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UAE Women’s team to play four ODIs in Papua New Guinea
Dubai (SBR): The UAE Women’s team will continue to gain more ODI exposure with a four-match away series against Papua New Guinea following their successful tour of Zimbabwe where the team drew their maiden ODI series 2-2. Prolific all-rounder Esha Oza will lead the 16-member squad. The opening match of the series will be played on Monday 13 October. The second, third and fourth ODIs will be played on 15, 17 and 19 October. All four matches will start at 9:30am local time.Amini Park, Port Moresby will be the venue for all four matches. UAE Women’s squad: Esha Oza (captain), Al Maseera Jahangir, Emily Thomas, Indhuja Nandakumar, Katie Thompson, Lavanya Keny, Mehak Thakur, Michelle Botha, Rinitha Rajith, Samaira Dharnidharka, Siya Gokhale, Sashikala Silva, Suraksha Kotte, Theertha Satish (wicketkeeper) Udeni Kuruppuarachchige and Vaishnave Mahesh. Support Staff: Subha Venkataraman (team manager), Ahmed Raza (head coach) and Merin Saji (physiotherapist). ODI series schedule:Monday, 13 October – First ODI, Amini Park, Port Moresby – 9:30amWednesday, 15 October – Second ODI, Amini Park, Port Moresby – 9:30amFriday, 17 October – Third ODI, Amini Park, Port Moresby – 9:30amSunday, 19 October – Fourth ODI, Amini Park, Port Moresby – 9:30am
ICC World Cup: India beat Pakistan by 88 runs
Colombo (SBR): Diana Baig completed 100 international wickets with a four-fer against India Women as Pakistan Women fell 88 runs short chasing a 248-run target in their second ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup fixture here at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo on Sunday night.Skipper Fatima Sana drew the first blood for Pakistan pinning Smriti Mandhana leg-before wicket after winning the toss and opting to bowl first. Soon after Sadia Iqbal castled Pratika Rawal for a 37-ball 31 with 67 runs on the board.Diana then got into the act with the big wicket of Harmanpreet Kaur (19, 34b, 2x4s) – who was caught behind – in the 25th over with 106 runs on the board.No.3 batter Harleen Deol top scored for her team with 65-ball 46, while contributions from Richa Ghosh (35 not out, 20b, 3x4s, 2x6s), Jemimah Rodrigues (32, 37b, 5x4s) and Deepti Sharma (25, 33b, 1x4) took their team past the 200-run mark as Pakistan grabbed last seven wickets for 96 runs.Diana returned figures of 10-1-69-4, while Fatima and Sadia dismissed two batters each.In turn, Sidra Amin, after walking in to bat in the fifth over, struck 81 – her 13th ODI half-century - with the help of nine fours and a solitary six.Sidra also shared a 69-run fourth-wicket stand with Natalia Parvaiz (33, 46b, 4x4s) and a 43-ball 41-run stand for the sixth wicket with Sidra Nawaz (14, 22b, 1x4) as Pakistan fell short with 42 balls to spare.For India, player of the match Kranti Goud and Deepti Sharma picked up three wickets each.Scores in briefIndia beat Pakistan by 88 runs at the R Premadasa Cricket Stadium, ColomboIndia 247 all out, 50 overs (Harleen Deol 46, Richa Ghosh 35, Jemimah Rodrigues 32, Pratika Rawal 31, Deepti Sharma 25, Smriti Mandhana 23, Sneh Rana 20; Diana Baig 4-69, Fatima Sana 2-38, Sadia Iqbal 2-47)Pakistan 159 all out, 43 overs (Sidra Amin 81, Natalia Parvaiz 33, Kranti Goud 3-20, Deepti Sharma 3-45, Sneh Rana 2-38)Player of the match – Kranti Goud (India)
Women’s World Cup: Rain forces abandonment between Australia and Sri Lanka
Islamabad (Sports News): The league stage match between defending champions Australia and Sri Lanka at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 was abandoned without a ball bowled at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.In what would have been Sri Lanka’s first home fixture at the World Cup, the toss was initially delayed due to a wet outfield.The rain then came in and failed to stop, which resulted in the match abandoned hours after the scheduled start.The teams each take a point from the encounter, which sees Australia move to the top of the table, while Sri Lanka have picked up their first point of the tournament.Looking ahead, the titleholders will next face Pakistan on 8 October in Colombo, while Sri Lanka will prepare to host England in a week’s time.
