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Pakistan Women’s squads announced for South Africa tour starting 10 February

Uncapped players Saira Jabeen and Humna Bilal called up to the T20I squad

Ayesha Zafar, Gull Feroza, Tasmia Rubab and Najiha Alvi return to ODI squad

Pre-series training camp to take place from 1-6 February in Karachi

Lahore, 14 January 2026:

The Pakistan Cricket Board has today unveiled the ODI and T20I squads of the Pakistan Women’s team for the upcoming tour to South Africa starting 10 February in Potchefstroom.

Fatima Sana will continue to lead the side in both the formats as Pakistan build towards the ICC Women’s T20I World Cup 2026 in June.

Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, and Tasmia Rubab are part of both the squads, while uncapped batter Saira Jabeen and right-arm fast bowler Humna Bilal have earned their maiden T20I call-ups.

Opening batters Ayesha and Gull along with left-arm pacer Tasmia and wicketkeeper-batter Najiha Alvi have been called up to the 15-member ODI squad after missing out on the ODI World Cup selection.

Diana Baig, Najiha, Sadaf Shamas and Syeda Aroob Shah are just part of the 50-over squad, while Humna, Saira, Tuba Hassan and Eyman Fatima are in the T20I squad only.

During the tour, mentor Wahab Riaz will be assisted by a seasoned set of coaches including Imran Farhat (batting coach), Umaid Asif (fast bowling coach), Abdur Rehman (spin bowling coach) and Abdul Majeed (fielding coach).

The pre-series training camp will commence from Sunday, 1 January at the Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre, Karachi.

The T20Is will be played in Potchefstroom, Benoni and Kimberley from 10 to 16 February with all being day-night fixtures. Pakistan will warm up for the ODI series with a 50-over game at Kimberley followed by the three ODIs at Bloemfontein, Centurion and Durban from 22 February to 1 March.

The second ODI will begin in the afternoon and will also be played under lights, while the warm-up, first and the third ODI will be day games. Fast bowling all-rounder

Pakistan Women’s team is set to return to South Africa for a bilateral series after January 2021, when they took part in a three-match ODI series in Durban. In February 2023, Pakistan took part in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa and played their matches in Cape Town and Paarl.

T20I squad:

Fatima Sana (captain), Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza (wicket- keeper), Humna Bilal, Muneeba Ali (wicket-keeper), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Saira Jabeen, Sidra Amin, Tasmia Rubab, and Tuba Hassan

ODI Squad:

Fatima Sana (captain), Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali (wicket-keeper), Najiha Alvi (wicket-keeper), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah and Tasmia Rubab

Player support personnel:

Wahab Riaz (Mentor), Imran Farhat (batting coach), Umaid Asif (fast bowling coach), Abdur Rehman (spin bowling coach), Abdul Majeed (fielding coach), Moeen (strength & conditioning coach), Waleed Ahmad (performance analyst), Ayesha Ashar (Team manager), Tehreem Sumbal (physiotherapist) and Raza Rashid Kitchlew (media manager)

Pakistan Women’s tour of South Africa Schedule: (10 February to 1 March)

1st T20I – 10 February – JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom (day/night)
2nd T20I – 13 February – Willowmoore Park, Benoni (day/night)
3rd T20I – 16 February – Kimberley Oval, Kimberley (day/night)

50-over warm-up match – 19 February - Kimberley Oval, Kimberley (day)

1st ODI – 22 February - Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein (day)
2nd ODI – 25 February – SuperSport Park, Centurion (day/night)
3rd ODI – 1 March – Kingsmead Stadium, Durban (day)
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Pakistan ‘A’ squad announced for ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars

The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the Pakistan Women’s ‘A’ squad for the upcoming ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026. The 20-over tournament is scheduled to take place from 13 to 22 February in Bangkok, Thailand.

Pakistan ‘A’ are placed in Group A alongside India ‘A’, UAE and Nepal, while the Group B comprises of Bangladesh ‘A’, Sri Lanka ‘A’, Malaysia and hosts Thailand. Top two sides from each group will play semi-finals after playing three games each.

