New Delhi, 26 April (H.S.): Pakistan has announced a 15‑member women’s squad for the upcoming three‑match ODI series against Zimbabwe. The series will be played in Karachi and marks Zimbabwe Women’s maiden white‑ball tour of Pakistan.

Squad and captaincy

Pakistan will be led by white‑ball captain Fatima Sana. The ODI outfit features a mix of experienced performers and one fresh face—Momina Riasat, who has earned her maiden call‑up to the 50‑over side.

Pakistan Women ODI squad for the Zimbabwe series:

Fatima Sana (captain), Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Momina Riasat, Muneeba Ali (wicket‑keeper), Najiha Alvi (wicket‑keeper), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah and Tasmia Rubab.

Series schedule and venue

The three‑match ODI series will begin on May 4 at the National Stadium, Karachi, with the second and third ODIs scheduled for May 6 and May 9, respectively. Zimbabwe will arrive in Karachi on April 29 and conduct practice sessions at the National Bank Stadium from April 30 to May 3.

Following the ODIs, a three‑match T20 International series will start on May 12, also at the same venue. The Pakistan Cricket Board will announce the T20 squad at a later stage.

Context and challenges

The series is part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2025–2029 and serves as important preparation for Pakistan ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup later in the year. Under Fatima Sana, the team suffered 2–1 defeats in both ODI and T20I series against South Africa recently, so the hosts will be keen to bounce back against Zimbabwe at home.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar