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Pakistan Women’s ‘A’ to begin Asia Cup Rising Stars campaign from Friday
Bangkok (Sports Report): Pakistan Women’s ‘A’ will take on Nepal in their first Group A match on the opening day of the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 at the TerdThai Cricket Ground in Bangkok, Thailand. The first ball is scheduled to be bowled at 7.30am PKT. They will face India ‘A’ on 15 February and UAE on 17 February at the same venue with the both games scheduled to start at 12pm. Group B comprises of Bangladesh ‘A’, Sri Lanka ‘A’, Malaysia and Thailand. Top two teams from both the groups will compete in the semi-finals on Friday, 20 February. The final of the tournament is scheduled to take place on Sunday, 22 February. Right-hand batter Hafsa Khalid is set to lead Pakistan Women’s ‘A’ in the tournament as she was named skipper of the side after Umm-e-Hani was called up to Pakistan’s T20I squad. Omaima Sohail replaced Hani in the squad.The squad also comprises capped players in Shawaal Zulfiqar, Omaima and Waheeda Akhtar. Komal Khan and Eman Naseer from Pakistan U19 team are also part of the squad. Pakistan Women’s ‘A’ probables took part in a two-week training camp led by head coach Mohammad Masroor at the Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre in Karachi before the 15-member squad departed for Thailand on Tuesday night. Hafsa Khalid, Pakistan Women’s ‘A’ captain: “I’m really looking forward to lead the side in this tournament and it’s such an honour for me. It is a great opportunity for all of us to show our talent, skills and express ourselves at the international stage. “The tournament promises to be an exciting one and hopefully we will put our best performances forward during the group matches and beyond. “We have a really good mix of players in our squad filling all the bases. The confidence in the camp is high following our training camp in Karachi and the one session we had today at the tournament venue.” Pakistan Women’s ‘A squad:Batters: Hafsa Khalid (Captain, Karachi) Eman Naseer (Islamabad), Gull Rukh (Dera Ghazi Khan), Huraina Sajjad (Karachi), Shawaal Zulfiqar (Lahore)Wicket-keepers: Yusra Amir (Karachi), Komal Khan (Lahore)All-rounders: Noreen Yaqoob (Lahore) and Omaima Sohail (Karachi)Spinners: Anosha Nasir (Karachi), Momina Riasat (Abbottabad)Pacers: Lubna Behram (Hunza), Neha Sharmin Nadeem (Karachi), Syeda Masooma Jafri (Karachi), Waheeda Akhtar (Lahore)Schedule of Pakistan ‘A’ matches:Group A 13 February – Pakistan ‘A’ v Nepal – 9.30am local time15 February – Pakistan ‘A’ v India ‘A’ – 2pm local time17 February – Pakistan ‘A’ v UAE – 2pm local time20 February - Semifinal 1 and 2 – 9am and 2pm local time22 February – Final
South Africa win last-ball thriller after Fatima Sana hits career-best 41-ball 90
Potchefstroom (Sports Report): :Debutant Kayla Reyneke’s all-round performance and Laura Wolvaardt’s 61 sealed South Africa women’s victory over Pakistan in a 181-run chase on the final delivery of the game, trumping Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana’s effort of 90 in first T20I here at the JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom on Tuesday night.In pursuit of the target, South Africa got off to swift start as they raced to 54-1 after six overs, powered by Tazmin Brits (16, 14b, 2x4s) and Sune Luus (32, 20b, 5x4s). Skipper Wolvaardt top-scored with a 38-ball 61 hitting eight fours and one six, setting up the chase. Reyneke remained unbeaten on 29 off 16 balls after walking in at 147-5, hitting a six off the final delivery of the match to take her side home.South Africa needed 79 off the remaining 60 balls at the halfway mark. Nashra Sundhu removed Wolvaardt in the 15th over, while two wickets including one run-out came in Ayesha Zafar’s subsequent over. The equation came down from 34 off last four overs to 10 needed off the final over. Debutant Humna Bilal, who had earlier drawn the first blood for Pakistan removing Tazmin Brits, gave away six runs off the first three balls before South Africa needed two off the last ball.At the start after opting to bat first, Pakistan kept losing wickets at regular intervals