Off-spinning all-rounder Umm-e-Hani is set to lead the 15-member Pakistan ‘A’ squad in the tournament and will be aided by the experience of her fellow capped players including pacer Waheeda Akhtar and batter Shawaal Zulfiqar.

Among other players, Pakistan Women’s U19 captain Eman Naseer and batter Komal Khan have also received call-ups to Pakistan Women’s ‘A’ after demonstrating quality skills during the recent 3-2 T20 series win over Bangladesh Women’s U19.

Gull Rukh, Hafsa Khalid, Huraina Sajjad are the other batters in the squad, while Yusra Amir is set to take the wicket-keeping duties.

Left-arm spinners Anosha Nasir and Momina Riasat form a four-pronged spin attack with Hani and all-rounder Noreen Yaqoob. Meanwhile, experienced Waheeda will lead the pace attack comprising Lubna Behram, Neha Sharmin Nadeem and Syeda Masooma Jafri.

In the eight-team tournament, UAE, Nepal, Malaysia and Thailand will field their national women’s teams, while the other four teams are participating with ‘A’ teams.

A total of 30 players were called up to Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre for a week-long probables camp from 25 January after which the 15-member squad has been shortlisted. The Thailand-bound squad will now take part in a pre-tournament camp at the same venue before departing on 10 February.

Pakistan Women’s ‘A squad:

Batters: Eman Naseer (Islamabad), Gull Rukh (Dera Ghazi Khan), Hafsa Khalid (Karachi), Huraina Sajjad (Karachi), Shawaal Zulfiqar (Lahore)

Wicket-keeper: Yusra Amir (Karachi), Komal Khan (Lahore)

All-rounders: Noreen Yaqoob (Lahore) and Umm-e-Hani (Faisalabad)

Spinners: Anosha Nasir (Karachi), Momina Riasat (Abbottabad)

Pacers: Lubna Behram (Hunza), Neha Sharmin Nadeem (Karachi), Syeda Masooma Jafri (Karachi), Waheeda Akhtar (Lahore)

Non-travelling reserves: Zunash Abdul Sattar (Lahore), Maham Anees (Islamabad), Amber Kainat (Lahore) and Ayesha Bilal (Lahore)

Player support Personnel:

Muhammad Masroor (head coach), Shoaib Khan (batting coach), Naeem Tayyab (bowling coach), Jaweria Rauf (fielding coach), Taimoor Mehmood (strength & conditioning coach), Surakhsha Shaker (physiotherapist), Eman Tufail Arbab (performance analyst) and Aisha Jalil (team manager)

Schedule of Pakistan ‘A’ matches: (all matches at Terdthai Cricket Ground)

Group A

13 February – Pakistan ‘A’ v Nepal – 9.30am local time

15 February – Pakistan ‘A’ v India ‘A’ – 2pm local time

17 February – Pakistan ‘A’ v UAE – 2pm local time

20 February - Semi final 1 and 2 – 9am and 2pm local time

22 February – Final – 2pm local time
 

Bangladesh 'A' beat Pakistan 'A' in second semi-final of women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars​


Bangladesh ‘A’ prevailed over Pakistan ‘A’ in the second semi-final of the ACC Asia Cup Rising Stars women’s by 54 runs here at the Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok.

After being asked to bat first, Bangladesh ‘A’ posted 110-8 in 20 overs and then bowled out Pakistan ‘A’ for 56 in 16.4 overs.

Skipper Fahima Khatun led Bangladesh ‘A’ from front with her all-round performance that included 40 not out with the bat and two for six with the ball in her three overs. She walked in to bat at 39-2 in 7.5 overs after both the opening duo of Shamima Sultana (13, 13b, 2x4s) and Ishma Tanjim (12, 23b, 1x4) had departed.

Apart from the top four, no other Bangladesh ‘A’ batter entered the double figures. For Pakistan ‘A’, skipper Hafsa Khalid picked up two wickets, while Omaima Sohail, Momina Riasat, Waheeda Akhtar and Anosha Nasir dismissed one batter each.

In turn, only Shawaal Zulfiqar (14, 17b, 1x6), Hafsa (12, 15b, 1x4) and Yusra Amir (11, 18b, 2x4s) got starts for Pakistan ‘A’ but in vain as wickets kept falling at regular intervals.

Sanjida Akter Meghla picked up three for six apart from Fahima’s two scalps and Farjana Easmin, Fatema Jahan and Fariha Trisna’s one strike each.

Scores in brief:

Bangladesh women’s ‘A’ beat Pakistan women’s ‘A’ by 54 runs at Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok

Bangladesh ‘A’ 110-8, 20 overs (Fahima Khatun 40 not out; Hafsa Khalid 2-25)

Pakistan ‘A’ 56 all out, 16.4 overs (Shawaal Zulfiqar 14; Sanjida Akter Meghla 3-6, Fahima Khatun 2-6)

Player of the match – Fahima Khatun (Bangladesh ‘A’)
 

Bangladesh 'A' beat Pakistan 'A' in second semi-final of women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars​


Bangladesh ‘A’ prevailed over Pakistan ‘A’ in the second semi-final of the ACC Asia Cup Rising Stars women’s by 54 runs here at the Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok.

After being asked to bat first, Bangladesh ‘A’ posted 110-8 in 20 overs and then bowled out Pakistan ‘A’ for 56 in 16.4 overs.

Skipper Fahima Khatun led Bangladesh ‘A’ from front with her all-round performance that included 40 not out with the bat and two for six with the ball in her three overs. She walked in to bat at 39-2 in 7.5 overs after both the opening duo of Shamima Sultana (13, 13b, 2x4s) and Ishma Tanjim (12, 23b, 1x4) had departed.

Apart from the top four, no other Bangladesh ‘A’ batter entered the double figures. For Pakistan ‘A’, skipper Hafsa Khalid picked up two wickets, while Omaima Sohail, Momina Riasat, Waheeda Akhtar and Anosha Nasir dismissed one batter each.

In turn, only Shawaal Zulfiqar (14, 17b, 1x6), Hafsa (12, 15b, 1x4) and Yusra Amir (11, 18b, 2x4s) got starts for Pakistan ‘A’ but in vain as wickets kept falling at regular intervals.

Sanjida Akter Meghla picked up three for six apart from Fahima’s two scalps and Farjana Easmin, Fatema Jahan and Fariha Trisna’s one strike each.

Scores in brief:

Bangladesh women’s ‘A’ beat Pakistan women’s ‘A’ by 54 runs at Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok

Bangladesh ‘A’ 110-8, 20 overs (Fahima Khatun 40 not out; Hafsa Khalid 2-25)

Pakistan ‘A’ 56 all out, 16.4 overs (Shawaal Zulfiqar 14; Sanjida Akter Meghla 3-6, Fahima Khatun 2-6)

Player of the match – Fahima Khatun (Bangladesh ‘A’)


There are only two women who can bat in Pak cricket.

Fatima Sana. Sidra Amin.

Everyone else is just there to fill the numbers.
 
South Africa Women Vs Pakistan Women

1st ODI, Bloemfontein, February 22, 2026

Toss: Delayed Due to Rain
 
Pakistan player Sidra Amin has been handed an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first ODI against South Africa in Bloemfontein on Sunday.

Sidra was found to have breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match.”

In addition to this, one demerit point has been added to Sidra’s disciplinary record, for whom it was the second offence in a 24-month period, taking her number of demerit points to two.

The incident occurred in the 24th over of Pakistan’s innings when, after being dismissed, Sidra slammed her bat into the ground before departing the crease. She was handed a demerit point for the same offence during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 match against India on 5 October.

Sidra admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Shandrè Fritz of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, so there was no need for a formal hearing.

