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Pak women team is in trouble
Pak Women:
80/5 (20 overs)
CRR 4.16, RRR 7.04
197 runs need in 30 overs
Pak Women:
80/5 (20 overs)
CRR 4.16, RRR 7.04
197 runs need in 30 overs
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Pakistan Women vs South Africa Women 1st ODI RESULT:
South African Women won by 127 runs.
South Africa Women: 292-4 (50 overs)
Pakistan Women: 165-10 (36.5 overs)
South African Women won by 127 runs.
South Africa Women: 292-4 (50 overs)
Pakistan Women: 165-10 (36.5 overs)
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Karachi, 8 September 2023: Despite their dominating performance during the recently concluded T20I series, where they completed a whitewash against South Africa, Pakistan could not put up a considerable fight against the visitors in the first ODI, losing the game by a big margin.
South Africa won the toss and chose to bat first. Pakistan spinners, Nashra Sundhu and Umm-e-Hani, got early success when they got the wickets of Tazmin Brits and Laura Wolvaardt respectively. Aliya Riaz pitched in and got Lara Goodall out. With three down within the powerplay, it felt like South Africa would be forced to go on the backfoot. However, a glorious partnership of 183 runs between Marizanne Kapp and Sune Luus brought them to a commanding position. Luus, who remained unbeaten, got to her maiden ODI century, whereas Kapp scored her second ODI century. It was Nashra who eventually broke this partnership, but by then the damage had been done. By the end of the first innings, South Africa had produced a mammoth total of 292, that proved too big an ask for the hosts.
Pakistan, with a big chase ahead, got off to a nervous start. Shawaal Zulfiqar, on debut, fell victim to Ayabonga Khaka in the sixth over. Bismah Maroof, only having scored 10 runs, also lost her wicket in the powerplay. Quickly after that, the wickets of Sidra Amin and Nida Dar followed. For a short while, it felt like Muneeba Ali was getting comfortable enough to salvage the damage done by South Africa, however, she lost her wicket soon after. Pakistan found themselves 69-5 in 17 overs. Sidra Nawaz and Aliya Riaz tried to rebuild the innings; a partnership of 42 runs between the two stabilized the scorecard for Pakistan until Nonkululeko Mlaba got Sidra out.
Despite Aliya’s fighting knock, Pakistan could not close the gap, with wickets continuously falling on the other end. Pakistan were bowled out for 165, with the visitors comfortably winning by 127 runs.
Scores in brief
South Africa win by 127 runs
South Africa: 292-4, 50 overs (Sune Luus 107 not out, Marizanne Kapp 100; Nashra Sundhu 2-50)
Pakistan: 165 all out, 36.5 overs (Aliya Riaz 49 not out; Nadine de Klerk 3-23, Nonkululeku Mlaba 3-39)
Player of the match: Marizanne Kapp (South Africa)
South Africa won the toss and chose to bat first. Pakistan spinners, Nashra Sundhu and Umm-e-Hani, got early success when they got the wickets of Tazmin Brits and Laura Wolvaardt respectively. Aliya Riaz pitched in and got Lara Goodall out. With three down within the powerplay, it felt like South Africa would be forced to go on the backfoot. However, a glorious partnership of 183 runs between Marizanne Kapp and Sune Luus brought them to a commanding position. Luus, who remained unbeaten, got to her maiden ODI century, whereas Kapp scored her second ODI century. It was Nashra who eventually broke this partnership, but by then the damage had been done. By the end of the first innings, South Africa had produced a mammoth total of 292, that proved too big an ask for the hosts.
Pakistan, with a big chase ahead, got off to a nervous start. Shawaal Zulfiqar, on debut, fell victim to Ayabonga Khaka in the sixth over. Bismah Maroof, only having scored 10 runs, also lost her wicket in the powerplay. Quickly after that, the wickets of Sidra Amin and Nida Dar followed. For a short while, it felt like Muneeba Ali was getting comfortable enough to salvage the damage done by South Africa, however, she lost her wicket soon after. Pakistan found themselves 69-5 in 17 overs. Sidra Nawaz and Aliya Riaz tried to rebuild the innings; a partnership of 42 runs between the two stabilized the scorecard for Pakistan until Nonkululeko Mlaba got Sidra out.
Despite Aliya’s fighting knock, Pakistan could not close the gap, with wickets continuously falling on the other end. Pakistan were bowled out for 165, with the visitors comfortably winning by 127 runs.
Scores in brief
South Africa win by 127 runs
South Africa: 292-4, 50 overs (Sune Luus 107 not out, Marizanne Kapp 100; Nashra Sundhu 2-50)
Pakistan: 165 all out, 36.5 overs (Aliya Riaz 49 not out; Nadine de Klerk 3-23, Nonkululeku Mlaba 3-39)
Player of the match: Marizanne Kapp (South Africa)
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South Africa seal ODI series after winning the second match in Karachi.
Karachi, 11 September 2023: South Africa clinched the ODI series, after winning the second match by six wickets. Despite a magnificent partnership between Fatima Sana and Aliya Riaz, the hosts posted a below-par total of 168 in the first innings. South Africa comfortably chased the target with 16 overs remaining.
After winning the toss, Nida Dar opted to bat first. Muneeba Ali and Sidra Amin, opening for Pakistan, failed to damage the opposition. Nadine de Klerk set the tone for the rest of the bowlers in her team when she got Muneeba and Sadaf Shams on consecutive balls. In her next over, she got Sidra too.
Veterans Bismah Maroof and Nida Dar also failed to settle, both getting out cheaply. Eventually, it was the experienced Aliya Riaz and Fatima Sana who came to their team’s aid. The two composed a brilliant partnership of 114 runs - the highest seventh-wicket stand for Pakistan in ODIs. Fatima’s 69 and Aliya’s 53 thus were pivotal to the hosts, who were 49-6 for when Fatima joined Aliya on the crease. When the partnership was broken, they had climbed to 163. The Nida-led side only added five runs to their total after that.
Chasing a sub-par total, the visitors were comfortably placed at the start of the chase. Even after captain Laura Wolvaardt lost her wicket after partaking in a 41-run partnership, South Africa remained dominantly ahead with Tazmin Brits and Lara Goodall at the crease. However, as the innings progressed, the Pakistani spinners unleashed a counterattack; keeping the scoring rate in check and taking wickets periodically.
Despite the fight put up by the hosts in the second innings, the Wolvaardt-led side was able to reach their target with 96 balls to spare
Pakistan and South Africa play the last ODI on 14 September 2023 at 3:30 PM (PST).
Scores in brief:
South Africa win by 6 wickets and 96 balls remaining
Pakistan: 168 all out in 44.2 overs (Fatima Sana 69, Aliya Riaz 53; Nadine de Klerk 4-32, Masabata Klaas 3-14)
South Africa: 169-4 in 34 overs (Tazmin Brits 45, Lara Goodall 36; Sadia Iqbal 2-32)
Player of the match: Nadine de Klerk (South Africa)
Karachi, 11 September 2023: South Africa clinched the ODI series, after winning the second match by six wickets. Despite a magnificent partnership between Fatima Sana and Aliya Riaz, the hosts posted a below-par total of 168 in the first innings. South Africa comfortably chased the target with 16 overs remaining.
After winning the toss, Nida Dar opted to bat first. Muneeba Ali and Sidra Amin, opening for Pakistan, failed to damage the opposition. Nadine de Klerk set the tone for the rest of the bowlers in her team when she got Muneeba and Sadaf Shams on consecutive balls. In her next over, she got Sidra too.
Veterans Bismah Maroof and Nida Dar also failed to settle, both getting out cheaply. Eventually, it was the experienced Aliya Riaz and Fatima Sana who came to their team’s aid. The two composed a brilliant partnership of 114 runs - the highest seventh-wicket stand for Pakistan in ODIs. Fatima’s 69 and Aliya’s 53 thus were pivotal to the hosts, who were 49-6 for when Fatima joined Aliya on the crease. When the partnership was broken, they had climbed to 163. The Nida-led side only added five runs to their total after that.
Chasing a sub-par total, the visitors were comfortably placed at the start of the chase. Even after captain Laura Wolvaardt lost her wicket after partaking in a 41-run partnership, South Africa remained dominantly ahead with Tazmin Brits and Lara Goodall at the crease. However, as the innings progressed, the Pakistani spinners unleashed a counterattack; keeping the scoring rate in check and taking wickets periodically.
Despite the fight put up by the hosts in the second innings, the Wolvaardt-led side was able to reach their target with 96 balls to spare
Pakistan and South Africa play the last ODI on 14 September 2023 at 3:30 PM (PST).
Scores in brief:
South Africa win by 6 wickets and 96 balls remaining
Pakistan: 168 all out in 44.2 overs (Fatima Sana 69, Aliya Riaz 53; Nadine de Klerk 4-32, Masabata Klaas 3-14)
South Africa: 169-4 in 34 overs (Tazmin Brits 45, Lara Goodall 36; Sadia Iqbal 2-32)
Player of the match: Nadine de Klerk (South Africa)
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The five-team U19 T20 Women Cricket Tournament 2023 is all set to commence at the Lahore Country Club in Muridke from Wednesday, 13 September. The tournament promises to showcase the incredible talent and passion of young female cricketers from across the nation.
The tournament will feature five teams namely Challengers, Conquerors, Invincibles, Stars, and Strikers.
The nine-day tournament will be conducted on a round-robin basis, meaning each team will play at least four matches. The final will be played on 21 September, after the league stage is done. The league stage will be followed by the final on 21 September.
The toss will take place at 0930 PST, while the first ball of the match will be bowled at 1000 PST.
The U19 T20 Women Cricket Tournament 2023 serves a perfect opportunity for the players to stake a claim in the national U19 side ahead of Pakistan U19 women’s team maiden tour to Bangladesh in January 2024.
To further incentivise the players to bring out their best performances, the PCB has also introduced financial awards to encourage the players to bring out their best. The winning team will receive PKR 0.5 million, while the runner-up will get PKR 0.3 million.
The player of the tournament will be awarded PKR25,000 and each player of the match will receive PKR10,000. The tournament’s top performers – best player, best batter, best bowler, and best wicket-keeper – will be gifted kit bags to encourage them to enhance their skills and pursue their cricketing ambitions.
The PCB has also finalized the five squads, which consist of 14 players each. These squads have been selected by the national women’s selection committee headed by former Test cricketer Saleem Jaffar after country-wide open trials in eight academies last month.
Eleven players have been placed in the reserve pool and they can be called up based on a team’s requirement. Only players born on or after 1 September 2004 are eligible to play in the tournament.
Squads:
Challengers - Mahnoor Aftab (captain), Aleesha Khan, Ezza Nadeem, Fizza Fiaz, Maheen Irfan, Mirab Amin, Muqadas Bukhari, Noor Mehdi, Raahima Syed, Ravail Farhan, Saba Sher, Sumbal Liaqat, Tanzeela Niaz and Widad Iftikhar
Coaching staff – Waqar Orakzai (head coach), Intikhab Alam (assistant coach), Maria Gulnaz (manager) and Tehreem Sumbal (physio)
Conquerors - Zaibun Nisa (captain), Araika Karam, Dina Razvi, Javeria Siddique, Jennifer Basharat, Maham Anees, Malaika Riaz, Memoona Khalid, Muskan Abid, Nasreen Ashraf, Nimra Riaz, Quratulain Ahsen, Rida Aslam and Zainab Ishtiaq
Coaching staff – Zulfiqar Babar (head coach), Jaweria Rauf (assistant coach), Asiya Khan (manager) and Laila Niaz Khan (physio)
Invincibles - Haniah Ahmer (captain), Aiza Khan, Hafsa Khan, Haleema Dua Zafar, Humaira, Kainat Gulalai, Khizra Liaqat, Memoona Tippu Sultan, Rimsha Shehzadi, Sana Talib, Sania Rasheed, Tayyaba Imdad, Zarish Farooq Samuel and Zoofishan Ayyaz
Coaching staff – Waseem Yousufi (head coach), Shakir Qayyum (assistant coach), Hajra Baloch (manager) and Izza Idrees (physio)
Stars - Laiba Nasir (captain), Anaya Khan, Arooj Mazhar, Fariha Fahim, Kainat Eman Shah, Komal Khan, Maham Ali, Mahnoor Mamoon, Manahil Khursheed, Mubeen Ahmed, Samiya Afsar, Shehr Bano, Tahira Arif and Zainab Asif Jutt
Coaching staff – Mohsin Kamal (head coach), Nahida Khan (assistant coach), Najma Zafar (manager) and Rabia Siddiq (physio)
Strikers - Kainat Riasat (Captain), Aiman Arooj, Aleesa Mukhtiar, Aman Fatima, Aqsa Yousuf, Areesha Ansari, Attiya Noor, Esha Tir Razia, Hasnat Ibrahim, Ifrah Tufail, Noor Ul Ain Idrees, Rida Sajid, Sawera Ishaq and Taskyn Fatima
Coaching staff – Hajrwa Sarwar (head coach), Rehmat Gull (assistant coach), Shagufta Kazim (manager), and Rabbia Kamray (physio)
Reserve players - Angelina Khurram, Asma Tauqeer, Eman Liaqat, Kiran Qadir, Mahnaz Bibi, Mahnoor Rani, Meerab Shahid, Qandeel Mohsin, Sana Khan, Widia Iftikhar and Zoha Yousaf
Tournament schedule (all matches at Lahore Country Club, Muridke) Matches begin at 10 am
13 Sept –Invincibles v Stars (Ground 1); Conquerors v Challengers (Ground 2)
14 Sep – Stars v Conquerors (Ground 1); Challengers v Strikers (Ground 2)
16 Sep – Invincibles v Conquerors (Ground 1); Stars v Strikers (Ground 2)
17 Sep – Invincibles v Strikers (Ground 1); Stars v Challengers (Ground 2)
19 Sep –Conquerors v Strikers (Ground 1); Invincibles v Challengers (Ground 2)
21 Sep – Final
The tournament will feature five teams namely Challengers, Conquerors, Invincibles, Stars, and Strikers.
The nine-day tournament will be conducted on a round-robin basis, meaning each team will play at least four matches. The final will be played on 21 September, after the league stage is done. The league stage will be followed by the final on 21 September.
The toss will take place at 0930 PST, while the first ball of the match will be bowled at 1000 PST.
The U19 T20 Women Cricket Tournament 2023 serves a perfect opportunity for the players to stake a claim in the national U19 side ahead of Pakistan U19 women’s team maiden tour to Bangladesh in January 2024.
To further incentivise the players to bring out their best performances, the PCB has also introduced financial awards to encourage the players to bring out their best. The winning team will receive PKR 0.5 million, while the runner-up will get PKR 0.3 million.
The player of the tournament will be awarded PKR25,000 and each player of the match will receive PKR10,000. The tournament’s top performers – best player, best batter, best bowler, and best wicket-keeper – will be gifted kit bags to encourage them to enhance their skills and pursue their cricketing ambitions.
The PCB has also finalized the five squads, which consist of 14 players each. These squads have been selected by the national women’s selection committee headed by former Test cricketer Saleem Jaffar after country-wide open trials in eight academies last month.
Eleven players have been placed in the reserve pool and they can be called up based on a team’s requirement. Only players born on or after 1 September 2004 are eligible to play in the tournament.
Squads:
Challengers - Mahnoor Aftab (captain), Aleesha Khan, Ezza Nadeem, Fizza Fiaz, Maheen Irfan, Mirab Amin, Muqadas Bukhari, Noor Mehdi, Raahima Syed, Ravail Farhan, Saba Sher, Sumbal Liaqat, Tanzeela Niaz and Widad Iftikhar
Coaching staff – Waqar Orakzai (head coach), Intikhab Alam (assistant coach), Maria Gulnaz (manager) and Tehreem Sumbal (physio)
Conquerors - Zaibun Nisa (captain), Araika Karam, Dina Razvi, Javeria Siddique, Jennifer Basharat, Maham Anees, Malaika Riaz, Memoona Khalid, Muskan Abid, Nasreen Ashraf, Nimra Riaz, Quratulain Ahsen, Rida Aslam and Zainab Ishtiaq
Coaching staff – Zulfiqar Babar (head coach), Jaweria Rauf (assistant coach), Asiya Khan (manager) and Laila Niaz Khan (physio)
Invincibles - Haniah Ahmer (captain), Aiza Khan, Hafsa Khan, Haleema Dua Zafar, Humaira, Kainat Gulalai, Khizra Liaqat, Memoona Tippu Sultan, Rimsha Shehzadi, Sana Talib, Sania Rasheed, Tayyaba Imdad, Zarish Farooq Samuel and Zoofishan Ayyaz
Coaching staff – Waseem Yousufi (head coach), Shakir Qayyum (assistant coach), Hajra Baloch (manager) and Izza Idrees (physio)
Stars - Laiba Nasir (captain), Anaya Khan, Arooj Mazhar, Fariha Fahim, Kainat Eman Shah, Komal Khan, Maham Ali, Mahnoor Mamoon, Manahil Khursheed, Mubeen Ahmed, Samiya Afsar, Shehr Bano, Tahira Arif and Zainab Asif Jutt
Coaching staff – Mohsin Kamal (head coach), Nahida Khan (assistant coach), Najma Zafar (manager) and Rabia Siddiq (physio)
Strikers - Kainat Riasat (Captain), Aiman Arooj, Aleesa Mukhtiar, Aman Fatima, Aqsa Yousuf, Areesha Ansari, Attiya Noor, Esha Tir Razia, Hasnat Ibrahim, Ifrah Tufail, Noor Ul Ain Idrees, Rida Sajid, Sawera Ishaq and Taskyn Fatima
Coaching staff – Hajrwa Sarwar (head coach), Rehmat Gull (assistant coach), Shagufta Kazim (manager), and Rabbia Kamray (physio)
Reserve players - Angelina Khurram, Asma Tauqeer, Eman Liaqat, Kiran Qadir, Mahnaz Bibi, Mahnoor Rani, Meerab Shahid, Qandeel Mohsin, Sana Khan, Widia Iftikhar and Zoha Yousaf
Tournament schedule (all matches at Lahore Country Club, Muridke) Matches begin at 10 am
13 Sept –Invincibles v Stars (Ground 1); Conquerors v Challengers (Ground 2)
14 Sep – Stars v Conquerors (Ground 1); Challengers v Strikers (Ground 2)
16 Sep – Invincibles v Conquerors (Ground 1); Stars v Strikers (Ground 2)
17 Sep – Invincibles v Strikers (Ground 1); Stars v Challengers (Ground 2)
19 Sep –Conquerors v Strikers (Ground 1); Invincibles v Challengers (Ground 2)
21 Sep – Final
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Fatima Sana ruled out of third ODI against South Africa.
Fast bowler Fatima Sana has been ruled out of third ODI against South Africa after she picked up a niggle in her right leg during the second ODI.
Fatima, coming to bat at number eight scored 69 runs in the second ODI against South Africa at the National Bank Stadium on 11 September. She also bowled three overs in the match and felt discomfort in her right leg.
Fatima, who is part of the Pakistan women’s squad for the upcoming 19th Asian Games, as a precautionary measure has been advised by the medical panel not to participate in today’s game.
Pakistan and South Africa will feature in the third ODI today at the National Bank Stadium. In the three-match series, which is also part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25, the touring side have an unassailable lead 2-0.
PCBFatima, coming to bat at number eight scored 69 runs in the second ODI against South Africa at the National Bank Stadium on 11 September. She also bowled three overs in the match and felt discomfort in her right leg.
Fatima, who is part of the Pakistan women’s squad for the upcoming 19th Asian Games, as a precautionary measure has been advised by the medical panel not to participate in today’s game.
Pakistan and South Africa will feature in the third ODI today at the National Bank Stadium. In the three-match series, which is also part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25, the touring side have an unassailable lead 2-0.
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South Africa W have won the toss and are batting first
Three changes in today's match
Omaima Sohail, Diana Baig, and Waheeda Akhtar (debut) in the playing XI
Umm-e-Hani, Fatima Sana, and Sidra Nawaz are not playing today
Three changes in today's match
Omaima Sohail, Diana Baig, and Waheeda Akhtar (debut) in the playing XI
Umm-e-Hani, Fatima Sana, and Sidra Nawaz are not playing today
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An all-round performance in the third ODI helps Pakistan to consolation win against South Africa
Karachi, 14 September 2023: After struggling in the first two ODIs, a brilliant display of batting from the Pakistan top-order allowed the hosts to avoid a whitewash against South Africa. With half-centuries from the experienced duo of Sidra Amin and Bismah Maroof, the home side remained completely in control of the innings while chasing 186.
South Africa won the toss and opted to bat first. After captain Laura Wolvaardt was dismissed for a duck, Tazmin Brits and Lara Goodall put up a 35-run-partnership to give their side a stable start. However, Lara retired hurt, and the partnership was broken.
South Africa suffered a flurry of wickets until Marizanne Kapp and Nadine de Klerk built a 36-run-partnership, followed by a 37-run-stand between de Klerk and Delmi Tucker. Tight bowling and two wickets each by the spinners Sadia Iqbal, Nida Dar and Nashra Sundhu kept the opposition on their toes. 25 runs made off the last-wicket partnership helped the side get to 185.
Chasing 186, the Nida-led side had a comfortable start. A 39-run-stand between the openers, followed by a 110 run-stand between Sidra and Bismah strengthened their position in the chase. De Klerk broke the partnership, however, by then the damage had been done.
Aliya Riaz, joining Bismah on the crease, contributed at the end effectively chasing the target with 72 balls remaining.
Scores in brief:
Pakistan win by 8 wickets (72 balls remaining)
South Africa: 185 all out in 48.1 overs (Nadine de Klerk 60, Tazmin Brits 32; Sadia Iqbal 2-26, Nida Dar 2-31, Nashra Sundhu 2-37).
Pakistan: 186-2 in 38 overs (Sidra Amin 68, Bismah Maroof 60 not out; Ayabonga Khaka 1-27, Nadine de Klerk 1-33).
Player of the match: Sidra Amin (Pakistan)
Player of the series: Nadine de Klerk (South Africa)
Karachi, 14 September 2023: After struggling in the first two ODIs, a brilliant display of batting from the Pakistan top-order allowed the hosts to avoid a whitewash against South Africa. With half-centuries from the experienced duo of Sidra Amin and Bismah Maroof, the home side remained completely in control of the innings while chasing 186.
South Africa won the toss and opted to bat first. After captain Laura Wolvaardt was dismissed for a duck, Tazmin Brits and Lara Goodall put up a 35-run-partnership to give their side a stable start. However, Lara retired hurt, and the partnership was broken.
South Africa suffered a flurry of wickets until Marizanne Kapp and Nadine de Klerk built a 36-run-partnership, followed by a 37-run-stand between de Klerk and Delmi Tucker. Tight bowling and two wickets each by the spinners Sadia Iqbal, Nida Dar and Nashra Sundhu kept the opposition on their toes. 25 runs made off the last-wicket partnership helped the side get to 185.
Chasing 186, the Nida-led side had a comfortable start. A 39-run-stand between the openers, followed by a 110 run-stand between Sidra and Bismah strengthened their position in the chase. De Klerk broke the partnership, however, by then the damage had been done.
Aliya Riaz, joining Bismah on the crease, contributed at the end effectively chasing the target with 72 balls remaining.
Scores in brief:
Pakistan win by 8 wickets (72 balls remaining)
South Africa: 185 all out in 48.1 overs (Nadine de Klerk 60, Tazmin Brits 32; Sadia Iqbal 2-26, Nida Dar 2-31, Nashra Sundhu 2-37).
Pakistan: 186-2 in 38 overs (Sidra Amin 68, Bismah Maroof 60 not out; Ayabonga Khaka 1-27, Nadine de Klerk 1-33).
Player of the match: Sidra Amin (Pakistan)
Player of the series: Nadine de Klerk (South Africa)
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Left-arm spinner Sadia Iqbal has replaced Fatima Sana in Pakistan’s 15-member squad for the forthcoming 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
28-year-old Sadia will join the squad in China after approval from the technical committee of the Asian Games.
Right-arm fast bowler Fatima picked up a niggle during the second ODI against South Africa at the National Bank Stadium on 11 September and was rested in the third ODI against South Africa on Thursday, 14 September.
The fast bowler later underwent an MRI where the scans and the subsequent assessment by the PCB medical panel concluded that the fast bowler suffered injury in her right thigh which resulted in her unavailability to the side for 19th Asian Games.
Pakistan women’s team, in a bid to attain gold medal in the Asian Games for the third time in a row, will travel to China from Lahore via Doha later tonight.
As per the ICC T20I rankings and tournament’s rule, Pakistan women’s team will feature in the event from the quarter-finals scheduled to take place from 21 to 22 September. The semi-finals will be played on 24 September, while the final will take place on 25 September. The match for Bronze medal will also take place on Monday, 25 September.
Squad: Nida Dar (captain), Aliya Riaz, Anoosha Nasir, Diana Baig, Muneeba Ali, Najiha Alvi, Nashra Sundhu, Nataliya Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah and Umm-e-Hani
Player Support staff: Ayesha Ashhar (team manager), Mauhtashim Rashid (interim head coach), Saleem Jaffer (bowling coach), Taufiq Umar (batting coach) and Rifat Gill (physiotherapist).
28-year-old Sadia will join the squad in China after approval from the technical committee of the Asian Games.
Right-arm fast bowler Fatima picked up a niggle during the second ODI against South Africa at the National Bank Stadium on 11 September and was rested in the third ODI against South Africa on Thursday, 14 September.
The fast bowler later underwent an MRI where the scans and the subsequent assessment by the PCB medical panel concluded that the fast bowler suffered injury in her right thigh which resulted in her unavailability to the side for 19th Asian Games.
Pakistan women’s team, in a bid to attain gold medal in the Asian Games for the third time in a row, will travel to China from Lahore via Doha later tonight.
As per the ICC T20I rankings and tournament’s rule, Pakistan women’s team will feature in the event from the quarter-finals scheduled to take place from 21 to 22 September. The semi-finals will be played on 24 September, while the final will take place on 25 September. The match for Bronze medal will also take place on Monday, 25 September.
Squad: Nida Dar (captain), Aliya Riaz, Anoosha Nasir, Diana Baig, Muneeba Ali, Najiha Alvi, Nashra Sundhu, Nataliya Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah and Umm-e-Hani
Player Support staff: Ayesha Ashhar (team manager), Mauhtashim Rashid (interim head coach), Saleem Jaffer (bowling coach), Taufiq Umar (batting coach) and Rifat Gill (physiotherapist).