ICC World Women Cup: Bangladesh beat Pakistan by seven wickets
Sports Bulletin Report Colombo (Sri Lanka): Bangladesh banked on their bowling strength to outwit Pakistan in their opening ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 fixture by seven wickets as they chased the 130-run target with 113 balls to spare and seven wickets in hand here at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium on Thursday evening.Opening batter Rubya Haider struck an unbeaten half-century (54 not out, 77b, 8x4s) while stitching a 62-run third-wicket stand with Nigar Sultana Joty (23, 44b, 5x4s) in the chase.Left-handed Rubya – who was also making her ODI debut - shared an unbeaten 34-run stand with Sobhana Mostary (24 not out, 19b, 6x4s) as Bangladesh began their campaign on a winning note.For Pakistan, Diana provided an early breakthrough with seven runs on the board before Rameen struck to remove Sharmin Akter as Bangladesh managed 35-2 in 12 overs. Fatima Sana removed Joty in the 25th over but in vain.Earlier, Pakistan elected to bat first and were dealt two early blows as player of the match Marufa Akter castled Omaima Sohail and Rameen Shamim for golden ducks in the first over with just two runs on the board.Muneeba Ali (17, 35b, 2x4s) and Rameen (23, 39b, 2x4s) then faced 63 balls to gather 42 runs together for the third wicket before Nahida Akter removed both in 12th and 14th over, respectively as Pakistan slid to 47-4.Aliya Riaz then stitched 20 and 24 runs with Sidra Nawaz and Fatima (22, 33b, 3x4s), respectively before Pakistan went from 67-5 to 100-7 in 29.3 overs. No.9 batter Diana hit two fours to remain 16 not out off 22 balls as Pakistan folded for 129 in 38.3 overs.Bangladesh’s Shorna Akter returned impressive figures of 3.3-3-5-3, while Marufa and Nahida picked up two wickets each. Rabeya Khan, Nishita Akter Nishi and Fahima Khatun dismissed one batter each.Pakistan will face India in their second fixture on Sunday, 5 October at the same venue.Scores in brief:Bangladesh beat Pakistan by seven wickets at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, ColomboPakistan 129 all out, 38.3 overs (Rameen Shamim 23, Fatima Sana 22, Shorna Akter 3-5, Nahida Akter 2-19, Marufa Akter 2-31)Bangladesh 131-3, 31.1 overs (Rubya Haider 54 not out, Sobhana Mostary 24 not out, Nigar Sultana 23; Diana Baig 1-14)Player of the match – Marufa Akter (Bangladesh Women)
UAE Women’s team ready to make history in Zimbabwe
Dubai (SBR): The Esha Oza-led UAE Women’s team are set to make history tomorrow as they start their ODI journey in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The team will play 50-over matches for the first time in their history – the four-match series will be played from 26 September to 2 October. UAE were awarded ODI Status by the ICC in May this year after a series of impressive T20I format which helped them break into the top 15 teams and earn the right to play the 50-over format.All four series matches will start at 9:15am local time. The ODIs will be played on 26, 28, 30 September and 2 October. *Captain UAE Women’s Esha Oza:* “The entire squad is looking forward to making history this week. We have worked very hard to reach here and earn the ICC ODI Status. Since coming here, we have acclimatised well and got a good start as we won the practice game against the High Performance team. “Our preparation has been excellent in the leadup to this series as we had an extensive camp in Dubai which helped us both select a solid 17-player squad and work on our strategies for the series. We have also worked hard on the mental and physical fitness aspects for the demands of the 50-over format. We can’t wait for the series to begin with the first ball to be bowled tomorrow.” UAE Women’s squad for Zimbabwe tour:Esha Oza (captain), Al Maseera Jahangir, Emily Thomas, Heena Hotchandani, Indhuja Nandakumar, Katie Thompson, Lavanya Keny, Mehak Thakur, Michelle Botha, Rinitha Rajith, Samaira Dharnidharka, Siya Gokhale, Sashikala Silva, Suraksha Kotte, Theertha Satish (wicketkeeper) Udeni Kuruppuarachchige and Vaishnave Mahesh. Schedule:Friday, 26 September – First ODI, Bulawayo – 9:15amSunday, 28 September – Second ODI, Bulawayo – 9:15amTuesday, 30 September – Third ODI, Bulawayo – 9:15amThursday, 2 October – Fourth ODI, Bulawayo – 9:15amSunday, 5 October – 1st T2oI, Bulawayo – 9:15amMonday, 6 October – 2nd T20I, Bulawayo 9:15am
Pakistan women beat South Africa women by 6 wickets: Nashra bags 6-26
