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Pakistan Names T20I Squad for Zimbabwe Series, Fatima Sana to Lead

Pakistan have announced a 15-member T20I squad for the three-match series against Zimbabwe, set to begin on May 12 in Karachi. Fatima Sana will lead the side, with uncapped players Amber Kainat and Saira Jabeen earning inclusions. The squad features experienced players like Aliya Riaz, Muneeba Ali, and Sadia Iqbal as part of preparations for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. Reserves include notable names such as Sidra Amin, Diana Baig, and Sadaf Shamas.

Key Points: Pakistan T20I Squad for Zimbabwe Series Announced

  • 15-member T20I squad announced for Zimbabwe series
  • Fatima Sana continues as captain
  • Uncapped players Amber Kainat and Saira Jabeen included
  • Series played in Karachi from May 12-15
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Pakistan announces T20I squad for Zimbabwe series, Fatima Sana to lead

Pakistan announces a 15-member T20I squad for the Zimbabwe series in Karachi, led by Fatima Sana, with uncapped players Amber Kainat and Saira Jabeen included.

"Fatima Sana will continue to captain the T20I side - ICC"

Lahore, May 9

Pakistan have named a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, set to be played in Karachi from May 12 to 15.

Pakistan currently hold an unassailable 2-0 lead in the ongoing ODI series against Zimbabwe, with the third and final ODI currently underway in Karachi, according to the ICC website.

Fatima Sana will continue to captain the T20I side. Among the notable inclusions are uncapped players Amber Kainat and Saira Jabeen.

Right-arm seamer Amber impressed in the recently concluded National Women's T20 Tournament, claiming 11 wickets in eight matches, while Saira was previously part of Pakistan's T20I squad during the tour of South Africa.

The squad also features experienced names, including Aliya Riaz, Muneeba Ali, and Sadia Iqbal, as Pakistan continues preparations for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, set to begin on June 12.

Notably, experienced campaigners Sidra Amin and Diana Baig have been named among the reserves. Sadaf Shamas, Pakistan's leading run-scorer in the ongoing ODI series following scores of 99 and 101, also features in the reserve list.

Squad:

Fatima Sana (C), Amber Kainat, Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Saira Jabeen, Tasmia Rubab and Tuba Hassan.

Reserves: Diana Baig, Momina Riasat, Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Amin and Syeda Aroob Shah.

- ANI

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Priya S
👏 Great squad selection! Sadaf Shamas in reserves despite being in such good form is interesting though — she scored 99 and 101 in ODIs. Maybe they want to test new players? Either way, women's cricket in the subcontinent is growing so fast. Hoping for competitive matches.
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Vikram M
Nice to see Pakistan investing in women's cricket ahead of the T20 World Cup. But keeping your best ODI batter (Sadaf Shamas) in reserves sends a strange message. She should be in the main XI. Hope the selectors have a clear plan.
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Ananya R
Every time I see our neighbors playing cricket, I feel happy that the sport is growing in our region. 😊 Women's T20 World Cup is going to be exciting. Fatima Sana has shown good leadership. Wishing both teams all the best — may the best team win!
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Rohit P
Balanced squad but I feel Diana Baig should have been in the main squad — she has experience and can contribute with both bat and ball. Reserves looking strong though. Pakistan's bench depth is improving. India should also take note and build similar depth.
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Kavya N
Fatima Sana is doing a great job as captain. 🏏 The series will be a good preparation for the T20 World Cup. Interesting to see uncapped players like Amber Kainat — she's been taking wickets regularly in domestic cricket. Love how women's cricket in Pakistan is progressing!

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