PCB Announced Their Women’s Squad Ahead of their white-ball series against South Africa

Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday announced their 15-member women’s squad ahead of the white-ball series against South Africa, The team will play three T20Is and three ODIs under the leadership of Nida Dar.

Shawaal Zulfiqar has been added for the three T20Is while Right-arm fast bowler Diana Baig makes a comeback and has been picked for both ODI.

Pakistan Women’s T20I squad: Nida Dar (c), Aliya Riaz, Bismah Maroof, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Muneeba Ali, Najiha Alvi (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah and Umm-e-Hani

Reserves – Anoosha Nasir, Omaima Sohail and Waheeda Akhtar

Pakistan Women’s ODI squad: Nida Dar (c), Aliya Riaz, Bismah Maroof, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Ghulam Fatima, Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sundhu, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz (wk), Umm-e-Hani and Waheeda Akhtar

Reserves – Najiha Alvi, Natalia Parvaiz and Tuba Hassan

Saleem Jaffar Chief Selector said:

“After careful consideration, we have decided to bring Syeda Aroob Shah and Natalia Parvaiz back into the fold in the T20I format. Their recent performances and improved fitness have been remarkable, and we believe they will bring a new dimension to the team.

“Umm-e-Hani’s inclusion in both squads is based on her exceptional off-spin abilities. With the pitches in Karachi favouring spinners, we are confident that she will play a crucial role in our bowling attack.

“To bolster our fast-bowling department, we have selected Waheeda Akhter in the ODI squad. With Diana Baig and Fatima Sana leading our pace attack, it’s essential to have cover for them. These two fast bowlers have proven themselves to be pivotal in ODI cricket, especially considering the use of two new balls.”

T20I Match Schedule

1^st Sep, 1^st T20I, at National Bank Stadium, Karachi

3^rd Sep, 2^nd T20I, at National Bank Stadium, Karachi

5^th Sep, 3^rd T20I, at National Bank Stadium, Karachi

ODI Match Schedule

8^th Sep, 1^st ODI, at National Bank Stadium, Karachi

11^th Sep,2^nd ODI, at National Bank Stadium, Karachi

14^th Sep, 3^rd ODI, at National Bank Stadium, Karachi