Maiden call-ups galore as Pakistan announce Women’s World Cup squad

Pakistan Squad: Fatima Sana (c), Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (vc), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Eyman Fatima, Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz, Syeda Aroob Shah

Travelling Reserves: Gull Feroza, Najiha Alvi, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar

Eyman first represented Pakistan in the recent T20I series against Ireland and made the selectors stand up and take notice in Pakistan’s National T20 tournament in May. Feroza and Alvi partook in the the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier earlier this year in April but have been relegated to the reserves.

Pakistan’s journey to Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 

Pakistan qualified for the marquee event through the Qualifier in April, with an absolute win ratio under the tutelage of Sana. Heading into the tournament, Pakistan will lock horns with South Africa in a three-match ODI series in Lahore from September 16 to September 22 with the same squad. They will also turn up for a 14-day preparation camp from August 29 under the guidance of head coach Muhammad Wasim.

Pakistan, who are scheduled to play all their World Cup games in Colombo, begin their campaign on October 2 against Bangladesh. If they advance to the final, the summit clash of the competition will also be played in Colombo.