The Pakistan women's cricket team have created history by defeating their New Zealand counterparts for the first time, in the first match of a three-game T20I series.

The Pakistani team beat hosts New Zealand by seven wickets in the first T20I match played in Dunedin, which is the Pakistan women's first victory against New Zealand in nine T20I matches.

🚨 FIRST T20I WIN OVER NEW ZEALAND 🏏@aliya_riaz37 and @maroof_bismah's unbroken 39-run stand sees Pakistan claim a memorable victory! 🤩#NZWvPAKW | #BackOurGirls pic.twitter.com/4BSoqPKjIR
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) December 3, 2023

The New Zealand women's team won the toss, elected to bat first, and scored 127 runs for six wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. The Pakistani players achieved the target at a loss of three wickets in 18.2 overs.

On behalf of Pakistan, opener Shawaal Zulfiqar played a significant innings of 41 runs, while Fatima Sana claimed three wickets by giving 18 runs.

Fatima Sana was also named Player of the Match for her brilliant bowling.

🌟 Player of the match 🌟

In her first T20I since the return from injury, @imfatimasana bowls an outstanding spell of 3-18 💫#NZWvPAKW | #BackOurGirls pic.twitter.com/dbKBJDGXFi
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) December 3, 2023

The second T20 will be played on December 5.