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Pakistan women aim for Gold in 19th Asian Games
Hangzhou, 20 September 2023:
The national women’s side will be eyeing their third gold medal as they kick off their Asian Games campaign tomorrow against Indonesia at Zhejiang University of Technology Pingfeng Cricket Field in Hangzhou, China. The match will begin at 1400 local time.
This will be the quarter-final of the event after having directly qualified by the virtue of being one of the top four ICC ranked sides in the continent.
The tournament is being played in the T20 format and the Nida Dar-captained team enter the event with momentum on their side after having secured a historic whitewash against South Africa at home earlier in the month.
During the series played at the National Bank Stadium, right-handed opening batter Sidra Amin top-scored for the hosts in the T20I series, scoring 133 runs from three matches at an average of 44.33. In the bowling charts, left-arm spinner Nashra Sundhu topped the table alongside another left-armer Sadia Iqbal with four wickets apiece.
The national side have previously won gold medals in the 2010 and 2014 iterations of the event.
Pakistan captain Nida Dar said: “The team is in high spirits and every player is looking forward to the Asian Games. After practicing for two days here in Hangzhou, we are all set to play Indonesia tomorrow. The Asian Games hold a special place in our hearts, and we are determined to bring home another gold medal.
“That we enter this tournament after having beaten South Africa comprehensively in the T20I series will certainly help us and we look forward on carrying that momentum. The players are up for showcasing their skills on the field again.”
The semi-finals will be played on 24 September, while the final will take place on 25 September. The match for Bronze medal will also take place on the day of the final at 0900 local time.
Squad: Nida Dar (captain), Aliya Riaz, Anoosha Nasir, Diana Baig, Muneeba Ali, Najiha Alvi, Nashra Sundhu, Nataliya Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah and Umm-e-Hani
Player Support staff: Ayesha Ashhar (team manager), Mauhtashim Rashid (interim head coach), Saleem Jaffer (bowling coach), Taufiq Umar (batting coach) and Rifat Gill (physiotherapist).
Hangzhou, 20 September 2023:
The national women’s side will be eyeing their third gold medal as they kick off their Asian Games campaign tomorrow against Indonesia at Zhejiang University of Technology Pingfeng Cricket Field in Hangzhou, China. The match will begin at 1400 local time.
This will be the quarter-final of the event after having directly qualified by the virtue of being one of the top four ICC ranked sides in the continent.
The tournament is being played in the T20 format and the Nida Dar-captained team enter the event with momentum on their side after having secured a historic whitewash against South Africa at home earlier in the month.
During the series played at the National Bank Stadium, right-handed opening batter Sidra Amin top-scored for the hosts in the T20I series, scoring 133 runs from three matches at an average of 44.33. In the bowling charts, left-arm spinner Nashra Sundhu topped the table alongside another left-armer Sadia Iqbal with four wickets apiece.
The national side have previously won gold medals in the 2010 and 2014 iterations of the event.
Pakistan captain Nida Dar said: “The team is in high spirits and every player is looking forward to the Asian Games. After practicing for two days here in Hangzhou, we are all set to play Indonesia tomorrow. The Asian Games hold a special place in our hearts, and we are determined to bring home another gold medal.
“That we enter this tournament after having beaten South Africa comprehensively in the T20I series will certainly help us and we look forward on carrying that momentum. The players are up for showcasing their skills on the field again.”
The semi-finals will be played on 24 September, while the final will take place on 25 September. The match for Bronze medal will also take place on the day of the final at 0900 local time.
Squad: Nida Dar (captain), Aliya Riaz, Anoosha Nasir, Diana Baig, Muneeba Ali, Najiha Alvi, Nashra Sundhu, Nataliya Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah and Umm-e-Hani
Player Support staff: Ayesha Ashhar (team manager), Mauhtashim Rashid (interim head coach), Saleem Jaffer (bowling coach), Taufiq Umar (batting coach) and Rifat Gill (physiotherapist).
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Pak women in Asian Games advance to semi due to seeding after match vs Indonesia abandoned due to rain.
The women's cricket event of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, between Pakistan and Indonesia had to be postponed due to rain. Pakistan's women's cricket team has qualified for the semi-finals based on their excellent seeding.
It's important to note that Pakistan is the defending champion in women's cricket at the Asian Games. They won the gold medal in the 2010 and 2014 Asian Games women's cricket events.
India has also secured a place in the semi-finals, while the quarter-finals will be played on Friday. Sri Lanka will face Thailand, and Bangladesh will compete against Hong Kong in these quarter-final matches.
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India, Pakistan women reach Asian Games cricket semis after day of washouts. Pakistan will play either Sri Lanka or Thailand in the last four while India will face the winner of Friday’s quarter-final between Bangladesh and Hong Kong.
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Asian Games: Pakistan Women vs Sri Lanka Women, Semi Final 2
Sri Lanka W have won the toss and are fielding first
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PAKW 59/6. Pak women are in deep deep trouble now. Looks like they will be bundled out for less then 100 and out of the race of the Gold.
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Innings Break. Pak women posted 76 runs target for SL women in the Asian games semi-final. Will they be able to defend it?
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Sri Lanka Women after 5 over are 24/1
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Sri Lanka Women are cruising towards victory. They need 28 runs in 50 balls to reach the finals of the Asian games where they will meet the Indian women's team.
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Sri Lanka Women have won the match and they will face the Indian women's team in the final of Asian games.
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Sri Lanka Women beat Pakistan Women by six wickets
Sri Lanka women beat Pakistan women by six wickets in the second semi-final of the 19th Asian Games women’s cricket event at the Zhejiang University of Technology Pingfeng Cricket Field in Hangzhou on Sunday.
Pakistan, who had won gold medals in the 2010 and 2014 editions, will now take on Bangladesh for the bronze medal game at the same venue tomorrow at 0900 local time.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka and India will compete for the gold medal match scheduled tomorrow at 1400 local time.
After being put into bat, Pakistan managed to score 75 for nine in 20 overs. Opening batter Shawaal Zulfiqar (16, 27b, 1x4), Muneeba Ali (13, 16b, 1x6) and Omaima Sohail (10, 17b, 1x6) were the only batters to enter double figures.
For Sri Lanka, Udeshika Prabodhani bagged three wickets for 21, while Kavisha Dilhari took two wickets.
In reply, Pakistan kept the Sri Lanka batters in check and dismissed four batters in process. Sri Lanka eventually achieved the target in the 17th over.
Harshitha Samarawickrama (23, 41b, 1x4) top-scored for the winning team.
For Pakistan, Diana Baig, Sadia Iqbal, and Umm-e-Hani grabbed a wicket each.
Scores in brief:
Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by six wickets
Pakistan 75-9, 20 overs (Shawaal Zulfiqar 16, Muneeba Ali 13, Omaima Sohail 10; Udeshika Prabodhani 3-21, Kavisha Dilhari 2-15)
Sri Lanka 77-4, 16.3 overs (Harshitha Samarawickrama 23)
Sri Lanka women beat Pakistan women by six wickets in the second semi-final of the 19th Asian Games women’s cricket event at the Zhejiang University of Technology Pingfeng Cricket Field in Hangzhou on Sunday.
Pakistan, who had won gold medals in the 2010 and 2014 editions, will now take on Bangladesh for the bronze medal game at the same venue tomorrow at 0900 local time.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka and India will compete for the gold medal match scheduled tomorrow at 1400 local time.
After being put into bat, Pakistan managed to score 75 for nine in 20 overs. Opening batter Shawaal Zulfiqar (16, 27b, 1x4), Muneeba Ali (13, 16b, 1x6) and Omaima Sohail (10, 17b, 1x6) were the only batters to enter double figures.
For Sri Lanka, Udeshika Prabodhani bagged three wickets for 21, while Kavisha Dilhari took two wickets.
In reply, Pakistan kept the Sri Lanka batters in check and dismissed four batters in process. Sri Lanka eventually achieved the target in the 17th over.
Harshitha Samarawickrama (23, 41b, 1x4) top-scored for the winning team.
For Pakistan, Diana Baig, Sadia Iqbal, and Umm-e-Hani grabbed a wicket each.
Scores in brief:
Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by six wickets
Pakistan 75-9, 20 overs (Shawaal Zulfiqar 16, Muneeba Ali 13, Omaima Sohail 10; Udeshika Prabodhani 3-21, Kavisha Dilhari 2-15)
Sri Lanka 77-4, 16.3 overs (Harshitha Samarawickrama 23)
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What a disaster of a tournament
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Bangladesh Women beat Pakistan Women by five wickets
Hangzhou, 25 September 2023:
Bangladesh women beat Pakistan women by five wickets to secure the bronze medal in the 19th Asian Games women’s cricket event at the Zhejiang University of Technology Pingfeng Cricket Field in Hangzhou on Monday.
Pakistan, who had won gold medal in the 2010 and 2014 editions, finished on fourth spot in the event.
Later in the day, Sri Lanka and India will compete for the gold in the match scheduled at 1400 local time.
After being put into bat, Pakistan managed to score 64 for nine in 20 overs. All-rounder Aliya Riaz top-scored for her side with 17 from 18 balls, hitting two fours. Captain Nida Dar (14, 18b, 1x4), Sadaf Shamas (13, 26b, 1x4) and Natalia Pervaiz (11, 24b) were the other batters to enter double figures.
For Bangladesh, Shorna Akter took three wickets for 16, while Sanjida Akter bagged two wickets.
In reply, Bangladesh lost five wickets and it took them 18.2 overs to achieve the modest target. Shorna top-scored for her side with an unbeaten 14 runs off 33 balls.
For Pakistan, left-arm spinner Nashra Sundhu was the top wicket-taker, taking three wickets for 10 runs from four overs.
Scores in brief:
Bangladesh beat Pakistan by five wickets
Pakistan 64-9, 20 overs (Aliya Riaz 17; Shorna Akter 3-16, Sanjida Akter 2-11)
Bangladesh 65-5, 18.2 overs (Shorna Akter 14 not out; Nashra Sundhu 3-10)
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Bangladesh Women beat Pakistan Women by five wickets
Hangzhou, 25 September 2023:
Bangladesh women beat Pakistan women by five wickets to secure the bronze medal in the 19th Asian Games women’s cricket event at the Zhejiang University of Technology Pingfeng Cricket Field in Hangzhou on Monday.
Pakistan, who had won gold medal in the 2010 and 2014 editions, finished on fourth spot in the event.
Later in the day, Sri Lanka and India will compete for the gold in the match scheduled at 1400 local time.
After being put into bat, Pakistan managed to score 64 for nine in 20 overs. All-rounder Aliya Riaz top-scored for her side with 17 from 18 balls, hitting two fours. Captain Nida Dar (14, 18b, 1x4), Sadaf Shamas (13, 26b, 1x4) and Natalia Pervaiz (11, 24b) were the other batters to enter double figures.
For Bangladesh, Shorna Akter took three wickets for 16, while Sanjida Akter bagged two wickets.
In reply, Bangladesh lost five wickets and it took them 18.2 overs to achieve the modest target. Shorna top-scored for her side with an unbeaten 14 runs off 33 balls.
For Pakistan, left-arm spinner Nashra Sundhu was the top wicket-taker, taking three wickets for 10 runs from four overs.
Scores in brief:
Bangladesh beat Pakistan by five wickets
Pakistan 64-9, 20 overs (Aliya Riaz 17; Shorna Akter 3-16, Sanjida Akter 2-11)
Bangladesh 65-5, 18.2 overs (Shorna Akter 14 not out; Nashra Sundhu 3-10)
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Pakistan women’s squad for Bangladesh tour announced
Nida Dar will continue to lead Pakistan women’s team as the national selection committee headed by Saleem Jaffar announced a 15-member squad for the Bangladesh tour scheduled to take place later this month.
Pakistan will depart for Bangladesh on 20 October to feature in a six-match white-ball series which also includes three ODIs, part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25. The series itinerary will be announced in due course by the home board.
The experienced Iram Javed stages a comeback to the national side after a gap of one year. The right-handed batter last played for Pakistan in the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in 2022. Iram also featured for Super Women against Amazons in the three women’s exhibition T20 matches earlier this year in Rawalpindi.
Shawaal Zulfiqar and Syeda Aroob Shah have been excluded from the squad that played against South Africa last month in the white-ball series in Karachi, while Fatima Sana, who got injured in the second ODI against South Africa, is still in the process of recovering. Both Shawaal and Aroob are part of the 28 probables of the Pakistan women's emerging team taking part in the training camp in Muridke. The emerging team will play a bilateral series and a triangular tournament involving West Indies and Thailand's emerging cricket teams later this month.
Pakistan squad:
Nida Dar (captain), Aliya Riaz, Bismah Maroof, Diana Baig, Ghulam Fatima, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali (wk), Najiha Alvi (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Umm-e-Hani and Waheeda Akhtar
Non-travelling reserves – Amber Kainat, Omaima Sohail and Sidra Nawaz (wk)
Player support personnel: Nahida Khan (manager), Mauhtashim Rashid (interim head coach), Saleem Jaffar (bowling coach), Taufiq Umar (batting coach), Abdur Rehman (spin bowling coach for camp only) Muhammad Asfand Yar (strength and conditioning coach), Syed Nazir Ahmed (media manager), Rifat Asghar Gill (physiotherapist) and Zubair Ahmed (analyst)
Chief Selector Saleem Jaffar: “Our selection committee has carefully deliberated over the squad for the Bangladesh tour, aiming to strike the right balance between bat and ball, as we believe this squad is well-equipped to face the challenges in Bangladesh.
“Young Shawaal Zulfiqar has been omitted from the squad as she requires more grooming before representing again at the international level. The members of the selection committee have recalled experienced Iram Javed in the squad. Iram’s presence will undoubtedly strengthen our batting order in Bangladesh conditions.
“Fatima Sana is on the road to recovery, and we are committed to giving her the time she needs to be fully prepared for the upcoming away series against New Zealand where the selection committee feels the right-arm fast bowler will be more productive.”
Meanwhile, Pakistan women’s team will undergo a six-day camp at Ghani Institute for Cricket in DHA, Lahore from Saturday, 14 October before departing for Bangladesh via Dubai from Lahore in the wee hours of 20 October. The players besides taking part in practice sessions will feature in different match scenarios and will also play a 50-over practice match in the camp.
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Nida Dar will continue to lead Pakistan women’s team as the national selection committee headed by Saleem Jaffar announced a 15-member squad for the Bangladesh tour scheduled to take place later this month.
Pakistan will depart for Bangladesh on 20 October to feature in a six-match white-ball series which also includes three ODIs, part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25. The series itinerary will be announced in due course by the home board.
The experienced Iram Javed stages a comeback to the national side after a gap of one year. The right-handed batter last played for Pakistan in the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in 2022. Iram also featured for Super Women against Amazons in the three women’s exhibition T20 matches earlier this year in Rawalpindi.
Shawaal Zulfiqar and Syeda Aroob Shah have been excluded from the squad that played against South Africa last month in the white-ball series in Karachi, while Fatima Sana, who got injured in the second ODI against South Africa, is still in the process of recovering. Both Shawaal and Aroob are part of the 28 probables of the Pakistan women's emerging team taking part in the training camp in Muridke. The emerging team will play a bilateral series and a triangular tournament involving West Indies and Thailand's emerging cricket teams later this month.
Pakistan squad:
Nida Dar (captain), Aliya Riaz, Bismah Maroof, Diana Baig, Ghulam Fatima, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali (wk), Najiha Alvi (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Umm-e-Hani and Waheeda Akhtar
Non-travelling reserves – Amber Kainat, Omaima Sohail and Sidra Nawaz (wk)
Player support personnel: Nahida Khan (manager), Mauhtashim Rashid (interim head coach), Saleem Jaffar (bowling coach), Taufiq Umar (batting coach), Abdur Rehman (spin bowling coach for camp only) Muhammad Asfand Yar (strength and conditioning coach), Syed Nazir Ahmed (media manager), Rifat Asghar Gill (physiotherapist) and Zubair Ahmed (analyst)
Chief Selector Saleem Jaffar: “Our selection committee has carefully deliberated over the squad for the Bangladesh tour, aiming to strike the right balance between bat and ball, as we believe this squad is well-equipped to face the challenges in Bangladesh.
“Young Shawaal Zulfiqar has been omitted from the squad as she requires more grooming before representing again at the international level. The members of the selection committee have recalled experienced Iram Javed in the squad. Iram’s presence will undoubtedly strengthen our batting order in Bangladesh conditions.
“Fatima Sana is on the road to recovery, and we are committed to giving her the time she needs to be fully prepared for the upcoming away series against New Zealand where the selection committee feels the right-arm fast bowler will be more productive.”
Meanwhile, Pakistan women’s team will undergo a six-day camp at Ghani Institute for Cricket in DHA, Lahore from Saturday, 14 October before departing for Bangladesh via Dubai from Lahore in the wee hours of 20 October. The players besides taking part in practice sessions will feature in different match scenarios and will also play a 50-over practice match in the camp.
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Pakistan will host West Indies Women A and Thailand women’s emerging team from 18 October to 12 November at two venues in Lahore – Gaddafi Stadium and Ghani Institute for Cricket. The tour includes bilateral fixtures and a tri-series involving the Pakistan women’s A team.
West Indies will arrive in Pakistan on 18 October and will take part in practice sessions before taking on the Pakistan emerging side in three one-day matches on 24, 26 and 29 October. Ghani Institute for Cricket in DHA will host the one-day fixtures scheduled on 24 and 26 October, while the third one-day match will be staged at Gaddafi Stadium on 29 October. Meanwhile, Thailand women’s emerging side will reach Pakistan on 28 October and will take part in practice sessions until 2 November.
The three sides will feature in a T20 tri-series from 3 to 8 November with all the participating teams playing two matches each. The top two teams will play the final of the tournament on 8 November. All matches of the tri-series will be played at the historic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
After the departure of the West Indies Women A on 9 November, Pakistan Women A and Thailand women’s emerging team will lock horns in a two-match T20 series taking place on 10 and 11 November at the Gaddafi Stadium.
This will be a first of its kind tour of Pakistan involving women’s emerging and A side. On the other hand, Pakistan women’s U19 team will tour Bangladesh in January 2024 to feature in a T20 tri-series where Sri Lanka women’s U19 will be the third side.
In a bumper women’s international season 2023-24, Pakistan’s senior team is taking part in five ICC Women’s Championship series and 17 T20Is. They also recently took part in the 19th Asian Games in China.
Tania Mallick, Head of Women’s Cricket: Women's cricket is on the rise globally, and Pakistan women’s cricket is actively taking it forward. We have recently hosted South Africa in Karachi and now hosting West Indies Women A and Thailand emerging team underscores the fact that a lot of activity is taking place in women’s cricket. The emerging series will not only enhance our players' skills but also encourage more investment in women's cricket infrastructure.
We extend our gratitude to West Indies and Thailand for making this tour possible. We hope this series serves as a turning point for women's cricket in Pakistan, where we see more girls pursuing their cricketing dreams.
The squad of Pakistan emerging women’s team will be announced in due course.
Schedule:
18 October - West Indies Women A arrival
24 October – First One-Day (Pakistan Women A v West Indies Women A); Ghani Institute for Cricket
26 October – Second One-Day (Pakistan Women A v West Indies Women A); Ghani Institute for Cricket
28 October – Thailand emerging team arrival
29 October – Third One-Day (Pakistan Women A v West Indies Women A); Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
3 November – Tri-series first T20 match (Pakistan Women A v West Indies Women A); Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
4 November – Tri-series second T20 match (West Indies Women A v Thailand emerging); Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
5 November – Tri-series third T20 match (Pakistan Women A v Thailand emerging); Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
8 November – Tri-series final; Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
9 November – West Indies Women A departs
10 November – First T20 (Pakistan Women A v Thailand emerging); Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
11 November – Second T20 (Pakistan Women A v Thailand emerging); Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
12 November – Thailand emerging team departs
West Indies will arrive in Pakistan on 18 October and will take part in practice sessions before taking on the Pakistan emerging side in three one-day matches on 24, 26 and 29 October. Ghani Institute for Cricket in DHA will host the one-day fixtures scheduled on 24 and 26 October, while the third one-day match will be staged at Gaddafi Stadium on 29 October. Meanwhile, Thailand women’s emerging side will reach Pakistan on 28 October and will take part in practice sessions until 2 November.
The three sides will feature in a T20 tri-series from 3 to 8 November with all the participating teams playing two matches each. The top two teams will play the final of the tournament on 8 November. All matches of the tri-series will be played at the historic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
After the departure of the West Indies Women A on 9 November, Pakistan Women A and Thailand women’s emerging team will lock horns in a two-match T20 series taking place on 10 and 11 November at the Gaddafi Stadium.
This will be a first of its kind tour of Pakistan involving women’s emerging and A side. On the other hand, Pakistan women’s U19 team will tour Bangladesh in January 2024 to feature in a T20 tri-series where Sri Lanka women’s U19 will be the third side.
In a bumper women’s international season 2023-24, Pakistan’s senior team is taking part in five ICC Women’s Championship series and 17 T20Is. They also recently took part in the 19th Asian Games in China.
Tania Mallick, Head of Women’s Cricket: Women's cricket is on the rise globally, and Pakistan women’s cricket is actively taking it forward. We have recently hosted South Africa in Karachi and now hosting West Indies Women A and Thailand emerging team underscores the fact that a lot of activity is taking place in women’s cricket. The emerging series will not only enhance our players' skills but also encourage more investment in women's cricket infrastructure.
We extend our gratitude to West Indies and Thailand for making this tour possible. We hope this series serves as a turning point for women's cricket in Pakistan, where we see more girls pursuing their cricketing dreams.
The squad of Pakistan emerging women’s team will be announced in due course.
Schedule:
18 October - West Indies Women A arrival
24 October – First One-Day (Pakistan Women A v West Indies Women A); Ghani Institute for Cricket
26 October – Second One-Day (Pakistan Women A v West Indies Women A); Ghani Institute for Cricket
28 October – Thailand emerging team arrival
29 October – Third One-Day (Pakistan Women A v West Indies Women A); Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
3 November – Tri-series first T20 match (Pakistan Women A v West Indies Women A); Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
4 November – Tri-series second T20 match (West Indies Women A v Thailand emerging); Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
5 November – Tri-series third T20 match (Pakistan Women A v Thailand emerging); Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
8 November – Tri-series final; Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
9 November – West Indies Women A departs
10 November – First T20 (Pakistan Women A v Thailand emerging); Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
11 November – Second T20 (Pakistan Women A v Thailand emerging); Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
12 November – Thailand emerging team departs
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Pakistan women's team watching India vs Pakistan match on the sidelines of their training session.
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Match officials for Pakistan Women 'A' series announced
The PCB has announced match officials for the upcoming bilateral women series between Pakistan A and West Indies A and also for two T20s between Pakistan A and Thailand women's emerging team. It has also announced match officials for the tri-series, which include Pakistan A, West Indies A and Thailand emerging team. The bilateral series and tri-series T20 tournament is scheduled to be played at two venues from 24 October to 11 November.
Rashid Riaz and Faisal Afridi from the ICC/PCB International Panel of Umpires, along with Muhammad Javed Malik from the International Panel of ICC/PCB Match Referees, will be officiating matches in the upcoming series.
For the on-field umpiring duties, Faisal Afridi, Muhammad Asif, Waleed Yaqub, Shozab Raza, Nasir Hussain, Abdul Moqeet, and Rashid Riaz will be available. Saleema Imtiaz, Sabahat Rashid, Humairah Farah, and Afia Amin from the PCB women’s umpire panel will serve as reserve umpires.
Nadeem Arshad, Muhammad Javed Malik, and Kamran Chaudhry will be overseeing the games as match referees.
The series will commence with three one-day matches against West Indies Women A, followed by a tri-nation T20 series involving Pakistan Women A, West Indies Women A and Thailand women’s emerging side, along with a T20 series against Thailand women’s emerging team.
The three one-day matches will commence at 0900 PKT, with the toss scheduled at 0830 PKT. The tri-nation T20 series and T20 series against Thailand will begin at 1000 PKT, with the toss taking place at 0930 PKT.
Umpire and match referee appointments (Matches from 24 October to 11 November)
24 October – Ghani Institute for Cricket - Faisal Afridi and Abdul Moqeet (on-field umpires), Saleema Imtiaz (reserve umpire); Nadeem Arshad (match referee)
26 October – Ghani Institute for Cricket - Faisal Afridi and Muhammad Asif (on-field umpires), Saleema Imtiaz (reserve umpire); Nadeem Arshad (match referee)
29 October – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore - Faisal Afridi and Muhammad Asif (on-field umpires), Saleema Imtiaz (reserve umpire); Nadeem Arshad (match referee)
3 November – Tri-series first T20 match, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore - Faisal Afridi and Waleed Yaqub (on-field umpires), Sabahat Rashid (reserve umpire); Muhammad Javed (match referee)
4 November – Tri-series second T20 match, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore - Faisal Afridi and Waleed Yaqub (on-field umpires), Sabahat Rashid (reserve umpire); Muhammad Javed (match referee)
5 November – Tri-series third T20 match, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore - Faisal Afridi and Shozab Raza (on-field umpires), Humairah Farah (reserve umpire); Muhammad Javed (match referee)
8 November – Tri-series final; Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore - Faisal Afridi and Shozab Raza (on-field umpires), Humairah Farah (reserve umpire); Muhammad Javed (match referee)
10 November – First T20, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore - Rashid Riaz and Nasir Hussain (on-field umpires), Afia Amin (reserve umpire); Kamran Chaudhry (match referee)
11 November – Second T20, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore - Rashid Riaz and Nasir Hussain (on-field umpires), Afia Amin (reserve umpire); Kamran Chaudhry (match referee)
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The PCB has announced match officials for the upcoming bilateral women series between Pakistan A and West Indies A and also for two T20s between Pakistan A and Thailand women's emerging team. It has also announced match officials for the tri-series, which include Pakistan A, West Indies A and Thailand emerging team. The bilateral series and tri-series T20 tournament is scheduled to be played at two venues from 24 October to 11 November.
Rashid Riaz and Faisal Afridi from the ICC/PCB International Panel of Umpires, along with Muhammad Javed Malik from the International Panel of ICC/PCB Match Referees, will be officiating matches in the upcoming series.
For the on-field umpiring duties, Faisal Afridi, Muhammad Asif, Waleed Yaqub, Shozab Raza, Nasir Hussain, Abdul Moqeet, and Rashid Riaz will be available. Saleema Imtiaz, Sabahat Rashid, Humairah Farah, and Afia Amin from the PCB women’s umpire panel will serve as reserve umpires.
Nadeem Arshad, Muhammad Javed Malik, and Kamran Chaudhry will be overseeing the games as match referees.
