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NEP Women vs PAK Women, 6th Match, Group A at Dambulla, Asia Cup​


Toss Update: Pakistan win the toss and have elected to bowl

Nepal: 1 Rubina Chhetry, 2 Sita Rana Magar, 3 Indu Barma (capt), 4 Kabita Kunwar, 5 Kabita Joshi, 6 Puja Mahato, 7 Bindu Rawal, 8 Samjhana Khadka, 9 Kajal Shrestha (wk), 10 Kritika Marasini, 11 Roma Thapa

Pakistan: 1 Sidra Amin, 2 Gull Feroza, 3 Muneeba Ali (wk), 4 Nida Dar (capt), 5 Aliya Riaz, 6 Omaima Sohail, 7 Fatima Sana, 8 Tuba Hassan, 9 Sadia Iqbal, 10 Nashra Sandhu, 11 Syeda Aroob Shah
 
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NEP Women vs PAK Women, 6th Match, Group A at Dambulla, Asia Cup​


Toss Update: Pakistan win the toss and have elected to bowl

Nepal: 1 Rubina Chhetry, 2 Sita Rana Magar, 3 Indu Barma (capt), 4 Kabita Kunwar, 5 Kabita Joshi, 6 Puja Mahato, 7 Bindu Rawal, 8 Samjhana Khadka, 9 Kajal Shrestha (wk), 10 Kritika Marasini, 11 Roma Thapa

Pakistan: 1 Sidra Amin, 2 Gull Feroza, 3 Muneeba Ali (wk), 4 Nida Dar (capt), 5 Aliya Riaz, 6 Omaima Sohail, 7 Fatima Sana, 8 Tuba Hassan, 9 Sadia Iqbal, 10 Nashra Sandhu, 11 Syeda Aroob Shah
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Nepal Women 108/6 (20 Overs)

Pakistan Women 92/0 (10 Overs)

PAK Women need 16 runs in 60 balls

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Pakistan Women vs Nepal Women, 6th Match, Group A​

NEPW 108/6 (20)​

PAKW 105/1 (11.3)​

PAK Women won by 9 wickets (with 49 balls remaining)
 
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Pakistan Women vs Nepal Women, 6th Match, Group A​

NEPW 108/6 (20)​

PAKW 105/1 (11.3)​

PAK Women won by 9 wickets (with 49 balls remaining)
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Women's Asia Cup. Dambulla: In the ACC Women's T20 Asia Cup, Pakistan beat Nepal by 9 wickets. Batting first, Nepal scored 108 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in the allotted twenty overs. In reply, Pakistan completed the required score for the loss of one wicket in 11.5 overs. Good bowling by Sadia Iqbal, who took two wickets in the same over. Gul Feroza scored her first half-century in T20I. The opening partnership of 105 runs between Gul Feroza and Muniba Ali was a highlight. Muniba Ali remained not out, scoring 46 runs. The Pakistan team will play their third match against the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday.
 
A conversation between Gul Feroza and Muniba Ali who formed a century opening partnership against Nepal

In the Women's T20 Asia Cup match against Nepal, Gul Feroza and Muniba Ali put on a 105-run opening partnership for the first wicket and played a vital role in Pakistan Women Cricketers' nine-wicket win.

Both are happy with their excellent performance. Gul Feroza says that she played every ball on merit and batted with a positive and aggressive strategy.

Muniba Ali says she enjoyed the century partnership and supported Gul Feroza, who was batting aggressively in the powerplay.

Muniba Ali and Gul Feroza feel that the match against UAE is very important, and they are confident of continuing their excellent performances.
 
Women's Asia Cup
Pakistan Women vs UAE Women.
Dambulla, July 23, 2024

Toss: won by Pakistan and elected to Bowl first
 
UAE women have set a target of 104 for Pakistan Women to chase down in their 20 overs in the 9th game of the Women's Asia Cup 2024.

Easy chase for Pakistan women after their last game against Nepal??
 
A strong start by Pakistan women.

44 runs in 6.2 overs till now.

Need 60 more to win off 82 balls
 

Pakistan Women vs Nepal Women, 6th Match, Group A​


UAEW 103/8 (20)

PAKW 104/0 (14.1)

Pakistan Women won by 10 wickets
 

Pakistan women grab ten-wicket win over UAE​

Opener Gull Feroza smacked her second consecutive half-century to steer Pakistan to a comprehensive ten-wicket triumph over United Arab Emirates (UAE) in their Women's Asia Cup T20 2024 encounter at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Tuesday.

Opting to field first, Pakistan bowlers made early inroads into the UAE batting restricting them to 103-8 in 20 overs. Pakistan in their chase galloped to 107 without loss in 14.1 overs, with 35 balls to spare. Pakistan Women have taken a significant step forward towards improving their chance of securing a semi-final berth.

It was Pakistan openers Gul Feroza and Muneeba Ali, who continued their good form from their previous game against Nepal and maintained it in their final league match against UAE. The two opening batters remained stitched unbeaten partnership of 107 runs, which is also the second century partnership between the pair after they made 105 runs in the previous match.

Gull who reached her second successive fifty in 46 balls went on to score career best unbeaten 62. Her 55-ball innings was also laced with eight boundaries. Her opening partner, Muneeba got unbeaten 37 on board that came off 30 balls. She also timed the ball through the ropes four times.

The UAE Women's batting lineup faced a tough challenge against the Pakistan Women's bowling attack. Theertha Satish top-scored with 40 runs, while Esha Oza contributed 16. Khushi Sharma managed just 12 runs as the UAE innings struggled to gain momentum.

Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sundhu and Tuba Hassan were the pick of the Pakistan bowlers, claiming two wickets each for 11, 22 and 17 runs respectively.

Scores in brief:

Pakistan won by ten wickets

United Arab Emirates Women 103-8, 20 overs (Theertha Satish 40, Esha Oza 16, Khushi Sharma 12; Sadia Iqbal 2-11, Tuba Hassan 2-17, Nashra Sundhu 2-22, )

Pakistan Women (Gull Feroza 62 not out, Muneeba Ali 37 not out)

Player of the match: Gull Feroza
 
The stage is set for a thrilling encounter as Pakistan Women and Sri Lanka Women face off in the second semi-final of the ACC Women's T20 Asia Cup 2024 on 26 July

Pakistan, after a disappointing loss to India, bounced back strongly with convincing victories over Nepal and the United Arab Emirates earning their spot in the final four.

The opening pair of Gull Feroza and Muneeba Ali has formed a formidable partnership, while the bowling attack, spearheaded by Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sundhu, Tuba Hassan, and Syeda Aroob Shah, has been effective.

Pakistan captain Nida Dar expressed confidence in her team's ability to perform well in the semi-final. “After the initial setback, we gained the right track and are showing signs of improvement,” she said. “We will be entering the match fully determined to do our best.”

