Pakistan has officially unveiled a 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifiers, set to take place from 9 to 19 April in Lahore. The team was selected following a thorough evaluation of the players’ fitness and form during the second phase of the preparation camp, which included warm-up matches and practice sessions at both the Gaddafi Stadium and the LCCA Ground.
Veteran Fatima Sana will continue to lead the side as captain in the 50-over format.
Pakistan Squad for the ICC World Cup Qualifiers
| Fatima Sana (c) | Najiha Alvi | Gull Feroza |
|---|---|---|
| Sidra Amin | Omaima Sohail | Aliya Riaz |
| Diana Baig | Sadia Iqbal | Nashra Sundhu |
| Muneeba Ali | Rameen Shamim | Shawaal Zulfiqar |
| Syeda Aroob Shah | Natalia Parvaiz | Sidra Nawaz |
Reserve Players
Ghulam Fatima, Waheeda Akhtar, Umm-e-Hani.
Player Support Personnel
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Manager | Hina Munawar |
| Head Coach | Muhammad Wasim |
| Assistant Coach (Bowling) | Junaid Khan |
| Assistant Coach (Spin) | Abdul Rehman |
| Assistant Coach (Fielding) | Abdul Saad |
| Analyst | Waleed Ahmed |
| Media Manager | Muhammad Rafi Ullah |
| Strength & Conditioning Coach | Muhammad Ramzan |
| Physiotherapist | Tehreem Sumbal |
| Masseuse | Kiran Shahzadi |
The six-team event will see Pakistan competing against Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland, Thailand, and West Indies in a single-league round-robin format. A total of 15 matches are scheduled across Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium and the LCCA Ground, which will determine the two teams that will join India, Australia, South Africa, England, Sri Lanka, and New Zealand in the competition later this year.
Pakistan’s match schedule:
| Opponent | Date | Venue | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 9 April 2025 | Gaddafi Stadium | Day |
| Scotland | 11 April 2025 | LCCA Ground | Day |
| West Indies | 14 April 2025 | Gaddafi Stadium | Day/Night |
| Thailand | 17 April 2025 | Gaddafi Stadium | Day/Night |
| Bangladesh | 19 April 2025 | LCCA Ground | Day |
As the qualifiers approach, Pakistan’s women cricket team is focused on harnessing the home conditions and the seasoned leadership to make a significant impact on the international stage despite recent challenges.
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