Lahore (PCB Report): Oakistan Women defeated South Africa Women by six wickets at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Monday night in the final game of the three-match ODI series. South Africa bagged the series 2-1 after winning the first two matches on 16 and 19 September.Nashra’s career-best figures and Sidra Amin’s unbeaten half-century ensured Pakistan chased down a meagre 116-run target in 31 overs.Earlier, Pakistan skittled South Africa for 115 in 25.5 overs – their second lowest total against Pakistan in ODIs – as left-arm spinner Nashra wreaked havoc with figures of 9-2-26-6.Nashra became third – following Nida Dar and Sana Mir - and fastest (74 innings) among Pakistan Women’s bowlers to the 100 ODI wickets milestone besides registering her best bowling figures in the format eclipsing her previous best of 4-26 against India in ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2017 at Derby in England.After choosing to bat first, South Africa began briskly, reaching 38 without loss in 6.3 overs through skipper Laura Wolvaardt’s 28 off 23 balls comprising six fours.South Africa’s promising start was disrupted when Laura hit one straight to Muneeba off Diana Baig. Diana was involved again in the subsequent dismissal two overs later, catching Sune Luus, who became Nashra’s first prey with South Africa having gathered 50 runs in as many balls.In the last over of Powerplay, off-spinner Omaima Sohail struck to remove opening-batter Karabo Meso (12, 20b) caught and bowled leaving South Africa 59-3. Nashra then struck blow after blow to take 5-8 in her next six overs as South Africa slumped from 61-3 to 94-8. Syeda Aroob Shah – who returned to the ODI side after six years – picked up the last two wickets to wrap up South Africa’s innings as they registered their second lowest ODI score in last five years.In reply, Muneeba (44, 76b, 6x4s) and Sidra Amin combined for a 65-run stand for the second wicket following Omaima Sohail’s departure in the second over.South Africa’s Nadine de Clerk struck twice in 22nd over to remove Muneeba and Fatima Sana to reduce Pakistan to 66-3 before Natalia Parvaiz scored a 10-ball 14 including two boundaries in a 40-run fourth-wicket stand with Sidra.Following Natalia’s departure in the 29th over, Sidra (50 not out, 94b, 8x4s) finished the game with a boundary in the 31st over, reaching her 12th ODI half-century in the process. Sidra also finished with the most runs in the three-match series scoring 293 off 354 balls.Scores in brief:Match 3 of 3: Pakistan beat South Africa by six wickets at Gaddafi Stadium, LahoreSouth Africa 115 all out, 25.5 overs (Laura Wolvaardt 28; Nashra Sundhu 6-26, Syeda Aroob Shah 2-16)Pakistan 117-4, 31 overs (Sidra Amin 50 not out, Muneeba Ali 44; Nadine de Klerk 2-19, Nonkululeko Mlaba 2-46)Player of the match -Nashra Sundhu (Pakistan)Player of the series - Tazmin Brits (South Africa)Series results:16 September – South Africa won by eight wickets19 September – South Africa won by 25 runs (DLS)22 September – Pakistan won by six wickets
Sidra Amin’s unbeaten century in vain as South Africa take lead in ODI series
Lahore (SBR): South Africa Women defeated Pakistan Women by eight wickets at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Tuesday night in the opening game of the three-match ODI series.Unbeaten hundreds by Tazmin Brits and Marizanne Kapp helped South Africa overhaul the 256-run target in the penultimate over.After opting to bat, Pakistan lost an early wicket in the second over as Shawaal Zulfiqar was dismissed without scoring while the scoreboard read 3-1.Opening batter Muneeba Ali and Sidra Amin anchored the innings with a commanding 147-run stand – Pakistan's highest second-wicket partnership and third highest for any wicket in WODIs. The duo brought up the team’s 100 in the 21st over and continued to build momentum, taking the total to 150 by the 31st over.Muneeba, having reached her 5th half-century, was eventually dismissed for a well-crafted 76 off 94 balls, laced with 11 fours.Aliya Riaz then joined Sidra at the crease and the pair added a valuable 68 runs off the next 71 deliveries. Aliya contributed a brisk 33 off 34 balls, striking five boundaries, before falling in the 43rd over.Sidra brought up her 5th ODI century with a delicate dab down to long-on. She remained unbeaten on a superb 121, featuring 12 fours, as Pakistan posted 255-4 at the end of their 50 overs.For the visitors, Ayabonga Khaka returned figures of 9-0-36-2 while Tumi Sekhukhune picked up one wicket for 