The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. The tournament will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, running from September 30 to November 2. Pakistan is scheduled to play all its fixtures in Sri Lanka.
Ahead of the mega event, the Pakistan women’s team will also compete in a three-match ODI series against South Africa. This series will serve as important preparation for the World Cup campaign.
The squad features several new faces set to make their World Cup debuts. These include Natalia Parvez, Ramin Shamim, Sadaf Shams, Sadia Iqbal, Shawal Zulfiqar, and Syeda Aroob Shah.
Selectors have made two changes from the squad that took part in the ICC World Cup Qualifiers, with Gul Feroza and Najiha Alvi missing out this time.
The 15-member Pakistan squad for the Women’s Cricket World Cup is:
- Fatima Sana (captain)
- Muniba Ali Siddiqui
- Alia Riaz
- Diana Baig
- Iman Fatima
- Nashra Sindhu
- Natalia Parvez
- Omaima Sohail
- Ramin Shamim
- Sadaf Shams
- Sadia Iqbal
- Shawal Zulfiqar
- Sidra Amin
- Sidra Nawaz
- Syeda Aroob Shah
Reserves include Gul Feroza, Najiha Alvi, Tuba Hassan, Umme Hani, and Waheeda Akhtar.
The Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 promises to be a major sporting event, with top teams from around the world competing for the title. For Pakistan, the inclusion of several debutants highlights the selectors’ focus on fresh talent, while experienced players like Fatima Sana, Diana Baig, and Sidra Amin will provide balance and leadership.
Fans are hopeful that the squad will deliver strong performances and make a mark in this year’s World Cup.
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