The Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa has been officially announced, marking an important phase in preparations for major international events.
Pakistan Women’s team will tour South Africa from February 10, featuring both T20 Internationals and One-Day Internationals (ODIs).
Fatima Sana to Lead in Both Formats
All-rounder Fatima Sana will continue as captain in both formats, reflecting the selectors’ confidence in her leadership as the team builds toward future global competitions.
New Faces and Squad Returns
Young players Saira Jabeen and Hamna Bilal have earned their first-ever call-ups, highlighting Pakistan’s focus on developing fresh talent.
Several experienced players have also returned:
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Ayesha Zafar
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Gul Feroza
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Tasmia Rubab
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Najeeha Alvi (ODI squad)
Players in Both T20I and ODI Squads
The following players are part of both formats:
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Ayesha Zafar
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Gul Feroza
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Muneeba Ali
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Nida Dar
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Aliya Riaz
ODI-only squad additions include:
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Diana Baig
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Najeeha Alvi
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Sadaf Shams
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Syeda Aroob
T20I-only squad members:
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Hamna Bilal
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Saira Jabeen
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Tuba Hassan
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Iman Fatima
Training Camp Details
A pre-series training camp will be held in Karachi from February 1 to February 6 at the Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre. The camp is aimed at sharpening fitness, skills, and match readiness ahead of the tour.
Match Schedule and Venues
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All T20I matches will be played as day-night fixtures
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T20I venues: Potchefstroom, Benoni, and Kimberley
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A 50-over warm-up match will be played in Kimberley before the ODI series
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ODI venues: Bloemfontein, Centurion, and Durban
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The second ODI will be a day-night match
Coaching and Management Staff
The team will be supported by an experienced management group:
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Mentor: Wahab Riaz
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Coaches: Imran Farhat, Abdul Rehman, Abdul Majeed
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Team Manager: Ayesha Ashar
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Media Manager: Raza Rashid
Significance of the Tour
This tour marks Pakistan Women’s first bilateral series in South Africa since 2021. The team last played there during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in February 2023.
The upcoming series is being viewed as a key preparation phase for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, making it strategically important for team combination testing and performance evaluation.
Conclusion
Pakistan Women’s tour of South Africa represents a major step in long-term planning, blending new talent with experienced players under stable leadership. With competitive conditions and quality opposition, the series will play a vital role in shaping the team ahead of global tournaments.
