Pakistan have unveiled a dynamic 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, with all-rounder Fatima Sana set to lead the team in India. Among the most exciting inclusions is 20-year-old Eyman Fatima, a promising uncapped batter who recently made her T20I debut in Ireland and turned heads during the National T20 tournament in May.
Joining Eyman in making their maiden ODI World Cup appearances are Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, and Syeda Aroob Shah—signaling a generational shift in Pakistan’s women’s cricket.
🏏 Squad Overview
Captain: Fatima Sana
Vice-Captain: Muneeba Ali Siddiqui
Full Squad:
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
🌍 Road to the World Cup
Pakistan earned their spot in the global tournament by topping the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier in April, with standout wins over West Indies and Bangladesh. Fatima Sana’s pivotal dismissal of Hayley Matthews in the qualifiers underscored her leadership and match-winning prowess.
All group-stage matches will be played at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo. Pakistan kick off their campaign against Bangladesh on 2 October.
🔜 Pre-World Cup Preparations
Before heading to India, the squad will face South Africa in a three-match ODI series in Lahore from 16–22 September. A 14-day training camp begins on 29 August, led by head coach Muhammad Wasim, featuring intensive practice sessions and 50-over match simulations.