The series will commence with three one-day matches against West Indies Women A, followed by a tri-nation T20 series involving Pakistan Women A, West Indies Women A and Thailand women’s emerging side, along with a T20 series against Thailand women’s emerging team.
The three one-day matches will commence at 0900 PKT, with the toss scheduled at 0830 PKT. The tri-nation T20 series and T20 series against Thailand will begin at 1000 PKT, with the toss taking place at 0930 PKT.
Umpire and match referee appointments (Matches from 24 October to 11 November)
24 October – Ghani Institute for Cricket - Faisal Afridi and Abdul Moqeet (on-field umpires), Saleema Imtiaz (reserve umpire); Nadeem Arshad (match referee)
26 October – Ghani Institute for Cricket - Faisal Afridi and Muhammad Asif (on-field umpires), Saleema Imtiaz (reserve umpire); Nadeem Arshad (match referee)
29 October – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore - Faisal Afridi and Muhammad Asif (on-field umpires), Saleema Imtiaz (reserve umpire); Nadeem Arshad (match referee)
3 November – Tri-series first T20 match, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore - Faisal Afridi and Waleed Yaqub (on-field umpires), Sabahat Rashid (reserve umpire); Muhammad Javed (match referee)
4 November – Tri-series second T20 match, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore - Faisal Afridi and Waleed Yaqub (on-field umpires), Sabahat Rashid (reserve umpire); Muhammad Javed (match referee)
5 November – Tri-series third T20 match, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore - Faisal Afridi and Shozab Raza (on-field umpires), Humairah Farah (reserve umpire); Muhammad Javed (match referee)
8 November – Tri-series final; Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore - Faisal Afridi and Shozab Raza (on-field umpires), Humairah Farah (reserve umpire); Muhammad Javed (match referee)
10 November – First T20, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore - Rashid Riaz and Nasir Hussain (on-field umpires), Afia Amin (reserve umpire); Kamran Chaudhry (match referee)
11 November – Second T20, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore - Rashid Riaz and Nasir Hussain (on-field umpires), Afia Amin (reserve umpire); Kamran Chaudhry (match referee)
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Rameen Shamim to lead Pakistan Women 'A' against West Indies Women A
Off-spinner Rameen Shamim has been named as captain of Pakistan Women A for the upcoming three-match One-Day series against West Indies Women A. The series is scheduled to take place at two venues in Lahore – Gaddafi Stadium and Ghani Institute for Cricket from 24 to 29 October 2023. The 15-member squad for the one-day series was announced after the women’s national selection committee assessed the performances of the players in 28 probables camp which was held at the Lahore Country Club in Muridke.
The three one-day matches against West Indies A will be followed by a tri-nation T20 series involving West Indies Women A and Thailand women’s emerging team, as well as a T20 series against Thailand women’s emerging team. The squad for the T20 tri-series and the two T20s against Thailand women’s emerging team will be announced in due course.
Rameen Shamim, who has represented Pakistan in three ODIs and four T20Is, has also captained Pakistan Women A during the team’s tour of West Indies in 2021. Besides Rameen, Gull Feroza, Omaima Sohail, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Nawaz and Tuba Hassan have also made international appearances for Pakistan.
Pakistan Women 'A' Squad: Rameen Shamim (captain), Amber Kainaat, Anosha Nasir, Eyman Fatima, Fatima Shahid, Gull Feroza (wk), Gull Rukh, Humna Bilal, Noreen Yaqoob, Omaima Sohail, Saima Malik, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Nawaz (wk), Tasmia Rubab and Tuba Hassan
Travelling Reserves: Fatima Khan, Maham Manzoor and Syeda Khadija Chishty
Backup Reserves: Masooma Zehra and Yusra Amir
Team management:
Aisha Jalil (manager), Mohsin Kamal (head coach), Kamran Hussain (assistant coach), Zulfiqar Babar (bowling coach), Wasim Yousafi (batting coach), Rabia Siddiq (physiotherapist) and Muhammad Ramzan (strength and conditioning coach)
Chief Selector Saleem Jaffar: “The squad comprises a blend of individuals who have participated in the ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup, the ACC Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup, and some are experienced players that have represented Pakistan national side in the recent past.
“The selection committee has been closely monitoring these players in the training camp at Lahore Country Club in Muridke. We all have great hopes from the selected players to showcase their skills in the series and do well against the visiting West Indies A side.”
Schedule:
24 October – First One-Day (Pakistan Women A v West Indies Women A); Ghani Institute for Cricket
26 October – Second One-Day (Pakistan Women A v West Indies Women A); Ghani Institute for Cricket
29 October – Third One-Day (Pakistan Women A v West Indies Women A); Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
3 November – Tri-series first T20 match (Pakistan Women A v West Indies Women A); Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
4 November – Tri-series second T20 match (West Indies Women A v Thailand A); Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
5 November – Tri-series third T20 match (Pakistan Women A v Thailand A); Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
8 November – Tri-series final; Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
10 November – First T20 (Pakistan Women A v Thailand A); Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
11 November – Second T20 (Pakistan Women A v Thailand A); Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
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Sadia Iqbal aims to perform well in her maiden bilateral series in Bangladesh
Pakistan women’s cricket team arrived in Bangladesh on Friday night, and after a day’s rest had their first practice session at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Sunday afternoon.
The 15-member squad led by all-rounder Nida Dar, will feature in a three-match T20I series and three ODIs from 25 October to 10 November. The series against hosts Bangladesh will begin with the three T20Is, taking place at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram on 25, 27 and 29 October. This will be followed by three ODIs, part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25. The ODIs will be played at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka on 4, 7 and 10 November.
Before the T20I series, the tourists will play a T20 match tomorrow against BCB XI. This match will be played at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram from 2pm local time.
Pakistan, who are placed eighth in the ICC Women’s T20I rankings, whitewashed fifth-ranked South Africa last month at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi and will be eying to repeat the same performance against Bangladesh, who are placed on the ninth position in the ICC Women’s T20I rankings.
One of the main contributors for Pakistan women’s team in T20I series win over South Africa was left-arm spinner Sadia Iqbal. 28-year-old Sadia bagged four wickets at an economy rate of 5.75 across the three matches. Sadia is also currently ranked 10th in the ICC Women’s T20I bowlers’ rankings.
Sadia, who made her T20I debut against Bangladesh in Lahore in 2019, made her presence felt in her career’s second T20I, taking three wickets for 19 runs in four overs at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
She is all set to play her first bilateral series against Bangladesh in their backyard. Speaking to PCB Digital, Sadia said, “The training session today was all about adapting to the conditions here as soon as possible. We also have a T20 match tomorrow; it will help us to know how to bowl on the wickets here and provide an opportunity for us to fine-tune our skills and give our best in the upcoming T20I series.
“We know Bangladesh is a formidable opponent in their own backyard, and we respect their capabilities. I know the fans here are very passionate about the game and the players from both sides are eager to showcase their skills in front of them.
“I had a good outing in the recent T20I series against South Africa and I am looking forward to performing to the best of my capabilities, which will help my team win matches here.”
Pakistan squad:
Nida Dar (captain), Aliya Riaz, Bismah Maroof, Diana Baig, Ghulam Fatima, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali (wk), Najiha Alvi (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Umm-e-Hani and Waheeda Akhtar
Player support personnel: Nahida Khan (manager), Mauhtashim Rashid (interim head coach), Saleem Jaffar (bowling coach), Taufiq Umar (batting coach), Muhammad Asfand Yar (strength and conditioning coach), Syed Nazir Ahmed (media manager), Rifat Asghar Gill (physiotherapist) and Zubair Ahmed (analyst)
Tour schedule:
25 Oct: First T20I at ZACS, Chattogram (Match starts at 4:30pm local time)
27 Oct: Second T20I at ZACS, Chattogram (Match starts at 4:30pm local time)
29 Oct: Third T20I at ZACS, Chattogram (Match starts at 4:30pm local time)
04 Nov: First ODI at SBNCS, Mirpur (Match starts at 9:30am local time)
07 Nov: Second ODI at SBNCS, Mirpur (Match starts at 9:30am local time)
10 Nov: Third ODI at SBNCS, Mirpur (Match starts at 9:30am local time)
Pakistan women’s cricket team arrived in Bangladesh on Friday night, and after a day’s rest had their first practice session at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Sunday afternoon.
The 15-member squad led by all-rounder Nida Dar, will feature in a three-match T20I series and three ODIs from 25 October to 10 November. The series against hosts Bangladesh will begin with the three T20Is, taking place at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram on 25, 27 and 29 October. This will be followed by three ODIs, part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25. The ODIs will be played at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka on 4, 7 and 10 November.
Before the T20I series, the tourists will play a T20 match tomorrow against BCB XI. This match will be played at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram from 2pm local time.
Pakistan, who are placed eighth in the ICC Women’s T20I rankings, whitewashed fifth-ranked South Africa last month at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi and will be eying to repeat the same performance against Bangladesh, who are placed on the ninth position in the ICC Women’s T20I rankings.
One of the main contributors for Pakistan women’s team in T20I series win over South Africa was left-arm spinner Sadia Iqbal. 28-year-old Sadia bagged four wickets at an economy rate of 5.75 across the three matches. Sadia is also currently ranked 10th in the ICC Women’s T20I bowlers’ rankings.
Sadia, who made her T20I debut against Bangladesh in Lahore in 2019, made her presence felt in her career’s second T20I, taking three wickets for 19 runs in four overs at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
She is all set to play her first bilateral series against Bangladesh in their backyard. Speaking to PCB Digital, Sadia said, “The training session today was all about adapting to the conditions here as soon as possible. We also have a T20 match tomorrow; it will help us to know how to bowl on the wickets here and provide an opportunity for us to fine-tune our skills and give our best in the upcoming T20I series.
“We know Bangladesh is a formidable opponent in their own backyard, and we respect their capabilities. I know the fans here are very passionate about the game and the players from both sides are eager to showcase their skills in front of them.
“I had a good outing in the recent T20I series against South Africa and I am looking forward to performing to the best of my capabilities, which will help my team win matches here.”
Pakistan squad:
Nida Dar (captain), Aliya Riaz, Bismah Maroof, Diana Baig, Ghulam Fatima, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali (wk), Najiha Alvi (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Umm-e-Hani and Waheeda Akhtar
Player support personnel: Nahida Khan (manager), Mauhtashim Rashid (interim head coach), Saleem Jaffar (bowling coach), Taufiq Umar (batting coach), Muhammad Asfand Yar (strength and conditioning coach), Syed Nazir Ahmed (media manager), Rifat Asghar Gill (physiotherapist) and Zubair Ahmed (analyst)
Tour schedule:
25 Oct: First T20I at ZACS, Chattogram (Match starts at 4:30pm local time)
27 Oct: Second T20I at ZACS, Chattogram (Match starts at 4:30pm local time)
29 Oct: Third T20I at ZACS, Chattogram (Match starts at 4:30pm local time)
04 Nov: First ODI at SBNCS, Mirpur (Match starts at 9:30am local time)
07 Nov: Second ODI at SBNCS, Mirpur (Match starts at 9:30am local time)
10 Nov: Third ODI at SBNCS, Mirpur (Match starts at 9:30am local time)
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Pakistan Women A defeat West Indies Women A by eight runs
Pakistan Women A 174 all out, 49.3 overs (Gull Feroza 62, Shawaal Zulfiqar 17; Cherry-Ann Fraser 3-38, Zaida James 2-29)
West Indies Women A 166 all out, 45.2 (Shabika Gajnabi 29, Rashada Williams 27; Saima Malik 2-28, Anosha Nasir 2-29, Rameen Shamim 2-31)
Player of the match: Gull Feroza
Pakistan Women A 174 all out, 49.3 overs (Gull Feroza 62, Shawaal Zulfiqar 17; Cherry-Ann Fraser 3-38, Zaida James 2-29)
West Indies Women A 166 all out, 45.2 (Shabika Gajnabi 29, Rashada Williams 27; Saima Malik 2-28, Anosha Nasir 2-29, Rameen Shamim 2-31)
Player of the match: Gull Feroza
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Bangladesh beat Pakistan by five wickets in the first T20I
Bangladesh women defeated Pakistan women by five wickets and three balls to spare in the first T20I at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Wednesday. The second T20I will be played at the same venue on Friday, with the first ball to be bowled at 1630 local time.
Chasing 83 to win, Bangladesh got over the line in the final over of the game as Nigar Sultana (26 not out, 28b, 3x4s) struck a boundary to help the hosts to victory. Bangladesh required 26 runs in the last five overs of the match with seven wickets remaining but skipper Nigar steadied the ship despite breakthroughs provided by Diana Baig and a run-out.
Pakistan bowlers had initially kept it tight and gave away only 20 runs in the batting powerplay. Only one boundary was hit in the powerplay, with the hosts losing opening batter Shamima Sultana (5 off 9) run-out on the last ball of the fourth over.
At the end of 10th over, Bangladesh were 33 for two in 10 overs, with 50 runs required from 10 overs. Off-spinner Umm-e-Hani bagged an important wicket of well-settled Sobhana Mostary (16, 25b, 2x4s) on the fourth ball of 10th over. Later, left-arm spinner Nashra Sundhu completed her 50 T20I wickets when she dismissed Murshida Khatun in the 15th over of the innings.
Earlier, after being put into bat Pakistan were bowled out for 82 in 19.2 overs. For the tourists, the experienced left-handed batter Bismah Maroof was the top run-getter, scoring 20 off 29 balls. She knitted a 31-run partnership with skipper Nida Dar, who scored a 21-ball 14, hitting one four.
Opening batter Muneeba Ali (16, 19b, 3x4s) and Natalia Parvaiz (15, 16b, 2x4s) were the other batters to score in double figures.
For Bangladesh, left-arm spinner Nahida Akter ended up with figures of five wickets for eight runs in 3.4 overs – her best figures in the T20I format.
Scores in brief:
Bangladesh women beat Pakistan women by 5 wickets
Pakistan 82 all out, 19.4 overs (Bismah Maroof 20, Muneeba Ali 16, Natalia Parvaiz 15, Nida Dar 14; Nahida Akter 5-8)
Bangladesh 86-5, 19.3 overs (Nigar Sultana 26 not out, Murshida Khatun 23, Sobhana Mostary 16; Nashra Sundhu 1-16)
Player of the match – Nahida Akter (Bangladesh women)
Second T20I at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram on 27 October.
Bangladesh women defeated Pakistan women by five wickets and three balls to spare in the first T20I at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Wednesday. The second T20I will be played at the same venue on Friday, with the first ball to be bowled at 1630 local time.
Chasing 83 to win, Bangladesh got over the line in the final over of the game as Nigar Sultana (26 not out, 28b, 3x4s) struck a boundary to help the hosts to victory. Bangladesh required 26 runs in the last five overs of the match with seven wickets remaining but skipper Nigar steadied the ship despite breakthroughs provided by Diana Baig and a run-out.
Pakistan bowlers had initially kept it tight and gave away only 20 runs in the batting powerplay. Only one boundary was hit in the powerplay, with the hosts losing opening batter Shamima Sultana (5 off 9) run-out on the last ball of the fourth over.
At the end of 10th over, Bangladesh were 33 for two in 10 overs, with 50 runs required from 10 overs. Off-spinner Umm-e-Hani bagged an important wicket of well-settled Sobhana Mostary (16, 25b, 2x4s) on the fourth ball of 10th over. Later, left-arm spinner Nashra Sundhu completed her 50 T20I wickets when she dismissed Murshida Khatun in the 15th over of the innings.
Earlier, after being put into bat Pakistan were bowled out for 82 in 19.2 overs. For the tourists, the experienced left-handed batter Bismah Maroof was the top run-getter, scoring 20 off 29 balls. She knitted a 31-run partnership with skipper Nida Dar, who scored a 21-ball 14, hitting one four.
Opening batter Muneeba Ali (16, 19b, 3x4s) and Natalia Parvaiz (15, 16b, 2x4s) were the other batters to score in double figures.
For Bangladesh, left-arm spinner Nahida Akter ended up with figures of five wickets for eight runs in 3.4 overs – her best figures in the T20I format.
Scores in brief:
Bangladesh women beat Pakistan women by 5 wickets
Pakistan 82 all out, 19.4 overs (Bismah Maroof 20, Muneeba Ali 16, Natalia Parvaiz 15, Nida Dar 14; Nahida Akter 5-8)
Bangladesh 86-5, 19.3 overs (Nigar Sultana 26 not out, Murshida Khatun 23, Sobhana Mostary 16; Nashra Sundhu 1-16)
Player of the match – Nahida Akter (Bangladesh women)
Second T20I at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram on 27 October.
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Rashada Williams leads West Indies Women A to their first win of the series
The second one-day game between Pakistan Women A and West Indies Women A took place at the Ghani Glass Ground, Lahore. The visitors chased the target of 189 in the final over, defeating the home side by three wickets and equalling the series ahead of the third one-day game.
Mirroring the toss result of the first game, West Indies Women A chose to field first. Pakistan Women A got off to a strong start on the backs of opening batters Eyman Fatima (25, 47b, 4x4s) and Shawaal Zulfiqar (32, 61b, 4x4s), who shared a 62-run-stand between them.
The home team’s innings faltered in the middle as the scoring rate slowed down with wickets falling in quick succession in the middle. Veteran Sidra Nawaz scored a crucial half-century which brought back stability to the innings. She hit 50 runs in 85 balls including four boundaries, which allowed her side get to 188 for nine in 50 overs.
The West Indies Women A vice-captain, Ashmini Munisar, was the pick of the bowlers and returned with three wickets. She was supported by Qiana Joseph, who picked up two wickets, and Zaida James, who got a wicket to her name as well.
Rashada Williams played a captain’s knock and scored 71 in 94 balls, including eight boundaries. Shabika Gajnabi (25, 38b, 4x4s) and Zaida James (23, 58b, 1x4) were the other contributors with the bat as West Indies Women A managed to get to 189 with one ball remaining.
The touring side lost seven wickets during their chase; three came off Anosha Nasir’s spell, who was the pick of the bowlers in the second innings. Humna Bilal, Noreen Yaqoob and Saima Malik also got a wicket each.
The third one-day match between Pakistan Women A and West Indies Women A will be played on 29 October at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
Scores in brief
West Indies Women A beat Pakistan Women A by three wickets
Pakistan Women A 188-9, 50 overs (Sidra Nawaz 50, Shawaal Zulfiqar 32, Eyman Fatima 25; Ashmini Munisar 3-21, Qiana Joseph 2-30, Zaida James 1-31)
West Indies Women A 189-7, 49.5 overs (Rashada Williams 71, Shabika Gajnabi 25, Zaida James 23; Anosha Nasir 3-36, Noreen Yaqoob 1-35, Saima Malik 1-36, Humna Bilal 1-43)
Player of the match – Rashada Williams (West Indies Women A)
The second one-day game between Pakistan Women A and West Indies Women A took place at the Ghani Glass Ground, Lahore. The visitors chased the target of 189 in the final over, defeating the home side by three wickets and equalling the series ahead of the third one-day game.
Mirroring the toss result of the first game, West Indies Women A chose to field first. Pakistan Women A got off to a strong start on the backs of opening batters Eyman Fatima (25, 47b, 4x4s) and Shawaal Zulfiqar (32, 61b, 4x4s), who shared a 62-run-stand between them.
The home team’s innings faltered in the middle as the scoring rate slowed down with wickets falling in quick succession in the middle. Veteran Sidra Nawaz scored a crucial half-century which brought back stability to the innings. She hit 50 runs in 85 balls including four boundaries, which allowed her side get to 188 for nine in 50 overs.
The West Indies Women A vice-captain, Ashmini Munisar, was the pick of the bowlers and returned with three wickets. She was supported by Qiana Joseph, who picked up two wickets, and Zaida James, who got a wicket to her name as well.
Rashada Williams played a captain’s knock and scored 71 in 94 balls, including eight boundaries. Shabika Gajnabi (25, 38b, 4x4s) and Zaida James (23, 58b, 1x4) were the other contributors with the bat as West Indies Women A managed to get to 189 with one ball remaining.
The touring side lost seven wickets during their chase; three came off Anosha Nasir’s spell, who was the pick of the bowlers in the second innings. Humna Bilal, Noreen Yaqoob and Saima Malik also got a wicket each.
The third one-day match between Pakistan Women A and West Indies Women A will be played on 29 October at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
Scores in brief
West Indies Women A beat Pakistan Women A by three wickets
Pakistan Women A 188-9, 50 overs (Sidra Nawaz 50, Shawaal Zulfiqar 32, Eyman Fatima 25; Ashmini Munisar 3-21, Qiana Joseph 2-30, Zaida James 1-31)
West Indies Women A 189-7, 49.5 overs (Rashada Williams 71, Shabika Gajnabi 25, Zaida James 23; Anosha Nasir 3-36, Noreen Yaqoob 1-35, Saima Malik 1-36, Humna Bilal 1-43)
Player of the match – Rashada Williams (West Indies Women A)
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Pakistan Women suffered a setback in their 2nd T20 match against Bangladesh Women, leading to Bangladesh clinching the 3 T20 series.
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Bangladesh women won the toss and opt to bowl first in the third T20I against Pakistan in Chattogram. Bangldesh have already won the 3 game series, but Pakistan will need to use this dead rubber game as an oppertinuty to hit form in time for the ODI series that starts next week.
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West Indies Women A have won the final match to clinch the one-day series 2-1
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West Indies Women A defeat Pakistan Women A by three wickets to win one-day series
West Indies Women A scaled down the target of 163 in 44.5 overs to win the third and final match against Pakistan Women A at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore by three wickets and take the one-day series 2-1.
Pakistan Women A skipper Rameen Shamim bowled a tremendous spell, picking up four wickets and giving away only 13 runs in her 10 overs, but her spirited effort went in vain as Djenaba Joseph’s unbeaten 51 steered the visitors over the line in the decisive encounter.
West Indies Women A began their chase unperturbed with the first-wicket partnership between Shunelle Sawh and Shabika Gajnabi yielding 53 runs and reached the 100-run mark for the loss of just two batters. A Rameen-triggered collapse saw them slip from 104-2 to 106-6 with Zaida James, Trishan Holder and Sheneta Grimmond all dismissed for ducks.
Djenaba Joseph was able to stablise the innings and got her team home with 31 balls to spare. Apart from Rameen, Saima Malik (2-36) and Anosha Nasir (1-32) were the other wicket-takers for Pakistan.
Earlier, Pakistan Women A got to a steady start with Shawaal Zulfiqar and Eyman Fatima stitching 49 runs for the opening partnership but lost their way, crashing to 63-6. Useful contributions from Sidra Nawaz (27, 37b, 2x4s), Anosha Nasir (23, 56b, 1x4) and Humna Bilal (21 not out, 53b, 3x4s) lower down the order helped Pakistan to 162 all out in 44.4 overs.
Jahzara Claxton was the pick of the bowlers for the touring side with figures of 4-19 and was adjudged player of the match. West Indies Women A captain Rashada Williams was declared player of the series after making 111 runs across the three matches.
The two teams will now partake in a T20 tri-series involving Thailand Women’s Emerging Team as the third side, set to commence on 3 November at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
Scores in brief:
West Indies Women A beat Pakistan Women A by three wickets
Pakistan Women A 162 all out, 44.4 overs (Sidra Nawaz 27, Anosha Nasir 23, Shawaal Zulfiqar 22; Jahzara Claxton 4-19, Zaida James 2-25, Sheneta Grimmond 2-40)
West Indies Women A 164-7, 44.5 overs (Djenaba Joseph 51 not out, Shunelle Sawh 37, Shabika Gajnabi 24; Rameen Shamim 4-13, Saima Malik 2-36)
Player of the match – Jahzara Claxton (West Indies Women A)
Player of the series – Rashada Williams (West Indies Women A)
West Indies Women A scaled down the target of 163 in 44.5 overs to win the third and final match against Pakistan Women A at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore by three wickets and take the one-day series 2-1.
Pakistan Women A skipper Rameen Shamim bowled a tremendous spell, picking up four wickets and giving away only 13 runs in her 10 overs, but her spirited effort went in vain as Djenaba Joseph’s unbeaten 51 steered the visitors over the line in the decisive encounter.
West Indies Women A began their chase unperturbed with the first-wicket partnership between Shunelle Sawh and Shabika Gajnabi yielding 53 runs and reached the 100-run mark for the loss of just two batters. A Rameen-triggered collapse saw them slip from 104-2 to 106-6 with Zaida James, Trishan Holder and Sheneta Grimmond all dismissed for ducks.
Djenaba Joseph was able to stablise the innings and got her team home with 31 balls to spare. Apart from Rameen, Saima Malik (2-36) and Anosha Nasir (1-32) were the other wicket-takers for Pakistan.
Earlier, Pakistan Women A got to a steady start with Shawaal Zulfiqar and Eyman Fatima stitching 49 runs for the opening partnership but lost their way, crashing to 63-6. Useful contributions from Sidra Nawaz (27, 37b, 2x4s), Anosha Nasir (23, 56b, 1x4) and Humna Bilal (21 not out, 53b, 3x4s) lower down the order helped Pakistan to 162 all out in 44.4 overs.
Jahzara Claxton was the pick of the bowlers for the touring side with figures of 4-19 and was adjudged player of the match. West Indies Women A captain Rashada Williams was declared player of the series after making 111 runs across the three matches.
The two teams will now partake in a T20 tri-series involving Thailand Women’s Emerging Team as the third side, set to commence on 3 November at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
Scores in brief:
West Indies Women A beat Pakistan Women A by three wickets
Pakistan Women A 162 all out, 44.4 overs (Sidra Nawaz 27, Anosha Nasir 23, Shawaal Zulfiqar 22; Jahzara Claxton 4-19, Zaida James 2-25, Sheneta Grimmond 2-40)
West Indies Women A 164-7, 44.5 overs (Djenaba Joseph 51 not out, Shunelle Sawh 37, Shabika Gajnabi 24; Rameen Shamim 4-13, Saima Malik 2-36)
Player of the match – Jahzara Claxton (West Indies Women A)
Player of the series – Rashada Williams (West Indies Women A)
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Muneeba Ali helps Pakistan earn consolation win over Bangladesh in third T20I
Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 31 runs to win the third T20I match played at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Sunday evening. The hosts win the T20I series 2-1, after beating Pakistan by five wickets and 20 runs in the first and second T20I, respectively.
In today’s match, Pakistan made two changes in their playing XI, wicketkeeper-batter Najiha Alvi and right-arm fast bowler Waheeda Akhtar – both making their T20I debuts were included in the side in place of Iram Javed and Diana Baig.
