
Shamas shared a stellar 220-run opening partnership with Gull Feroza. Feroza also had a standout performance, securing her second consecutive century in the series. Together, they fell just one run short of breaking the national record for the highest ODI partnership of 221 runs, held by Sidra Amin and Muneeba Ali since November 2022.
Series Highlights
- Sadaf Shamas: 90 runs off 98 balls.
- Gull Feroza: Second consecutive century.
- Partnership: 220 runs for the opening wicket.
- Series Result: Pakistan won by nine wickets and completed a 3-0 series sweep.
This match marked Shamas’s third score of 90 or more in the series, following scores of 98 and 101 in the first two ODIs. The opening pair’s contributions significantly boosted Pakistan’s standing, as they now hold three of the highest opening partnerships in the country’s ODI history.
Top Scorer
Throughout the series, Shamas proved to be a formidable batter. She finished as the top scorer with a total of 289 runs at an impressive average of 96.33 across three matches. Her consistency started earlier in the South Africa series, where she collected 61 runs in one match and 97 runs in another.
Partnership Records
The Shamas-Feroza duo has established records for the:
- Second-highest opening partnership in ODIs for Pakistan.
- Third-highest opening partnership in ODIs for Pakistan.
- Fourth-highest opening partnership in ODIs for Pakistan.
With her recent performances, Sadaf Shamas has distinguished herself as a key player in Pakistan’s lineup, reversing a poor start to her ODI career. She continues to impress both fans and analysts with her batting prowess.