37 runs in eight overs.In pursuit of the 256-run target, South Africa were dealt with an early blow as left-arm spinner clean-bowled Laura Wolvaardt for four in the second over.Opening batter Brits was joined by Sune Luus at the crease. The pair then added another 38 runs before the latter was trapped leg before wicket by Rameen Shamim as the scoreboard read 43-2 in 9.4 overs.Kapp – who scored 121 off 128 balls hitting 13 fours and two sixes – stitched an unbeaten 216-run partnership with Brits (101 not out, 121b, 9x4s) for the third wicket as the duo led the visitors to victory. For the hosts, Rameen and Sadia picked up one wicket apiece.Scores in brief:Match 1 of 3: South Africa beat Pakistan by eight wickets at Gaddafi Stadium, LahorePakistan 255-4, 50 overs (Sidra Amin 121 not out, Muneeba Ali 76, Aliya Riaz 33; Ayabonga Khaka 2-36)South Africa 259-2, 48.2 overs (Marizanne Kapp 121 not out, Tazmin Brits 101 not out, Sune Luus 30; Rameen Shamim 1-29)Player of the match - Marizanne Kapp (South Africa)Series schedule: (All matches to begin at 3.30 pm Pakistan time)16 September – South Africa won by eight wickets19 September – Pakistan vs South Africa at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore22 September – Pakistan vs South Africa at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
PCB announces a 15-member squad for ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025
Lahore (SBR):The Women’s National Selection Committee has named a 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 set to take place from 30 September to 2 November. The same squad will also feature in a three-match ODI series against South Africa, scheduled at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore from 16 to 22 September.Uncapped right-handed batter Eyman Fatima, who recently made her T20I debut against Ireland, is part of the ODI squad. Fatima Sana, who represented Pakistan in the previous edition of ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, will lead the side for the first time in the mega event.23-year-old had previously captained the side in the ICC Women’s CWC Qualifier held in Lahore this year, where the team maintained a 100 per cent win record to secure qualification for this year’s ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup set to take place in India and Sri Lanka.Pakistan will play all their group-stage matches at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo. Should Pakistan qualify for the 29 October semi-final and the 2 November final, then both the matches will take place in Colombo.Also, six players - Natalia Parvaiz (8 ODIs, 24T20Is), Rameen Shamim (8 ODIs, 11 T20Is), Sadaf Shamas (15 ODIs, 12 T20Is), Sadia Iqbal (27 ODIs, 50 T20Is), Shawaal Zulfiqar (3 ODIs, 9 T20Is) and Syeda Aroob Shah (2 ODIs, 15 T20Is) are set to feature in their maiden ODI World Cup.Moreover, 21-year-old Aroob, 20-year-old Shawaal alongside 20-year-old Eyman featured for Pakistan in the inaugural edition of ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup held in South Africa in January 2023.Additionally, two changes have been made from the 15-member squad that featured in the ICC Women’s CWC Qualifier. Eyman and Sadaf come into the squad in place of Gull Feroza and Najiha Alvi, who have been named in the five-member non-travelling reserves alongside Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani and Waheeda Akhtar.The 15 players alongside five reserves players will take part in a 14-day pre-South Africa series camp from Friday, 29 August. The players under the coaching staff led by Muhammad Wasim will undergo practice sessions as well as 50-over practice matches. More details regarding the camp will be announced in due course.South Africa women’s cricket team will arrive in Lahore on 12 September.15-member squad:Fatima Sana (captain), Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (vice-captain), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Eyman Fatima, Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz (wicket-keeper) and Syeda Aroob ShahNon-traveling reserves:Gull Feroza, Najiha Alvi, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani and Waheeda AkhtarPlayer support personnel:Hina Munawar (manager), Mohammad Wasim (head coach), Junaid Khan (assistant coach bowling), Tahir Khan (assistant coach bowling), Abdul Saad (fielding coach), Mohammad Rafi Ullah (media manager), Mohammad Asfand Yar (strength and conditioning coach), Waleed Ahmed (analyst), Tehreem Sumbal (physiotherapist), Kiran Shahzadi (masseuse) and team doctor (tbc)Pakistan v South Africa women series:16 September – First ODI19 September – Second ODI22 September – Third ODIPakistan team fixtures:2 October – vs Bangladesh5 October – vs India8 October – vs Australia15 October – vs England18 October – vs New Zealand21 October – vs South Africa24 October – vs Sri Lanka