Chasing 133 to win, Pakistan bowlers never allowed Bangladesh batters to score freely and went on to take wickets in regular intervals. At the halfway stage, Bangladesh were 47 for three, with 86 required of the last 10 overs.
Bangladesh then endured a collapse with none of the batters showing much of a fight as they scrambled to 101-9 at the end of the allotted 20 overs. All Pakistan’s six bowling options got wickets with Sadia Iqbal and Aliya Riaz standing out with two wickets apiece.
In the final over of the match, Waheeda registered her maiden T20I wicket when she dismissed Sanjida Akter Meghla for one.
Earlier, after being put into bat for the second time in three matches, Pakistan scored 132 for four in 20 overs.
Following the departure of Sidra Amin (two, five balls) in the second over, southpaws Muneeba Ali and Bismah Maroof got together and knitted a 106-run partnership for the second wicket.
During the partnership, Muneeba brought up her maiden half-century. She was eventually dismissed for a 49-ball 61, which included eight fours. Bismah (48, 49b, 2x4s) on the other hand, trying to go big on the leg-side, was dismissed on the third ball of the final over.
Captain Nida Dar and Natalia Parvaiz returned undefeated after scoring nine and five runs, respectively.
For Bangladesh, left-arm pacer Fariha Trisna bagged two wickets for 21 from four overs.
Both sides will travel to Dhaka tomorrow morning to play the three-match ODI series, which commences from 4 November. The ODIs are part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25.
Scores in brief:
Pakistan women beat Bangladesh women by 31 runs
Pakistan 132-4, 20 overs (Muneeba Ali 61, Bismah Maroof 48; Fariha Trisna 2-21)
Bangladesh 101-9, 20 overs (Shamima Sultana 26; Sadia Iqbal 2-19, Aliya Riaz 2-24)
Player of the match – Muneeba Ali (Pakistan)
Player of the series – Nahida Akter (Bangladesh)
ODI series schedule:
04 Nov: First ODI at SBNCS, Mirpur (Match starts at 9:30am local time)
07 Nov: Second ODI at SBNCS, Mirpur (Match starts at 9:30am local time)
10 Nov: Third ODI at SBNCS, Mirpur (Match starts at 9:30am local time)
Pakistan squad
Nida Dar (captain), Aliya Riaz, Bismah Maroof, Diana Baig, Ghulam Fatima, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali (wk), Najiha Alvi (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Umm-e-Hani and Waheeda Akhtar.
Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 31 runs to win the third T20I match played at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Sunday evening. The hosts win the T20I series 2-1, after beating Pakistan by five wickets and 20 runs in the first and second T20I, respectively.
In today’s match, Pakistan made two changes in their playing XI, wicketkeeper-batter Najiha Alvi and right-arm fast bowler Waheeda Akhtar – both making their T20I debuts were included in the side in place of Iram Javed and Diana Baig.
Chasing 133 to win, Pakistan bowlers never allowed Bangladesh batters to score freely and went on to take wickets in regular intervals. At the halfway stage, Bangladesh were 47 for three, with 86 required of the last 10 overs.
Bangladesh then endured a collapse with none of the batters showing much of a fight as they scrambled to 101-9 at the end of the allotted 20 overs. All Pakistan’s six bowling options got wickets with Sadia Iqbal and Aliya Riaz standing out with two wickets apiece.
In the final over of the match, Waheeda registered her maiden T20I wicket when she dismissed Sanjida Akter Meghla for one.
Earlier, after being put into bat for the second time in three matches, Pakistan scored 132 for four in 20 overs.
Following the departure of Sidra Amin (two, five balls) in the second over, southpaws Muneeba Ali and Bismah Maroof got together and knitted a 106-run partnership for the second wicket.
During the partnership, Muneeba brought up her maiden half-century. She was eventually dismissed for a 49-ball 61, which included eight fours. Bismah (48, 49b, 2x4s) on the other hand, trying to go big on the leg-side, was dismissed on the third ball of the final over.
Captain Nida Dar and Natalia Parvaiz returned undefeated after scoring nine and five runs, respectively.
For Bangladesh, left-arm pacer Fariha Trisna bagged two wickets for 21 from four overs.
Both sides will travel to Dhaka tomorrow morning to play the three-match ODI series, which commences from 4 November. The ODIs are part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25.
Scores in brief:
Pakistan women beat Bangladesh women by 31 runs
Pakistan 132-4, 20 overs (Muneeba Ali 61, Bismah Maroof 48; Fariha Trisna 2-21)
Bangladesh 101-9, 20 overs (Shamima Sultana 26; Sadia Iqbal 2-19, Aliya Riaz 2-24)
Player of the match – Muneeba Ali (Pakistan)
Player of the series – Nahida Akter (Bangladesh)
ODI series schedule:
04 Nov: First ODI at SBNCS, Mirpur (Match starts at 9:30am local time)
07 Nov: Second ODI at SBNCS, Mirpur (Match starts at 9:30am local time)
10 Nov: Third ODI at SBNCS, Mirpur (Match starts at 9:30am local time)
Pakistan squad
Nida Dar (captain), Aliya Riaz, Bismah Maroof, Diana Baig, Ghulam Fatima, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali (wk), Najiha Alvi (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Umm-e-Hani and Waheeda Akhtar.
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Big improvement for Pakistan pair following weekly rankings update
onsistent performances with the ball have helped two Pakistan spinners reach career-high ratings on the latest MRF Tyres ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings.
Pakistan recently fell to a narrow 2-1 series loss to Bangladesh in a three-match series in Chattogram, but two of their stars were the big movers inside the top 10 of the updated rankings for T20I bowlers.
Spinner Nashra Sandhu claimed three wickets for the series at an average of 13.33 and miserly economy rate of 3.63 and was duly rewarded with a two-place rise to equal fifth and a new career-best rating on the list for T20I bowlers.
Teammate Sadia Iqbal was just as reliable during the series with three scalps of her own and the experienced left-armer climbed three spots to seventh overall on the back of her solid showings.
It was no surprise to see Bismah Maroof finish as the leading run scorer during the series with 98 runs and the Pakistan veteran was rewarded by moving up four places to 26th on the list for T20I batters.
Teammate Muneeba Ali was the only batter to register a half-century during the series and progressed 15 places to 51st on the rankings for T20I batters.
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onsistent performances with the ball have helped two Pakistan spinners reach career-high ratings on the latest MRF Tyres ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings.
Pakistan recently fell to a narrow 2-1 series loss to Bangladesh in a three-match series in Chattogram, but two of their stars were the big movers inside the top 10 of the updated rankings for T20I bowlers.
Spinner Nashra Sandhu claimed three wickets for the series at an average of 13.33 and miserly economy rate of 3.63 and was duly rewarded with a two-place rise to equal fifth and a new career-best rating on the list for T20I bowlers.
Teammate Sadia Iqbal was just as reliable during the series with three scalps of her own and the experienced left-armer climbed three spots to seventh overall on the back of her solid showings.
It was no surprise to see Bismah Maroof finish as the leading run scorer during the series with 98 runs and the Pakistan veteran was rewarded by moving up four places to 26th on the list for T20I batters.
Teammate Muneeba Ali was the only batter to register a half-century during the series and progressed 15 places to 51st on the rankings for T20I batters.
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Saleem Jaffar expects Pakistan women’s team to do well in ODI series.
Pakistan women’s team arrived in Dhaka on 30 October following the conclusion of the T20I series in Chattogram. Since their arrival in the capital city of Bangladesh, Pakistan have undergone two training sessions at the Shere Bangla National Stadium on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The touring side will take on the hosts in the three-match ODI series commencing on 4 November at the Shere Bangla National Stadium. The second and third ODI will be played on 7 and 10 November, respectively. These ODIs are part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25, where Pakistan are currently placed on the sixth spot, winning six matches from 12 outings. Before the ODI series, Pakistan women's team will play a one-day match against BCB XI tomorrow at the same venue to test their skills.
Speaking to PCB Digital on the sidelines of the training session in Dhaka, bowling coach and chief selector Saleem Jaffar sounded hopeful of Pakistan's prospects in the ODI series. He said, “It is unfortunate that we lost the T20I series, but the upcoming ODI series is very important. These ODI matches are part of the ICC Women’s Championship and earning six points from the three-match series will help us qualify for the ICC Women’s World Cup.
“We are working on target bowling with the bowlers to meet the game’s requirements and the conditions here.
“Nashra Sundhu and Sadia Iqbal have put significant effort into improving their bowling over the last two years. Their rise in the ICC rankings is inspiring, and it has motivated other bowlers to excel. I have spoken to both Nashra and Sadia, and they both have expressed their desire to put in even more effort and achieve greater success, which is very satisfying to see.”
Pakistan women’s team arrived in Dhaka on 30 October following the conclusion of the T20I series in Chattogram. Since their arrival in the capital city of Bangladesh, Pakistan have undergone two training sessions at the Shere Bangla National Stadium on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The touring side will take on the hosts in the three-match ODI series commencing on 4 November at the Shere Bangla National Stadium. The second and third ODI will be played on 7 and 10 November, respectively. These ODIs are part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25, where Pakistan are currently placed on the sixth spot, winning six matches from 12 outings. Before the ODI series, Pakistan women's team will play a one-day match against BCB XI tomorrow at the same venue to test their skills.
Speaking to PCB Digital on the sidelines of the training session in Dhaka, bowling coach and chief selector Saleem Jaffar sounded hopeful of Pakistan's prospects in the ODI series. He said, “It is unfortunate that we lost the T20I series, but the upcoming ODI series is very important. These ODI matches are part of the ICC Women’s Championship and earning six points from the three-match series will help us qualify for the ICC Women’s World Cup.
“We are working on target bowling with the bowlers to meet the game’s requirements and the conditions here.
“Nashra Sundhu and Sadia Iqbal have put significant effort into improving their bowling over the last two years. Their rise in the ICC rankings is inspiring, and it has motivated other bowlers to excel. I have spoken to both Nashra and Sadia, and they both have expressed their desire to put in even more effort and achieve greater success, which is very satisfying to see.”
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Saira used to disguise herself as a man to play cricket. Now she's chasing her dream Down Under
Growing up in remote northern Pakistan, Saira Jabeen dreamed of donning the green uniform of her national cricket team.
Now the 22-year-old's talent has brought her to the cricket grounds of Sydney.
Along the way, the right-handed batter has had to smash through a number of barriers.
Mr Jabeen hails from the Kalash Valley, an area located in the Hindu Kush mountain range known for its vibrant festivals, rich folklore and polytheistic belief system.
"I belong to a tribe in Pakistan that might seem like out of a fairy tale, where we dress like princesses and put on caps," Ms Jabeen told SBS Urdu.
From her early years, Ms Jabeen dreamed of becoming a cricketer. However, her hometown lacked the necessary infrastructure, prompting her to relocate to the provincial capital, Peshawar.
With no dedicated pathways for women, she joined a men's youth cricket academy at age 20.
"I used to disguise myself to play with the guys," Ms Jabeen said, explaining that she cut her hair short to fit in.
"They were very good and supportive. They used to encourage me to play."
Growing up in remote northern Pakistan, Saira Jabeen dreamed of donning the green uniform of her national cricket team.
Now the 22-year-old's talent has brought her to the cricket grounds of Sydney.
Along the way, the right-handed batter has had to smash through a number of barriers.
Mr Jabeen hails from the Kalash Valley, an area located in the Hindu Kush mountain range known for its vibrant festivals, rich folklore and polytheistic belief system.
"I belong to a tribe in Pakistan that might seem like out of a fairy tale, where we dress like princesses and put on caps," Ms Jabeen told SBS Urdu.
From her early years, Ms Jabeen dreamed of becoming a cricketer. However, her hometown lacked the necessary infrastructure, prompting her to relocate to the provincial capital, Peshawar.
With no dedicated pathways for women, she joined a men's youth cricket academy at age 20.
"I used to disguise myself to play with the guys," Ms Jabeen said, explaining that she cut her hair short to fit in.
"They were very good and supportive. They used to encourage me to play."
Taufeeq Umar confident of batters to score runs ahead of ODI series
Dhaka, 2 November 2023:
Pakistan women on the back of half-centuries from Bismah Maroof, Muneeba Ali and Nida Dar defeated BCB Women’s XI by 56 runs in the one-day match played at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Thursday.
Opting to bat first, Pakistan scored 270 for nine in 50 overs. Opening batter Muneeba top-scored for the side with an 81-ball 63, which included six fours and a six. Muneeba stitched a 74-run partnership for the second wicket with Sidra Amin (35, 55b, 2x4s) and 46 runs with Bismah, who retired out after scoring a well-made 51 off 50 balls, hitting six fours. Captain Nida Dar also retired out after completing her half-century, she scored 53 off 51 balls, smashing seven boundaries.
Aliya Riaz, coming to bat at number six, scored a 26-ball 29, which included two sixes and a four.
For Bangladesh Women’s XI, Asrafi Yeasmin Arthy bagged three wickets for 48 from eight overs.
In turn, BCB Women’s XI were bowled out for 214 in 48.1 overs. Captain Lata Mondol and opening batter Murshida Khatun were the notable run-getters for their side, both scoring half-centuries and retiring out. For Pakistan, off-spinner Umm-e-Hani bagged two wickets for 25 runs from six overs.
Pakistan women team's batting coach Taufeeq Umar, who had played a Test match and scored a century at the Shere Bangla Stadium in Dhaka in December 2011, expects the wicket to be a supporting one for the upcoming ODI matches. Talking to PCB Digital, Taufeeq said: “I had a fond memory playing here at this venue where I scored a century. The wickets here are very supportive, there is turn available to spinners as well as runs available to batters. I have talked to our batters and have told them that once a batter gets settled here, there are runs for the batters as the outfield is fast here.
“The upcoming ODI series is very important for us and I am pleased with how the batters have performed in today’s one-day practice game. We had good training sessions here in Dhaka and I am confident the batters will play their role in our team’s success in the ODI series.
“Bangladesh are a very competitive side in their own backyard as they have shown us in the T20I series, but I have full confidence in our batters that the way they have performed in the third T20I, they will continue the same momentum in the ODI series as well.”
Pakistan and Bangladesh women teams will feature in ODI series commencing from 4 November.
Scores in brief:
Pakistan women beat BCB Women’s XI by 56 runs
Pakistan women 270-9, 50 overs (Muneeba Ali 63, Nida Dar 53 (retd out), Bismah Maroof 51 (retd out), Sidra Amin 35, Aliya Riaz 29; Asrafi Yeasmin Arthy 3-48)
BCB Women’s XI 214 all out, 48.1 overs (Lata Mondol 54 (retd out), Murshida Khatun 50 (retd out), Fargana Hoque 40; Umm-e-Hani 2-25)
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Dhaka, 2 November 2023:
Pakistan women on the back of half-centuries from Bismah Maroof, Muneeba Ali and Nida Dar defeated BCB Women’s XI by 56 runs in the one-day match played at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Thursday.
Opting to bat first, Pakistan scored 270 for nine in 50 overs. Opening batter Muneeba top-scored for the side with an 81-ball 63, which included six fours and a six. Muneeba stitched a 74-run partnership for the second wicket with Sidra Amin (35, 55b, 2x4s) and 46 runs with Bismah, who retired out after scoring a well-made 51 off 50 balls, hitting six fours. Captain Nida Dar also retired out after completing her half-century, she scored 53 off 51 balls, smashing seven boundaries.
Aliya Riaz, coming to bat at number six, scored a 26-ball 29, which included two sixes and a four.
For Bangladesh Women’s XI, Asrafi Yeasmin Arthy bagged three wickets for 48 from eight overs.
In turn, BCB Women’s XI were bowled out for 214 in 48.1 overs. Captain Lata Mondol and opening batter Murshida Khatun were the notable run-getters for their side, both scoring half-centuries and retiring out. For Pakistan, off-spinner Umm-e-Hani bagged two wickets for 25 runs from six overs.
Pakistan women team's batting coach Taufeeq Umar, who had played a Test match and scored a century at the Shere Bangla Stadium in Dhaka in December 2011, expects the wicket to be a supporting one for the upcoming ODI matches. Talking to PCB Digital, Taufeeq said: “I had a fond memory playing here at this venue where I scored a century. The wickets here are very supportive, there is turn available to spinners as well as runs available to batters. I have talked to our batters and have told them that once a batter gets settled here, there are runs for the batters as the outfield is fast here.
“The upcoming ODI series is very important for us and I am pleased with how the batters have performed in today’s one-day practice game. We had good training sessions here in Dhaka and I am confident the batters will play their role in our team’s success in the ODI series.
“Bangladesh are a very competitive side in their own backyard as they have shown us in the T20I series, but I have full confidence in our batters that the way they have performed in the third T20I, they will continue the same momentum in the ODI series as well.”
Pakistan and Bangladesh women teams will feature in ODI series commencing from 4 November.
Scores in brief:
Pakistan women beat BCB Women’s XI by 56 runs
Pakistan women 270-9, 50 overs (Muneeba Ali 63, Nida Dar 53 (retd out), Bismah Maroof 51 (retd out), Sidra Amin 35, Aliya Riaz 29; Asrafi Yeasmin Arthy 3-48)
BCB Women’s XI 214 all out, 48.1 overs (Lata Mondol 54 (retd out), Murshida Khatun 50 (retd out), Fargana Hoque 40; Umm-e-Hani 2-25)
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Pakistan Women A, West Indies Women A and Thailand Women Emerging team will feature in a T20 tri-series, scheduled to be played from 3 to 8 November. The three teams will play each other once before the top two play the final on 8 November. All matches will be played at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
This is the first multi-nation tournament in Pakistan involving women’s emerging teams. The tri-series were preceded by a three-match one-day series between West Indies Women A and Pakistan Women A, which went in 2-1 in the visitors’ favour.
Pakistan Women A have been forced to make one change to the squad that played the one-day series, with Kaynat Hafeez replacing the injured Tuba Hassan. Kaynat has represented Pakistan in one ODI in 2019 against England.
Rameen Shamim, who will continue to lead Pakistan Women A, was the joint wicket-taker in the recently concluded one-day series. Rameen and off-spinner Anosha Nasir picked six wickets each in the three-match series. Pakistan’s squad has six internationally capped players: Rameen, Gull Feroza, Kaynat Hafeez, Omaima Sohail, Shawaal Zulfiqar and Sidra Nawaz.
West Indies Women A will be buoyed by the one-day series victory as they will continue to be captained by Rashada Williams, who was the leading run-getter in the 50-over matches.
Meanwhile, this is Thailand’s first-ever cricket tour of Pakistan. Following the tri-series, the side will also play two T20s against the home team, scheduled for 10 and 11 November at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Seven players out of Thailand Women Emerging’s 15-member squad have represented the senior side in T20Is.
Thailand Women Emerging captain, Thipatcha Putthawong, speaking to PCB Digital, expressed her excitement at leading her side on the tour to Pakistan: “It is an honour to be a part of this series and to be able to play at such an iconic venue. I would like to thank PCB for arranging such a wonderful event.
“We have prepared well and we hope to perform to the best of our abilities. We are an up and coming team but we back ourselves to deliver winning performances during the tri series.”
Rashada Williams, captain of West Indies Women A, said: “It was a really good feeling to win the one-day series and now we focus on our prep for the T20 series which is a shorter and faster format. We want to execute our skills well so we can come out champions again.”
Pakistan Women A skipper Rameen Shamim stated: “We have learnt from the mistakes made in the one-day series and have prepared accordingly. We are aiming to give our best in the tri-series.
“It’s a big opportunity for the team. The combination of the team is really good. We have a mix of senior players and fresh talent so we are optimistic about our chances.”
Pakistan Women A Squad: Rameen Shamim (captain), Amber Kainat, Anosha Nasir, Eyman Fatima, Fatima Shahid, Gull Feroza (wk), Gull Rukh, Humna Bilal, Kaynat Hafeez, Noreen Yaqoob, Omaima Sohail, Saima Malik, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Nawaz (wk) and Tasmia Rubab
Travelling Reserves: Fatima Khan, Maham Manzoor and Syeda Khadija Chishty
Back up Reserve: Masooma Zehra and Yusra Amir
Full schedule:
3 November – Tri-series first T20 match (Pakistan Women A v West Indies Women A); Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
4 November – Tri-series second T20 match (West Indies Women A v Thailand emerging); Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
5 November – Tri-series third T20 match (Pakistan Women A v Thailand emerging); Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
8 November – Tri-series final; Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
This is the first multi-nation tournament in Pakistan involving women’s emerging teams. The tri-series were preceded by a three-match one-day series between West Indies Women A and Pakistan Women A, which went in 2-1 in the visitors’ favour.
Pakistan Women A have been forced to make one change to the squad that played the one-day series, with Kaynat Hafeez replacing the injured Tuba Hassan. Kaynat has represented Pakistan in one ODI in 2019 against England.
Rameen Shamim, who will continue to lead Pakistan Women A, was the joint wicket-taker in the recently concluded one-day series. Rameen and off-spinner Anosha Nasir picked six wickets each in the three-match series. Pakistan’s squad has six internationally capped players: Rameen, Gull Feroza, Kaynat Hafeez, Omaima Sohail, Shawaal Zulfiqar and Sidra Nawaz.
West Indies Women A will be buoyed by the one-day series victory as they will continue to be captained by Rashada Williams, who was the leading run-getter in the 50-over matches.
Meanwhile, this is Thailand’s first-ever cricket tour of Pakistan. Following the tri-series, the side will also play two T20s against the home team, scheduled for 10 and 11 November at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Seven players out of Thailand Women Emerging’s 15-member squad have represented the senior side in T20Is.
Thailand Women Emerging captain, Thipatcha Putthawong, speaking to PCB Digital, expressed her excitement at leading her side on the tour to Pakistan: “It is an honour to be a part of this series and to be able to play at such an iconic venue. I would like to thank PCB for arranging such a wonderful event.
“We have prepared well and we hope to perform to the best of our abilities. We are an up and coming team but we back ourselves to deliver winning performances during the tri series.”
Rashada Williams, captain of West Indies Women A, said: “It was a really good feeling to win the one-day series and now we focus on our prep for the T20 series which is a shorter and faster format. We want to execute our skills well so we can come out champions again.”
Pakistan Women A skipper Rameen Shamim stated: “We have learnt from the mistakes made in the one-day series and have prepared accordingly. We are aiming to give our best in the tri-series.
“It’s a big opportunity for the team. The combination of the team is really good. We have a mix of senior players and fresh talent so we are optimistic about our chances.”
Pakistan Women A Squad: Rameen Shamim (captain), Amber Kainat, Anosha Nasir, Eyman Fatima, Fatima Shahid, Gull Feroza (wk), Gull Rukh, Humna Bilal, Kaynat Hafeez, Noreen Yaqoob, Omaima Sohail, Saima Malik, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Nawaz (wk) and Tasmia Rubab
Travelling Reserves: Fatima Khan, Maham Manzoor and Syeda Khadija Chishty
Back up Reserve: Masooma Zehra and Yusra Amir
Full schedule:
3 November – Tri-series first T20 match (Pakistan Women A v West Indies Women A); Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
4 November – Tri-series second T20 match (West Indies Women A v Thailand emerging); Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
5 November – Tri-series third T20 match (Pakistan Women A v Thailand emerging); Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
8 November – Tri-series final; Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
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Pakistan and Bangladesh women’s teams are all set to take the field again when both sides meet in the first of the three ODI matches at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur in Dhaka on 4 November. The second and third ODIs will be played at the same venue on 7 and 10 November, respectively.
The ODIs are part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25, where Pakistan are listed on the sixth spot with six wins from 12 matches, while Bangladesh are on the ninth spot with one win from nine matches.
In the ICC Women’s Rankings, Bangladesh are positioned eighth, while the touring side are ranked 10th. On a head-to-head basis, there have been 12 matches between the two teams with Pakistan and Bangladesh winning six each.
Pakistan’s opening batter Sidra Amin is topping the ICC Women’s Championship batting charts with 634 runs from 12 matches at an average of 63.40, including two centuries and three half-centuries. Former captain and left-handed batter Bismah Maroof is tied on the fifth spot on the list, having amassed 391 runs from 12 matches at an average of 55.85, including four half-centuries.
Among bowlers, spinners Ghulam Fatima, Nashra Sundhu and Nida Dar have taken significant wickets in the ICC Women’s Championship. Leg-spinner Ghulam Fatima has 12 wickets from seven outings, left-arm spinner Nashra has 11 wickets to her name from 11 matches, and captain Nida has 10 scalps from 11 matches.
31-year-old Sidra Amin, who has struck her first ODI century against Bangladesh in an ICC Women’s World Cup 2022 match in Hamilton, talked to PCB Digital on the eve of the ODI series against Bangladesh. Sidra said: “Bangladesh are a competitive side, and they have shown us that in the T20I series. We, as a team, will need to be at our best to secure results in our favour, and that's the challenge we all are looking ahead to.
“The players have been working hard on their game. They have had some good practice sessions here in Dhaka and have played a practice one-day game, so we have acclimatised to the conditions well.
“Every match in the ICC Women's Championship is crucial, and we understand the significance of the six points on offer in the series. We are determined to perform to the best of our abilities and will try to get the maximum points.
“It feels good to be leading the ICC Championship batting charts at the moment, but my focus is on contributing runs to the team's success in these upcoming matches.”
Pakistan squad
Nida Dar (captain), Aliya Riaz, Bismah Maroof, Diana Baig, Ghulam Fatima, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali (wk), Najiha Alvi (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Umm-e-Hani and Waheeda Akhtar
Player support personnel: Nahida Khan (manager), Mauhtashim Rashid (interim head coach), Saleem Jaffar (bowling coach), Taufiq Umar (batting coach), Muhammad Asfand Yar (strength and conditioning coach), Syed Nazir Ahmed (media manager), Rifat Asghar Gill (physiotherapist) and Zubair Ahmed (analyst)
ODI series schedule:
4 Nov: First ODI at SBNCS, Mirpur (Match starts at 9:30am local time)
7 Nov: Second ODI at SBNCS, Mirpur (Match starts at 9:30am local time)
10 Nov: Third ODI at SBNCS, Mirpur (Match starts at 9:30am local time)
The ODIs are part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25, where Pakistan are listed on the sixth spot with six wins from 12 matches, while Bangladesh are on the ninth spot with one win from nine matches.
In the ICC Women’s Rankings, Bangladesh are positioned eighth, while the touring side are ranked 10th. On a head-to-head basis, there have been 12 matches between the two teams with Pakistan and Bangladesh winning six each.
Pakistan’s opening batter Sidra Amin is topping the ICC Women’s Championship batting charts with 634 runs from 12 matches at an average of 63.40, including two centuries and three half-centuries. Former captain and left-handed batter Bismah Maroof is tied on the fifth spot on the list, having amassed 391 runs from 12 matches at an average of 55.85, including four half-centuries.