Sri Lanka, as the hosts, enjoyed a dominant group stage, remaining undefeated. Their batting, led by Chamari Athapaththu, has been particularly impressive. Spinner Kavisha Dilhari has been a force to reckon with, claiming crucial wickets in recent matches.

Pakistan will look to adopt an aggressive approach to overcome the hosts and secure a place in the final.

Pakistan squad:

Nida Dar (captain), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali, Najiha Alvi, Nashra Sundhu, Omaima Sohail, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab and Tuba Hassan
 
Sri Lanka Women vs Pakistan Women, 2nd Semi Final today at 01:30 PM GMT.

Pakistan Women have a tough task ahead as Sri Lanka women are in some form here and it is not going to be easy to beat them.
 
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Sri Lanka Women vs Pakistan Women, 2nd Semi Final,Womens Asia Cup T20, 2024

Sri Lanka Women have won the toss and have opted to field

Pakistan Women (Playing XI): Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali(w), Tuba Hassan, Sidra Ameen, Omaima Sohail, Nida Dar(c), Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana, Syeda Aroob Shah, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal

Sri Lanka Women (Playing XI): Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu(c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hasini Perera, Anushka Sanjeewani(w), Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Udeshika Prabodhani, Sugandika Kumari, Achini Kulasuriya
 
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They have given their everything and it was not enough. Just not good enough as other Asian Titans.
 
What a performance Sadia iqbal 🫡

Time for Pakistan women’s league 😎 Mohsin Naqvi do something
 
Pakistan lose a thriller to Sri Lanka in ACC Women's Asia Cup semi-final

Pakistan women fell short in the ACC T20 Asia Cup 2024 semi-final clash to Sri Lanka by three wickets in a nail-biting finish here at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Friday.

Pakistan posted 140 runs for four as their innings was buoyed by three solid partnerships. Later, Sri Lanka pulled off a sensational chase riding on batting guiles of their captain Chamari Athapaththu to get 141 for seven in 19.5 overs.

Pakistan inflicted two early blows on Sri Lanka and pushed the home side in their chase. However, Athapaththu steadied the ship with a crucial knock of 63 runs off 48 balls, including nine fours and a six. Her innings was instrumental in guiding Sri Lanka towards the target.

A crucial 59-run partnership between Athapaththu and Kavisha Dilhari revived the chase. The 42-run stand between Athapaththu and Anushka Sanjeewani (24 not out, 22b, 1x4, 1x6) strengthened Sri Lanka's position. Sanjeewani played a calm and composed innings, ensuring her team crossed the line.

Pakistan's bowling attack was led by Sadia Iqbal, who impressed with career-best figures of four for 16. Omaima Sohail and Nida Dar picked up one wicket each.

Pakistan’s innings was highlighted by a strong start provided by the opening pair of Gull Feroza and Muneeba Ali, who shared a 61-run partnership.

Gull contributed 25 runs off 24 balls, including three boundaries, while Muneeba played a more aggressive role, scoring 37 runs off 34 balls with five fours.

The middle-order provided some stability, with Sidra Amin and Nida Dar adding 30 runs for the third wicket. Nida showcased her hitting prowess with 23 off 17 balls, including two fours and a six.

The innings gained further momentum through an unbroken 41-run partnership between Aliya Riaz (16 not out, 15b, 1x6) and Fatima Sana (23 not out, 17 b, 3x4s).

Sri Lanka’s bowling was led by Udeshika Prabodhani and Dilhari, who claimed two wickets each, conceding 23 and 30 runs respectively.

Scores in brief:

Sri Lanka win by three wickets

Pakistan Women 140-4, 20 overs (Muneeba Ali 37, Gull Feroza 25, Nida Dar 23, Fatima Sana 23 not out; Udeshika Prabodhani 2-23, Kavisha Dilhari 2-30)

Sri Lanka Women 141-7, 19.5 overs (Chamari Athapaththu 63, Anushka Sanjeewani 24 not out, Kavisha Dilhari 17; Sadia Iqbal 4-16, Omaima Sohail 1-16, Nida Dar 1-20)

Player of the match: Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka women)


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The head coach of the Pakistan women’s cricket team Muhammad Wasim has expressed satisfaction over the team’s performance in the ACC Asia Cup 2024, he said:

“The overall performance of the team has been good but it is disappointing not to reach the finals. The team has played good cricket throughout the tournament,”

“After the first match, the performance of the team improved,”

“In batting, we gave freedom to the batters which resulted in the performance of Gul Feroza and Muniba Ali,”
 
PCB to conduct first-ever women trials in Sost

• Trials in 14 cities in two phases will take place from 5 August to 3 September

Lahore, 4 August 2024:

The Pakistan Cricket Board in an effort to unearth talent at the grassroots level is all set to organise open trials for women across country from Monday, 5 August. Among the 14 cities, PCB will host first-ever women’s cricket trials in the Sost Valley, a region known for its picturesque landscapes and passionate cricketing community. This initiative highlights PCB's commitment to explore women’s talent in far-flung areas.

The trials will be held in two phases, with Gilgit, Hunza and Sost hosting trials from 5 to 7 August, while the second phase will begin from 21 August and will conclude on 3 September.

In case of rain on any given date of the trials, the trials of the respective city will be conducted between 4 to 5 September.

Former international cricketers Asad Shafiq and Batool Fatima – members of the women’s national selection committee - will hold the trials across the country. It will include two categories – U19 and emerging. Players born on or after 1 September 2005 are eligible for U19 trials.

In the second phase, players can register themselves for the trials by filling the form online, which will be available in due course. The players will be required to bring their filled forms with both original and copy of Birth certificates/Bforms/CNIC to the trials. For convenience of players, they can get themselves registered at the ground as well.

Former Test cricketer and member of the selection committee Asad Shafiq:

“These trials will help the selectors to discover and develop the next generation of women’s cricketers. We are keen to ensure that talent from every corner of the country gets a fair chance to shine. This process will enable them to represent domestic teams, ultimately leading them to play for the national sides in the future.”

Former wicketkeeper-batter and member of the selection committee Batool Fatima:

“The open trials are a crucial step in our efforts to nurture young talent. We are excited to see the future stars of women's cricket come forward and showcase their potential. I will urge all parents to support their daughters in pursuing their cricket dreams by helping them participating in the nationwide selection trials.”