On-field umpires Kerrin Klaaste and Nimali Perera, third umpire Lauren Agenbag, and fourth umpire Stacy Lackay levelled the charge.

Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player’s match fee, and one or two demerit points
 
The team is improving but are unable to win matches.

Chasing 362, they gave South Africa a mighty scare and made 345. That's really good but problems remain for example Wahab Riaz is in the coaching setup. Just because he's close with the 2nd most powerful person in the country, he's thrust into a coaching role. This is the right time to get some coach like Mike Hesson involved with the team. He's not going to be able to do jack sh*t with the other eleven so his skillset is better utilized here.

Fatima Sana will probably play some leagues as well now. Her bowling is decent but her batting has come leaps and bounds and she's a proper power hitter now. One of the few players who are able to hit sixes with ease.
 
Pakistan women register their highest ever ODI total as South Africa take unassailable lead

Pakistan women were bowled out for 345 in pursuit of a 362-run target in the second ODI as South Africa gained a 2-0 lead in the series here at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Wednesday night. Pakistan registered their highest ever ODI total surpassing the previous 335-3 against Ireland women in 2022 in Lahore.

The third ODI of the series will take place on Sunday, 1 March at the Kingsmead Cricket Stadium in Durban.

Pakistan’s spirited effort was led by fluent half-centuries from Ayesha Zafar, Sadaf Shamas and skipper Fatima Sana. Syeda Aroob Shah and Diana Baig also chipped in with valuable contributions lower down the order as the visitors threatened to set the record for the highest ever successful chase in women’s ODIs.

At the start of the chase, Pakistan lost Muneeba Ali in second over and Sidra Amin in sixth with 24 runs on the board. Opening batter Sadaf Shamas then knitted an 87-ball 97-run partnership for the third wicket with top-scorer Ayesha Zafar (75, 68b, 8x4s), who scored her second consecutive half-century.

Sadaf departed on the penultimate delivery of the 20th over after getting to her second ODI half-century, scoring 61 off 62 including nine fours. Sune Luus provided South Africa the vital breakthrough.

Ayesha then combined with Natalia Parvaiz (27, 32b, 3x4s) to add 76 runs for the fourth wicket off 60 balls as Pakistan were 197-3, requiring another 165 off 122 balls.

At this point, South Africa were brought back into the contest by Nondumiso Shangase and player of the match Annerie Drecksen. Shangase removed Ayesha and Aliya Zafar on the last two balls of the 30th over, while Drecksen got rid of Natalia in the subsequent over to reduce Pakistan to 199-6.

Skipper Fatima Sana then took it upon herself to continue the momentum as she combined with Syeda Aroob Shah to add 81 runs off 65 balls for the seventh wicket. Fatima’s 52, her fouth ODI half-century, came off 36 balls on the back of six fours and one six before falling in the 42nd over with 280 runs on the board.

With 82 required off 49 balls, Aroob (40, 44b, 4x4s) knitted a 34-run alliance with Diana Baig before to keep Pakistan in the hunt. South Africa again managed to struck twice in an over with Nadine de Klerk eking out the scalps of well-set Aroob and Nashra Sundhu in 47th over.

Diana Baig and Sadia Iqbal then got into the act as Pakistan were faced with an uphill task of scoring 46 off the last three overs. The duo hit a four each in the 48th over to take 12 runs, while Diana hit a six and a four against de Klerk in the penultimate over as the visitors needed 23 runs off the final six balls.

Diana remained unbeaten on 38 off 25, her career best score, with the help of five fours and a six as Pakistan were bowled out for 345 in 49.5 overs.

For South Africa, Dercksen bagged three for 59, while Shangase (5-0-30-2), de Klerk (9-0-66-2) and Nonkululeko Mlaba (9.5-1-68-2) picked up two wickets each.

Earlier, South Africa posted their second-highest total in WODIs after being asked to bat first. They were aided by No.5 batter Dercksen, who top-scored with a 68-ball 90, hitting six fours and four sixes after walking in to bat at 118-3 in 18.5 overs.