Among bowlers, spinners Ghulam Fatima, Nashra Sundhu and Nida Dar have taken significant wickets in the ICC Women’s Championship. Leg-spinner Ghulam Fatima has 12 wickets from seven outings, left-arm spinner Nashra has 11 wickets to her name from 11 matches, and captain Nida has 10 scalps from 11 matches.
31-year-old Sidra Amin, who has struck her first ODI century against Bangladesh in an ICC Women’s World Cup 2022 match in Hamilton, talked to PCB Digital on the eve of the ODI series against Bangladesh. Sidra said: “Bangladesh are a competitive side, and they have shown us that in the T20I series. We, as a team, will need to be at our best to secure results in our favour, and that's the challenge we all are looking ahead to.
“The players have been working hard on their game. They have had some good practice sessions here in Dhaka and have played a practice one-day game, so we have acclimatised to the conditions well.
“Every match in the ICC Women's Championship is crucial, and we understand the significance of the six points on offer in the series. We are determined to perform to the best of our abilities and will try to get the maximum points.
“It feels good to be leading the ICC Championship batting charts at the moment, but my focus is on contributing runs to the team's success in these upcoming matches.”
Pakistan squad
Nida Dar (captain), Aliya Riaz, Bismah Maroof, Diana Baig, Ghulam Fatima, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali (wk), Najiha Alvi (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Umm-e-Hani and Waheeda Akhtar
Player support personnel: Nahida Khan (manager), Mauhtashim Rashid (interim head coach), Saleem Jaffar (bowling coach), Taufiq Umar (batting coach), Muhammad Asfand Yar (strength and conditioning coach), Syed Nazir Ahmed (media manager), Rifat Asghar Gill (physiotherapist) and Zubair Ahmed (analyst)
ODI series schedule:
4 Nov: First ODI at SBNCS, Mirpur (Match starts at 9:30am local time)
7 Nov: Second ODI at SBNCS, Mirpur (Match starts at 9:30am local time)
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Sidra Nawaz's half-century helps Pakistan Women A to victory in the first match of T20 tri-series
Lahore, 3 November 2023: Pakistan Women A defeated West Indies Women A by 12 runs in the first match of the T20 tri-series that commenced today at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Wicketkeeper-batter Sidra Nawaz produced a brilliant half-century that helped the home side set a fighting target of 113 for the visitors. West Indies Women A were bowled out for 100 in 20 overs, falling short by a dozen.
Pakistan Women A had a faltering start after they were put to bat first by West Indies Women A. The openers failed to provide a satisfactory start; Shawaal Zulfiqar was dismissed for a duck while Eyman Fatima scored 10 from 19, including two boundaries.
Veterans Sidra Nawaz and Omaima Sohail led the recovery job for their side, building a partnership of 78 runs for the fifth wicket that got the home side to 112-5 in the allotted 20 overs. Omaima (27, 37b, 3x4s) was dismissed by off-spinner Ashmini Munisar while Sidra carried the innings and went on to score an unbeaten half-century (54 not out, 40b, 7x4s).
Equalling Ashmini’s tally, right-arm pacers Cherry-Ann Fraser and Jahzara Claxton also got a wicket each. Off-spinner Sheneta Grimmond was the pick of the bowlers, accounting for two wickets.
West Indies Women A had a turbulent time in the middle and could only manage 100, before getting bowled out in 20 overs. Captain Rashada Williams was the top scorer for the side, hitting 21 from 28, including three boundaries. Cherry-Ann Fraser, who produced 18 from 15 and also hit three fours, tried to take her side over the line, however, it went in vain as the side was bundled over in the last over.
All of Pakistan bowlers picked up wickets. Right-arm pacer Humna Bilal was the most successful of the lot as she returned with three scalps, while Omaima had two to her name.
West Indies Women A play against Thailand Women Emerging in the second match of the T20 tri-series, scheduled for 4 November. The toss will be conducted at 0930 PKT and play will begin at 1000 PKT. The match will be live-streamed on PCB’s YouTube Channel.
Scores in brief:
Pakistan Women A beat West Indies Women A by 12 runs
Pakistan Women A 112-5, 20 overs (Sidra Nawaz 54 not out, Omaima Sohail 27; Sheneta Grimmond 2-11, Cherry-Ann Fraser 1-6, Jahzara Claxton 1-14, Ashmini Munisar 1-17)
West Indies Women A 100 all out, 20 overs (Rashada Williams 21, Cherry-Ann Fraser 18; Humna Bilal 3-17, Omaima Sohail 2-15)
Player of the match – Sidra Nawaz (Pakistan Women A)
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Lahore, 3 November 2023: Pakistan Women A defeated West Indies Women A by 12 runs in the first match of the T20 tri-series that commenced today at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Wicketkeeper-batter Sidra Nawaz produced a brilliant half-century that helped the home side set a fighting target of 113 for the visitors. West Indies Women A were bowled out for 100 in 20 overs, falling short by a dozen.
Pakistan Women A had a faltering start after they were put to bat first by West Indies Women A. The openers failed to provide a satisfactory start; Shawaal Zulfiqar was dismissed for a duck while Eyman Fatima scored 10 from 19, including two boundaries.
Veterans Sidra Nawaz and Omaima Sohail led the recovery job for their side, building a partnership of 78 runs for the fifth wicket that got the home side to 112-5 in the allotted 20 overs. Omaima (27, 37b, 3x4s) was dismissed by off-spinner Ashmini Munisar while Sidra carried the innings and went on to score an unbeaten half-century (54 not out, 40b, 7x4s).
Equalling Ashmini’s tally, right-arm pacers Cherry-Ann Fraser and Jahzara Claxton also got a wicket each. Off-spinner Sheneta Grimmond was the pick of the bowlers, accounting for two wickets.
West Indies Women A had a turbulent time in the middle and could only manage 100, before getting bowled out in 20 overs. Captain Rashada Williams was the top scorer for the side, hitting 21 from 28, including three boundaries. Cherry-Ann Fraser, who produced 18 from 15 and also hit three fours, tried to take her side over the line, however, it went in vain as the side was bundled over in the last over.
All of Pakistan bowlers picked up wickets. Right-arm pacer Humna Bilal was the most successful of the lot as she returned with three scalps, while Omaima had two to her name.
West Indies Women A play against Thailand Women Emerging in the second match of the T20 tri-series, scheduled for 4 November. The toss will be conducted at 0930 PKT and play will begin at 1000 PKT. The match will be live-streamed on PCB’s YouTube Channel.
Scores in brief:
Pakistan Women A beat West Indies Women A by 12 runs
Pakistan Women A 112-5, 20 overs (Sidra Nawaz 54 not out, Omaima Sohail 27; Sheneta Grimmond 2-11, Cherry-Ann Fraser 1-6, Jahzara Claxton 1-14, Ashmini Munisar 1-17)
West Indies Women A 100 all out, 20 overs (Rashada Williams 21, Cherry-Ann Fraser 18; Humna Bilal 3-17, Omaima Sohail 2-15)
Player of the match – Sidra Nawaz (Pakistan Women A)
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West Indies Women A defeated Thailand Women Emerging by five wickets in the second match of the T20 tri-series, played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. In the low-scoring game, West Indies Women A were brilliant with the ball, dismissing Thailand Emerging for just 46 in 14.2 overs after winning the toss. West Indies then got over the line in 13 overs, with five wickets to spare.
Qiana Joseph (11, 17b, 1x4), Shabika Gajnabi (10, 26b) and Trishan Holder (10, 13b, 1x4) chipped in with small contributions, which was enough to award West Indies victory. Thailand Emerging attempted to derail the chase by taking wickets in quick succession with Thipatcha Putthawong taking two wickets, while Phannita Maya, Sunida Chaturongrattana and Onnicha Kamchomphu getting a wicket each.
Earlier, all of the West Indies bowlers found success; left-arm spinner Qiana Joseph and right-arm pacer Jannillea Glasgow picked up three wickets each. Right-arm pacer Jahzara Claxton bagged two wickets, while off-spinner Sheneta Grimmond and fast bowler Cherry-Ann Fraser got a wicket apiece to their names.
Chaturongrattana was the only batter on the Thailand scorecard that got to double digits. She hit 12 from 26 balls, including one boundary.
Thailand Women Emerging play Pakistan Women A in the third match of the T20 tri-series on 5 November. The toss will be conducted at 0930 PKT and play will begin at 1000 PKT. The match will be live-streamed on PCB’s YouTube Channel.
Scores in brief:
West Indies Women A beat Thailand Women Emerging by five wickets
Thailand Women Emerging 46 all out, 14.2 overs (Sunida Chaturongrattana 12; Qiana Joseph 3-1, Jannillea Glasgow 3-17, Jahzara Claxton 2-16, Sheneta Grimmond 2-1, Cherry-Ann Fraser 1-8)
West Indies Women A 47-5, 13 overs (Qiana Joseph 11, Shabika Gajnabi 10, Trishan Holder 10; Thipatcha Putthawong 2-7, Phannita Maya 1-9, Onnicha Kamchomphu 1-13, Sunida Chaturongrattana 1-16)
Player of the match – Qiana Joseph (West Indies Women A)
Qiana Joseph (11, 17b, 1x4), Shabika Gajnabi (10, 26b) and Trishan Holder (10, 13b, 1x4) chipped in with small contributions, which was enough to award West Indies victory. Thailand Emerging attempted to derail the chase by taking wickets in quick succession with Thipatcha Putthawong taking two wickets, while Phannita Maya, Sunida Chaturongrattana and Onnicha Kamchomphu getting a wicket each.
Earlier, all of the West Indies bowlers found success; left-arm spinner Qiana Joseph and right-arm pacer Jannillea Glasgow picked up three wickets each. Right-arm pacer Jahzara Claxton bagged two wickets, while off-spinner Sheneta Grimmond and fast bowler Cherry-Ann Fraser got a wicket apiece to their names.
Chaturongrattana was the only batter on the Thailand scorecard that got to double digits. She hit 12 from 26 balls, including one boundary.
Thailand Women Emerging play Pakistan Women A in the third match of the T20 tri-series on 5 November. The toss will be conducted at 0930 PKT and play will begin at 1000 PKT. The match will be live-streamed on PCB’s YouTube Channel.
Scores in brief:
West Indies Women A beat Thailand Women Emerging by five wickets
Thailand Women Emerging 46 all out, 14.2 overs (Sunida Chaturongrattana 12; Qiana Joseph 3-1, Jannillea Glasgow 3-17, Jahzara Claxton 2-16, Sheneta Grimmond 2-1, Cherry-Ann Fraser 1-8)
West Indies Women A 47-5, 13 overs (Qiana Joseph 11, Shabika Gajnabi 10, Trishan Holder 10; Thipatcha Putthawong 2-7, Phannita Maya 1-9, Onnicha Kamchomphu 1-13, Sunida Chaturongrattana 1-16)
Player of the match – Qiana Joseph (West Indies Women A)
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Spinners Nida Dar, Sadia Iqbal and Umm-e-Hani shared 10 wickets among them as Pakistan women beat Bangladesh women by five wickets in the first ODI at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Saturday.
Today’s victory marked Pakistan women’s seventh win in the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25 from 13 matches. Wicketkeeper-batter Najiha Alvi made her ODI debut today, becoming the 91st women cricketer to represent Pakistan.
The second ODI of the three-match series will be played at the same venue on 7 November.
After opting to bat first, Bangladesh struggled early on as right-arm fast Diana Baig kept the Bangladesh batters in check from one end, while left-arm spinner Sadia Iqbal clinched the first four wickets to fall from the other end, leaving the hosts reeling at 25 for four in 13.3 overs.
At that stage, captain Nigar Sultana and Fahima Khatun (18, 37b, 1x4) got together and added 22 runs for the fifth wicket. Nigar was the next batter to return back to the hut as opposing captain Nida bowled her out in the 21st over for a 32-ball 13. Nida, with her off-spin bowling went on to pick another two wickets, finishing with figures of three for 10 in six overs. Nida is now three wickets shy of her 100 ODI wickets.
Fellow off-spinner Umm-e-Hani, grabbed three wickets for 20 in 5.5 overs. Sadia, who recorded her best ODI figures in today’s match, ended up with match figures of 9-2-13-4.
The hosts were bundled out for 81 in 31.5 overs. This was Bangladesh’s lowest ODI total against Pakistan and their fifth overall in One-Day Internationals.
Chasing a modest 82-run target to win, Pakistan lost four wickets for 42 runs in 14 overs before Nida was joined by Aliya Riaz and the experienced pair knitted a 28-run partnership, taking them within touching distance of victory.
Nida remained undefeated on 35 off 59 deliveries with the help of three boundaries, playing a captain’s innings to ace a tricky chase. She was declared player of the match for her splendid all-round display in the match.
Scores in brief:
Pakistan women beat Bangladesh women by five wickets
Bangladesh 81 all out, 31.5 overs (Fahima Khatun 18, Ritu Moni 14, Nigar Sultana 13; Sadia Iqbal 4-13, Nida Dar 3-10, Umm-e-Hani 3-20)
Pakistan 85-5, 24.5 overs (Nida Dar 35 not out, Aliya Riaz 16; Nahida Akter 3-30, Fahima Khatun 1-15)
Player of the match – Nida Dar (Pakistan women)
Second ODI at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka on 7 November
Today’s victory marked Pakistan women’s seventh win in the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25 from 13 matches. Wicketkeeper-batter Najiha Alvi made her ODI debut today, becoming the 91st women cricketer to represent Pakistan.
The second ODI of the three-match series will be played at the same venue on 7 November.
After opting to bat first, Bangladesh struggled early on as right-arm fast Diana Baig kept the Bangladesh batters in check from one end, while left-arm spinner Sadia Iqbal clinched the first four wickets to fall from the other end, leaving the hosts reeling at 25 for four in 13.3 overs.
At that stage, captain Nigar Sultana and Fahima Khatun (18, 37b, 1x4) got together and added 22 runs for the fifth wicket. Nigar was the next batter to return back to the hut as opposing captain Nida bowled her out in the 21st over for a 32-ball 13. Nida, with her off-spin bowling went on to pick another two wickets, finishing with figures of three for 10 in six overs. Nida is now three wickets shy of her 100 ODI wickets.
Fellow off-spinner Umm-e-Hani, grabbed three wickets for 20 in 5.5 overs. Sadia, who recorded her best ODI figures in today’s match, ended up with match figures of 9-2-13-4.
The hosts were bundled out for 81 in 31.5 overs. This was Bangladesh’s lowest ODI total against Pakistan and their fifth overall in One-Day Internationals.
Chasing a modest 82-run target to win, Pakistan lost four wickets for 42 runs in 14 overs before Nida was joined by Aliya Riaz and the experienced pair knitted a 28-run partnership, taking them within touching distance of victory.
Nida remained undefeated on 35 off 59 deliveries with the help of three boundaries, playing a captain’s innings to ace a tricky chase. She was declared player of the match for her splendid all-round display in the match.
Scores in brief:
Pakistan women beat Bangladesh women by five wickets
Bangladesh 81 all out, 31.5 overs (Fahima Khatun 18, Ritu Moni 14, Nigar Sultana 13; Sadia Iqbal 4-13, Nida Dar 3-10, Umm-e-Hani 3-20)
Pakistan 85-5, 24.5 overs (Nida Dar 35 not out, Aliya Riaz 16; Nahida Akter 3-30, Fahima Khatun 1-15)
Player of the match – Nida Dar (Pakistan women)
Second ODI at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka on 7 November
Pakistan Women A beat Thailand Women Emerging to set up final clash with West Indies Women A
Lahore, 5 November 2023: Pakistan Women A defeated Thailand Women Emerging by 28 runs in the third match of the T20 tri-series, played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The home side posted 121-4 on the back of a brilliant half-century by right-handed opening batter Shawaal Zulfiqar. Thailand Women Emerging could only manage to get to 93-5 in the stipulated 20 overs, falling well short of the target.
After winning the toss and electing to bat first, Shawaal Zulfiqar starred with the bat with an unbeaten half-century, offering her team an excellent start to the game. The 18-year-old hit 67 from 66 deliveries, including 10 boundaries.
After opening batter Eyman Fatima (13, 15b, 3x4s) got out, Gull Feroza (26, 34b, 2x4s) joined Shawaal on the crease and stitched a 77-run partnership that set the course for the Pakistan Women A innings, taking their side to a fighting total.
Thailand Women Emerging captain Thipatcha Putthawong was the pick of the bowlers, accounting for two wickets. Aphisara Suwanchonrathi and Onnicha Kamchomphu returned with a wicket each to their names.
In turn, the visiting side could only get to 93-5 in 20 overs. Thipatcha tried to keep the innings together with a patient 25 from 35 balls, including two fours. Phannita Maya was the other contributor with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 23 runs from 25 deliveries, including two boundaries.
Pakistan Women A skipper Rameen Shamim took two important wickets to derail the visiting team’s chase. She was supported by spinners Omaima Sohail, Anosha Nasir and Saima Malik who got a wicket apiece.
Pakistan Women A will play West Indies Women A in the final match of the T20 tri-series on 8 November. The toss will be conducted at 0930 PKT and play will begin at 1000 PKT. The match will be live-streamed on PCB’s YouTube Channel.
Scores in brief:
Pakistan Women A beat Thailand Women Emerging by 28 runs
Pakistan Women A 121-4, 20 overs (Shawaal Zulfiqar 67 not out, Gull Feroza 26; Thipatcha Putthawong 2-27, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi 1-11, Onnicha Kamchomphu 1-17)
Thailand Women Emerging 93-5, 20 overs (Thipatcha Putthawong 25, Phannita Maya 23 not out; Rameen Shamim 2-16, Omaima Sohail 1-16, Anosha Nasir 1-17, Saima Malik 1-18)
Player of the match – Shawaal Zulfiqar (Pakistan Women A)
Lahore, 5 November 2023: Pakistan Women A defeated Thailand Women Emerging by 28 runs in the third match of the T20 tri-series, played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The home side posted 121-4 on the back of a brilliant half-century by right-handed opening batter Shawaal Zulfiqar. Thailand Women Emerging could only manage to get to 93-5 in the stipulated 20 overs, falling well short of the target.
After winning the toss and electing to bat first, Shawaal Zulfiqar starred with the bat with an unbeaten half-century, offering her team an excellent start to the game. The 18-year-old hit 67 from 66 deliveries, including 10 boundaries.
After opening batter Eyman Fatima (13, 15b, 3x4s) got out, Gull Feroza (26, 34b, 2x4s) joined Shawaal on the crease and stitched a 77-run partnership that set the course for the Pakistan Women A innings, taking their side to a fighting total.
Thailand Women Emerging captain Thipatcha Putthawong was the pick of the bowlers, accounting for two wickets. Aphisara Suwanchonrathi and Onnicha Kamchomphu returned with a wicket each to their names.
In turn, the visiting side could only get to 93-5 in 20 overs. Thipatcha tried to keep the innings together with a patient 25 from 35 balls, including two fours. Phannita Maya was the other contributor with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 23 runs from 25 deliveries, including two boundaries.
Pakistan Women A skipper Rameen Shamim took two important wickets to derail the visiting team’s chase. She was supported by spinners Omaima Sohail, Anosha Nasir and Saima Malik who got a wicket apiece.
Pakistan Women A will play West Indies Women A in the final match of the T20 tri-series on 8 November. The toss will be conducted at 0930 PKT and play will begin at 1000 PKT. The match will be live-streamed on PCB’s YouTube Channel.
Scores in brief:
Pakistan Women A beat Thailand Women Emerging by 28 runs
Pakistan Women A 121-4, 20 overs (Shawaal Zulfiqar 67 not out, Gull Feroza 26; Thipatcha Putthawong 2-27, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi 1-11, Onnicha Kamchomphu 1-17)
Thailand Women Emerging 93-5, 20 overs (Thipatcha Putthawong 25, Phannita Maya 23 not out; Rameen Shamim 2-16, Omaima Sohail 1-16, Anosha Nasir 1-17, Saima Malik 1-18)
Player of the match – Shawaal Zulfiqar (Pakistan Women A)
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SIDRA AMIN FINED FOR BREACHING ICC CODE OF CONDUCT
Pakistan player Sidra Amin has been fined 10 percent of her match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first match of their ICC Women’s Championship series against Bangladesh in Dhaka on Saturday.
Sidra was found to have breached Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “showing dissent at an Umpire’s decision during an International Match.”
In addition to this, one demerit point has been added to Sidra’s disciplinary record, for whom it was the first offense in a 24-month period.
The incident occurred in the sixth over of Pakistan’s innings, when Sidra showed dissent on being adjudged leg before wicket.
Sidra admitted the offense and accepted the sanction proposed by Neeyamur Rashid of the ICC International Panel of Match Referees, so there was no need for a formal hearing.
On-field umpires Masudur Rahman and Morshed Ali Khan, third umpire Muhammad Kamruzzaman, and fourth umpire Sajedul Islam leveled the charge.
Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 percent of a player’s match fee, and one or two demerit points.
Pakistan player Sidra Amin has been fined 10 percent of her match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first match of their ICC Women’s Championship series against Bangladesh in Dhaka on Saturday.
Sidra was found to have breached Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “showing dissent at an Umpire’s decision during an International Match.”
In addition to this, one demerit point has been added to Sidra’s disciplinary record, for whom it was the first offense in a 24-month period.
The incident occurred in the sixth over of Pakistan’s innings, when Sidra showed dissent on being adjudged leg before wicket.
Sidra admitted the offense and accepted the sanction proposed by Neeyamur Rashid of the ICC International Panel of Match Referees, so there was no need for a formal hearing.
On-field umpires Masudur Rahman and Morshed Ali Khan, third umpire Muhammad Kamruzzaman, and fourth umpire Sajedul Islam leveled the charge.
Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 percent of a player’s match fee, and one or two demerit points.
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I wonder if the Women's cricket team have not been paid their salaries in the same way that the men's team have not.
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Pakistan women aim for unassailable lead against Bangladesh.
Pakistan women’s team after making a winning start in the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh, practiced today at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.
The three-match ODI series is part of the ICC Women’s Championship, where Pakistan women’s team have played 13 matches in the championship and have won seven matches.
In the first ODI on Saturday, Pakistan women’s team on the back of captain Nida Dar’s all-round heroics, defeated the hosts by five wickets at the Shere Bangla National Stadium.
The tourists will be aiming to win tomorrow’s game and secure an unassailable lead in the series. If they win tomorrow’s game, it will be their third series win and their first away series win in this cycle of the ICC Women’s Championship.
On the eve of the second ODI, Interim Head Coach Mauhtashim Rashid said: “The team has started off well in the ODI series. The positive thing was Nida’s all-round contribution in the first ODI, as she led from the front and helped the side win the match. It is a good sign our bowlers are performing well. We will try to win tomorrow’s game to take an unassailable lead in the ODI series.
“We couldn’t adapt well in time for the T20I series as our practice sessions and a T20 practice match were halted due to rain, but the way players performed in the third T20I and the first ODI here in Dhaka is very pleasing to see.
“It is all about how players cope with the pressure situations, and when they get more matches, it will help them absorb pressure and learn to handle it when such a situation arises again.
“We have won seven matches in the ICC Women’s Championship, and we aim to grab four more points in the series. It will give players the confidence that they can earn points against other teams too. After the Bangladesh series, we have series against New Zealand, West Indies and England. Once you start winning matches, you gain confidence and belief in yourself, not thinking about how strong the opposing side is.”
Pakistan women’s team after making a winning start in the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh, practiced today at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.
The three-match ODI series is part of the ICC Women’s Championship, where Pakistan women’s team have played 13 matches in the championship and have won seven matches.
In the first ODI on Saturday, Pakistan women’s team on the back of captain Nida Dar’s all-round heroics, defeated the hosts by five wickets at the Shere Bangla National Stadium.
The tourists will be aiming to win tomorrow’s game and secure an unassailable lead in the series. If they win tomorrow’s game, it will be their third series win and their first away series win in this cycle of the ICC Women’s Championship.
On the eve of the second ODI, Interim Head Coach Mauhtashim Rashid said: “The team has started off well in the ODI series. The positive thing was Nida’s all-round contribution in the first ODI, as she led from the front and helped the side win the match. It is a good sign our bowlers are performing well. We will try to win tomorrow’s game to take an unassailable lead in the ODI series.
“We couldn’t adapt well in time for the T20I series as our practice sessions and a T20 practice match were halted due to rain, but the way players performed in the third T20I and the first ODI here in Dhaka is very pleasing to see.
“It is all about how players cope with the pressure situations, and when they get more matches, it will help them absorb pressure and learn to handle it when such a situation arises again.
“We have won seven matches in the ICC Women’s Championship, and we aim to grab four more points in the series. It will give players the confidence that they can earn points against other teams too. After the Bangladesh series, we have series against New Zealand, West Indies and England. Once you start winning matches, you gain confidence and belief in yourself, not thinking about how strong the opposing side is.”
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Pakistan Women A and West Indies Women A are set to play the final of the T20 tri-series on 8 November at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
Leading up to the final, the tri-series saw three matches played at the same venue. The three participating teams – Pakistan Women A, West Indies Women A and Thailand Women Emerging – played two matches each.
The hosts won both their games, whereas West Indies Women A defeated Thailand Women Emerging, with the latter losing both their matches.
Pakistan opener Shawaal Zulfiqar has been leading the batting charts having scored an unbeaten half-century (67 not out, 66b, 10x4s) against Thailand Women Emerging in the third match of the series. Sidra Nawaz also scored an undefeated half-century (54 not out, 40b, 7x4s), which came against West Indies Women A in the first match.
In their two games, West Indies off spinner Shennata Grimmond has taken three wickets at an average of 4.33. Fast bowlers Jannilea Glasgow, Qiana Joseph and Jahzara Claxton have accounted for three wickets each as well. Pakistan skipper Rameen Shamim, fellow off spin bowler Omaima Sohail and pacer Humna Bilal have also claimed three wickets in two games.
Rameen Shamim, Pakistan Women A captain, while speaking to PCB Digital said: “We have two consecutive wins under our belt in this T20 tri-series and are banking on the wave of momentum. The girls are really confident and we back ourselves completely to win the final as well.”
West Indies Women A captain Rashada Williams stated: “Even though we lost to Pakistan earlier in the series, it was a close encounter and we'll be confident to turn it around this time. With the win against Thailand Emerging, we are now looking to capitalise on the winning momentum and clinch the trophy.”
