Pakistan Women Announce Squad for Zimbabwe T20I Series in Karachi

The Women’s National Selection Committee has announced a 15-member Pakistan squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe Women, scheduled to be played at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi from 12 to 15 May.

Pakistan Women Announce Squad for Zimbabwe T20I Series in Karachi

Pakistan, currently leading the ongoing ODI series 2-0 against Zimbabwe, will look to continue their winning momentum in the T20I format. The third and final ODI of the series is set to take place later today in Karachi.

Fatima Sana will continue to captain the national side in the T20I series, with all three matches scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM local time.

The squad features two uncapped players — Amber Kainat and Saira Jabeen. Amber impressed selectors during the recently concluded National Women’s T20 Tournament, claiming 11 wickets in eight matches for Invincibles. Saira, meanwhile, was previously included in Pakistan’s T20I squad during the South Africa tour.

Pakistan Women T20I Squad

The 15-member squad includes:

  • Fatima Sana (captain)
  • Amber Kainat
  • Aliya Riaz
  • Ayesha Zafar
  • Eyman Fatima
  • Gull Feroza
  • Iram Javed
  • Muneeba Ali (wicket-keeper)
  • Nashra Sundhu
  • Natalia Parvaiz
  • Rameen Shamim
  • Sadia Iqbal
  • Saira Jabeen
  • Tasmia Rubab
  • Tuba Hassan

Reserves

  • Diana Baig
  • Momina Riasat
  • Sadaf Shamas
  • Sidra Amin
  • Syeda Aroob Shah

Support Staff Named

The player support personnel for the series include:

  • Ayesha Ashhar – Team 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
  • Waleed Ahmed – Analyst
  • Moeen – Strength and Conditioning Coach
  • Tehreem Sumbal – Physiotherapist
  • Kiran Shahzadi – Masseuse

Pakistan vs Zimbabwe Women T20I Schedule

All matches will be held at the National Bank Stadium:

  • 12 May – First T20I (7:30 PM PKT)
  • 14 May – Second T20I (7:30 PM PKT)
  • 15 May – Third T20I (7:30 PM PKT)

Pakistan Women will enter the T20I series full of confidence after their dominant performances in the ODI matches and will aim to maintain their strong run against Zimbabwe on home soil.

— Waseem Qadri senior Journalist, TV show host and Editor THINK TANK JOURNAL based in Islamabad can be followed on X at @jaranwaliya