The following is the schedule of trials:

First phase:

5 Aug – Venue: Cricket Ground for Girls Cricket at Public Schools and Colleges, Gilgit. Selectors: Asad Shafiq and Batool Fatima

6 Aug – Venue: Boys Degree College Ground, Hunza. Selectors: Asad Shafiq and Batool Fatima

7 Aug – Venue: Sost Valley, Hussainabad Cricket Ground, Hunza. Selectors: Asad Shafiq and Batool Fatima

Second phase:

21 Aug – Venue: Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre, Karachi. Selector: Asad Shafiq

22 Aug – Venue: Jinnah Stadium, Gujranwala. Selector: Asad Shafiq

23 Aug – Venue: Crescent Cricket Ground, Sialkot. Selector: Asad Shafiq

26 Aug – Venue: LCCA, Lahore. Selectors: Asad Shafiq and Batool Fatima

27 Aug – Venue: Saeed Ajmal Academy, Faisalabad. Selector: Batool Fatima; Venue: Qayyum Stadium, Peshawar. Selector: Asad Shafiq

28 Aug – Venue: Mardan Sports Complex, Mardan. Selector: Asad Shafiq

29 Aug – Venue: Abbottabad Stadium, Abbottabad. Selector: Asad Shafiq; Venue: Bugti Stadium, Quetta. Selector: Batool Fatima

30 Aug – Venue: Viqar Un Nisa College, Rawalpindi. Selector: Asad Shafiq

2 Sep – Venue: Inzamam ul Haq High Performance Centre, Multan. Selector: Batool Fatima

3 Sep – Venue: Women Sports Stadium, Bahawalpur. Selector: Batool Fatima
 
Women’s Skills and Fitness camp to commence from Thursday

• 25 women cricketers to feature in the camp till 24 August

Twenty-five women cricketers will take part in a Skills and Fitness camp at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore from 8 to 24 August. The women’s national selection committee has selected the players to prepare them for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup scheduled in Bangladesh from 3 to 20 October.

For the 17-day camp, the players will arrive on 7 August and will take part in different fitness sessions from 8 to 18 August. The sessions include players’ medical screening, fitness and fielding drills. From 19 August until the conclusion of the camp, the players will feature in skills sessions, which include net sessions under the supervision of the national coaching staff.

The 25 players include nine batters, eight bowlers, six all-rounders and two wicket-keepers.

Players:

All-rounders – Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana, Nida Dar, Rameen Shamim, Syeda Aroob Shah and Tuba Hassan

Batters – Ayesha Zafar, Dua Majid, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Amin and Yusra Amir

Fast Bowlers – Diana Baig, Neha Sharmin Nadeem, Tasmia Rubab, Waheeda Akhtar and Zaib-un-Nisa Niaz

Spinners – Nashra Sundhu, Sadia Iqbal and Umm-e-Hani

Wicket-keepers – Muneeba Ali and Najiha Alvi
 

Adab Festival session unravels exemplary struggles of Pakistani women cricketers​


It was shocking for Indian author and journalist Aayush Puthran when he came to know that a prominent Pakistani woman cricketer once kept a fake identity with the pseudonym of Ayena Naz due to societal fear.

Ayena Naz was actually Nida Dar, the current captain of the Pakistan women's cricket team. This was not the only case in the Pakistani women cricket team when a player chose to hide her identity. Another player, Naheeda Khan, he said, played for Pakistan as the longest-serving opener, but she kept her identity hidden from her neighbours for seven years.

She would play in disguise, go to the stadium quietly in Quetta from Chaman, and only after going to the stadium would she wear her cricket gear. And she’s now the manager of the Pakistani team.

Puthran spoke about these facts on Sunday at a session of the Seventh Adab Festival Karachi about his book, ‘Unveiling Jazbaa: A History of Pakistan Women's Cricket’. He said that he was also doing stories on Afghan women cricketers.

He said that he had earlier written stories about Indian and Sri Lankan female cricketers who had their own share of challenges, “but the hiding of identity just to play cricket was something that stood out and got me intrigued.”

The seventh edition of the Adab Festival was held at Habitt on Sharea Faisal in Karachi on Sunday a day after its sixth edition was held in Lahore. The literary event was organised by the Lightstone Publishers in collaboration with Geo and Mir Khalil-ur-Rahman Foundation, and featured various sessions discussing books and authors.

Puthran said the book intended to document the women’s cricket of Pakistan, ascertain the reasons why the team did not mostly win and explain the struggles of female cricketers owing to sociocultural reasons.

He was of the view that had the Pakistani women cricket team started winning matches, the struggles of its members would have come to the fore.

He said a Pakistani woman cricketer, Saba Nazeer, had to cut her hairs so that she could look like a man and conveniently travel in a bus. She was from Muridke and travelled to Sheikhupura to play cricket.

Once, her parents made it an issue of ‘honour’ and grounded her at home, but she eventually managed to play for Pakistan.

Puthran said Saba’s family initially feared that her playing the game would bring shame to them, but when they realised that it was actually giving them honour and fame, they accepted it.

The Indian author was of the view that the best books about the Pakistani cricket had been penned by British writers and they all were about men’s cricket. The main literature about Pakistani women cricket must come from Pakistani women, he remarked and opined that Pakistani women should set the narrative of the women cricket of the country.

“Sports is just a reflection of what society is and where society is at,” he responded to a comment made by one of the panellists.

He said the struggles of English women cricketers included fighting for a five-day test match as they only got four days.

Commenting on unsatisfactory results of the women cricket team of Pakistan, the Indian author said the Pakistani female cricketers did not enjoy the same facilities the female cricketers of other countries did. He recalled that when the Pakistani female cricketers went to the World Cup in 2018, they had to skip meals just to save some money.

He remarked that when female cricket teams of Australia and Pakistan entered the ground together, it was not actually a level-playing field. “You think Australia is winning just because they’re good? Maybe not.”

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Fatima Sana to lead Pakistan in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

• 15-member squad announced by selection committee includes uncapped Tasmia Rubab

Lahore, 25 August 2024:

Fatima Sana has been named as the Pakistan women’s cricket team captain for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the United Arab Emirates from 3 to 20 October. The decision was a unanimously one made by the women’s national selection committee.

22-year-old Fatima, who has featured in 41 ODIs and 40 T20Is, has previously led Pakistan emerging and domestic sides. She also captained the Pakistan side to a famous ODI win against New Zealand in a Super Over at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch, in December 2023.

Fatima will replace 37-year-old all-rounder Nida Dar, who took over as all-format captain from Bismah Maroof. Nida, a veteran of 112 ODIs and 153 T20Is, is part of the side that has been clubbed with Australia, India, New Zealand and Sri Lanka in Group A. The revised fixtures of the group will be announced by ICC in due course.

The selection committee has made only one change in the squad, which featured in last month’s ACC Women’s Asia Cup in Sri Lanka. Right-handed batter Sadaf Shamas, who was also part of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 in South Africa, has made a comeback in the squad in place of wicketkeeper-batter Najiha Alvi, who will travel with the side as a reserve player.

From the 2023 edition, 10 players (Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana, Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sundhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin and Tuba Hassan) have been retained, while uncapped left-arm pacer Tasmia Rubab makes it to the final 15. Left-arm spinner Sadia Iqbal has been included in the squad subject to fitness.

Pakistan squad for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Fatima Sana (captain), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali (wicket-keeper), Nashra Sundhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal (subject to fitness), Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab and Tuba Hassan

Traveling reserve: Najiha Alvi (wicket-keeper)

Non-traveling reserves: Rameen Shamim and Umm-e-Hani
 
South Africa women to play three T20Is in Pakistan ahead of World Cup

Pakistan and South Africa women’s cricket teams will prepare for next month’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the UAE by competing in a three-match series at the Multan Cricket Stadium.

