Ayesha Zafar makes history with T20I century against Zimbabwe

KARACHI: Pakistan batter Ayesha Zafar entered the record books with an unbeaten century against Zimbabwe in the first T20I at the National Bank Stadium on Tuesday.

The right-handed batter came out to bat in the second over when Pakistan’s score stood at 23-1.

The top-order batter finished with an unbeaten 102 off just 47 balls, including 15 fours and two sixes. Her record-breaking knock helped Pakistan post a massive total of 237 in 20 overs.

Hundreds for Pakistan in Women’s T20Is

• Muneeba Ali – 102 against Ireland in 2023

• Muneeba Ali – 100 not out against Ireland in 2025

• Ayesha Zafar – 102 not out against Zimbabwe in 2026

With her century, Ayesha became only the second Pakistani batter to score a century in Women’s T20Is after Muneeba Ali, who achieved the feat twice.

In addition, Ayesha also equaled Muneeba’s record for the highest individual score by a Pakistani batter in the format.

Fastest centuries for Pakistan in Women’s T20Is

Ayesha Zafar – 47 balls against Zimbabwe in 2026
Muneeba Ali – 66 balls against Ireland in 2023
Muneeba Ali – 68 balls against Ireland in 2025

Overall, Ayesha is now the joint fifth-fastest centurion in the Women’s T20I format. The fastest century record belongs to the West Indies Deandra Dottin, who reached the feat in 38 balls in 2010.

Fastest hundreds in WT20Is

Deandra Dottin – 38 balls against South Africa in 2010

Alyssa Healy – 46 balls against Sri Lanka in 2019

Tammy Beaumont – 47 balls against South Africa in 2018

Laura Wolvaardt – 47 balls against India in 2026

Ayesha Zafar – 47 balls against Zimbabwe in 2026

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