and slipped to 25-3 in 3.4 overs and then 64-6 in 9.4 overs.Captain Fatima, batting at no.8, then held the innings together with a vital 74-run stand alongside Umm-e-Hani (13). The partnership ended in the 17th over when Umm-e-Hani fell, with Pakistan at 138-7. Fatima went on to register a career-best T20I 90 off 41 balls, smashing nine fours and seven sixes, getting to her maiden T20I half-century. This was also the second-highest individual score for Pakistan Women’s in T20Is besides Muneeba Ali’s 102 against Ireland in South Africa in 2023. Pakistan’s skipper brought up her half-century off 27 balls, registering the second-fastest fifty for her country. From 103-6 at the end of 15 overs, Pakistan surged to 180-9, plundering 77 runs in the last five overs, powered largely by Fatima’s late onslaught. 40 of those came in the 16th and 17th overs combined. For South Africa, Ayanda Hlubi bagged 3-41 in her four overs while Kayla Reyneke (2-13) and Nonkululeko Mlaba (2-40) shared four wickets among them.Scores in brief:Pakistan 180-9, 20 overs (Fatima Sana 90, Natalia Parvaiz 20; Ayanda Hlubi 3-41, Kayla Reyneke 2-13, Nonkululeko Mlaba 2-40)South Africa 185-5, 20 overs (Laura Wolvaardt 61, Sune Luus 32, Kayla Reyneke 29 not out; Nashra Sundhu 1-14, Humna Bilal 1-18
Asia Cup Rising Stars: Esha Oza to lead 15-member UAE squad
Dubai (Sports News): All-rounder Esha Oza will lead the UAE Women’s National Team in the eight-team DP World Asia Cup Rising Stars Women’s 2026 tournament which will be played in Bangkok, Thailand. UAE Women’s squad: Esha Oza (captain), Al Maseera Jahangir, Archara Supriya, Heena Hotchandani, Indhuja Nandakumar, Janani Thirukkumaran, Keziah Sabin, Rinitha Rajith, Rithika Rajith, Samaira Dharnidharka, Siya Gokhale, Sashikala Silva, Suraksha Kotte, Theertha Satish (wicketkeeper) and Vaishnave Mahesh. Support Staff: Andrew Russell (team manager), Ahmed Raza (head coach) and Merin Saji (physiotherapist). UAE match schedule:Friday, 13 February – India A vs UAE – 2:00pm local timeSunday, 15 February – UAE vs Nepal – 9:30am local timeTuesday, 17 February – Pakistan A vs UAE – 2:00pm local time Friday, 20 February – Semi-Finals Sunday, 22 February – Final
Pakistan ‘A’ squad announced for ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars
Lahore (PCB Report):The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the Pakistan Women’s ‘A’ squad for the upcoming ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026. The 20-over tournament is scheduled to take place from 13 to 22 February in Bangkok, Thailand. Pakistan ‘A’ are placed in Group A alongside India ‘A’, UAE and Nepal, while the Group B comprises of Bangladesh ‘A’, Sri Lanka ‘A’, Malaysia and hosts Thailand. Top two sides from each group will play semi-finals after playing three games each. Off-spinning all-rounder Umm-e-Hani is set to lead the 15-member Pakistan ‘A’ squad in the tournament and will be aided by the experience of her fellow capped players including pacer Waheeda Akhtar and batter Shawaal Zulfiqar. Among other players, Pakistan Women’s U19 captain Eman Naseer and batter Komal Khan have also received call-ups to Pakistan Women’s ‘A’ after demonstrating quality skills during the recent 3-2 T20 series win over Bangladesh Women’s U19. Gull Rukh, Hafsa Khalid, Huraina Sajjad are the other batters in the squad, while Yusra Amir is set to take the wicket-keeping duties. Left-arm spinners Anosha Nasir and Momina Riasat form a four-pronged spin attack with Hani and all-rounder Noreen Yaqoob. Meanwhile, experienced Waheeda will lead the pace attack comprising Lubna Behram, Neha Sharmin Nadeem and Syeda Masooma Jafri. In the eight-team tournament, UAE, Nepal, Malaysia and Thailand will field their national women’s teams, while the other four teams are participating with ‘A’ teams. A total of 30 players were called up to Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre for a week-long probables camp from 25 January after which the 15-member squad has been shortlisted. The Thailand-bound squad will now take part in a pre-tournament camp at the same venue before departing on 10 February. Pakistan Women’s ‘A squad:Batters: Eman Naseer (Islamabad), Gull Rukh (Dera Ghazi Khan), Hafsa Khalid (Karachi), Huraina Sajjad (Karachi), Shawaal Zulfiqar (Lahore)Wicket-keeper: Yusra Amir (Karachi), Komal Khan (Lahore)All-rounders: Noreen Yaqoob (Lahore) and Umm-e-Hani (Faisalabad)Spinners: Anosha Nasir (Karachi), Momina Riasat (Abbottabad)Pacers: Lubna Behram (Hunza), Neha Sharmin Nadeem (Karachi), Syeda Masooma Jafri (Karachi), Waheeda Akhtar (Lahore)Schedule of Pakistan ‘A’ matches: (all matches at Terdthai Cricket Ground) Group A 13 February – Pakistan ‘A’ v Nepal – 9.30am local time 15 February – Pakistan ‘A’ v India ‘A’ – 2pm local time 17 February – Pakistan ‘A’ v UAE – 2pm local time 20 February - Semi final 1 and 2 – 9am and 2pm local time22 February – Final – 2pm local time
Pakistan Women’s squads announced for South Africa tour starting 10 February
Lahore (Sports News): The Pakistan Cricket Board has today unveiled the ODI and T20I squads of the Pakistan Women’s team for the upcoming tour to South Africa starting 10 February in Potchefstroom. Fatima Sana will continue to lead the side in both the formats as Pakistan build towards the ICC Women’s T20I World Cup 2026 in June. Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, and Tasmia Rubab are part of both the squads, while uncapped batter Saira Jabeen and right-arm fast bowler Humna Bilal have earned their maiden T20I call-ups. Opening batters Ayesha and Gull along with left-arm pacer Tasmia and wicketkeeper-batter Najiha Alvi have been called up to the 15-member ODI squad after missing out on the ODI World Cup selection. Diana Baig, Najiha, Sadaf Shamas and Syeda Aroob Shah are just part of the 50-over squad, while Humna, Saira, Tuba Hassan and Eyman Fatima are in the T20I squad only. During the tour, mentor Wahab Riaz will be assisted by a seasoned set of coaches including Imran Farhat (batting coach), Umaid Asif (fast bowling coach), Abdur Rehman (spin bowling coach) and Abdul Majeed (fielding coach). The pre-series training camp will commence from Sunday, 1 January at the Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre, Karachi. The T20Is will be played in Potchefstroom, Benoni and Kimberley from 10 to 16 February with all being day-night fixtures. Pakistan will warm up for the ODI series with a 50-over game at Kimberley followed by the three ODIs at Bloemfontein, Centurion and Durban from 22 February to 1 March. The second ODI will begin in the afternoon and will also be played under lights, while the warm-up, first and the third ODI will be day games. Fast bowling all-rounder Pakistan Women’s team is set to return to South Africa for a bilateral series after January 2021, when they took part in a three-match ODI series in Durban. In February 2023, Pakistan took part in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa and played their matches in Cape Town and Paarl. T20I squad: Fatima Sana (captain), Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza (wicket- keeper), Humna Bilal, Muneeba Ali (wicket-keeper), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Saira Jabeen, Sidra Amin, Tasmia Rubab, and Tuba HassanODI Squad: Fatima Sana (captain), Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali (wicket-keeper), Najiha Alvi (wicket-keeper), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah and Tasmia RubabPlayer support personnel: Wahab Riaz (Mentor), Imran Farhat (batting coach), Umaid Asif (fast bowling coach), Abdur Rehman (spin bowling coach), Abdul Majeed (fielding coach), Moeen (strength & conditioning coach), Waleed Ahmad (performance analyst), Ayesha Ashar (Team manager), Tehreem Sumbal (physiotherapist) and Raza Rashid Kitchlew (media manager) Pakistan Women’s tour of South Africa Schedule: (10 February to 1 March) 1st T20I – 10 February – JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom (day/night)2nd T20I – 13 February – Willowmoore Park, Benoni (day/night)3rd T20I – 16 February – Kimberley Oval, Kimberley (day/night) 50-over warm-up match – 19 February - Kimberley Oval, Kimberley (day) 1st ODI – 22 February - Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein (day)2nd ODI – 25 February – SuperSport Park, Centurion (day/night)3rd ODI – 1 March – Kingsmead Stadium, Durban (day).