Revised schedule announced for ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
Islamabad (Sports Desk): A revised schedule for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 has been announced with Navi Mumbai replacing Bengaluru as one of the five venues for the eight-team tournament.The DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai will host up to five fixtures comprising three league matches, a semifinal and potentially the final after a rejig was necessitated because of the unavailability of Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.The tournament dates remain the same – 30 September to 2 November – as do the other venues, which are the ACA Stadium (Guwahati), Holkar Stadium (Indore), ACA-VDCA Stadium (Visakhapatnam) and R. Premadasa Stadium (Colombo, Sri Lanka).Tournament fixtures:Tuesday, 30 Sept: India vs Sri Lanka, GuwahatiWednesday, 1 Oct: Australia vs New Zealand, IndoreThursday, 2 Oct: Bangladesh vs Pakistan, ColomboFriday, 3 Oct: England vs South Africa, GuwahatiSaturday, 4 Oct: Australia vs Sri Lanka, ColomboSunday, 5 Oct: India vs Pakistan, ColomboMonday, 6 Oct: New Zealand vs South Africa, IndoreTuesday, 7 Oct: England vs Bangladesh, GuwahatiWednesday, 8 Oct: Australia vs Pakistan, ColomboThursday, 9 Oct: India vs South Africa, VisakhapatnamFriday, 10 Oct: New Zealand vs Bangladesh, GuwahatiSaturday, 11 Oct: England vs Sri Lanka, ColomboSunday, 12 Oct: India vs Australia, VisakhapatnamMonday, 13 Oct: South Africa vs Bangladesh, VisakhapatnamTuesday, 14 Oct: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, ColomboWednesday, 15 Oct: England vs Pakistan, ColomboThursday, 16 Oct: Australia vs Bangladesh, VisakhapatnamFriday, 17 Oct: South Africa vs Sri Lanka, ColomboSaturday, 18 Oct: New Zealand vs Pakistan, ColomboSunday, 19 Oct: India vs England, IndoreMonday, 20 Oct: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, Navi MumbaiTuesday, 21 Oct: South Africa vs Pakistan, ColomboWednesday, 22 Oct: Australia vs England, IndoreThursday, 23 Oct: India vs New Zealand, Navi MumbaiFriday, 24 Oct: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, ColomboSaturday, 25 Oct: Australia vs South Africa, IndoreSunday, 26 Oct: England vs New Zealand, Visakhapatnam (11h00)Sunday, 26 Oct: India vs Bangladesh, Navi MumbaiWednesday, 29 Oct: Semifinal 1, Guwahati/ColomboThursday, 30 Oct: Semifinal 2, Navi MumbaiSunday, 2 Nov: Final, Navi Mumbai
Saleema Imtiaz to officiate in Pakistan v South Africa women’s series
Lahore (PR): Pakistan’s Saleema Imtiaz will officiate in her first ODI bilateral series when she takes the field during the upcoming three-match women’s ODI series between Pakistan and South Africa in Lahore, with the PCB confirming the match officials for the series.The three-match ODI series will be staged at the Gaddafi Stadium from 16 to 22 September.Saleema, who is part of the ICC International Panel of Umpires will be joined by Australia’s Claire Polosak, who returns to Pakistan after officiating in the Pakistan v West Indies women’s series last year in Karachi. Polosak, also a member of the ICC International Panel of Umpires, will stand in all three ODIs as an on-field umpire.Humairah Farah has been named as the reserve umpire for the series, while Tariq Rasheed from the PCB Elite Panel of Umpires will also perform duty of an on-field umpire during the series. Former Test cricketer Ali Naqvi, a member of the PCB and ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, will lead the playing control team.Umpire and match referee appointments (Matches from 16 to 22 September)16 September – First ODI. Claire Polosak and Saleema Imtiaz (on-field umpires), Tariq Rasheed (third umpire), Humairah Farah (reserve umpire); Ali Naqvi (match referee)19 September – Second ODI. Claire Polosak and Tariq Rasheed (on-field umpires), Saleema Imtiaz (third umpire), Humairah Farah (reserve umpire); Ali Naqvi (match referee)22 September – Third ODI. Claire Polosak and Saleema Imtiaz (on-field umpires), Tariq Rasheed (third umpire), Humairah Farah (reserve umpire); Ali Naqvi (match referee)
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