The South Africa team will arrive in Multan on 13 September, with matches scheduled for 16, 18, and 20 September. To ensure all three matches are broadcast live and give exposure to women’s cricket, the matches on 16 and 18 September will start at 7pm, while the match on 20 September will begin at 10am.

After the series, South Africa will depart for the UAE on 21 September, while Pakistan will leave on 23 September. Pakistan is in Group A of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, along with Australia, India, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka, while South Africa is grouped with Bangladesh, England, Scotland and the West Indies.

Following warm-up matches against Scotland and Bangladesh on 28 and 30 September, respectively, Pakistan will face Sri Lanka on 3 October in Sharjah, followed by matches against India on 6 October in Dubai, Australia on 11 October in Dubai and New Zealand on 14 October in Dubai.

Meanwhile, the PCB has confirmed that the squad announced for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will feature in the three-match series against South Africa.

The squad is: Fatima Sana (captain), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali (wicket-keeper), Nashra Sundhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal (subject to fitness), Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab and Tuba Hassan.

Najiha Alvi (wicket-keeper, traveling reserve), Rameen Shamim and Umm-e-Hani (both non-traveling reserves) will be part of the pre-series training camp and series in Multan. However, only Najiha will travel to the UAE with the squad.

To prepare for the home series and next month’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, the Pakistan women’s training camp will commence at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Sunday, 1 September.

The following is the player support personnel for the training camp, series against South Africa and the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024:

Hina Munawar (manager), Muhammad Wasim (head coach), Junaid Khan (assistant coach – bowling), Hanif Malik (assistant coach – fielding), Abdur Rehman (spin bowling coach), Imran Khalil (strength and conditioning coach), Raza Kitchlew (media and digital manager), Rabia Siddiq (physiotherapist) and Waleed Ahmed (analyst).

Schedule of matches:

16 Sep – 1st T20I, Multan Cricket Stadium (7pm start)
18 Sep – 2nd T20I, Multan Cricket Stadium (7pm start)
20 Sep – 3rd T20I, Multan Cricket Stadium (10am start)
 
Pakistan Cricket Board scraps daily allowance of women cricketers in national camps

'The players are not being given daily allowances because the board is now providing them accommodation and three full meals during the day,' a PCB official said.

The decision to not give any sort of daily allowances to the players has left many disappointed and upset. "The players are not being given daily allowances because the board is now providing them accommodation and three full meals during the day,"

Source: Deccan Herald
 

Saleema Imtiaz breaks new ground as Pakistan's first woman umpire on ICC International Development Panel​


The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) today announced a historic moment for Pakistan cricket as Saleema Imtiaz becomes the first Pakistani woman to be nominated to the ICC International Panel of Development Umpires. This prestigious nomination qualifies her to officiate in women’s bilateral international matches and ICC Women’s Events, marking a major milestone in Pakistan’s cricketing history.

Saleema, who is the mother of Pakistan women’s international player Kainat Imtiaz, began her umpiring career with the PCB Women’s Umpires Panel in 2008. Her extensive experience includes officiating in high-profile events under the Asian Cricket Council, such as the 2022 and 2024 ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup and the 2023 ACC Emerging Women’s Cup in Hong Kong. Most recently, she was a member of the playing control team for the ACC Women’s Premier Cup 2024 in Kuala Lumpur.

Saleema’s rise to the ICC International Panel of Development Umpires cements her status as a trailblazer in the sport.

Her first on-field appointment in a bilateral series will see her officiate the Pakistan-South Africa women’s T20I series in Multan, which begins on Monday. She will be partnered by Faisal Aafreedi from the PCB International Panel of Umpires with Nasir Hussain as TV umpire, while Humairah Farah will serve as the fourth umpire and Muhammad Javed Malik from the PCB International Panel of Match Referees will oversee the series as match referee.

With her nomination to the ICC International Panel of Development Umpires, Saleema Imtiaz not only breaks barriers but also sets an inspiring precedent for the next generation of female cricket professionals.

Saleema, who prepares to turn 53 on 18 December 2024:

“I am beyond thrilled to join the ICC International Panel of Development Umpires. I owe immense gratitude to the Pakistan Cricket Board for the invaluable opportunities that paved the way for this achievement.

“The journey has been filled with hard work and personal sacrifices, but now, standing at the cusp of this new chapter, it all feels worth it.

“This isn’t just a win for me – it’s a win for every aspiring female cricketer and umpire in Pakistan. I hope my success motivates countless women who dream of making their mark in the sport. This moment reflects the growing influence of women in cricket and the PCB’s commitment to fostering that development. I sincerely hope to see more women follow in my footsteps and embrace this beautiful game.

“Ever since Kainat made her debut for Pakistan in 2010, my own dream has been to represent my country at an international level. While I’ve had opportunities with the Asian Cricket Council, officiating at the highest level has always been the ultimate goal. I’m now focused on performing to the best of my abilities in both bilateral and ICC matches, and building my reputation as a reliable and respected match official.”

Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board has also confirmed match officials for the 2024-25 cricket season following an annual appraisal process.

There is no change to the PCB Elite Panel of Match Referees, while, following feedback from the ICC, there is also no change in the ICC International Panel of Match Referees and Umpires.

Ahmed Shahab, Khalid Mehmood Sr., Rana Muhammad Arshad and Qaiser Waheed have been promoted to the PCB Elite Panel of Umpires from the PCB Supplementary Panel of Umpires. Qaiser will replace Shozab Raza, who will retire on 31 October.

The four umpires to be promoted from the development panel to the supplementary panel are: Anser Mahmood (with effect from 1 November), Jamshid Iqbal, Naseer Ahmed and Zeeshan Arif.

PCB International Panel of Match Referees: Ali Naqvi (Lahore), Muhammad Javed Malik (Multan)

PCB International Panel of Umpires: Aleem Dar (Lahore), Asif Yaqoob (Islamabad), Faisal Khan Aafreedi (Sargodha), Rashid Riaz Waqar (Lahore)

ICC International Panel of Development Umpires: Saleema Imtiaz (Karachi)

PCB Elite Panel of Match Referees: Aleem Khan Moosa (Karachi), Athar Laiq (Karachi), Bilal Moinul Haq Khiljee (Lahore), Iftikhar Ahmed (Karachi), Kamran Chaudhry (Lahore), Muhammad Aslam (Quetta), Muhammad Iqbal Sheikh (Hyderabad), Nadeem Arshad (Faisalabad) and Sohail Idrees (Lahore)