T20: Bangladesh beat Pakistan by seven wickets
Cox’s Bazar (Sports News): Bangladesh Women’s U19 beat Pakistan Women’s U19 by seven wickets in the third match of the five-match T20 series at the Cox’s Bazar Academy Ground on Sunday.After opting to bat first, Pakistan managed to score 86 for eight in their 20 overs. Captain Eman Naseer provided a brisk start with a 16-ball 23, striking five fours. However, regular wickets halted momentum as Pakistan slipped to 31 for five in the seventh over.Zoofishan Ayyaz (14, 33b, 2x4s), Rozina Akram (8, 14b, 1x4) and Mahnoor Zaib (12, 15b, 1x4) attempted to rebuild, while Memoona Khalid returned unbeaten on 18 off 25 balls, which included two fours to guide the side past 80. For Bangladesh, Otoshi Mojumder and Habiba Islam Pinky claiming two wickets each.In turn, Bangladesh achieved the 87-run target in 13.3 overs. Despite losing two early wickets for eight runs, the hosts recovered through an unbeaten 30 from Achena Jannat Emanta.Captain Sadia Islam scored 35 off 28 balls with three fours and three sixes to steer her side to win. For Pakistan, Mahnoor Zaib, Memoona Khalid, Rozina Akram bagged one wicket apiece.With today’s win, the hosts lead the five-match series 2-1. The fourth match will take place on 10 December, followed by fifth match on 12 December.Scores in brief:Pakistan 86-8, 20 overs (Eman Naseer 23; Otoshi Mojumder 2-12, Habiba Islam Pinky 2-25)Bangladesh 87-3, 13.3 overs (Sadia Islam 35, Achena Jannat Emanta 30 not out)Player of the match – Sadia Islam (Bangladesh)
T20: Pakistan Women U19 beat Bangladesh Women U19 by 13 runs
Cox’s Bazar (Sports News): Pakistan Women U19 registered a thrilling 13-run win over Bangladesh Women U19 in the first T20 at the Cox’s Bazar Academy Ground on Wednesday. The second T20 of the five-match series will be played at the same venue on Friday, 5 December.After opting to bat first, Pakistan posted 88 all out in 19.4 overs, a total built largely around captain Eman Naseer’s composed 30 off 41 balls. Her 66-minute knock, marked by patience and control on a challenging surface, held the innings together as wickets fell at regular intervals.Areesha Ansari provided valuable support with 22 off 23 balls, including a four and a six.Bangladesh bowler Jarin Tasnem Labonno claimed four wickets for 14 runs, with Habiba Islam Pinky picking up two wickets.Chasing 89, Bangladesh lost wickets at regular intervals. Captain Aritry Nirjona Mondol top-scored with 20, but lacked substantial support from her partners. Pakistan’s bowlers led by Shehr Bano with figures of 3-27, struck at crucial moments to prevent the hosts from building partnerships. Rozina Akram and Memoona Khalid bagged two wickets each, while sharp fielding contributed two vital run outs.Bangladesh were bowled out for 75 in 19.5 overs, handing Pakistan a 13-run victory as they held their nerve in the final overs.Scores in brief:Pakistan 88 all out, 19.4 overs (Eman Naseer 30, Areesha Ansari 22; Jarin Tasnem Labonno 4-14, Habiba Islam Pinky 2-22)Bangladesh 75 all out, 19.5 overs (Aritry Nairjona Mondol 20; Shehr Bano 3-27, Rozina Akram 2-5, Memoona Khalid 2-13)Player of the match – Eman Naseer (Pakistan)
U19 Women: Pakistan, Bangladesh T20 Series starts on December 3
Cox’s Bazar (Sports News): Pakistan’s Eman Naseer and Bangladesh’s Sadia Islam will lead their respective U19 teams in the five-match T20 series from Wednesday as they look to kick-start the preparations for the ICC Women’s U19 World Cup 2027 to be held in Nepal and Bangladesh. The series is set to be played on 3, 5, 7, 10 and 12 December at the Cox’s Bazar Academy Ground in Bangladesh. All the five matches are set to begin at 12.30pm PKT with the toss taking place at 12pm. The action will be streamed live on BCB YouTube channel. Pakistan Women’s U19 arrived in Bangladesh in the wee hours of Sunday before taking part in two training sessions at the venue. The team underwent a two-week intensive pre-series training camp at Karachi’s Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre.Skipper Eman, Raahima Syed, Aqsa Habib, Ayesha Riaz and Barirah Saif will be making their Women’s U19 debuts, while the other players in the squad have represented the team previously as well. Speaking exclusively on the eve of the series, Pakistan captain Eman said, “Our squad is quite balanced with good combination of pacers and spinners who bring variety to it. The batters have looked in good rhythm throughout the training sessions and we looking forward to the series.”On being appointed leader of the side Eman expressed that she relishes the challenge of captaincy and, “I like to lead from front. The team management and the players have been really supportive, which has made my job relatively easy but