Pakistan have unveiled a strong 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, blending youthful energy with seasoned campaigners as they look to continue the momentum from their unbeaten run in the Qualifier tournament. The team will be captained by all-rounder Fatima Sana, with wicketkeeper-batter Muneeba Ali Siddiqui as her deputy.
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
Major Highlights from the Squad Announcement
Reward for Qualifier Performances
The selectors have largely stuck with the group that dominated the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier earlier this year, with only Gull Feroza and Najiha Alvi missing from the final 15. Rising batting talents Eyman Fatima and Sadaf Shamas have earned call-ups, with Eyman, just 20, seen as a player for the future. She has already made her T20I debut and is tipped to play a significant role in Pakistan’s long-term plans.
Fatima Sana to Lead from the Front
At just 23, Fatima Sana has quickly established herself as a dependable leader. She finished as Pakistan’s top wicket-taker in the Qualifier with 12 wickets, while also contributing vital runs in the middle-order. Her dual ability with both bat and ball makes her one of the most crucial players for Pakistan at the upcoming World Cup.
Diana Baig’s New-Ball Impact
Pakistan’s attack looks much sharper with Diana Baig in full rhythm. The experienced pacer picked up seven wickets during the Qualifiers and will once again be key with the new ball. Early breakthroughs from Baig could allow Pakistan’s array of spinners to tighten the screws during the middle overs.
New Faces at the Global Stage
Six members of this squad are set to make their Women’s World Cup debut. Among them, Syeda Aroob Shah, Shawaal Zulfiqar, and Eyman Fatima were part of Pakistan’s Under-19 T20 World Cup side in 2023 and now step up to the senior stage. Spinner Sadia Iqbal, who missed the 2022 World Cup through injury, will be eager to prove her worth. Ranked No.2 in T20I bowling globally, she is expected to be a major threat in the 50-over format.
✨ With a solid balance of experience, youth, and proven performers, Pakistan will enter the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 with renewed confidence and ambitions of making a strong impact on the world stage.
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