After the completion of the tri-series, Pakistan Women A will play two T20 matches against Thailand Women Emerging on 10 and 11 November, at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
Pakistan Women A Squad: Rameen Shamim (captain), Amber Kainat, Anosha Nasir, Eyman Fatima, Fatima Shahid, Gull Feroza (wk), Gull Rukh, Humna Bilal, Kaynat Hafeez, Noreen Yaqoob, Omaima Sohail, Saima Malik, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Nawaz (wk) and Tasmia Rubab
Leading up to the final, the tri-series saw three matches played at the same venue. The three participating teams – Pakistan Women A, West Indies Women A and Thailand Women Emerging – played two matches each.
The hosts won both their games, whereas West Indies Women A defeated Thailand Women Emerging, with the latter losing both their matches.
Pakistan opener Shawaal Zulfiqar has been leading the batting charts having scored an unbeaten half-century (67 not out, 66b, 10x4s) against Thailand Women Emerging in the third match of the series. Sidra Nawaz also scored an undefeated half-century (54 not out, 40b, 7x4s), which came against West Indies Women A in the first match.
In their two games, West Indies off spinner Shennata Grimmond has taken three wickets at an average of 4.33. Fast bowlers Jannilea Glasgow, Qiana Joseph and Jahzara Claxton have accounted for three wickets each as well. Pakistan skipper Rameen Shamim, fellow off spin bowler Omaima Sohail and pacer Humna Bilal have also claimed three wickets in two games.
Rameen Shamim, Pakistan Women A captain, while speaking to PCB Digital said: “We have two consecutive wins under our belt in this T20 tri-series and are banking on the wave of momentum. The girls are really confident and we back ourselves completely to win the final as well.”
West Indies Women A captain Rashada Williams stated: “Even though we lost to Pakistan earlier in the series, it was a close encounter and we'll be confident to turn it around this time. With the win against Thailand Emerging, we are now looking to capitalise on the winning momentum and clinch the trophy.”
After the completion of the tri-series, Pakistan Women A will play two T20 matches against Thailand Women Emerging on 10 and 11 November, at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
Pakistan Women A Squad: Rameen Shamim (captain), Amber Kainat, Anosha Nasir, Eyman Fatima, Fatima Shahid, Gull Feroza (wk), Gull Rukh, Humna Bilal, Kaynat Hafeez, Noreen Yaqoob, Omaima Sohail, Saima Malik, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Nawaz (wk) and Tasmia Rubab
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Bangladesh clinch Super Over after second ODI ended as tie
Bangladesh won the second ODI in the Super Over after the match at Shere Bangla National Stadium ended in a dramatic tie with the three-match series now squared at 1-1. Pakistan made seven runs for the loss of two wickets (Iram Javed and Bismah Maroof) in five balls of the one-over eliminator before Bangladesh reached the target on the final delivery of the Super Over, making 10-1 in reply.
Pakistan were 153-6 in the 47th over in pursuit of the 170-run target before a collapse left them needing three in the last over with one wicket in hand. Nashra Sundhu, who came out to bat No.10, was run-out on the penultimate ball with the scores level.
Pakistan’s opening pair of Sidra Amin and Sadaf Shamas provided a 41-run start to the innings. After the departure of Sidra (22, 43b, 3x4s), Bismah was the next batter to return back to the pavilion for nought off three balls.
Sadaf was joined by Aliya Riaz and the pair added 23 runs for the third wicket before Sadaf departed for 29 off 83 balls, which included three fours. Aliya was next to go not before scoring a 28-ball 21, hitting two boundaries.
At that stage of the innings, captain Nida Dar was joined by Iram Javed and the pair stitched another 25 runs. Right-handed batter Iram, who was included in the side in today’s game in place of injured Muneeba Ali, scored 15 runs off 31 balls, smashing two boundaries.
With 70 runs required and five wickets in hand, wicketkeeper-batter Najiha Alvi joined Nida and the pair added 28 runs in the t0tal before Nida got out for 27 off 47 balls, hitting a four.
Najiha and Diana later added a vital 25 runs for the seventh wicket before a flurry of wickets deterred the charge.
Earlier, after Bangladesh opted to bat first for the second time in as many games, Pakistan bowlers restricted them to 169 for nine in their 50 overs. Captain Nigar Sultana top-scored for her side with a 104-ball 54, which included three fours. The wicketkeeper-batter added a 49-run partnership for the third wicket with opening batter Fargana Hoque (40, 88b, 3x4s).
For Pakistan, left-arm spinner Sadia Iqbal, who bagged four wickets in the first ODI, took two for 32 in 10 overs today. Fellow left-arm spinner Nashra bagged two wickets for 27 in her quota of 10 overs.
Najiha, playing her second ODI, enacted four stumpings becoming only the second Pakistan wicket-keeper to do this in an ODI innings.
Batool Fatima achieved this feat in 2004 against the West Indies in Karachi.
Pakistan and Bangladesh will now play the third and final ODI of the series on Friday, 10 November.
Scores in brief:
Match Tied – Bangladesh beat Pakistan in the Super Over
Bangladesh 169-9, 50 overs (Nigar Sultana 54, Fargana Hoque 40; Nashra Sundhu 2-27, Sadia Iqbal 2-32)
Pakistan 169 all out, 49.5 overs (Sadaf Shamas 29, Nida Dar 27, Sidra Amin 22, Najiha Alvi 22; Rabyea Khan 3-29)
Player of the match – Nigar Sultana (Bangladesh women)
Bangladesh won the second ODI in the Super Over after the match at Shere Bangla National Stadium ended in a dramatic tie with the three-match series now squared at 1-1. Pakistan made seven runs for the loss of two wickets (Iram Javed and Bismah Maroof) in five balls of the one-over eliminator before Bangladesh reached the target on the final delivery of the Super Over, making 10-1 in reply.
Pakistan were 153-6 in the 47th over in pursuit of the 170-run target before a collapse left them needing three in the last over with one wicket in hand. Nashra Sundhu, who came out to bat No.10, was run-out on the penultimate ball with the scores level.
Pakistan’s opening pair of Sidra Amin and Sadaf Shamas provided a 41-run start to the innings. After the departure of Sidra (22, 43b, 3x4s), Bismah was the next batter to return back to the pavilion for nought off three balls.
Sadaf was joined by Aliya Riaz and the pair added 23 runs for the third wicket before Sadaf departed for 29 off 83 balls, which included three fours. Aliya was next to go not before scoring a 28-ball 21, hitting two boundaries.
At that stage of the innings, captain Nida Dar was joined by Iram Javed and the pair stitched another 25 runs. Right-handed batter Iram, who was included in the side in today’s game in place of injured Muneeba Ali, scored 15 runs off 31 balls, smashing two boundaries.
With 70 runs required and five wickets in hand, wicketkeeper-batter Najiha Alvi joined Nida and the pair added 28 runs in the t0tal before Nida got out for 27 off 47 balls, hitting a four.
Najiha and Diana later added a vital 25 runs for the seventh wicket before a flurry of wickets deterred the charge.
Earlier, after Bangladesh opted to bat first for the second time in as many games, Pakistan bowlers restricted them to 169 for nine in their 50 overs. Captain Nigar Sultana top-scored for her side with a 104-ball 54, which included three fours. The wicketkeeper-batter added a 49-run partnership for the third wicket with opening batter Fargana Hoque (40, 88b, 3x4s).
For Pakistan, left-arm spinner Sadia Iqbal, who bagged four wickets in the first ODI, took two for 32 in 10 overs today. Fellow left-arm spinner Nashra bagged two wickets for 27 in her quota of 10 overs.
Najiha, playing her second ODI, enacted four stumpings becoming only the second Pakistan wicket-keeper to do this in an ODI innings.
Batool Fatima achieved this feat in 2004 against the West Indies in Karachi.
Pakistan and Bangladesh will now play the third and final ODI of the series on Friday, 10 November.
Scores in brief:
Match Tied – Bangladesh beat Pakistan in the Super Over
Bangladesh 169-9, 50 overs (Nigar Sultana 54, Fargana Hoque 40; Nashra Sundhu 2-27, Sadia Iqbal 2-32)
Pakistan 169 all out, 49.5 overs (Sadaf Shamas 29, Nida Dar 27, Sidra Amin 22, Najiha Alvi 22; Rabyea Khan 3-29)
Player of the match – Nigar Sultana (Bangladesh women)
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Experienced seamer Diana Baig improved three spots to equal 40th on the list for ODI all-rounders after yet another good display with the ball.
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Tri-Nation Series Final:
Toss: Pakistan Women 'A' won the toss and chose to field first against West Indies Women 'A'.
Toss: Pakistan Women 'A' won the toss and chose to field first against West Indies Women 'A'.
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Pakistan Women 'A' won the tri-nation series final by 8 wickets.
Final score:
West Indies Women A: 97-6, 20 overs (Qiana Joseph 35, Rashada Williams 18; Omaima Sohail 2-17, Rameen Shamim 2-17, Saima Malik 1-15, Anosha Nasir 1-21)
Pakistan Women A: 99-2, 15.5 overs (Shawal Zulfiqar 39, Gull Feroza 23, Omaima Sohail 20; Qiana Joseph 1-19, Cherry Ann 1-14)
Final score:
West Indies Women A: 97-6, 20 overs (Qiana Joseph 35, Rashada Williams 18; Omaima Sohail 2-17, Rameen Shamim 2-17, Saima Malik 1-15, Anosha Nasir 1-21)
Pakistan Women A: 99-2, 15.5 overs (Shawal Zulfiqar 39, Gull Feroza 23, Omaima Sohail 20; Qiana Joseph 1-19, Cherry Ann 1-14)
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Pakistan Women A defeated West Indies Women A by eight wickets to win the final of the T20 tri-series held on 8 November at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Opening batter Shawaal Zulfiqar, who remained unbeaten on 39, was crucial to Pakistan Women A’s chase after they restricted the visitors for 97 in the first innings.
Pakistan Women A won the toss and invited West Indies Women A to bat first. The visitors scored 97-6 in the allotted 20 overs. Opening batter Qiana Joseph (35, 39b, 5x4s) was the top run-getter for the side. Skipper Rashada Williams also chipped in with 18 from 26 deliveries, including one boundary.
Qiana and Rashada’s partnership was broken by Omaima Sohail, who dismissed the former. Shabika Gajnabi (10, 12b, 2x4s), who had retired hurt earlier in the innings, returned to the crease after the first wicket fell. Zaida James also contributed 12 from 18 including two boundaries, at the back-end of their innings.
The Rameen Shamim-led spin attack was responsible for restricting the visitors to a low total despite a solid start to their innings. Rameen and fellow off-spinner Omaima both took two wickets at the expense of 17 runs each. Left-arm spinners Saima Malik and Anosha Nasir also returned with a wicket apiece.
The home side cruised to the target in just 15.5 overs, losing only two wickets in the process. Although Shawaal lost her partner Eyman Fatima (5, 11b, 1x4) early in the innings, the right-handed batter carried the innings to take her team over the line. She hit 39 from 38 deliveries, including four boundaries.
She was supported by Gull Feroza, who produced a-run-a-ball 23 including three fours, and Omaima, who remained undefeated at 20 from 23, including a boundary. Cherry-Ann Fraser and Qiana were the only two wicket-takers for West Indies Women A, getting one each.
Pakistan Women A will now play two T20 matches against Thailand Women Emerging, scheduled for 10 and 11 November.
*Scores in brief*
Pakistan Women A beat West Indies Women A by eight wickets
West Indies Women A 97-6, 20 overs (Qiana Joseph 35, Rashada Williams 18; Omaima Sohail 2-17, Rameen Shamim 2-17, Saima Malik 1-15, Anosha Nasir 1-21)
Pakistan Women A 99-2, 15.5 overs (Shawaal Zulfiqar 39 not out, Gull Feroza 23, Omaima Sohail 20 not out; Cherry-Ann Fraser 1-14, Qiana Joseph 1-19)
Player of the match – Omaima Sohail (Pakistan Women A)
Player of the series – Shawaal Zulfiqar (Pakistan Women A)
Pakistan Women A won the toss and invited West Indies Women A to bat first. The visitors scored 97-6 in the allotted 20 overs. Opening batter Qiana Joseph (35, 39b, 5x4s) was the top run-getter for the side. Skipper Rashada Williams also chipped in with 18 from 26 deliveries, including one boundary.
Qiana and Rashada’s partnership was broken by Omaima Sohail, who dismissed the former. Shabika Gajnabi (10, 12b, 2x4s), who had retired hurt earlier in the innings, returned to the crease after the first wicket fell. Zaida James also contributed 12 from 18 including two boundaries, at the back-end of their innings.
The Rameen Shamim-led spin attack was responsible for restricting the visitors to a low total despite a solid start to their innings. Rameen and fellow off-spinner Omaima both took two wickets at the expense of 17 runs each. Left-arm spinners Saima Malik and Anosha Nasir also returned with a wicket apiece.
The home side cruised to the target in just 15.5 overs, losing only two wickets in the process. Although Shawaal lost her partner Eyman Fatima (5, 11b, 1x4) early in the innings, the right-handed batter carried the innings to take her team over the line. She hit 39 from 38 deliveries, including four boundaries.
She was supported by Gull Feroza, who produced a-run-a-ball 23 including three fours, and Omaima, who remained undefeated at 20 from 23, including a boundary. Cherry-Ann Fraser and Qiana were the only two wicket-takers for West Indies Women A, getting one each.
Pakistan Women A will now play two T20 matches against Thailand Women Emerging, scheduled for 10 and 11 November.
*Scores in brief*
Pakistan Women A beat West Indies Women A by eight wickets
West Indies Women A 97-6, 20 overs (Qiana Joseph 35, Rashada Williams 18; Omaima Sohail 2-17, Rameen Shamim 2-17, Saima Malik 1-15, Anosha Nasir 1-21)
Pakistan Women A 99-2, 15.5 overs (Shawaal Zulfiqar 39 not out, Gull Feroza 23, Omaima Sohail 20 not out; Cherry-Ann Fraser 1-14, Qiana Joseph 1-19)
Player of the match – Omaima Sohail (Pakistan Women A)
Player of the series – Shawaal Zulfiqar (Pakistan Women A)
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Pakistan Women 'A' vs. Thailand Women Emerging at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Toss Update:
Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first. The match has been reduced to 15 overs per side.
Toss Update:
Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first. The match has been reduced to 15 overs per side.
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Dominant spin bowling from Pakistan Women A awards them a victory over Thailand Women Emerging
Lahore, 10 November 2023: Pakistan Women A defeated Thailand Women Emerging by eight wickets in the first T20 game of the two-match series, played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. In the rain-impacted game that saw both sides face 15 overs each, impressive spin bowling from the home side helped restrict the visitors to 70, which was subsequently chased in 13.2 overs.
Pakistan Women A chose to field first after winning the toss in the rain-impacted match against Thailand Women Emerging at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. In the stipulated 15 overs, the visitors scored 70 runs at the expense of seven wickets.
Opening batter Nannapat Khoncharoenkai (22, 20b, 3x4s) chipped in some crucial runs up top. Suwanan Khiaoto, who came to bat after the second wicket fell, scored 25 from 26 including three boundaries and carried the innings till the end.
The Rameen Shamim-led spin attack restricted Thailand Women Emerging to a low total. Rameen returned with two wickets for 11. Her fellow off-spinner Omaima Sohail was the pick of the bowlers, taking two wickets and giving just three runs in her spell. Left-arm spinner Saima Malik also took two wickets at the expense of five.
It took Pakistan Women A just 13.2 overs to chase the target. Opening batter Shawaal Zulfiqar was the leading scorer, hitting 31 from 30, including four boundaries. Kaynat Hafeez contributed with an unbeaten 20 off 27, including two fours. Omaima (14 not out, 13b, 2x4s) chipped in with some crucial runs at the end, to take the team over the line.
Kanyakorn Buntahansen and Onnicha Kamchomphu were the only two wicket-takers for the visiting team, returning with a wicket apiece.
The second T20 match will be played on 11 November, at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore. Toss will be conducted at 0930 PKT and the first ball will be bowled at 1000 PKT.
Scores in brief:
Pakistan Women A beat Thailand Women Emerging by eight wickets
Thailand Women Emerging 70-7, 15 overs (Suwanan Khiaoto 25 not out, Nannapat Khoncharoenkai 22, Thipatcha Putthawong 14; Omaima Sohail 2-3, Saima Malik 2-5, Rameen Shamim 2-11)
Pakistan Women A 73-2, 13.2 overs (Shawaal Zulfiqar 31, Kaynat Hafeez 20 not out, Omaima Sohail 16 not out; Kanyakorn Bunthansen 1-6, Onnicha Kamchomphu 1-15)
Player of the match – Omaima Sohail (Pakistan Women A)
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Lahore, 10 November 2023: Pakistan Women A defeated Thailand Women Emerging by eight wickets in the first T20 game of the two-match series, played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. In the rain-impacted game that saw both sides face 15 overs each, impressive spin bowling from the home side helped restrict the visitors to 70, which was subsequently chased in 13.2 overs.
Pakistan Women A chose to field first after winning the toss in the rain-impacted match against Thailand Women Emerging at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. In the stipulated 15 overs, the visitors scored 70 runs at the expense of seven wickets.
Opening batter Nannapat Khoncharoenkai (22, 20b, 3x4s) chipped in some crucial runs up top. Suwanan Khiaoto, who came to bat after the second wicket fell, scored 25 from 26 including three boundaries and carried the innings till the end.
The Rameen Shamim-led spin attack restricted Thailand Women Emerging to a low total. Rameen returned with two wickets for 11. Her fellow off-spinner Omaima Sohail was the pick of the bowlers, taking two wickets and giving just three runs in her spell. Left-arm spinner Saima Malik also took two wickets at the expense of five.
It took Pakistan Women A just 13.2 overs to chase the target. Opening batter Shawaal Zulfiqar was the leading scorer, hitting 31 from 30, including four boundaries. Kaynat Hafeez contributed with an unbeaten 20 off 27, including two fours. Omaima (14 not out, 13b, 2x4s) chipped in with some crucial runs at the end, to take the team over the line.
Kanyakorn Buntahansen and Onnicha Kamchomphu were the only two wicket-takers for the visiting team, returning with a wicket apiece.
The second T20 match will be played on 11 November, at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore. Toss will be conducted at 0930 PKT and the first ball will be bowled at 1000 PKT.
Scores in brief:
Pakistan Women A beat Thailand Women Emerging by eight wickets
Thailand Women Emerging 70-7, 15 overs (Suwanan Khiaoto 25 not out, Nannapat Khoncharoenkai 22, Thipatcha Putthawong 14; Omaima Sohail 2-3, Saima Malik 2-5, Rameen Shamim 2-11)
Pakistan Women A 73-2, 13.2 overs (Shawaal Zulfiqar 31, Kaynat Hafeez 20 not out, Omaima Sohail 16 not out; Kanyakorn Bunthansen 1-6, Onnicha Kamchomphu 1-15)
Player of the match – Omaima Sohail (Pakistan Women A)
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Bangladesh beat Pakistan by seven wickets to win ODI series.
Bangladesh women beat Pakistan women by seven wickets in the third ODI at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Friday. The win also means the hosts claim the ODI series 2-1 and secure four vital points of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25.
After opting to bat first, Pakistan managed to score 166 for nine in their allotted 50 overs. Opening batters Sadaf Shamas and Sidra Amin provided a solid 65-run start to the innings. After the departure of Sadaf (31, 61b, 2x4s) in the 20th over, Sidra was joined by Muneeba Ali, who staged a comeback in the side after missing out in the second ODI due to injury. She scored 14 off 36, which included one four before getting out to Shorna Akter in the 31st over.
After the departure of Muneeba, Sidra kept losing her partners on the other end and eventually the tourists ended up scoring 166 for nine. Sidra returned undefeated on 84 off 143 balls, smashing three fours.
For Bangladesh, Nahida Akter was the most successful bowler, taking three wickets for 26 runs. Rabeya Khan was another contributor with the ball, grabbing two wickets for 35 runs from 10 overs.
In turn, Bangladesh’s opening pair of Fargana Hoque and Murshida Khatun knitted a 125-run partnership for the first wicket. Fargana top-scored for her side with a 113-ball 62, hitting five fours. Her partner, left-handed Murshida scored 54 off 106 balls, which included six boundaries.
Bangladesh achieved the target in the 46th over for the loss of three wickets with skipper Nigar Sultana and Sobhana Mostary the two batters not out at the end. Fargana was named player of the match while Nahida for her tally of seven wickets bagged the player of the series award.
Pakistan women’s team will head home tomorrow having taken part in the three-match T20I and three-match ODI series. The touring side earlier lost the T20I series 2-1, which was held in Chattogram.
Scores in brief:
Bangladesh women beat Pakistan women by seven wickets
Pakistan 166-9, 50 overs (Sidra Amin 84 not out, Sadaf Shamas 31; Nahida Akter 3-26, Rabeya Khan 2-35)
Bangladesh 167-3, 45.4 overs (Fargana Hoque 62, Murshida Khatun 54; Nashra Sundhu 2-27)
Player of the match – Fargana Hoque (Bangladesh women)
Player of the series – Nahida Akter (Bangladesh women).
Bangladesh women beat Pakistan women by seven wickets in the third ODI at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Friday. The win also means the hosts claim the ODI series 2-1 and secure four vital points of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25.
After opting to bat first, Pakistan managed to score 166 for nine in their allotted 50 overs. Opening batters Sadaf Shamas and Sidra Amin provided a solid 65-run start to the innings. After the departure of Sadaf (31, 61b, 2x4s) in the 20th over, Sidra was joined by Muneeba Ali, who staged a comeback in the side after missing out in the second ODI due to injury. She scored 14 off 36, which included one four before getting out to Shorna Akter in the 31st over.
After the departure of Muneeba, Sidra kept losing her partners on the other end and eventually the tourists ended up scoring 166 for nine. Sidra returned undefeated on 84 off 143 balls, smashing three fours.
For Bangladesh, Nahida Akter was the most successful bowler, taking three wickets for 26 runs. Rabeya Khan was another contributor with the ball, grabbing two wickets for 35 runs from 10 overs.
In turn, Bangladesh’s opening pair of Fargana Hoque and Murshida Khatun knitted a 125-run partnership for the first wicket. Fargana top-scored for her side with a 113-ball 62, hitting five fours. Her partner, left-handed Murshida scored 54 off 106 balls, which included six boundaries.
Bangladesh achieved the target in the 46th over for the loss of three wickets with skipper Nigar Sultana and Sobhana Mostary the two batters not out at the end. Fargana was named player of the match while Nahida for her tally of seven wickets bagged the player of the series award.
Pakistan women’s team will head home tomorrow having taken part in the three-match T20I and three-match ODI series. The touring side earlier lost the T20I series 2-1, which was held in Chattogram.
Scores in brief:
Bangladesh women beat Pakistan women by seven wickets
Pakistan 166-9, 50 overs (Sidra Amin 84 not out, Sadaf Shamas 31; Nahida Akter 3-26, Rabeya Khan 2-35)
Bangladesh 167-3, 45.4 overs (Fargana Hoque 62, Murshida Khatun 54; Nashra Sundhu 2-27)
Player of the match – Fargana Hoque (Bangladesh women)
Player of the series – Nahida Akter (Bangladesh women).
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2nd T20 - Pakistan Women A vs Thailand Emerging Women
Pakistan Women A won by 6 wickets.
Thailand Emerging Women: 86-5 (20 ov)
Pakistan Women A: 90-4 (17.1 ov)
Pakistan Women A won by 6 wickets.
Thailand Emerging Women: 86-5 (20 ov)
Pakistan Women A: 90-4 (17.1 ov)
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Lahore, 11 November 2023: Pakistan Women A defeated Thailand Women Emerging by six wickets in the second T20 of the two-match series played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Omaima Sohail was impressive with bat and ball to take the team to a clean-sweep against Thailand Women Emerging.
The visitors chose to bat first after winning the toss and scored 86-5 in 20 overs. Opening batter Nannapat Khoncharoenkai scored a half-century (57, 52b, 6x4s) and was the lone fighter for her team, as none of the other Thailand batters could manage to enter double figures. She was highest scorer in the game from either side.
Off-spinner Omaima was the best bowler for Pakistan, taking a wicket at the expense of 11 runs. Skipper Rameen Shamim and left-arm spinner Saima Malik also got a wicket each.
Pakistan Women A had a faltering start to the chase after they lost their first three batters for the score of just one. Omaima rebuilt and carried the innings, scoring an unbeaten run-a-ball 45 including five boundaries, to take her team over the line.
She was supported by Kaynat Hafeez (19, 36, 2x4s) and Sidra Nawaz (16 not out, 16b, 2x4s).
Right-arm pacer Phannita Maya was the pick of the bowlers for the visiting side, taking two wickets for just six runs. Her fellow right-arm pacer Kunyakorn Buntahansen also grabbed one wicket.
Omaima was named player of the match for the second consecutive game, owing to her fine all-round display.
Scores in brief
Pakistan Women A beat Thailand Women Emerging by six wickets
Thailand Women Emerging 86-5, 20 overs (Nannapat Khoncharoenkai 57; Omaima Sohail 1-11, Saima Malik 1-13, Rameen Shamin 1-19)
Pakistan Women A 90-4, 17.1 overs (Omaima Sohail 45 not out, Kaynat Hafeez 19, Sidra Nawaz 16 not out; Phannita Maya 2-6, Kunyakorn Bunthansen 1-14)
Player of the match – Omaima Sohail (Pakistan Women A)
The visitors chose to bat first after winning the toss and scored 86-5 in 20 overs. Opening batter Nannapat Khoncharoenkai scored a half-century (57, 52b, 6x4s) and was the lone fighter for her team, as none of the other Thailand batters could manage to enter double figures. She was highest scorer in the game from either side.
Off-spinner Omaima was the best bowler for Pakistan, taking a wicket at the expense of 11 runs. Skipper Rameen Shamim and left-arm spinner Saima Malik also got a wicket each.
Pakistan Women A had a faltering start to the chase after they lost their first three batters for the score of just one. Omaima rebuilt and carried the innings, scoring an unbeaten run-a-ball 45 including five boundaries, to take her team over the line.
She was supported by Kaynat Hafeez (19, 36, 2x4s) and Sidra Nawaz (16 not out, 16b, 2x4s).
Right-arm pacer Phannita Maya was the pick of the bowlers for the visiting side, taking two wickets for just six runs. Her fellow right-arm pacer Kunyakorn Buntahansen also grabbed one wicket.
Omaima was named player of the match for the second consecutive game, owing to her fine all-round display.