PCB Elite Panel of Umpires: Abdul Moqeet (Lahore), Ahmed Shahab (Lahore), Aleem Dar (Lahore), Aley Haider (Karachi), Asif Yaqoob (Islamabad), Aslam Bareach (Quetta), Faisal Khan Aafreedi (Sargodha), Farooq Ali Khan (Abbottabad), Ghulam Sarwar (Sibi), Imran Jawed (Karachi), Imranullah Aslam (Bahawalpur), Kashif Sohail (Khanewal), Khalid Mehmood Sr. (Karachi), Majid Hussain (AJK), Muhammad Asif (Lahore), Muhammad Sajid (Charsadda), Nasir Hussain (Lahore), Qaiser Waheed (Lahore), Rana Muhammad Arshad (Faisalabad), Rashid Riaz Waqar (Lahore), Saqib Khan (Abbottabad), Shozab Raza (Lahore), Syed Imtiaz Iqbal (Karachi), Tariq Rasheed (Lahore), Waleed Yaqub (Lahore) and Zulfiqar Jan (Charsadda)

PCB Supplementary Panel of Match Referees: Abu-al-Hasnat Rao (Lahore), Ahmer Saeed (Karachi), Ali Gohar (Karachi), Fazal Akbar Shah (Peshawar), Ghulam Mustafa (Kasur), Inamullah Khan (Lahore), Muhammad Amiruddin Ansari (Karachi), Saman Zulfiqar (Sheikhupura), Samiul Haq (Faisalabad) and Sohail Khan (Lahore)

PCB Supplementary Panel of Umpires: Abdul Karim (Naseerabad), Ahmed Nadeem (Peshawar), Aqeel Aadil Khan (Karachi), Asif Farooq Awan (Gujranwala), Dilshad Ali (Multan), Haroon Malik (Sargodha), Hashim Ali (Lodhran), Hassan Mahmood (Lahore), Irfan Haider (Islamabad), Jamshid Iqbal (Peshawar), Kamran Khalil (Lahore), Muhammad Basit (Lahore), Muhammad Fayyaz (Peshawar), Muhammad Imran (Sargodha), Muhammad Irfan Dilshad (Lahore), Muhammad Kaleem (Lahore), Muhammad Waqas (Lahore), Naseer Ahmed (Chakwal), Qaiser Waheed (Lahore), Rafiq Ahmad (Dadu), Raza Asghar (Sheikhupura), Saleem Butt (Rawalpindi), Sultan Mahmood (Loralai), Syed Fahim Ahmed Bukhari (Karachi), Waqar Ahmed (Islamabad) and Zeeshan Arif (Mirpur, AJK)

PCB Development Panel of Umpires: Aamer Atta (Dera Ghazi Khan), Abdul Basit (Rawalpindi), Abdul Qayoom (Karachi), Abrar Ahmed (Kasur), Adnan Rashid (Lahore), Ajmal Khan (Swat), Anser Mahmood (Pattoki), Asim Alvi (Karachi), Farooq Anwar Bajwa (Faisalabad), Farooq Jan (Charsadda), Furqan Butt (Lahore), Ghayyur Hussain (Peshawar), Hameed Khan (Quetta), Hidayatullah (Pishin), Imran Naseem (Okara), Jaffar Hussian (Peshawar), Khalid Mahmood Jr (Quetta), Khalid Younas (Kohat), Khalil Ahmad Siddiqi (Kasur), Maqbool Ahmed (Faisalabad), Mehtab Hussain (Rawalpindi), Muhammad Aamir Sharif (Kohat), Muhammad Arif (Dera Ismail Khan), Muhammad Asif Jr (Multan), Muhammad Imran Jr (Bahawalnagar), Muhammad Masood Afridi (Peshawar), Muhammad Shafiqul Hai (Dera Ismail Khan), Muhammad Yousaf (Dera Ghazi Khan), Mumtaz Ali (Loralai), Muneeb Ahsan (Attock), Munir Ahmed (Kasur), Naik Muhammad (Kohat), Nasar Khan (Mardan), Naveed Khan (Nowshehra), Noor ul Hakam (Buner), Raweed Khan (Charsadda), Sadiq Amin (Charsadda), Sagheer Ahmed (Lahore), Saifullah Khan (Sargodha), Shahid Aslam (Karachi), Shahid Naseem (Rawalpindi), Sheraz Ahmed Rajput (Lahore), Sohail Khan (Charssada), Sohail Zaman Khattak (Peshawar), Waqas Zeb (Lahore) and Waseemuddin (Kohat)

PCB Women’s Panel of Umpires: Afia Amin (Lahore), Ayesha Farooq (Lahore), Fakhira Kazim Syeda (Muzaffarabad), Humairah Farah (Lahore), Nazia Nazir (Lahore), Riffat Mustafa (Kasur), Sabahat Rasheed (Lahore), Saleema Imtiaz (Karachi), Sania Ashraf (Lahore), Shakila Rafiq (Kasur), Sukhan Faiz (Multan), Sumaira Sajid (Lahore) and Zakia Gul (Khairpur)
 
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Multan to host first T20 international series from Monday

Pakistan women’s team under the leadership of Fatima Sana are all set to take on Laura Wolvaardt’s led South Africa in the three-match Bank Alfalah T20I series commencing at the Multan Cricket Stadium from Monday.

The second and third T20Is will be played at the same venue on 18 and 20 September, respectively. The first ball of the first and second T20Is will be bowled at 1900 PST, while the third T20I will begin at 10.00am.

This will mark the first time that the picturesque Multan Cricket Stadium hosts a T20I series and a women’s international series. Previously, the stadium has hosted 11 ODIs and six Test matches.

The three matches provide an opportunity for both sides to gear up for next month’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup scheduled in the UAE. South Africa, who were runners-up in the last edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup held in South Africa, are touring Pakistan for the second time in as many years. During their last visit, South Africa played a white-ball series, featuring three T20Is and three ODIs (part of ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25). Pakistan whitewashed South Africa in the three-match T20I series held in Karachi from 1 to 4 September.

To encourage fans to come to the ground, entrance to the stadium will be free. The spectators will be required to bring their original ID card to get inside the stadium. Also, fans in Pakistan will be able to watch the matches in high definition on A Sports. Livestreaming for viewers across the Pakistan region will be available on the PCB’s official YouTube channel.

After the series, South Africa will depart for the UAE on 21 September, while Pakistan will leave on 23 September. Pakistan are in Group A of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, along with Australia, India, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka, while South Africa are grouped with Bangladesh, England, Scotland and the West Indies.

Following warm-up matches against Scotland and Bangladesh on 28 and 30 September, respectively, Pakistan will face Sri Lanka on 3 October in Sharjah, followed by matches against India on 6 October in Dubai, Australia on 11 October in Dubai and New Zealand on 14 October in Dubai.

Fatima Sana talking to PCB Digital ahead of the T20I series said:

“The players have been working hard in training, and the series against South Africa is a great opportunity for us to prepare ourselves well before the ICC Women's T20 World Cup scheduled next month. South Africa are a strong side and playing against them will help us assess our game under pressure situations.

