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Fatima Sana to Lead Pakistan Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Squad

Pakistan Cricket Board announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, with Fatima Sana retained as captain. Five players will make their World Cup debut in the tournament hosted by England and Wales. Pakistan will participate in a tri-series in Ireland against Ireland and West Indies as preparation. The team opens their campaign against India on June 14 at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

Key Points: Pakistan Women’s T20 WC 2026 Squad Announced

  • Fatima Sana retained as captain for second consecutive World Cup
  • Five players set for T20 World Cup debut
  • Pakistan to play tri-series in Ireland before tournament
  • Pakistan open campaign against India on June 14 at Edgbaston
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Fatima Sana to lead as Pakistan announces 15-member squad for Women's T20 WC 2026

Pakistan announces 15-member squad for Women’s T20 WC 2026, with Fatima Sana as captain. The team will play a tri-series in Ireland before facing India on June 14.

"Fatima Sana retained as captain for the global tournament - Pakistan Cricket Board"

Karachi, May 16

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Saturday announced 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, with Fatima Sana retained as captain for the global tournament to be held in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5.

The squad will also participate in a preparatory tri-series in Ireland featuring co-hosts Ireland and West Indies ahead of the World Cup.

Among the selected players, Eyman Fatima, Natalia Pervaiz, Rameen Shamim, Saira Jabeen, and Tasmia Rubab are set to feature in the Women's T20 World Cup for the first time.

Twenty-four-year-old Fatima, who will appear in her third Women's T20 World Cup, will captain Pakistan in the tournament for the second consecutive edition after leading the side in the 2024 event held in the UAE.

Pakistan head into the tournament after a successful home T20I series against Zimbabwe in Karachi, where they completed a 3-0 sweep.

Ahead of the World Cup, Pakistan will take part in a tri-series in Dublin from May 28 to June 4, playing against Ireland and the West Indies. The side will also play two warm-up matches against Sri Lanka on June 6 and Scotland on June 9 in Derby.

Pakistan will open their World Cup campaign against arch-rivals India on June 14 at Edgbaston in Birmingham before facing South Africa at the same venue on June 17.

They will then travel to Southampton to play Bangladesh on June 20 before taking on Australia at Headingley in Leeds on June 23. Pakistan's final group-stage fixture will be against the Netherlands in Bristol on June 27.

The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semifinals scheduled on June 30 and July 2, while the final will be played at Lord's Cricket Ground on July 5.

Pakistan Squad:

Fatima Sana (captain), Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Diana Baig, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Pervaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Saira Jabeen, Tasmia Rubab, and Tuba Hassan

Reserves:

Amber Kainat, Momina Riasat, Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, and Umm-e-Hani

- IANS

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Priya S
Honestly, I'm just happy women's cricket is getting more attention across the border. Pakistan has some talented players like Diana Baig and Muneeba Ali. The tri-series in Ireland will be great preparation. Hoping for a competitive tournament where all teams shine!
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Rohit P
Pakistan's squad looks balanced this time. But the real test will be their batting against our Indian spinners - they've historically struggled there. Still, credit to PCB for investing in women's cricket. Fatima Sana captaincy will be crucial in big matches.
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Sneha F
Thrilled to see Fatima Sana leading again! But 2026 is still three years away - who knows what form players will be in by then? PCB should focus on developing young talent instead of just announcing squads so early. Still, best of luck to our neighbours! 🙏
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Vikram M
Interesting to see five newcomers in the squad - Eyman Fatima, Natalia Pervaiz and others getting World Cup exposure early. That's how you build depth! India-Pakistan women's matches have become proper contests now, not one-sided affairs. Looking forward to another cracker at Edgbaston!
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Aman W
Yawn... another early squad announcement just for PR. Focus on grassroots cricket first PCB! But I do appreciate that women's cricket is growing in Pakistan. The tri-series with Ireland and West Indies will be a good test. Let's see if they can beat us this time - I doubt it! 😉

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