Scores in brief
Pakistan Women A beat Thailand Women Emerging by six wickets
Thailand Women Emerging 86-5, 20 overs (Nannapat Khoncharoenkai 57; Omaima Sohail 1-11, Saima Malik 1-13, Rameen Shamin 1-19)
Pakistan Women A 90-4, 17.1 overs (Omaima Sohail 45 not out, Kaynat Hafeez 19, Sidra Nawaz 16 not out; Phannita Maya 2-6, Kunyakorn Bunthansen 1-14)
Player of the match – Omaima Sohail (Pakistan Women A)
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Six Pakistan international women cricketers to attend Level 1 coaching course
A total of 29 women participants will feature in the course commencing from 17 November.
The involvement and participation of Pakistan women in mainstream cricket continues, as on the initiative of PCB Women’s Wing, the NCA will hold a Level 1 Coaching Course from 17 to 20 November for 29 women.
Among the 29 women participants, six international women cricketers – Gull Feroza (two T20Is), Kaynat Hafeez (one ODI), Rameen Shamim (three ODIs, four T20Is), Sidra Nawaz (67 ODIs, 56 T20Is), Sukhan Faiz (two ODIs) and Syeda Aroob Shah (two ODIs, seven T20Is) will take part in the course.
The four-day course will be conducted by National Cricket Academy coaches Imran Abbas, Rahat Abbas, Shahid Mehboob and Umar Rashid, along with Pakistan women’s team coaches Mauhtashim Rashid and Mohsin Kamal.
At the end of the course, the participants will be given assignments that need to be completed in three months. Upon the successful completion of the assignments, the candidates will be awarded Level 1 coaching certificates.
In the four-day course, the participants will be taught basics of coaching skills including, communication, coaching philosophy, planning and preparation.
Tania Mallick, Head of Women’s Cricket: “We are thrilled to announce the commencement of the Level 1 coaching course for women, a significant step towards empowering and nurturing talent in women's cricket.
“This coaching course is a testament to our commitment to creating a robust infrastructure for women in cricket, providing them with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in coaching roles.
“We could see that the growth of women’s cricket is on the rise, and the PCB Women’s Wing, understanding the dynamics of it, encourages women cricketers to come forward, as we want to develop a career path for women in fields other than playing cricket.
“I am very pleased to see our international women cricketers taking part in this four-day course and with their participation, we could see more women stepping into coaching roles and this course is a stepping stone towards achieving that goal.”
Level 1 Women’s Coaching Course (in alphabetical order, cities in brackets):
Ambreen Javaid (Lahore), Amna Javed (Islamabad), Arijah Haseeb (Karachi), Arim Barkat (Lahore), Ayesha Bilal (Lahore), Bushra Shahid (Lahore), Gull Feroza (Multan), Hadia Fayyaz (Lahore), Haseena Khushboo (Peshawer), Javeria Khan (Multan), Kaynat Hafeez (Lahore), Khalida Nazir (Rawalpindi), Laiba Fatima (Karachi), Masooma Jaffri (Karachi), Mehwish Fatima (Lahore), Mehwish Irshad (Multan), Muzemil Noor (Bahawalpur), Neha Javed Jutt (Lahore), Qurat Ul Ain (Lahore), Rabia Rafi (Multan), Rameen Shamim (Karachi), Saher Nazir Abbasi (Rawalpindi), Sania Ashraf (Lahore), Shabnam (Multan), Sidra Nawaz (Lahore), Sukhan Faiz (Multan), Syeda Aroob Shah (Karachi), Yusra Ehtesham (Karachi) and Zunaira Shah (Karachi)
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A total of 29 women participants will feature in the course commencing from 17 November.
The involvement and participation of Pakistan women in mainstream cricket continues, as on the initiative of PCB Women’s Wing, the NCA will hold a Level 1 Coaching Course from 17 to 20 November for 29 women.
Among the 29 women participants, six international women cricketers – Gull Feroza (two T20Is), Kaynat Hafeez (one ODI), Rameen Shamim (three ODIs, four T20Is), Sidra Nawaz (67 ODIs, 56 T20Is), Sukhan Faiz (two ODIs) and Syeda Aroob Shah (two ODIs, seven T20Is) will take part in the course.
The four-day course will be conducted by National Cricket Academy coaches Imran Abbas, Rahat Abbas, Shahid Mehboob and Umar Rashid, along with Pakistan women’s team coaches Mauhtashim Rashid and Mohsin Kamal.
At the end of the course, the participants will be given assignments that need to be completed in three months. Upon the successful completion of the assignments, the candidates will be awarded Level 1 coaching certificates.
In the four-day course, the participants will be taught basics of coaching skills including, communication, coaching philosophy, planning and preparation.
Tania Mallick, Head of Women’s Cricket: “We are thrilled to announce the commencement of the Level 1 coaching course for women, a significant step towards empowering and nurturing talent in women's cricket.
“This coaching course is a testament to our commitment to creating a robust infrastructure for women in cricket, providing them with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in coaching roles.
“We could see that the growth of women’s cricket is on the rise, and the PCB Women’s Wing, understanding the dynamics of it, encourages women cricketers to come forward, as we want to develop a career path for women in fields other than playing cricket.
“I am very pleased to see our international women cricketers taking part in this four-day course and with their participation, we could see more women stepping into coaching roles and this course is a stepping stone towards achieving that goal.”
Level 1 Women’s Coaching Course (in alphabetical order, cities in brackets):
Ambreen Javaid (Lahore), Amna Javed (Islamabad), Arijah Haseeb (Karachi), Arim Barkat (Lahore), Ayesha Bilal (Lahore), Bushra Shahid (Lahore), Gull Feroza (Multan), Hadia Fayyaz (Lahore), Haseena Khushboo (Peshawer), Javeria Khan (Multan), Kaynat Hafeez (Lahore), Khalida Nazir (Rawalpindi), Laiba Fatima (Karachi), Masooma Jaffri (Karachi), Mehwish Fatima (Lahore), Mehwish Irshad (Multan), Muzemil Noor (Bahawalpur), Neha Javed Jutt (Lahore), Qurat Ul Ain (Lahore), Rabia Rafi (Multan), Rameen Shamim (Karachi), Saher Nazir Abbasi (Rawalpindi), Sania Ashraf (Lahore), Shabnam (Multan), Sidra Nawaz (Lahore), Sukhan Faiz (Multan), Syeda Aroob Shah (Karachi), Yusra Ehtesham (Karachi) and Zunaira Shah (Karachi)
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Fatima Sana returns to Pakistan women’s squad for New Zealand tour
Omaima Sohail and Shawaal Zulfiqar also return in the 17-member squad announced
Fatima Sana, Omaima Sohail and Shawaal Zulfiqar stage a comeback in the Pakistan women’s team as the national selection committee headed by Saleem Jaffar announces a 17-member squad for the New Zealand tour scheduled to take place later next month.
The side will play three T20Is in Dunedin and Queenstown from 3-9 December, before taking on New Zealand in three ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25 ODIs from 12-18 December in Queenstown and Christchurch.
Iram Javed, who was part of the 15-member squad for Bangladesh tour this month, was omitted from the squad and the experienced Omaima Sohail comes in the side after an all-round performance in for Pakistan A in the recently held T20 tri-nation series and bilateral series at home.
18-year-old Shawaal Zulfiqar, who made her international debut against South Africa in September this year, makes a comeback after topping the batting charts in the tri-series with 106 runs including one half-century.
Right-arm fast bowler Fatima Sana, who was ruled out of the bilateral series against Bangladesh due to injury, has recovered and is available to the side for the six white-ball matches.
Pakistan squad:
Nida Dar (captain), Aliya Riaz, Bismah Maroof, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Ghulam Fatima, Muneeba Ali (wk), Najiha Alvi (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Umm-e-Hani and Waheeda Akhtar
Player support personnel: Nahida Khan (manager), Mauhtashim Rashid (interim head coach), Saleem Jaffar (bowling coach), Taufeeq Umar (batting coach), Muhammad Asfand Yar (strength and conditioning coach), Syed Nazir Ahmed (media manager), Rifat Asghar Gill (physiotherapist) and Zubair Ahmed (analyst)
The 17-member squad will assemble in Karachi on Saturday, 18 November and will undergo a four-day camp in Karachi at the Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre. The team will depart for New Zealand from Karachi via Dubai in the wee hours of 24 November.
Chief Selector Saleem Jaffar: “Given the challenges our batters faced in Bangladesh, the selection committee have made strategic changes for the New Zealand tour. Omaima Sohail and Shawaal Zulfiqar's consistent performances for Pakistan A recently have earned them a well-deserved spot in the squad, addressing the concerns we identified in the previous series in our batting department.
“Looking at the conditions in New Zealand, we have also focused on strengthening our fast bowling department. With the return of Fatima Sana, we are hopeful her experience and skill set will be invaluable, particularly in the challenging conditions we expect in New Zealand.”
Series schedule:
3 Dec – 1st T20I, Dunedin
5 Dec – 2nd T20I, Dunedin
9 Dec – 3rd T20I, Queenstown
12 Dec – 1st ODI, Queenstown (ICC Women’s Championship)
15 Dec – 2nd ODI, Christchurch (ICC Women’s Championship)
18 Dec – 3rd ODI, Christchurch (ICC Women’s Championship).
Omaima Sohail and Shawaal Zulfiqar also return in the 17-member squad announced
Fatima Sana, Omaima Sohail and Shawaal Zulfiqar stage a comeback in the Pakistan women’s team as the national selection committee headed by Saleem Jaffar announces a 17-member squad for the New Zealand tour scheduled to take place later next month.
The side will play three T20Is in Dunedin and Queenstown from 3-9 December, before taking on New Zealand in three ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25 ODIs from 12-18 December in Queenstown and Christchurch.
Iram Javed, who was part of the 15-member squad for Bangladesh tour this month, was omitted from the squad and the experienced Omaima Sohail comes in the side after an all-round performance in for Pakistan A in the recently held T20 tri-nation series and bilateral series at home.
18-year-old Shawaal Zulfiqar, who made her international debut against South Africa in September this year, makes a comeback after topping the batting charts in the tri-series with 106 runs including one half-century.
Right-arm fast bowler Fatima Sana, who was ruled out of the bilateral series against Bangladesh due to injury, has recovered and is available to the side for the six white-ball matches.
Pakistan squad:
Nida Dar (captain), Aliya Riaz, Bismah Maroof, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Ghulam Fatima, Muneeba Ali (wk), Najiha Alvi (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Umm-e-Hani and Waheeda Akhtar
Player support personnel: Nahida Khan (manager), Mauhtashim Rashid (interim head coach), Saleem Jaffar (bowling coach), Taufeeq Umar (batting coach), Muhammad Asfand Yar (strength and conditioning coach), Syed Nazir Ahmed (media manager), Rifat Asghar Gill (physiotherapist) and Zubair Ahmed (analyst)
The 17-member squad will assemble in Karachi on Saturday, 18 November and will undergo a four-day camp in Karachi at the Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre. The team will depart for New Zealand from Karachi via Dubai in the wee hours of 24 November.
Chief Selector Saleem Jaffar: “Given the challenges our batters faced in Bangladesh, the selection committee have made strategic changes for the New Zealand tour. Omaima Sohail and Shawaal Zulfiqar's consistent performances for Pakistan A recently have earned them a well-deserved spot in the squad, addressing the concerns we identified in the previous series in our batting department.
“Looking at the conditions in New Zealand, we have also focused on strengthening our fast bowling department. With the return of Fatima Sana, we are hopeful her experience and skill set will be invaluable, particularly in the challenging conditions we expect in New Zealand.”
Series schedule:
3 Dec – 1st T20I, Dunedin
5 Dec – 2nd T20I, Dunedin
9 Dec – 3rd T20I, Queenstown
12 Dec – 1st ODI, Queenstown (ICC Women’s Championship)
15 Dec – 2nd ODI, Christchurch (ICC Women’s Championship)
18 Dec – 3rd ODI, Christchurch (ICC Women’s Championship).
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Kasperek to lead young NZ XI squad against Pakistan
Wellington Blaze off-spinner Leigh Kasperek will lead a 13-strong New Zealand XI squad in two warm-up matches against Pakistan next week.
The 87-cap WHITE FERN, who most recently featured on the tour of Sri Lanka in July, heads up a squad featuring four players with senior international experience, and a host of others who represented New Zealand at the inaugural ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa.
Contracted WHITE FERNS Izzy Gaze, Rosemary Mair and Georgia Plimmer add 80 caps of international experience to the side and Auckland HEARTS batter Bella Armstrong also features, following her international T20 debut against South Africa last month.
Gabby Sullivan’s strong 2022-23 domestic form for the Canterbury Magicians is rewarded.
The 25-year-old seamer picked up 42 wickets across the season and was awarded the Phyl Blackler Cup for Women’s Domestic Bowling at the 2023 ANZ New Zealand Cricket Awards.
Northern Brave’s twice-named Female Player of the Year Nensi Patel and Central Hinds’ Flora Devonshire will add depth to the spin stocks, as will Ocean Bartlett who captained the New Zealand Development XI on last year’s tour to India.
The remainder of the squad is made up of young domestic talent on the rise, including Northern Districts pace bowler Kayley Knight, Canterbury top-order batter Abby Gerken and Otago top-order batters Olivia Gain and Bella James.
NZC High Performance coach and former WHITE FERN Sara McGlashan will coach the side having led both the New Zealand Development squad’s tour to India and the New Zealand Under 19 Women’s World Cup campaigns.
McGlashan said the squad had been selected with an eye to continuing the progression of New Zealand’s best young female players.
“These matches are a really important step in our pathway and give us a unique opportunity to involve players who are on the radar from a long-term succession point of view”, said McGlashan.
McGlashan also highlighted the importance of rewarding strong domestic performers with the opportunities to test themselves at the next level.
“Off the back of both the New Zealand Development tour and the ICC U19 World Cup a lot of those players went on to make their domestic debuts and performed really well.
“So it’s pleasing from a coaching point of view to be able to reward those performances and see these players given more chances to challenge themselves and shine again.”
New Zealand XI squad
Leigh Kasperek (c) (Wellington)
Bella Armstrong (Auckland)
Ocean Bartlett (Central Districts)
Flora Devonshire (Central Districts)
Olivia Gain (Otago)
Izzy Gaze (Auckland)
Abby Gerken (Canterbury)
Bella James (Otago)
Kayley Knight (Northern Districts)
Rosemary Mair (Central Districts)
Nensi Patel (Northern Districts)
Georgia Plimmer (Wellington)
Gabby Sullivan (Canterbury)
The warm-up matches comprise one 50-over and one T20 at Bert Sutcliffe Oval on November 28 and 30 respectively.
The New Zealand home summer of cricket gets underway with the WHITE FERNS T20I series against Pakistan, starting on December 3 at the University of Otago Oval in Dunedin.
Wellington Blaze off-spinner Leigh Kasperek will lead a 13-strong New Zealand XI squad in two warm-up matches against Pakistan next week.
The 87-cap WHITE FERN, who most recently featured on the tour of Sri Lanka in July, heads up a squad featuring four players with senior international experience, and a host of others who represented New Zealand at the inaugural ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa.
Contracted WHITE FERNS Izzy Gaze, Rosemary Mair and Georgia Plimmer add 80 caps of international experience to the side and Auckland HEARTS batter Bella Armstrong also features, following her international T20 debut against South Africa last month.
Gabby Sullivan’s strong 2022-23 domestic form for the Canterbury Magicians is rewarded.
The 25-year-old seamer picked up 42 wickets across the season and was awarded the Phyl Blackler Cup for Women’s Domestic Bowling at the 2023 ANZ New Zealand Cricket Awards.
Northern Brave’s twice-named Female Player of the Year Nensi Patel and Central Hinds’ Flora Devonshire will add depth to the spin stocks, as will Ocean Bartlett who captained the New Zealand Development XI on last year’s tour to India.
The remainder of the squad is made up of young domestic talent on the rise, including Northern Districts pace bowler Kayley Knight, Canterbury top-order batter Abby Gerken and Otago top-order batters Olivia Gain and Bella James.
NZC High Performance coach and former WHITE FERN Sara McGlashan will coach the side having led both the New Zealand Development squad’s tour to India and the New Zealand Under 19 Women’s World Cup campaigns.
McGlashan said the squad had been selected with an eye to continuing the progression of New Zealand’s best young female players.
“These matches are a really important step in our pathway and give us a unique opportunity to involve players who are on the radar from a long-term succession point of view”, said McGlashan.
McGlashan also highlighted the importance of rewarding strong domestic performers with the opportunities to test themselves at the next level.
“Off the back of both the New Zealand Development tour and the ICC U19 World Cup a lot of those players went on to make their domestic debuts and performed really well.
“So it’s pleasing from a coaching point of view to be able to reward those performances and see these players given more chances to challenge themselves and shine again.”
New Zealand XI squad
Leigh Kasperek (c) (Wellington)
Bella Armstrong (Auckland)
Ocean Bartlett (Central Districts)
Flora Devonshire (Central Districts)
Olivia Gain (Otago)
Izzy Gaze (Auckland)
Abby Gerken (Canterbury)
Bella James (Otago)
Kayley Knight (Northern Districts)
Rosemary Mair (Central Districts)
Nensi Patel (Northern Districts)
Georgia Plimmer (Wellington)
Gabby Sullivan (Canterbury)
The warm-up matches comprise one 50-over and one T20 at Bert Sutcliffe Oval on November 28 and 30 respectively.
The New Zealand home summer of cricket gets underway with the WHITE FERNS T20I series against Pakistan, starting on December 3 at the University of Otago Oval in Dunedin.
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Nida Dar-led Pakistan women to depart for New Zealand tonight
Nida Dar-led Pakistan women’s team is all set to embark on their journey to New Zealand later tonight. The 17-member squad will fly from Karachi to New Zealand via Dubai in the wee hours of Friday.
The team will feature in a series of three T20Is and three ODIs. The three ODIs are part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25. To acclimatise to the conditions, the women’s side will feature in two warm-up matches before the start of the T20I series.
The 50-over match will be played against NZXI at Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln on 28 November, while the T20 match against them will be played at the same venue on 30 November. Both matches will be live-streamed on New Zealand YouTube channel and first ball will be bowled at 11am local time.
The three-match T20I series will be played on 3, 5 and 9 December in Dunedin and Queenstown, while the ODI series matches will take place from 12 to 18 December in Queenstown and Christchurch.
Before departing for New Zealand, the Pakistan women’s team under the coaching staff led by Mauhtashim Rashid, featured in a four-day training camp in Karachi, where the players took part in net sessions, match scenarios and also played a one-day practice game.
At the conclusion of the camp, Nida Dar while addressing the media said, “We have some very talented young players in the squad for the series against New Zealand, including the comeback of Fatima Sana and Shawaal Zulfiqar. Umm-e-Hani is also a young bright prospect, we are working and building the right combination and also working on increasing the pool of players.
“The players have performed well in the South Africa series at home, and our two players Nashra Sundhu and Sadia Iqbal are among the top 10 in the ICC T20I bowlers’ rankings. I have full trust in the capabilities of these players, and I believe they will make a strong comeback in the series against New Zealand.
“We are striving for squad depth by ensuring a combination of eight to 10 fast bowlers and batters. This will provide us with a strong pool for two quality T20 teams, including U19 and Emerging teams.”
Pakistan squad:
Nida Dar (captain), Aliya Riaz, Bismah Maroof, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Ghulam Fatima, Muneeba Ali (wk), Najiha Alvi (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Umm-e-Hani and Waheeda Akhtar
Player support personnel: Nahida Khan (manager), Mauhtashim Rashid (interim head coach), Saleem Jaffar (bowling coach), Taufeeq Umar (batting coach), Muhammad Asfand Yar (strength and conditioning coach), Syed Nazir Ahmed (media manager), Rifat Asghar Gill (physiotherapist) and Zubair Ahmed (analyst)
Series schedule:
28 Nov – 50-over warm-up match v NZXI, Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln University (11am local time)
30 Nov – T20 warm-up match v NZXI, Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln University (11am local time)
3 Dec – 1st T20I, Dunedin (1pm local time)
5 Dec – 2nd T20I, Dunedin (1pm local time)
9 Dec – 3rd T20I, Queenstown (1pm local time)
12 Dec – 1st ODI, Queenstown (11am local time) (ICC Women’s Championship)
15 Dec – 2nd ODI, Christchurch (2pm local time) (ICC Women’s Championship)
18 Dec – 3rd ODI, Christchurch (2pm local time) (ICC Women’s Championship)
Nida Dar-led Pakistan women’s team is all set to embark on their journey to New Zealand later tonight. The 17-member squad will fly from Karachi to New Zealand via Dubai in the wee hours of Friday.
The team will feature in a series of three T20Is and three ODIs. The three ODIs are part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25. To acclimatise to the conditions, the women’s side will feature in two warm-up matches before the start of the T20I series.
The 50-over match will be played against NZXI at Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln on 28 November, while the T20 match against them will be played at the same venue on 30 November. Both matches will be live-streamed on New Zealand YouTube channel and first ball will be bowled at 11am local time.
The three-match T20I series will be played on 3, 5 and 9 December in Dunedin and Queenstown, while the ODI series matches will take place from 12 to 18 December in Queenstown and Christchurch.
Before departing for New Zealand, the Pakistan women’s team under the coaching staff led by Mauhtashim Rashid, featured in a four-day training camp in Karachi, where the players took part in net sessions, match scenarios and also played a one-day practice game.
At the conclusion of the camp, Nida Dar while addressing the media said, “We have some very talented young players in the squad for the series against New Zealand, including the comeback of Fatima Sana and Shawaal Zulfiqar. Umm-e-Hani is also a young bright prospect, we are working and building the right combination and also working on increasing the pool of players.
“The players have performed well in the South Africa series at home, and our two players Nashra Sundhu and Sadia Iqbal are among the top 10 in the ICC T20I bowlers’ rankings. I have full trust in the capabilities of these players, and I believe they will make a strong comeback in the series against New Zealand.
“We are striving for squad depth by ensuring a combination of eight to 10 fast bowlers and batters. This will provide us with a strong pool for two quality T20 teams, including U19 and Emerging teams.”
Pakistan squad:
Nida Dar (captain), Aliya Riaz, Bismah Maroof, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Ghulam Fatima, Muneeba Ali (wk), Najiha Alvi (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Umm-e-Hani and Waheeda Akhtar
Player support personnel: Nahida Khan (manager), Mauhtashim Rashid (interim head coach), Saleem Jaffar (bowling coach), Taufeeq Umar (batting coach), Muhammad Asfand Yar (strength and conditioning coach), Syed Nazir Ahmed (media manager), Rifat Asghar Gill (physiotherapist) and Zubair Ahmed (analyst)
Series schedule:
28 Nov – 50-over warm-up match v NZXI, Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln University (11am local time)
30 Nov – T20 warm-up match v NZXI, Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln University (11am local time)
3 Dec – 1st T20I, Dunedin (1pm local time)
5 Dec – 2nd T20I, Dunedin (1pm local time)
9 Dec – 3rd T20I, Queenstown (1pm local time)
12 Dec – 1st ODI, Queenstown (11am local time) (ICC Women’s Championship)
15 Dec – 2nd ODI, Christchurch (2pm local time) (ICC Women’s Championship)
18 Dec – 3rd ODI, Christchurch (2pm local time) (ICC Women’s Championship)
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Pakistan women’s team arrived in Christchurch, New Zealand on Saturday and held their first training session at the Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln University in Christchurch today. The 17-member squad captained by Nida Dar, underwent a three-hour training session supervised by the coaching staff led by interim head coach Mauhtashim Rashid.
Pakistan women’s team on the tour to New Zealand, will feature in a three-match T20I series as well as three ODIs from 3 to 18 December. The ODIs are part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25, where the touring side has played 15 matches and earned 14 points.
The series matches will be played in Dunedin, Queenstown and Christchurch. Before the commencement of the white-ball series, the Pakistan women’s team will feature in two practice games against New Zealand XI. The 50-over match against New Zealand XI will take place tomorrow at the Bert Sutcliffe Oval, while the T20 match against the same side will be staged on Thursday at the same venue.
Both matches will be live-streamed on New Zealand YouTube channel and the first ball will be bowled at 11am local time.
The 17-member contingent includes 27-year-old Umm-e-Hani, who made her ODI debut against Ireland in Lahore in November 2022. She also represented the team in T20I this year against South Africa. In her short career, the off-spinner has bagged 11 wickets from 13 international matches. Umm-e-Hani is traveling to New Zealand for the first time and is eager to perform well for the team.
After the training session, Umm-e-Hani talked to PCB Digital, saying, “It was a good first session today and the players are trying to adapt to the conditions that are different to those back home.
“The practice matches before the series are very important for us as they will help us better adapt to the conditions here and we can go into the series better prepared.
“I have worked hard with the coaches on improving my skills as an all-round cricketer. I will try to play the role required in the team and adjust according to the situation of the match.”
Pakistan women’s team on the tour to New Zealand, will feature in a three-match T20I series as well as three ODIs from 3 to 18 December. The ODIs are part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25, where the touring side has played 15 matches and earned 14 points.
The series matches will be played in Dunedin, Queenstown and Christchurch. Before the commencement of the white-ball series, the Pakistan women’s team will feature in two practice games against New Zealand XI. The 50-over match against New Zealand XI will take place tomorrow at the Bert Sutcliffe Oval, while the T20 match against the same side will be staged on Thursday at the same venue.
Both matches will be live-streamed on New Zealand YouTube channel and the first ball will be bowled at 11am local time.
The 17-member contingent includes 27-year-old Umm-e-Hani, who made her ODI debut against Ireland in Lahore in November 2022. She also represented the team in T20I this year against South Africa. In her short career, the off-spinner has bagged 11 wickets from 13 international matches. Umm-e-Hani is traveling to New Zealand for the first time and is eager to perform well for the team.
After the training session, Umm-e-Hani talked to PCB Digital, saying, “It was a good first session today and the players are trying to adapt to the conditions that are different to those back home.
“The practice matches before the series are very important for us as they will help us better adapt to the conditions here and we can go into the series better prepared.
“I have worked hard with the coaches on improving my skills as an all-round cricketer. I will try to play the role required in the team and adjust according to the situation of the match.”
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Nida Dar's four-fer gives Pakistan women's team a winning start on New Zealand tour
Christchurch, 28 November 2023: Nida Dar’s four-wicket haul led Pakistan women’s team to a 57-run win over New Zealand XI in a 50-over practice game at the Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln University in Christchurch today.
The practice match allowed both sides to play their 15 players in an innings. Opting to bat first, Pakistan women scored 238 for the loss of 13 wickets in 50 overs. In the batting department, wicketkeeper-batter Najiha Alvi top-scored for her side with a 52-ball 38, which included two fours.
