Pakistan Women's Team Announces Eight Squad Changes for Sri Lanka T20I Series Pakistan’s women’s cricket team has unveiled its ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, scheduled from July 23 to August 4. The tour will feature three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota, followed by three T20 Internationals (T20Is). The squad changes reflect the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) focus on integrating emerging talent into the national setup, with eight new players included in the T20I squad. The T20I squad, which will captain Muneeba Ali Siddiqui in the absence of Fatima Sana, includes several debutantes. Sana, the team’s leading run-scorer in the T20I format, will miss the T20I series due to her participation in the Hundred women’s cricket tournament. She has been selected by the Birmingham Phoenix in the wildcard draft, making her the first Pakistan women’s cricketer to join the competition. Sana will, however, feature in the ODI series preceding the T20Is, leading a 15-player squad that includes two uncapped players: Maham Anees and Saira Jabeen. The T20I squad includes the following players: Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (captain), Ayesha Zafar, Eman Naseer, Eyman Fatima, Humna Bilal, Maham Anees, Momina Riasat, Najiha Alvi, Nashra Sundhu, Saira Jabeen, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, and Waheeda Akhtar. The ODI squad, which includes Fatima Sana as captain, features Ayesha Zafar, Gull Feroza, Maham Anees, Momina Riasat, Muneeba Ali Siddiqui, Najiha Alvi, Nashra Sundhu, Sadaf Shamas, Saira Jabeen, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, and Waheeda Akhtar.#pakistan_cricket_board #fatima_sana #pakistan_women_team #sri_lanka_t20i_series #muneeba_ali_siddiqui
Pakistan Captain Fatima Sana Eyes Continued Success in ODI Series Against Sri Lanka Pakistan’s cricket captain, Fatima Sana, has expressed her team’s determination to maintain their strong form in 50-over cricket as they prepare to face Sri Lanka in a three-match ODI series starting on Thursday. The series, set to begin in Hambantota, marks a significant opportunity for Pakistan to build on their recent achievements in the ICC Women’s Championship. The team currently holds the second position in the standings following a successful sweep over Zimbabwe in Karachi earlier this year. Sana emphasized the importance of learning from past performances and addressing any shortcomings to strengthen Pakistan’s ODI unit. “We are hopeful to do well here and looking forward to rectifying our mistakes and building on our performance from the previous two ODI series against South Africa away and Zimbabwe at home,” she said in an interview with PCB Digital. The captain highlighted the need to effectively utilize both young talent and experienced players to create a balanced squad capable of competing at the highest level. Pakistan’s recent participation in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 provided valuable experience, with the team showcasing promising performances across five matches. Despite finishing with one victory over the Netherlands in Bristol, they fell short of the tournament title, which was claimed by Australia. Sana, who led the team with 85 runs and 11 wickets, has urged her teammates to adopt an attacking and fearless approach in the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka. “The message to players has been to play attacking and fearless cricket as per the demands of the modern-day sport,” she noted. “The sooner we work on our flaws and overcome shortcomings, the better it is for the team’s progress.#pakistan #sri_lanka #icc_womens_championship #fatima_sana #hambantota
Australia Women Near-Certain to Seal Semi-Final Berth in T20 World Cup 2026 Australia Women are poised to secure a semi-final spot in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 after dominating Group 1 with a perfect 3-0 record. Their upcoming match against Pakistan Women, scheduled for Monday, June 23, 2026, at Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds, carries a 93% probability of an Australian victory, with odds of 1.02 for Australia versus 14.00 for Pakistan. Pakistan, having lost all three group fixtures, have become the first team to be eliminated from the tournament. The match, set for 10:00 PM IST (5:30 PM BST), will take place on a pitch known for its balanced nature, favoring both batting and bowling. Historical data from the venue suggests that the team batting first has won 3 of the last 4 T20Is played there, prompting predictions that Australia will choose to bat first and target a score of 165-170. The pitch’s tendency to assist spinners in the latter stages of the game aligns with Australia’s strength, particularly their spin trio of Sophie Molineux, Alana King, and Ashleigh Gardner. Weather conditions are expected to be ideal, with clear skies and comfortable temperatures. Australia’s dominance in the tournament is underscored by their 10-0 all-time record against Pakistan in Women’s T20Is, a streak that continues despite Pakistan’s efforts. Fatima Sana, Pakistan’s captain, has been their standout performer with 7 wickets in 3 matches, but her individual brilliance cannot offset the team’s overall struggles. Pakistan’s batting lineup has failed to score consistently, with their last five T20Is resulting in losses. The absence of a meaningful challenge from Pakistan makes an Australian victory almost inevitable.#australia_women #icc_womens_t20_world_cup_2026 #pakistan_women #fatima_sana #headingley_cricket_ground
PAK-W vs ZIM-W: First T20I Match Prediction and Key Details Pakistan women’s team will face Zimbabwe women’s team in the first T20I of a bilateral series on May 12 at the National Stadium in Karachi. The match is part of a broader preparation for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup, with Pakistan aiming to maintain their aggressive batting style and strong bowling attack. The series follows Pakistan’s recent 3-0 sweep in a One-Day International (ODI) series against Zimbabwe, where their top-order batters, including Gul Ferozah and Sadia Ikbal, delivered standout performances. The team’s bowling unit, led by spinners Sadia Ikbal and Fatima Sana, also proved effective in restricting Zimbabwe’s batting. Zimbabwe women’s team, on the other hand, is seeking a strong start after struggling to adapt to the conditions in Karachi during the ODI series. The T20 format is expected to offer them more flexibility, particularly with the pitch conditions at the National Stadium. The pitch is anticipated to favor batting, similar to the ODI series, with a track that provides good bounce and pace. However, the match is scheduled for late evening, which may affect the pitch as the game progresses. The damp conditions could make the ball swing more and create challenges for spinners, potentially favoring the team that wins the toss and chooses to bat first. The match details include a start time of 7:30 PM local time (Karachi), with the pitch conditions expected to evolve as the game progresses. The National Stadium’s pitch is historically known for its assistance to batters, but the late timing may introduce additional challenges. The prediction suggests that the team winning the toss will opt to bat first, leveraging the conditions for a strong start.#zimbabwe_women #national_stadium_karachi #pakistan_women #fatima_sana #sadia_ikbal
