The Pakistan Cricket Board is set to hold a special ceremony to felicitate the Pakistan women’s team on becoming the first Asian side to defeat New Zealand in a T20I series, a statement by the PCB said.

The announcement was made by PCB Chief Zaka Ashraf on Tuesday who congratulated the women’s cricket team on their remarkable achievement, it added.

“Pakistan women’s team have made the whole nation proud with their brilliant display of skill and talent in New Zealand,” Ashraf said.

He lauded the efforts of the entire squad, team management and support personnel for their collective effort in making the team achieve this special feat.

“The leadership qualities and courage exhibited by captain Nida Dar reflects in the way her players have responded to the challenge and acquired success on the big stage,” he added.

The Nida Dar-led Pakistan beat New Zealand by 10 runs in the second T20I in Dunedin on Tuesday to gain an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series in New Zealand.

The ceremony will be held upon the team’s return from the tour of New Zealand later this month.