Opening batter Tazmin Brits scored 77 off 62 balls, featuring ten fours and two sixes, after losing her Laura Wolvaardt for 20 as the duo put on 55 off the first 8.4 overs. Pakistan struck in 16th and 19th over as Faye Tunnicliffe and Brits departed to spinners Aroob and Nashra, respectively.

At this juncture, Luus (57, 67b, 4x4s) and Dercksen shared a vital 102-run stand to take the score to 220-4 in 37.1 overs with the former pinned leg-before by Aroob. An over later Sadia Iqbal castled Sinalo Jafta to 234-5 in 39.2 overs.

While Fatima denied Dercksen her second ODI century, Nadine de Klerk (49, 26b, 7x4s, 1x6), batting at no.8, and Chloe Tryon (37, 23b, 5x4s, 1x6) at 9, went all guns blazing as South Africa ransacked 127 runs off the last 62 balls of their innings.

For Pakistan, Sadia, Fatima and Aroob picked up two wickets each.

Scores in brief:

2nd ODI - South Africa women beat Pakistan women by 16 runs at SuperSport Park, Centurion

South Africa 361-8, 50 overs (Annerie Dercksen 90, Tazmin Brits 77, Sune Luus 57, Nadine de Klerk 49, Chloe Tryon 37, Laura Wolvaardt 20; Syeda Aroob Shah 2-49, Sadia Iqbal 2-65, Fatima Sana 2-72)

Pakistan 345 all out, 49.5 overs (Ayesha Zafar 75, Sadaf Shamas 61, Fatima Sana 52, Syeda Aroob Shah 40, Diana Baig 38 not out, Natalia Pervaiz 27; Annerie Dercksen 3-59, Nondumiso Shangase 2-30, Nadine de Klerk 2-66, Nonkululeko Mlaba 2-68)

Player of the match: Annerie Dercksen (South Africa)

Pakistan Women’s tour of South Africa ODI series schedule: (22 February to 1 March)

1st ODI – South Africa beat Pakistan by 37 runs

2nd ODI – South Africa beat Pakistan by 16 runs

3rd ODI – 1 March – Kingsmead, Durban (day) at 1pm PKT
 
Pakistan women register their highest ever ODI total as South Africa take unassailable lead

Pakistan women were bowled out for 345 in pursuit of a 362-run target in the second ODI as South Africa gained a 2-0 lead in the series here at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Wednesday night. Pakistan registered their highest ever ODI total surpassing the previous 335-3 against Ireland women in 2022 in Lahore.

The third ODI of the series will take place on Sunday, 1 March at the Kingsmead Cricket Stadium in Durban.

Pakistan’s spirited effort was led by fluent half-centuries from Ayesha Zafar, Sadaf Shamas and skipper Fatima Sana. Syeda Aroob Shah and Diana Baig also chipped in with valuable contributions lower down the order as the visitors threatened to set the record for the highest ever successful chase in women’s ODIs.

At the start of the chase, Pakistan lost Muneeba Ali in second over and Sidra Amin in sixth with 24 runs on the board. Opening batter Sadaf Shamas then knitted an 87-ball 97-run partnership for the third wicket with top-scorer Ayesha Zafar (75, 68b, 8x4s), who scored her second consecutive half-century.

Sadaf departed on the penultimate delivery of the 20th over after getting to her second ODI half-century, scoring 61 off 62 including nine fours. Sune Luus provided South Africa the vital breakthrough.

Ayesha then combined with Natalia Parvaiz (27, 32b, 3x4s) to add 76 runs for the fourth wicket off 60 balls as Pakistan were 197-3, requiring another 165 off 122 balls.

At this point, South Africa were brought back into the contest by Nondumiso Shangase and player of the match Annerie Drecksen. Shangase removed Ayesha and Aliya Zafar on the last two balls of the 30th over, while Drecksen got rid of Natalia in the subsequent over to reduce Pakistan to 199-6.

