The PCB has announced a 15-member Pakistan Squad for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifiers on Wednesday.
Fatima Sana who led Pakistan in the 2024 T20 World Cup, will continue to lead the team in 50-over format.
Hosting the six-team tournament in Gaddafi Stadium and LCCA ground in Lahore, Pakistan, are among the six nations vying for the remaining spot at the 13th edition of the 50-over World Cup later this year in India.
Shawall Zulfiqar makes a comeback to the national side after suffering a shoulder injury during a tour of New Zealand in 2023.
Meanwhile all-rounder Nida Dar will be missing the squad. The six-team ICC qualifier which includes Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland, Thailand, and West Indies alongside hosts Pakistan, will feature a round-robin format.
🚨 @imfatimasana to lead Pakistan in ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 🚨
🗓️ The tournament set to be held in Lahore will begin on 9 April 🏏#BackOurGirls pic.twitter.com/lQPBpQHm2R
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) March 26, 2025
Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium and LCCA ground will host 15 matches of the event, with pakistan playing against Ireland in the opening match of the competition at the Gaddafi Stadium.
Pakistan will face Thailand in their fourth fixture of the event schedule on April 17 in a night fixture at Gaddafi Stadium, while their group stage match will be against Bangladesh.
Pakistan Women’s Squad: Fatima Sana (c), Najiha Alvi, Gull Feroza, Sidra Amin, Omaima Sohail, Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sundhu, Muneeba Ali, Rameen Shamim, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Syeda Aroob Shah, Natalia Parvaiz, Sidra Nawaz
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