“We are excited to play at the picturesque Multan Cricket Stadium, especially as the stadium is hosting its first-ever international women’s T20I series. The support from the fans in Pakistan is always incredible and with free entry to the stadium, it is a great opportunity for people to come and cheer for both sides.”

18-member squad for the series:

Fatima Sana (captain), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali (wicket-keeper), Najiha Alvi (wicket-keeper), Nashra Sundhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan and Umm-e-Hani.

Player support personnel:

Hina Munawar (manager), Muhammad Wasim (head coach), Junaid Khan (assistant coach – bowling), Hanif Malik (assistant coach – fielding), Abdur Rehman (spin bowling coach), Imran Khalil (strength and conditioning coach), Farhan Nawaz (media and digital manager), Rabia Siddiq (physiotherapist) and Waleed Ahmed (analyst).

Schedule of matches:

16 Sep – 1st T20I, Multan Cricket Stadium (7pm start)
18 Sep – 2nd T20I, Multan Cricket Stadium (7pm start)
20 Sep – 3rd T20I, Multan Cricket Stadium (10am start)
 
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Multan to host first T20 international series from Monday

Pakistan women’s team under the leadership of Fatima Sana are all set to take on Laura Wolvaardt’s led South Africa in the three-match Bank Alfalah T20I series commencing at the Multan Cricket Stadium from Monday.

The second and third T20Is will be played at the same venue on 18 and 20 September, respectively. The first ball of the first and second T20Is will be bowled at 1900 PST, while the third T20I will begin at 10.00am.

This will mark the first time that the picturesque Multan Cricket Stadium hosts a T20I series and a women’s international series. Previously, the stadium has hosted 11 ODIs and six Test matches.

The three matches provide an opportunity for both sides to gear up for next month’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup scheduled in the UAE. South Africa, who were runners-up in the last edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup held in South Africa, are touring Pakistan for the second time in as many years. During their last visit, South Africa played a white-ball series, featuring three T20Is and three ODIs (part of ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25). Pakistan whitewashed South Africa in the three-match T20I series held in Karachi from 1 to 4 September.

To encourage fans to come to the ground, entrance to the stadium will be free. The spectators will be required to bring their original ID card to get inside the stadium. Also, fans in Pakistan will be able to watch the matches in high definition on A Sports. Livestreaming for viewers across the Pakistan region will be available on the PCB’s official YouTube channel.

After the series, South Africa will depart for the UAE on 21 September, while Pakistan will leave on 23 September. Pakistan are in Group A of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, along with Australia, India, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka, while South Africa are grouped with Bangladesh, England, Scotland and the West Indies.

Following warm-up matches against Scotland and Bangladesh on 28 and 30 September, respectively, Pakistan will face Sri Lanka on 3 October in Sharjah, followed by matches against India on 6 October in Dubai, Australia on 11 October in Dubai and New Zealand on 14 October in Dubai.

Fatima Sana talking to PCB Digital ahead of the T20I series said:

“The players have been working hard in training, and the series against South Africa is a great opportunity for us to prepare ourselves well before the ICC Women's T20 World Cup scheduled next month. South Africa are a strong side and playing against them will help us assess our game under pressure situations.

“We are excited to play at the picturesque Multan Cricket Stadium, especially as the stadium is hosting its first-ever international women’s T20I series. The support from the fans in Pakistan is always incredible and with free entry to the stadium, it is a great opportunity for people to come and cheer for both sides.”

18-member squad for the series:

Fatima Sana (captain), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali (wicket-keeper), Najiha Alvi (wicket-keeper), Nashra Sundhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan and Umm-e-Hani.

Player support personnel:

Hina Munawar (manager), Muhammad Wasim (head coach), Junaid Khan (assistant coach – bowling), Hanif Malik (assistant coach – fielding), Abdur Rehman (spin bowling coach), Imran Khalil (strength and conditioning coach), Farhan Nawaz (media and digital manager), Rabia Siddiq (physiotherapist) and Waleed Ahmed (analyst).

Schedule of matches:

16 Sep – 1st T20I, Multan Cricket Stadium (7pm start)
18 Sep – 2nd T20I, Multan Cricket Stadium (7pm start)
20 Sep – 3rd T20I, Multan Cricket Stadium (10am start)
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Pakistan vs South Africa Women's T20I Series 2024 Trophy Unveiled

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Toss Update - Pakistan vs South Africa women's T20I series

First T20I - Multan Cricket Stadium

Pakistan win the toss and choose to bowl first

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SA Women vs PAK Women, 1st T20I​


South Africa Women 132/4

Pakistan Women (20 overs T:133) 122/5

SA Women won by 10 runs
 
South Africa secured a 10-run victory over Pakistan in the first T20I at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Monday evening, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Chasing a target of 133, Pakistan faced early setbacks, losing half their side for just 47 runs by the 13th over. Captain Fatima Sana and Aliya Riaz then formed an unbroken 75-run partnership for the sixth wicket, but their efforts fell short, leaving Pakistan 10 runs shy of the target.

Fatima Sana scored an unbeaten 37 off 24 balls, including five fours, while Aliya Riaz notched her second T20I half-century, remaining undefeated on 52 off 39 balls with five fours and a six. Marizanne Kapp and Tumi Sekhukhune each took two wickets for South Africa.

Earlier, South Africa posted 132 for four in their 20 overs after being put in to bat. Sadia Iqbal was the standout bowler for Pakistan, taking three wickets for 34 runs in her four overs, with her third wicket marking her 50th T20I scalp in 41 matches. Nida Dar also bowled economically, conceding just 11 runs in her four overs and claiming the wicket of Kapp.

For South Africa, Tazmin Brits remained unbeaten on 56 off 63 balls, hitting five fours. She shared a 63-run partnership with Sune Luus (27 off 27 balls, 4x4s) and an unbroken 28-run stand with Chloe Tryon (15 not out off seven balls, 2x6s).

The second T20I will take place at the same venue on Wednesday evening, with the first ball scheduled to be bowled at 1900 PST.

Scores in brief

South Africa beat Pakistan by 10 runs

South Africa 132-4, 20 overs (Tazmin Brits 56 not out, Sune Luus 27; Sadia Iqbal 3-34)

Pakistan 122-5, 20 overs (Aliya Riaz 52 not out, Fatima Sana 37 not out; Tumi Sekhukhune 2-15,
Marizanne Kapp 2-22)

Player of the match – Tazmin Brits (South Africa)
 
Good practice before World Cup t20

Pakistan 🇵🇰 vs Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 3rd October 😎🏏

Pakistan 🇵🇰 vs india 🇮🇳 6th October 🫣
 
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Highest score 75 ✍️
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Highest score 75 ✍️


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Toss Update - Pakistan vs South Africa women's T20I series

Second T20I - Multan Cricket Stadium

South Africa win the toss and choose to field first

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Pakistan vs South Africa Women's T20I Series 2024

Pakistan set a target of 182 runs for South Africa

Pakistan: 181-4 (20 ov)
 
Fast bowler Tasmia Rubab is the concussion replacement for Fatima Sana. Vice-captain Muneeba Ali is leading the side in Fatima's absence. The Pakistan captain was hit on her face while fielding during the third over of the South Africa innings.
 
