Lahore — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the squads for the upcoming women’s tour of South Africa, with Fatima Sana set to lead the side in both T20I and ODI formats. This bilateral series marks Pakistan’s return to South African soil for a full tour after five years, offering valuable preparation ahead of future international commitments.
The tour kicks off with three T20Is from February 10 to 16, followed by a 50-over warm-up match and a three-match ODI series concluding on March 1. All T20Is will be day-night fixtures.
Pakistan Women’s squads announced for the South Africa tour 🇵🇰💚.
✈️ Tour begins 10 Feb
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Saira Jabeen & Humna Bilal earn T20I call ups 🌟🔹 Ayesha Zafar, Gull Feroza, Tasmia Rubab and Najiha Alvi return to the ODI squad 🔙
🏕️Training camp runs 1 to 6 Feb in Karachi 🏏🔥 pic.twitter.com/CM7hxWnCH1
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Key Highlights
- Fatima Sana captains both squads, blending experience and emerging talent.
- Core players featuring in both formats: Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, and Tasmia Rubab.
- Maiden T20I call-ups for uncapped batter Saira Jabeen and fast bowler Humna Bilal.
- ODI squad additions include Diana Baig, Najiha Alvi, Sadaf Shamas, and Syeda Aroob Shah.
- T20I-only selections: Tuba Hassan and Eyman Fatima.
- Support staff led by mentor Wahab Riaz, with Imran Farhat (batting coach), Umaid Asif (fast bowling), and Abdur Rehman (spin bowling) among the key coaches.
The series revives memories of Pakistan’s last visit in January 2021 for ODIs and their participation in the 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup hosted in South Africa. With a mix of seasoned campaigners and fresh faces, the squad aims to build momentum and showcase depth in white-ball cricket.
Tour Schedule
- 1st T20I: February 10 — JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom (day/night)
- 2nd T20I: February 13 — Willowmoore Park, Benoni (day/night)
- 3rd T20I: February 16 — Kimberley Oval, Kimberley (day/night)
- 50-over warm-up: February 19 — Kimberley Oval, Kimberley (day)
- 1st ODI: February 22 — Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein (day)
- 2nd ODI: February 25 — SuperSport Park, Centurion (day/night)
- 3rd ODI: March 1 — Kingsmead Stadium, Durban (day)
As the team prepares to take on a strong South African side on their home turf, the focus remains on unity, skill development, and delivering competitive performances that make the nation proud. Fans back home will be watching closely as Pakistan’s women chase success in this exciting tour.
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