Pakistan Women’s Squad Announced for South Africa Tour

The Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team has been announced for the upcoming tour of South Africa, which will begin on February 10. The tour is part of Pakistan’s preparations for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Fatima Sana will continue to lead the side in both T20I and ODI formats, according to the official announcement.

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🏏 New Faces and Squad Changes

The selectors have included Saira Jabeen and Hamna Bilal in the national squad for the first time, marking their maiden call-ups.

Several experienced players have also made a return to the ODI squad, including:

• Ayesha Zafar

• Gull Feroza

• Tasmia Rubab

• Najiha Alvi

Meanwhile, Ayesha Zafar, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sandhu, and Aliya Riaz have been named in both formats.

📋 Format-Wise Squad Highlights

ODI Squad Includes:
Diana Baig, Najiha Alvi, Sadaf Shams, and Syeda Aroob

T20I Squad Includes:
Hamna Bilal, Saira Jabeen, Tuba Hassan, and Iman Fatima

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🏋️‍♀️ Training Camp in Karachi

As part of pre-series preparations, a training camp will be held from February 1 to February 6 at the Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre, Karachi.

🗓️ Series Schedule and Venues

• All T20I matches will be played as day-night fixtures

• T20Is will be hosted in Potchefstroom, Benoni, and Kimberley

• A 50-over warm-up match will be played in Kimberley before the ODI series

• ODI matches will be held in Bloemfontein, Centurion, and Durban

• The second ODI will be a day-night match

This will be Pakistan Women’s first bilateral tour of South Africa since 2021, although the team last visited the country during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023.

👥 Coaching and Support Staff

The coaching and support staff for the tour includes:

• Mentor: Wahab Riaz

• Coaches: Imran Farhat, Abdul Rehman, Abdul Majeed

• Team Manager: Ayesha Ashar

• Media Manager: Raza Rashid

Officials have described the tour as a crucial phase in Pakistan’s preparation for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.

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