Former captain Nida Dar completed 2,000 T20I runs as Pakistan defeated South Africa by 13 runs to level the three-match T20I series 1-1 at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan on Wednesday evening. South Africa had beaten Pakistan by 10 runs in the first T20I on Monday evening at the same venue.

The third T20I of the series will be played on Friday, with the first ball to be bowled at 10am.

In the must-win game, after being put into bat, Pakistan scored 181 for four in 20 overs – their highest T20I score, surpassing the 177 made against Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur in 2018.

Openers Gull Feroza and Muneeba Ali got going from the start as the pair struck four boundaries in 20 balls, before Gull was dismissed for 10 off 11 balls in the fourth over by Tumi Sekhukhune.

With 25 runs on the board, left-handed batter Muneeba was joined by Sidra and the pair knitted a quick-fire 49 runs off 39 balls for the second wicket. Muneeba was next to return back to the pavilion after scoring 45 off 34 balls, which included six fours and two sixes with the scoreboard reading 74 for two in 10.2 overs.

Sidra and Nida Dar got together and the pair added 26 runs off just 12 balls before Sidra was bowled by Sune Luus for 28. Sidra’s innings included three fours and a six. At 100 for three in 12.2 overs, Nida and captain Fatima Sana stitched a 60-run partnership for the fourth wicket off 38 balls.

During the knock of 29 off 21 balls, which included four boundaries, Nida also brought up her 2,000 T20I runs. She became the third women cricketer for Pakistan to achieve this milestone after Bismah Maroof (2,893, 140 T20Is and Javeria Khan (2,018, 112 T20Is).

That the hosts were able to score 181 in their 20 overs was largely due to an unbeaten knock of 37 off 23 balls by Fatima, which included three fours and two towering sixes. Aliya Riaz chipped in with an unbeaten 17 off seven balls, hitting two fours and a six.

For South Africa, right-arm fast bowler Sekhukhune was the most successful bowler, grabbing two wickets for 30 runs in three overs.

In turn, South Africa lost their in-form opening batter Tazmin Brits (nine, 10b, 1x4) in the third over of the innings to Sadia Iqbal. Earlier, in the same over, Pakistan suffered a blow, when their captain Fatima was hit on the face while fielding. Right-arm fast bowler Fatima was taken off the field and resultantly replaced by debutant left-arm pacer Tasmia Rubab as a concussion substitute.

South Africa lost their second wicket in the ninth over with their captain Laura Wolvaardt departing for a 25-ball 36, laced with five fours and a six. After Wolvaardt’s departure, Anneke Bosch (24, 24b, 2x4s, 1x6) and Nadine de Klerk (12, 16b, 2x4s) soon followed their captain as South Africa were 88 for four in 13 overs.

That the visiting team managed to score 168 and fell just 13 runs short of the target was due to an unbroken 80-run partnership for the fifth wicket between Sune Luus (53 not out, 29b, 6x4s, 1x6) and Chloe Tryon (30, 16b, 5x4s).

For Pakistan, left-arm spinners Nashra Sundhu and Sadia Iqbal bagged two wickets apiece.

Scores in brief

Pakistan beat South Africa by 13 runs

Pakistan 181-4, 20 overs (Muneeba Ali 45, Fatima Sana 37 not out, Nida Dar 29, Sidra Amin 28; Tumi Sekhukhune 2-30)

South Africa 168-4, 20 overs (Sune Luus 53 not out, Laura Wolvaardt 36, Chloe Tryon 30 not out; Nashra Sundhu 2-20, Sadia Iqbal 2-27)

Player of the match – Muneeba Ali (Pakistan)
 
Toss Update - Pakistan vs South Africa women's T20I series

Third T20I - Multan Cricket Stadium

South Africa win the toss and choose to bowl first

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Innings Update

Pakistan 153-5, 20 overs (Sidra Amin 37, Muneeba Ali 33, Fatima Sana 27; Sune Luus 1-18, Chloe Tryon 1-23)

South Africa are set a target of 154
 
And back to square one

PAKW 153/5 (20)
RSAW 154/2 (18.3)

South Africa Women won by 8 wkts
 
South Africa Women Claim T20I Series Victory Over Pakistan

South Africa's women's cricket team secured a 2-1 series win against Pakistan in the three-match T20I series. The decisive victory came in the third match, played at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Friday, where South Africa chased down a target of 154 runs with eight wickets to spare.

The series had been closely contested. South Africa won the first match by 10 runs, while Pakistan bounced back to win the second match by 13 runs.

In the final match, South Africa's chase was anchored by a crucial 81-run partnership between captain Laura Wolvaardt (45 runs) and Anneke Bosch (46 retired hurt). However, it was Annerie Dercksen's blistering 44 runs off 23 balls that powered South Africa to victory. She remained unbeaten alongside Sune Luus, who scored 14 runs, as the pair added an unbroken 51-run partnership for the third wicket.

Earlier, Pakistan had reached 153/5 in their 20 overs, with Sidra Amin top-scoring with 37 runs.

Both teams will now travel to the UAE to participate in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, which begins on October 3rd.

Scores in brief

South Africa beat Pakistan by eight wickets

Pakistan 153-5, 20 overs (Sidra Amin 37, Muneeba Ali 33, Fatima Sana 27)

South Africa 154-2, 18.3 overs (Anneke Bosch 46 retired hurt, Laura Wolvaardt 45, Annerie Dercksen 44 not out, Sune Luus 14 not out)

Player of the match – Annerie Dercksen (South Africa)

Player of the series – Sune Luus (South Africa)
 
Should have done a better job after winning the second game but the women took 1 step backward here.

 
Shocking and pathetic! Is there no limit to PCB's ineptitude!
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As Pakistan are set to begin their Women's T20 World Cup campaign in the UAE on October 3 against Sri Lanka, their players are still awaiting their salaries for the last four months. The players, who are currently on a 23-month contract with the board, starting August 1, 2023, haven't been paid since June 2024.

The contracts that were supposed to run till June 30, 2025, were to be assessed at the end of the 12-month period. That is still due and no changes have been announced as yet.
 
Mentors to work in U19 Women’s T20 Tournament 2024

Lahore, 9 October 2024:

Four of the five mentors who worked in the Bahria Town Champions One-Day Cup 2024 will be involved in the U19 Women’s T20 Tournament 2024 set to take place at the LCCA ground in Lahore from 14 October.

Five teams – Challengers, Conquerors, Invincibles, Stars and Strikers – will take part in the event, which will be played in a double-league format. Top two sides will qualify for the final of the event to be staged on 3 November.

