In a historic turn of events during their tour in New Zealand, the Pakistan women’s cricket team secured a remarkable third victory against the hosts at Christchurch’s Hagley Oval. This triumph, achieved in the third ODI, not only marked their inaugural win over the White Ferns on New Zealand soil but also stood as only their second victory in 17 encounters against the formidable opponent.
This groundbreaking achievement propelled Pakistan to the second spot in the ICC Women’s Championship, garnering 16 points from 18 matches and surpassing traditional powerhouses like New Zealand, India, England, and South Africa in the rankings.
ICC Women’s Championship Points Table 2022-25
| Position | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | N/R | Points |
| 1 | Australia | 12 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 18 |
| 2 | Pakistan | 18 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 3 | New Zealand | 15 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 16 |
| 4 | England | 12 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 15 |
| 5 | India | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15 |
| 6 | South Africa | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 7 | Bangladesh | 13 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 13 |
| 8 | Sri Lanka | 15 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 11 |
| 9 | Westindies | 12 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
| 10 | Ireland | 12 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Despite losing the ODI series 2-1, the Pakistan women’s team made history by becoming the first Asian side to clinch a T20I series victory against the White Ferns during the tour, securing a well-deserved 2-1 series win.
The tour has not only showcased the team’s resilience and skill but has also elevated their standing on the international stage, marking a significant milestone in their cricketing journey.