For New Zealand XI, GES Sullivan and LM Kasperek bagged four and three wickets, respectively.
In turn, New Zealand XI managed to score 181 and lost 13 wickets in their 50 overs. Opening batter AG Gerken was the top run-getter for the losing side, scoring 42 off 78 balls, hitting six boundaries.
Right-arm off-spinner and captain Nida was the most successful bowler for her side, clinching four wickets for 11 runs in four overs. Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig and Nashra Sundhu grabbed two wickets each.
Pakistan women’s team will train tomorrow in the afternoon at Bert Sutcliffe Oval before taking on New Zealand XI in a T20 match at the same venue on Thursday, 30 November.
Pakistan and New Zealand women's cricket teams will feature in a white-ball series starting from December 3. The series includes three T20Is and three ODIs. The ODIs are part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25
Scores in brief:
Pakistan women beat New Zealand XI by 57 runs
Pakistan women 238-13, 50 overs (Najiha Alvi 38; GES Sullivan 4-41, LM Kasperek 3-40)
New Zealand XI 181-13, 50 overs (AG Gerken 42; Nida Dar 4-11)
PCBChristchurch, 28 November 2023: Nida Dar’s four-wicket haul led Pakistan women’s team to a 57-run win over New Zealand XI in a 50-over practice game at the Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln University in Christchurch today.
The practice match allowed both sides to play their 15 players in an innings. Opting to bat first, Pakistan women scored 238 for the loss of 13 wickets in 50 overs. In the batting department, wicketkeeper-batter Najiha Alvi top-scored for her side with a 52-ball 38, which included two fours.
For New Zealand XI, GES Sullivan and LM Kasperek bagged four and three wickets, respectively.
In turn, New Zealand XI managed to score 181 and lost 13 wickets in their 50 overs. Opening batter AG Gerken was the top run-getter for the losing side, scoring 42 off 78 balls, hitting six boundaries.
Right-arm off-spinner and captain Nida was the most successful bowler for her side, clinching four wickets for 11 runs in four overs. Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig and Nashra Sundhu grabbed two wickets each.
Pakistan women’s team will train tomorrow in the afternoon at Bert Sutcliffe Oval before taking on New Zealand XI in a T20 match at the same venue on Thursday, 30 November.
Pakistan and New Zealand women's cricket teams will feature in a white-ball series starting from December 3. The series includes three T20Is and three ODIs. The ODIs are part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25
Scores in brief:
Pakistan women beat New Zealand XI by 57 runs
Pakistan women 238-13, 50 overs (Najiha Alvi 38; GES Sullivan 4-41, LM Kasperek 3-40)
New Zealand XI 181-13, 50 overs (AG Gerken 42; Nida Dar 4-11)
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Dunedin’s University of Otago Oval will temporarily hand its naming rights over to their former student Suzie Bates next week as the WHITE FERNS open the NZC International home summer against Pakistan.
‘Suzie Bates Oval’ will play host to the second game of Life Direct T20I series on Tuesday to honour the Dunedin trailblazer who became just the second woman in the world to play 300 Internationals on the recent tour of South Africa.
Bates’ family, friends, teammates, and coaches will be on hand in Dunedin to mark the occasion with the hashtag #SB300 to be used online.
The 36-year-old was included in a familiar looking WHITE FERNS squad named today for the three-game T20I and three-game ODI series against Pakistan which will be played entirely in the South Island and broadcast live and free on TVNZ and SENZ, in the first year of their full broadcasting rights.
Sophie Devine leads the side fresh off a successful WBBL campaign in which she was the second-highest run-scorer for the Perth Scorchers amassing 489 runs.
Melie Kerr will miss the opening T20I against Pakistan on Sunday as she participates in Saturday’s WBBL Final for the Brisbane Heat.
The remainder of the WHITE FERNS squad all toured South Africa in September/October and have been playing in the first four rounds of the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield, including Auckland HEARTS skipper Maddy Green, who sits third on the competition’s top-run scoring charts.
Canterbury Magicians’ batter Kate Anderson has retained her place in the squad following her international T20 debut against South Africa last month.
Wicketkeeper-batter Bernadine Bezuidenhout returns to the squad after falling ill on the recent tour of South Africa.
Nineteen year-olds Georgia Plimmer and Izzy Gaze have received an early look at the opposition at Bert Sutcliffe Oval this week as part of the New Zealand XI side featuring in the warm-ups.
Gaze, who was originally named in the ODI squad only, will also feature in the T20I squad for the opening game as cover for Kerr.
WHITE FERNS Squad v Pakistan
Sophie Devine (c)
Kate Anderson
Suzie Bates
Bernadine Bezuidenhout
Eden Carson (T20I only)
Izzy Gaze (ODI & 1st T20I)
Maddy Green
Fran Jonas
Melie Kerr
Jess Kerr
Molly Penfold
Georgia Plimmer
Hannah Rowe
Lea Tahuhu
WHITE FERNS head coach Ben Sawyer said the series was important for several reasons.
“The start of the international home summer is always an exciting time and I know our players are really motivated to play in front of our fans,” he said.
“We’ll be playing at ‘Suzie Bates Oval’ in game two and that will be a really special occasion and an awesome acknowledgement of Suzie’s milestone and career.
“Playing all our games on TVNZ this summer is an amazing opportunity to showcase the women’s game.”
Sawyer acknowledged Kerr’s exclusion from the first T20I was preempted.
“There was always a chance we may lose a player to the WBBL Grand Final but we’re comfortable with the depth of our squad and the opportunity it creates for other players to step up.”
Sawyer said the series was about more than just winning trophies.
“We’re looking to build on the back of some good recent form in bilateral series but more importantly, continue to develop combinations with an eye to the T20 World Cup in Bangladesh next year.
“From an ODI perspective, as well as continuing to develop our game plan, it’s extremely important that we look to get as many World Championship points as we can.”
Sawyer, who has been with the NZ XI squad this week for Pakistan’s warm-up matches, says the visitors will offer a good challenge.
“Pakistan are match-ready having just come off an away series against Bangladesh,” said Sawyer.
“They have a strong spin attack, and a dangerous top order that puts a high value on their wicket, making them difficult to bowl to.”
Sawyer leads a coaching group made up of regular batting coach Dean Brownlie and regular spin coach Craig Howard, with assistance from NZC High Performance coaches Bob Carter (T20I series) and Sara McGlashan (ODI series).
Brooke Halliday was not considered for selection due to a foot injury, and Hayley Jensen continues her recovery following knee surgery earlier in the year.
The squad will assemble in Dunedin on Thursday 30 November ahead of the first Life Direct T20I on Sunday at University of Otago Oval.
Following the first two T20Is in Dunedin, the tour moves to Sir John Davies Oval in Queenstown before finishing at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
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‘Suzie Bates Oval’ will play host to the second game of Life Direct T20I series on Tuesday to honour the Dunedin trailblazer who became just the second woman in the world to play 300 Internationals on the recent tour of South Africa.
Bates’ family, friends, teammates, and coaches will be on hand in Dunedin to mark the occasion with the hashtag #SB300 to be used online.
The 36-year-old was included in a familiar looking WHITE FERNS squad named today for the three-game T20I and three-game ODI series against Pakistan which will be played entirely in the South Island and broadcast live and free on TVNZ and SENZ, in the first year of their full broadcasting rights.
Sophie Devine leads the side fresh off a successful WBBL campaign in which she was the second-highest run-scorer for the Perth Scorchers amassing 489 runs.
Melie Kerr will miss the opening T20I against Pakistan on Sunday as she participates in Saturday’s WBBL Final for the Brisbane Heat.
The remainder of the WHITE FERNS squad all toured South Africa in September/October and have been playing in the first four rounds of the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield, including Auckland HEARTS skipper Maddy Green, who sits third on the competition’s top-run scoring charts.
Canterbury Magicians’ batter Kate Anderson has retained her place in the squad following her international T20 debut against South Africa last month.
Wicketkeeper-batter Bernadine Bezuidenhout returns to the squad after falling ill on the recent tour of South Africa.
Nineteen year-olds Georgia Plimmer and Izzy Gaze have received an early look at the opposition at Bert Sutcliffe Oval this week as part of the New Zealand XI side featuring in the warm-ups.
Gaze, who was originally named in the ODI squad only, will also feature in the T20I squad for the opening game as cover for Kerr.
WHITE FERNS Squad v Pakistan
Sophie Devine (c)
Kate Anderson
Suzie Bates
Bernadine Bezuidenhout
Eden Carson (T20I only)
Izzy Gaze (ODI & 1st T20I)
Maddy Green
Fran Jonas
Melie Kerr
Jess Kerr
Molly Penfold
Georgia Plimmer
Hannah Rowe
Lea Tahuhu
WHITE FERNS head coach Ben Sawyer said the series was important for several reasons.
“The start of the international home summer is always an exciting time and I know our players are really motivated to play in front of our fans,” he said.
“We’ll be playing at ‘Suzie Bates Oval’ in game two and that will be a really special occasion and an awesome acknowledgement of Suzie’s milestone and career.
“Playing all our games on TVNZ this summer is an amazing opportunity to showcase the women’s game.”
Sawyer acknowledged Kerr’s exclusion from the first T20I was preempted.
“There was always a chance we may lose a player to the WBBL Grand Final but we’re comfortable with the depth of our squad and the opportunity it creates for other players to step up.”
Sawyer said the series was about more than just winning trophies.
“We’re looking to build on the back of some good recent form in bilateral series but more importantly, continue to develop combinations with an eye to the T20 World Cup in Bangladesh next year.
“From an ODI perspective, as well as continuing to develop our game plan, it’s extremely important that we look to get as many World Championship points as we can.”
Sawyer, who has been with the NZ XI squad this week for Pakistan’s warm-up matches, says the visitors will offer a good challenge.
“Pakistan are match-ready having just come off an away series against Bangladesh,” said Sawyer.
“They have a strong spin attack, and a dangerous top order that puts a high value on their wicket, making them difficult to bowl to.”
Sawyer leads a coaching group made up of regular batting coach Dean Brownlie and regular spin coach Craig Howard, with assistance from NZC High Performance coaches Bob Carter (T20I series) and Sara McGlashan (ODI series).
Brooke Halliday was not considered for selection due to a foot injury, and Hayley Jensen continues her recovery following knee surgery earlier in the year.
The squad will assemble in Dunedin on Thursday 30 November ahead of the first Life Direct T20I on Sunday at University of Otago Oval.
Following the first two T20Is in Dunedin, the tour moves to Sir John Davies Oval in Queenstown before finishing at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
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History is made Pakistan womens team beat New Zealand womens team first time in history by 7 wickets
What a win by our girls and loved how Aliya Riaz finishes the match by hitting a six
Great job Girls
What a win by our girls and loved how Aliya Riaz finishes the match by hitting a six
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Scores in brief:
Pakistan women beat New Zealand women by seven wickets
New Zealand 127-6, 20 overs (Maddy Green 44 not out, Suzie Bates 28; Fatima Sana 3-18)
Pakistan 132-3, 18.2 overs (Shawaal Zulfiqar 41, Muneeba Ali 23, Nida Dar 23; Sophie Devine 2-23)
Pakistan women beat New Zealand women by seven wickets
New Zealand 127-6, 20 overs (Maddy Green 44 not out, Suzie Bates 28; Fatima Sana 3-18)
Pakistan 132-3, 18.2 overs (Shawaal Zulfiqar 41, Muneeba Ali 23, Nida Dar 23; Sophie Devine 2-23)
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Pakistan women’s team created history on Sunday, defeating New Zealand women by seven wickets in the first T20I at the University of Otago Oval in Dunedin. This marked the first win for Pakistan women’s team over New Zealand women – also known as White Ferns – in the T20I format.
Chasing 128 to win, Pakistan’s opening pair of Shawaal Zulfiqar and Muneeba Ali provided a decent 40-run start to the innings. Muneeba (23 off 24, four fours) was the first batter to return to the pavilion. At that stage, captain Nida Dar promoted herself up in the order and knitted 51 runs for the second wicket with right-handed batter Shawaal. 18-year-old Shawaal, playing her sixth T20I and first on New Zealand soil, scored her highest T20I score of 41 off 42 balls, smashing seven boundaries.
Following Shawaal’s departure at the end of the 13th over with 91 runs on the board, Nida too was dismissed after a quick-fire 23 off 14 balls, including a four and a six.
With back-to-back wickets falling, the experienced pair of Bismah Maroof and Aliya Riaz got together and guided the team to a seven-wicket win with 10 balls to spare. Aliya returned unbeaten on 25 off 12 balls. Her innings included two fours and a six, the latter of which she struck on the second ball of the 19th over to finish the match. Bismah was undefeated on 13 off 18 balls, hitting a four.
Earlier, after opting to bat first, the White Ferns were restricted to 127 for six courtesy of a fine bowling display by the touring side. Right-arm fast Fatima Sana, who missed the Bangladesh tour due to injury, capitalised on the overcast conditions and bowled a spell of four overs, giving away only 18 runs and bagging three wickets. Nida, Diana Baig and Aliya took a wicket each.
For New Zealand, Maddy Green was the top run-getter, scoring 44 not out off 28 balls, hitting four fours.
Pakistan will now take on Whites Ferns in the second T20I on Tuesday, 5 December at the same venue. The match will begin at 1300 local time, while the third and final T20I of the series will be played in Queenstown on Saturday, 9 December.
Scores in brief:
Pakistan women beat New Zealand women by seven wickets
New Zealand 127-6, 20 overs (Maddy Green 43 not out, Suzie Bates 28; Fatima Sana 3-18)
Pakistan 132-3, 18.2 overs (Shawaal Zulfiqar 41, Aliya Riaz 25 not out, Muneeba Ali 23, Nida Dar 23; Sophie Devine 2-23)
Player of the match – Fatima Sana (Pakistan)
Series schedule:
3 Dec – 1st T20I, Dunedin (Pakistan women beat New Zealand women by seven wickets)
5 Dec – 2nd T20I, Dunedin (1pm local time)
9 Dec – 3rd T20I, Queenstown (1pm local time)
12 Dec – 1st ODI, Queenstown (11am local time) (ICC Women’s Championship)
15 Dec – 2nd ODI, Christchurch (2pm local time) (ICC Women’s Championship)
18 Dec – 3rd ODI, Christchurch (2pm local time) (ICC Women’s Championship)
Chasing 128 to win, Pakistan’s opening pair of Shawaal Zulfiqar and Muneeba Ali provided a decent 40-run start to the innings. Muneeba (23 off 24, four fours) was the first batter to return to the pavilion. At that stage, captain Nida Dar promoted herself up in the order and knitted 51 runs for the second wicket with right-handed batter Shawaal. 18-year-old Shawaal, playing her sixth T20I and first on New Zealand soil, scored her highest T20I score of 41 off 42 balls, smashing seven boundaries.
Following Shawaal’s departure at the end of the 13th over with 91 runs on the board, Nida too was dismissed after a quick-fire 23 off 14 balls, including a four and a six.
With back-to-back wickets falling, the experienced pair of Bismah Maroof and Aliya Riaz got together and guided the team to a seven-wicket win with 10 balls to spare. Aliya returned unbeaten on 25 off 12 balls. Her innings included two fours and a six, the latter of which she struck on the second ball of the 19th over to finish the match. Bismah was undefeated on 13 off 18 balls, hitting a four.
Earlier, after opting to bat first, the White Ferns were restricted to 127 for six courtesy of a fine bowling display by the touring side. Right-arm fast Fatima Sana, who missed the Bangladesh tour due to injury, capitalised on the overcast conditions and bowled a spell of four overs, giving away only 18 runs and bagging three wickets. Nida, Diana Baig and Aliya took a wicket each.
For New Zealand, Maddy Green was the top run-getter, scoring 44 not out off 28 balls, hitting four fours.
Pakistan will now take on Whites Ferns in the second T20I on Tuesday, 5 December at the same venue. The match will begin at 1300 local time, while the third and final T20I of the series will be played in Queenstown on Saturday, 9 December.
Scores in brief:
Pakistan women beat New Zealand women by seven wickets
New Zealand 127-6, 20 overs (Maddy Green 43 not out, Suzie Bates 28; Fatima Sana 3-18)
Pakistan 132-3, 18.2 overs (Shawaal Zulfiqar 41, Aliya Riaz 25 not out, Muneeba Ali 23, Nida Dar 23; Sophie Devine 2-23)
Player of the match – Fatima Sana (Pakistan)
Series schedule:
3 Dec – 1st T20I, Dunedin (Pakistan women beat New Zealand women by seven wickets)
5 Dec – 2nd T20I, Dunedin (1pm local time)
9 Dec – 3rd T20I, Queenstown (1pm local time)
12 Dec – 1st ODI, Queenstown (11am local time) (ICC Women’s Championship)
15 Dec – 2nd ODI, Christchurch (2pm local time) (ICC Women’s Championship)
18 Dec – 3rd ODI, Christchurch (2pm local time) (ICC Women’s Championship)
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Would be something truly special if the girls can find a way to win the series itself
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It's heartbreaking that Ayesha Naseem quit cricket. She was the perfect foil for this batting line-up. The top order are accumulators and Ayesha can come out and hit big sixes at ease.
Scores in brief:
Pakistan Women beat New Zealand Women by 10 runs in the second T20 to make it two in two and sealing the series win !
Pakistan 137-6, 20 overs (Muneeba Ali 35, Aliya Riaz 32 not out; Molly Penfold 3-17)
New Zealand 127-7, 20 overs (Hannah Rowe 33, Georgia Plimmer 28; Fatima Sana 3-22)
Pakistan Women beat New Zealand Women by 10 runs in the second T20 to make it two in two and sealing the series win !
Pakistan 137-6, 20 overs (Muneeba Ali 35, Aliya Riaz 32 not out; Molly Penfold 3-17)
New Zealand 127-7, 20 overs (Hannah Rowe 33, Georgia Plimmer 28; Fatima Sana 3-22)
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Great game, Fatima Sana was awesome with the ball, Riaz keeps impressing me with the bat
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Great series win. Surely a historic moment for Pakistan women's cricket.
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Joy for Pakistan with historic New Zealand series triumph
Pakistan have broken a drought of more than five years and created their own piece of history with an impressive 10-run victory over New Zealand in the second T20I of their series in Dunedin on Tuesday.
The much-improved Pakistan side amassed a competitive total of 137/6 from their 20 overs and bowled well to restrict the hosts and register a series-clinching victory.
It was the first time Pakistan have won a T20I series against the White Ferns in their history, while it was also their first T20I series triumph away from home since they defeated Bangladesh in October 2018.
And it was a much-deserved victory too, with the visitors receiving good contributions with the bat from Muneeba Ali (35), Aliya Riaz (32*) and former captain Bismah Maroof (21) as they amassed a good total after being sent into bat by the Kiwis.
Left-arm spinner Sadia Iqbal then removed Bernadine Bezuidenhout (2) and Amelia Kerr (2) to help reduce New Zealand to 9/2 in reply and there was no way back for the hosts as Pakistan cruised home with little trouble.
Fatima Sana (3/22) was the pick of the Pakistan bowlers, while Hannah Rowe top-scored for the home side with a well-compiled 33.
The third and final game of the series will be held in Queenstown on Saturday.
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Pakistan have broken a drought of more than five years and created their own piece of history with an impressive 10-run victory over New Zealand in the second T20I of their series in Dunedin on Tuesday.
The much-improved Pakistan side amassed a competitive total of 137/6 from their 20 overs and bowled well to restrict the hosts and register a series-clinching victory.
It was the first time Pakistan have won a T20I series against the White Ferns in their history, while it was also their first T20I series triumph away from home since they defeated Bangladesh in October 2018.
And it was a much-deserved victory too, with the visitors receiving good contributions with the bat from Muneeba Ali (35), Aliya Riaz (32*) and former captain Bismah Maroof (21) as they amassed a good total after being sent into bat by the Kiwis.
Left-arm spinner Sadia Iqbal then removed Bernadine Bezuidenhout (2) and Amelia Kerr (2) to help reduce New Zealand to 9/2 in reply and there was no way back for the hosts as Pakistan cruised home with little trouble.
Fatima Sana (3/22) was the pick of the Pakistan bowlers, while Hannah Rowe top-scored for the home side with a well-compiled 33.
The third and final game of the series will be held in Queenstown on Saturday.
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Amazing series win by Pakistan women team over NZ in New Zealand conditions… big boost for Pakistan men’s team
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Pakistan women create history in New Zealand
Pakistan beat New Zealand women by 10 runs to take unassailable lead in the three-match T20I series.
Today’s series win is the first-ever series win by Pakistan women’s team over New Zealand.
Dunedin, 5 December 2023: Pakistan women’s team achieved yet another milestone on Tuesday, defeating New Zealand women by 10 runs in the second T20I at the University of Otago Oval (renamed Suzie Bates Oval for today’s match) in Dunedin. With this win, Pakistan Women take an unassailable lead in three-match T20I series, having defeated New Zealand women, also known as White Ferns, in the first T20I at the same venue on Sunday by seven wickets.
This marks only the second win for Pakistan women’s team over third-ranked New Zealand. Also, they become the first Asian side to beat New Zealand in a T20I series.
After being asked to bat, Pakistan scored 137 for six in their allotted 20 overs, the highest score against New Zealand in this format. Muneeba Ali top-scored for the side with 35 off 28 balls, hitting six fours. Player of the match, Aliya Riaz, smashed three fours and a six in her unbeaten knock of 32 off 22 balls to help her side post a respectable total.
For the White Ferns, Molly Penfold and Fran Jonas bagged two wickets each.
In turn, Pakistan bowlers kept it tight from the beginning, restricting the White Ferns from scoring runs. Nashra Sundhu, playing her 50th T20I match today, bowled economically in the middle overs, conceding only 22 runs from four overs.
Pakistan captain Nida Dar became the joint-leading wicket-taker in Women’s T20Is alongside Australia’s Megan Schutt when she dismissed Maddy Green for 18 off 23 balls, increasing her tally of scalps to 130 in the format.
The star in the bowling unit was once again Fatima Sana, who gave away 22 runs and bagged three wickets, including the prized scalps of captain Sophie Devine (5, 5b, 1x4) and Suzie Bates (18, 18b, 2x4s). Left-arm spinner Sadia Iqbal grabbed two wickets for 29 runs in four overs.
Pakistan women’s team will depart for Queenstown tomorrow morning, where they will take on the White Ferns in the third and final T20I of the series on Saturday, 9 December.
Scores in brief:
Pakistan women beat New Zealand women by 10 runs
Pakistan women 137-6, 20 overs (Muneeba Ali 35, Aliya Riaz 32 not out, Bismah Maroof 21; Molly Penfold 2-17, Fran Jonas 2-21)
New Zealand women 127-7, 20 overs (Hannah Rowe 33, Georgia Plimmer 28, Suzie Bates 18, Maddy Green 18; Fatima Sana 3-22, Sadia Iqbal 2-29)
Player of the match – Aliya Riaz (Pakistan)
Series schedule:
3 Dec – 1st T20I, Dunedin (Pakistan women beat New Zealand women by seven wickets)
5 Dec – 2nd T20I, Dunedin (Pakistan women beat New Zealand women by 10 runs)
9 Dec – 3rd T20I, Queenstown (1pm local time)
12 Dec – 1st ODI, Queenstown (11am local time) (ICC Women’s Championship)
15 Dec – 2nd ODI, Christchurch (2pm local time) (ICC Women’s Championship)
18 Dec – 3rd ODI, Christchurch (2pm local time) (ICC Women’s Championship)
Pakistan beat New Zealand women by 10 runs to take unassailable lead in the three-match T20I series.
Today’s series win is the first-ever series win by Pakistan women’s team over New Zealand.
Dunedin, 5 December 2023: Pakistan women’s team achieved yet another milestone on Tuesday, defeating New Zealand women by 10 runs in the second T20I at the University of Otago Oval (renamed Suzie Bates Oval for today’s match) in Dunedin. With this win, Pakistan Women take an unassailable lead in three-match T20I series, having defeated New Zealand women, also known as White Ferns, in the first T20I at the same venue on Sunday by seven wickets.
This marks only the second win for Pakistan women’s team over third-ranked New Zealand. Also, they become the first Asian side to beat New Zealand in a T20I series.
After being asked to bat, Pakistan scored 137 for six in their allotted 20 overs, the highest score against New Zealand in this format. Muneeba Ali top-scored for the side with 35 off 28 balls, hitting six fours. Player of the match, Aliya Riaz, smashed three fours and a six in her unbeaten knock of 32 off 22 balls to help her side post a respectable total.
For the White Ferns, Molly Penfold and Fran Jonas bagged two wickets each.
In turn, Pakistan bowlers kept it tight from the beginning, restricting the White Ferns from scoring runs. Nashra Sundhu, playing her 50th T20I match today, bowled economically in the middle overs, conceding only 22 runs from four overs.
Pakistan captain Nida Dar became the joint-leading wicket-taker in Women’s T20Is alongside Australia’s Megan Schutt when she dismissed Maddy Green for 18 off 23 balls, increasing her tally of scalps to 130 in the format.
The star in the bowling unit was once again Fatima Sana, who gave away 22 runs and bagged three wickets, including the prized scalps of captain Sophie Devine (5, 5b, 1x4) and Suzie Bates (18, 18b, 2x4s). Left-arm spinner Sadia Iqbal grabbed two wickets for 29 runs in four overs.
Pakistan women’s team will depart for Queenstown tomorrow morning, where they will take on the White Ferns in the third and final T20I of the series on Saturday, 9 December.
Scores in brief:
Pakistan women beat New Zealand women by 10 runs
Pakistan women 137-6, 20 overs (Muneeba Ali 35, Aliya Riaz 32 not out, Bismah Maroof 21; Molly Penfold 2-17, Fran Jonas 2-21)
New Zealand women 127-7, 20 overs (Hannah Rowe 33, Georgia Plimmer 28, Suzie Bates 18, Maddy Green 18; Fatima Sana 3-22, Sadia Iqbal 2-29)
Player of the match – Aliya Riaz (Pakistan)
Series schedule:
3 Dec – 1st T20I, Dunedin (Pakistan women beat New Zealand women by seven wickets)
5 Dec – 2nd T20I, Dunedin (Pakistan women beat New Zealand women by 10 runs)
9 Dec – 3rd T20I, Queenstown (1pm local time)
12 Dec – 1st ODI, Queenstown (11am local time) (ICC Women’s Championship)
15 Dec – 2nd ODI, Christchurch (2pm local time) (ICC Women’s Championship)
18 Dec – 3rd ODI, Christchurch (2pm local time) (ICC Women’s Championship)
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