Challengers will be mentored by Waqar Younis while Conquerors will have the services of Misbah-ul-Haq as team mentor. Shoaib Malik will mentor Stars, and Strikers will receive mentorship from Saqlain Mushtaq. Team Invincibles will be without a mentor, as Sarfaraz Ahmed is not available due to national duty.

The U19 women’s tournament is expected to provide the teenage cricketers to prove their mettle and stake a claim in the Pakistan Women’s U19 team for the ACC U19 T20 tournament to take place later this year and the ICC U19 Women’s T20 in Malaysia in January 2025.

The tournament will see 75 cricketers in action, where a prize pot of PKR1.1 million will be up for grabs. The winner of the tournament will bag PKR0.5 million while the runners-up will collect PKR0.3 million. Two matches will be played on each day, with the first match to begin at 9.00am, while the first ball of the second match is expected to be bowled at 1300.

The PCB has also confirmed the 15-member squads of each side featuring in the event. These squads have been selected by the national women’s selection committee consisting of former Test cricketer Asad Shafiq and former international cricketer Batool Fatima after country-wide open trials held in August/September this year.

Only players born on or after 1 September 2005 are eligible to play in the tournament.

Challengers:

Aiman Farooq (Multan), Aiza Khan (Lahore), Aleesa Mukhtiar (Multan), Aqsa Bibi (Multan), Arooj Mazhar (Multan), Esha Tir Razia (Bahawalpur), Hadia Mina (Lahore), Mahnoor Iqbal (Multan), Malaika Suhani (Lahore), Nasreen Ashraf (Multan), Qamrosh Farhan (Lahore), Sana Talib (Bahawalpur), Shaher Bano (Multan), Zainab Fatima (Multan) and Zainab Khanum (Multan)

Support staff:

Waqar Younis (mentor), Muhammad Kamran Hussain (head coach), Shakir Qayyum (assistant coach)

Conquerors:

Amrina Amir (Hunza), Aqsa Habib (Lahore), Areesha Ansari (Lahore), Ayesha Imran Riaz (Lahore), Eshal Saeed (Lahore), Fatima Khan (Lahore), Iman Abid (Lahore), Iqra Salamat Khan (Lahore), Komal Khan (Lahore), Laiba Nasir (Lahore), Maheen Irfan (Lahore), Minahil Javaid (Lahore), Quratulain (Lahore), Ravail Farhan (Lahore) and Samiya Afsar (Lahore)

Support staff:

Misbah-ul-Haq (mentor), Mohsin Kamal (head coach), Muhammad Nouman Khan (assistant coach)

Invincibles:

Afsheen Imran (Karachi), Dina Razvi (Karachi), Hania Tahir (Karachi), Haniah Ahmer (Karachi), Ifrah Mehroz (Karachi), Isha Noor Kashif (Karachi), Laiba Karim (Karachi), Nida Bibi (Karachi), Ramama Nazeer (Karachi), Ramsha Shakieb Soz (Karachi), Sawera Ramzan (Karachi), Syeda Batool Fatima (Karachi), Syeda Taskyn Fatima (Karachi), Wasifa Hussain (Karachi) and Zaina Javed (Karachi)

Support staff:

Muhammad Tahir Khan (head coach), Jaweria Rauf (assistant coach)

Stars:

Adieyah Noor (Lahore), Amna Shahnawaz (Karachi), Anaya Khan (Peshawar), Ayesha Khalid (Peshawar), Fariha Fahim (Karachi), Fizza Fiaz (Lahore), Fizza Noor (Quetta), Haya Noor (Peshawar), Lubaba Mehmood (Quetta), Mahnoor Zaib (Mardan), Maryam Bibi (Gujranwala), Memoona Khalid (Faisalabad), Mirab Ameen (Lahore), Noor Ul Ain (Lahore) and Summaiya Taj (Quetta)

Support staff:

Shoaib Malik (mentor), Nahida Khan (assistant coach), Rehmat Gul (assistant coach)

Strikers:

Amania Abid (Faisalabad), Areesha Sheikh (Islamabad), Barira Saif (Rawalpindi), Eman Naseer (Islamabad), Huba Nadeem (Lahore), Maham Anees (Islamabad), Mahnoor Rani (Rawalpindi), Malaika Riaz (Islamabad), Meerab Sheikh (Islamabad), Pakeeza Shabbir (Islamabad), Raahima Syed (Abbottabad), Rozina Akram (Islamabad), Sania Rasheed (Rawalpindi), Tayyba Imdad (Abbottabad) and Zoofishan Ayyaz (Wah Cantt)

Support staff:

Saqlain Mushtaq (mentor), Wasim Yousafi (head coach), Muhammad Asif (assistant coach)

Teams captains, managers and other members of the support staff will be confirmed in due course.
 
U19 Women’s T20 Tournament to commence tomorrow

Lahore, 13 October 2024:

The five-team U19 Women’s T20 Tournament 2024 will begin in Lahore tomorrow at the Lahore City Cricket Association Ground (LCCA). Challengers, Conquerors, Invincibles, Stars and Strikers will take part in a double-league format, with each team getting to play eight matches, before two top teams qualifying for the final on 3 November.

All 21 matches of the event will be played at the LCCA Ground with two matches to be played on each day. The first match of the day will begin at 0900am, while the first ball of the second match will be bowled at 1300 PKT.

The tournament will see 75 young cricketers in action, where a prize pot of PKR1.1 million will be up for grabs. The winner of the tournament will bag PKR0.5 million while the runners-up will collect PKR0.3 million.

Also, the forthcoming tournament is expected to provide the teenage cricketers a vital opportunity to prove their mettle and stake a claim in the Pakistan Women’s U19 team for the ACC U19 T20 tournament to take place later this year and the ICC U19 Women’s T20 in Malaysia in January 2025.

Among the 75 players in action, eight cricketers – Areesha Ansari (Conquerors), Komal Khan (Conquerors), Laiba Nasir (Conquerors), Maham Anaees (Strikers), Memoona Khalid (Stars), Ravail Farhan (Conquerors), Samiya Afsar (Conquerors) and Zoofishan Ayyaz (Strikers) were part of the 15-member Pakistan U19 squad that took part in this year’s Women’s U19 Tri-Nation tournament in Bangladesh.

Furthermore, the tournament will bring players from 15 different cities together including Abbottabad, Bahawalpur, Haveli Lakha, Hunza, Mardan, Toba Tek Singh, Vehari and Wah Cantt. These 75 players were selected after the Pakistan Cricket Board tasked the national women’s selection committee, consisting of former Test cricketer Asad Shafiq and former international cricketer Batool Fatima, to conduct country-wide open trials in August/September this year.
 
National Women's U19 T20 Tournament 2024/25

1st Match - Conquerors vs Invincibles

Toss: Incvincibles win the toss and decide to field first.
 
National Women's U19 T20 Tournament 2024-25

2nd Match - Challengers vs Strikers

Toss: Strikers win the toss and elect to bat first.
 
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