A 15-member Pakistan squad has been named for the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the squad on Monday, confirming participation in the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. The tournament will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka between September 30 and November 2. However, Pakistan will play all its group-stage matches in Sri Lanka. Consequently, the squad will also contest a three-match ODI series against South Africa before entering the World Cup.
Several players will make their World Cup debuts for Pakistan in the upcoming tournament.
According to the announcement, multiple cricketers are set to feature in the World Cup for the very first time. Among these debutants are Natalia Parvez, Ramin Shamim, Sadaf Shams, Sadia Iqbal, Shawal Zulfiqar, and Syeda Aroob Shah. Their inclusion has been regarded as a strategic step to strengthen Pakistan’s depth and introduce fresh talent into the global competition.
Two players have been excluded from the squad compared to the World Cup Qualifiers.
It was confirmed by selectors that two changes were made from the squad which had played in the ICC World Cup Qualifiers. Gul Feroza and Najiha Alvi were left out from the main 15. Nevertheless, both players, alongside Tuba Hassan, Umme Hani, and Waheeda Akhtar, were named as reserves. The changes, therefore, reflect careful selection decisions focused on performance and team balance.
Fatima Sana has been entrusted with the responsibility of leading Pakistan in the World Cup.
The squad will be captained by Fatima Sana and includes experienced names like Muniba Ali Siddiqui, Alia Riaz, Diana Baig, Nashra Sindhu, Omaima Sohail, Sidra Amin, and Sidra Nawaz. Through this balanced selection, Pakistan’s selectors have aimed to blend experience with emerging talent. Ultimately, the team is expected to perform competitively in the challenging conditions of Sri Lanka.
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