Skipper Fatima Sana then took it upon herself to continue the momentum as she combined with Syeda Aroob Shah to add 81 runs off 65 balls for the seventh wicket. Fatima’s 52, her fouth ODI half-century, came off 36 balls on the back of six fours and one six before falling in the 42nd over with 280 runs on the board.

With 82 required off 49 balls, Aroob (40, 44b, 4x4s) knitted a 34-run alliance with Diana Baig before to keep Pakistan in the hunt. South Africa again managed to struck twice in an over with Nadine de Klerk eking out the scalps of well-set Aroob and Nashra Sundhu in 47th over.

Diana Baig and Sadia Iqbal then got into the act as Pakistan were faced with an uphill task of scoring 46 off the last three overs. The duo hit a four each in the 48th over to take 12 runs, while Diana hit a six and a four against de Klerk in the penultimate over as the visitors needed 23 runs off the final six balls.

Diana remained unbeaten on 38 off 25, her career best score, with the help of five fours and a six as Pakistan were bowled out for 345 in 49.5 overs.

For South Africa, Dercksen bagged three for 59, while Shangase (5-0-30-2), de Klerk (9-0-66-2) and Nonkululeko Mlaba (9.5-1-68-2) picked up two wickets each.

Earlier, South Africa posted their second-highest total in WODIs after being asked to bat first. They were aided by No.5 batter Dercksen, who top-scored with a 68-ball 90, hitting six fours and four sixes after walking in to bat at 118-3 in 18.5 overs.

Opening batter Tazmin Brits scored 77 off 62 balls, featuring ten fours and two sixes, after losing her Laura Wolvaardt for 20 as the duo put on 55 off the first 8.4 overs. Pakistan struck in 16th and 19th over as Faye Tunnicliffe and Brits departed to spinners Aroob and Nashra, respectively.

At this juncture, Luus (57, 67b, 4x4s) and Dercksen shared a vital 102-run stand to take the score to 220-4 in 37.1 overs with the former pinned leg-before by Aroob. An over later Sadia Iqbal castled Sinalo Jafta to 234-5 in 39.2 overs.

While Fatima denied Dercksen her second ODI century, Nadine de Klerk (49, 26b, 7x4s, 1x6), batting at no.8, and Chloe Tryon (37, 23b, 5x4s, 1x6) at 9, went all guns blazing as South Africa ransacked 127 runs off the last 62 balls of their innings.

For Pakistan, Sadia, Fatima and Aroob picked up two wickets each.

Scores in brief:

2nd ODI - South Africa women beat Pakistan women by 16 runs at SuperSport Park, Centurion

South Africa 361-8, 50 overs (Annerie Dercksen 90, Tazmin Brits 77, Sune Luus 57, Nadine de Klerk 49, Chloe Tryon 37, Laura Wolvaardt 20; Syeda Aroob Shah 2-49, Sadia Iqbal 2-65, Fatima Sana 2-72)

Pakistan 345 all out, 49.5 overs (Ayesha Zafar 75, Sadaf Shamas 61, Fatima Sana 52, Syeda Aroob Shah 40, Diana Baig 38 not out, Natalia Pervaiz 27; Annerie Dercksen 3-59, Nondumiso Shangase 2-30, Nadine de Klerk 2-66, Nonkululeko Mlaba 2-68)

Player of the match: Annerie Dercksen (South Africa)

Pakistan Women’s tour of South Africa ODI series schedule: (22 February to 1 March)

1st ODI – South Africa beat Pakistan by 37 runs

2nd ODI – South Africa beat Pakistan by 16 runs

3rd ODI – 1 March – Kingsmead, Durban (day) at 1pm PKT
I think this is an extremely encouraging sign for Pakistan Women cricket. They could have just given up after seeing 362 on the board and gotten all out for 175 in 30 overs but they fought hard and came so close. This will give them a lot of confidence going forward and they can always look back to this game when the going gets tough. PCB should continue to wholeheartedly support the women's team. Good performance this and good luck to them.
 
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