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
