Pakistan women squad named for Ireland tri-series, ICC T20 World Cup 2026

LAHORE: Fatima Sana has been retained as captain of the Pakistan women’s cricket team for the upcoming tri-series in Ireland and the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Saturday.

The Women’s National Selection Committee has named a 15-member squad for both tournaments.

Pakistan will participate in a tri-series in Dublin featuring hosts Ireland and the West Indies. The event will be held from 28 May to 4 June, with Pakistan scheduled to play four matches.

The series is expected to serve as preparation for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled from 12 June to 5 July.

Fatima Sana, 24, will captain Pakistan in her second consecutive T20 World Cup after leading the side in the previous edition held in the UAE in 2024.

Pakistan recently completed a successful 3-0 T20I series sweep against Zimbabwe in Karachi, which helped strengthen preparations for upcoming assignments.

Pakistan squad (15-member)

Fatima Sana (captain), Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Diana Baig, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Pervaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Saira Jabeen, Tasmia Rubab, and Tuba Hassan.

Reserves

Amber Kainat, Momina Riasat, Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, and Umm-e-Hani.

Warm-up fixtures

Ahead of the World Cup, Pakistan women will play two warm-up matches against Sri Lanka on 6 June and Scotland on 9 June in Derby.

Group-stage fixtures

• 14 June: Pakistan vs India, Birmingham
• 17 June: Pakistan vs South Africa, Birmingham
• 20 June: Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Southampton
• 23 June: Pakistan vs Australia, Headingley
• 27 June: Pakistan vs Netherlands, Bristol

Support staff

• Ayesha Ashhar (Manager)
• Wahab Riaz (Mentor / Head Coach)
• Abdur Rehman (Spin Bowling Coach)
• Umaid Asif (Fast Bowling Coach)
• Abdul Majeed (Fielding Coach)
• Imran Farhat (Batting Coach)
• Muhammad Arslan (Media Manager – Tri-series only)
• Raza Kitchlew (Media Manager – World Cup)
• Waleed Ahmed (Analyst)
• Moeen (Strength and Conditioning Coach)
• Alveena Awan (Team Doctor)
• Tehreem Sumbal (Physiotherapist)
• Kiran Shahzadi (Masseuse)

The World Cup final will be played on 5 July at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London.