Pak name women's squad for Ireland T20Is

Express Tribune

3 days ago

Members of Pakistan women's cricket team are thrilled at getting international exposure in the 2025-26 season and aim to raise their game for the assignments ahead. PHOTO: AFP
Pakistan women's cricket squad poses for a picture after reUncapped Eyman Fatima gets maiden call as Pakistan name T20 squad for Ireland toursuccess in the qualifier round at the ICC Women's World Cup. — Instagram@fatima_sana14
Fatima Sana to captain women's cricket team as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced a 15-player squad for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland. The three-match series will be held at Clontarf Cricket Club in Dublin from August 6 to 10.
Among the notable inclusions is 22-year-old Eyman Fatima, who receives her maiden senior call-up after a strong showing in the National Women's T20 Tournament in Karachi earlier this year. The young right-handed batter scored 287 runs across eight matches at an impressive strike rate of 155.14.
The right-handed batter also represented Pakistan in the inaugural ICC Women's U19 World Cup in 2023.
The squad was finalised from among the 24 players taking part in the Women's Skills camp, which will conclude on 27 July in Karachi.
Following the camp, the 15-member squad will undergo a pre-series camp in Karachi before departing for Ireland to take part in the bilateral series.
Pakistan squad:
Fatima Sana (captain), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali, Najiha Alvi (wicket-keeper), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Tuba Hassan and Waheeda Akhtar
Non-travelling reserves: Neha Sharmin, Omaima Sohail, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Nawaz and Syeda Aroob Shah
Player support personnel: Hina Munawar (manager), Muhammad Wasim (head coach), Junaid Khan (assistant coach bowling), Abdul Saad (assistant coach fielding), Waleed Ahmed (analyst) and Tehreem Sumbal (physiotherapist)
Series schedule:
Aug 6 – First T20I at Clontarf Cricket Club, Dublin; Aug 8 – Second T20I at Clontarf Cricket Club, Dublin; Aug 10 Third T20I at Clontarf Cricket Club, Dublin
Earlier last week, the PCB had unveiled a packed 2025-26 calendar for the women's cricket team. In Pathways Cricket, Pakistan U-19 will tour Bangladesh for a five-match T20 series in December this year. Prior to that, the National Women's U19 T20 Tournament is scheduled to take place in Karachi from 15 September to 6 October.
Head of Women's Cricket Rafia Haider said, "The 2025-26 calendar reflects our strategic commitment to providing consistent and meaningful playing opportunities for our women cricketers at all levels. From robust international assignments to competitive domestic tournaments, we are ensuring our players are fully prepared to excel on the world stage."
"Our Pathways structure continues to evolve with the aim of building a strong future for Pakistan women's cricket. The U19 T20 tournament, followed by the tour to Bangladesh will offer young players valuable exposure and an opportunity to develop the skills required at the international level," she added.
"The upcoming season is significant, with major events such as the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup and ICC Women's T20 World Cup on the horizon. Our international schedule has been designed to ensure thorough preparation, with quality opposition that will enable the players to perform well and contribute in the team's success," she concluded.