Islamabad: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the squads for the Pakistan Women’s cricket team ahead of their tour to South Africa, starting February 10 in Potchefstroom. The tour will serve as a key preparation for the ICC Women’s T20I World Cup 2026 in June.
Fatima Sana will continue to captain both squads, providing leadership and experience as Pakistan aim to make a strong impact on South African soil.
The squads combine seasoned players and emerging talent. Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, and Tasmia Rubab have been included in both formats, ensuring stability and balance.
Uncapped players Saira Jabeen and Humna Bilal have earned their first T20I call-ups, while Ayesha Zafar, Gull Feroza, Tasmia Rubab, and Najiha Alvi strengthen the ODI squad after missing the last World Cup selection.
Diana Baig, Najiha Alvi, Sadaf Shamas, and Syeda Aroob Shah are exclusive to ODIs, while Humna Bilal, Saira Jabeen, Tuba Hassan, and Eyman Fatima are T20I specialists.
The team will be guided by mentor Wahab Riaz, supported by a skilled coaching panel including Imran Farhat (batting), Umaid Asif (fast bowling), Abdur Rehman (spin bowling), and Abdul Majeed (fielding).
The T20I series will be played from February 10 to 16 at Potchefstroom, Benoni, and Kimberley, with all matches as day-night fixtures. Pakistan will play a 50-over warm-up game on February 19 in Kimberley before the three-match ODI series, which runs from February 22 to March 1 in Bloemfontein, Centurion, and Durban.
The second ODI will also be a day-night game, while the remaining matches are scheduled as daytime fixtures.
Pakistan Women’s T20I Squad:
Fatima Sana (captain), Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza (wicket-keeper), Humna Bilal, Muneeba Ali (wicket-keeper), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Saira Jabeen, Sidra Amin, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan
Pakistan Women’s ODI Squad:
Fatima Sana (captain), Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali (wicket-keeper), Najiha Alvi (wicket-keeper), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab
Tour Schedule:
T20Is:
- 1st T20I – February 10 – JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom (day/night)
- 2nd T20I – February 13 – Willowmoore Park, Benoni (day/night)
- 3rd T20I – February 16 – Kimberley Oval, Kimberley (day/night)
ODIs:
- 50-over Warm-up – February 19 – Kimberley Oval, Kimberley (day)
- 1st ODI – February 22 – Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein (day)
- 2nd ODI – February 25 – SuperSport Park, Centurion (day/night)
- 3rd ODI – March 1 – Kingsmead Stadium, Durban (day)