I’m excited to do it at international level and see how it goes.” Pakistan 15-member squad: Eman Naseer (captain), Aleesa Mukhtiar, Aqsa Habib, Areesha Ansari, Ayesha Riaz, Barirah Saif, Fizza Fiaz, Komal Khan (wicket-keeper), Mahnoor Zeb, Memoona Khalid, Raahima Syed, Ravail Farhan, Rozina Akram, Shahar Bano and Zoofishan AyyazBangladesh 15-member squad: Sadia Islam (captain), Achena Jannat Emanta (wicket-keeper), Aritry Mondol Nirjona, Boby Khatun, Farjana Easmin, Habiba Islam Pinky, Jarin Tasnem Labonno, Kumari Sraboni Rani Shil, Lamiya Mreda, Mymuna Naher Shornamoni, Otoshi Mojumder, Rumana Ahmed, Sadia Akter, Sadiya Nusrat and Sumaiya Akhter Suborna (wicket-keeper)Pakistan v Bangladesh Women’s U19 T20 series: (All matches at Cox’s Bazar Academy Ground, Bangladesh)1st T20 – 3 December2nd T20 – 5 December3rd T20 – 7 December4th T20 – 10 December5th T20 – 12 December
Eman Naseer to lead Pakistan Women’s U19 against Bangladesh in T20 series
15-member squad to leave for Bangladesh on November 29٫ 2025 Karachi (Sports News): All-rounder Eman Naseer is set to lead Pakistan Women’s U19 team during the five-match T20 series against Bangladesh Women’s U19 from 3-12 December scheduled to take place at the Cox’s Bazar Academy Ground.The series is part of both Pakistan and Bangladesh Cricket’s plan to develop and give exposure to the next crop of Women’s cricketers and also for the build-up towards the third edition of the ICC Women’s U19 World Cup expected to take place in January 2027.The 15-member squad, announced on Monday, also comprises of eight players who appeared at this year’s ICC Women’s U19 World Cup in Malaysia in January. They include Aleesa Mukhtiar, Areesha Ansari, Komal Khan, Mahnoor Zeb, Memoona Khalid, Ravail Farhan, Shahar Bano and Zoofishan Ayyaz.Apart from skipper Eman, who bowls leg-spin and bats right-handed, the players who will be making their Women’s U19 debut include left-handed batter Raahima Syed, all-rounder Aqsa Habib, left-arm pacer Ayesha Riaz and right-arm pacer Barirah Saif.The four non-travelling reserves include Alzoha Hammad, Maria, Nasreen Ashraf and Zainab Khanum. The players are currently undergoing a two-week training camp at the Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre in Karachi after which they will depart for Bangladesh on 29 November.The players took part in National Women’s U19 T20 Tournament in September, a three-week fitness and skills camp in October after which 20 probables were called up for the pre-tour camp in Karachi.Names of players (15): Eman Naseer (captain), Aleesa Mukhtiar, Aqsa Habib, Areesha Ansari, Ayesha Riaz, Barirah Saif, Fizza Fiaz, Komal Khan (wicket-keeper), Mahnoor Zeb, Memoona Khalid, Raahima Syed, Ravail Farhan, Rozina Akram, Shahar Bano and Zoofishan AyyazNon-travelling reserves:Alzoha Hammad, Maria, Nasreen Ashraf and Zainab KhanumSupport Staff:Mohammad Masroor (head coach), Shoaib Khan (batting coach), Naeem Tayyab (bowling coach), Jaweria Rauf (fielding coach), Taimoor Mehmood (strength & conditioning coach), Surakhsha Shaker (physiotherapist), Eman Arbab (analyst) and Aisha Jalil (team manager)Schedule: (All matches at Cox’s Bazar Academy Ground)1st T20 – 3 December2nd T20 – 5 December3rd T20 – 7 December4th T20 – 10 December5th T20 – 12 December
ICC World Cup: Australia beat Pakistan by 107 runs
Colombo (SBR):: Australia beat Pakistan by 107 runs in the ninth fixture of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday evening. This was Pakistan’s third loss in as many matches in the event. They will now take on England at the same venue on Wednesday, 15 October.After being put into bat, the defending champions struggled to score runs against Pakistan’s bowlers as they lost seven wickets for just 76 runs and were 115 for eight after Kim Garth (11, 47b) fell to Diana Baig in the 34th over. At that stage, Beth Mooney was joined by Alana King and the pair put together a record 106-run partnership for the ninth wicket.During the course of the stand, number 10 batter King brought up her maiden half-century and returned unbeaten on 51 off 49 balls, including three fours and as many sixes. The star for Australia was left-handed batter Mooney, who scored 109 off 114 balls, hitting 11 fours.For Pakistan, Nashra Sundhu was the most successful bowler, claiming three wickets for 37 runs, while Fatima Sana and Rameen Shamim picked up two wickets each.In reply, Australia’s bowlers never allowed Pakistan’s batters to settle and only Sidra Amin (35, 52b, 5x4s) managed to make a notable contribution before the side were bowled out for 114 in 36.3 overs.For Australia, Kim Garth took three wickets, while Annabel Sutherland and Megan Schutt claimed two apiece.Scores in brief:Australia 221-9, 50 overs (Beth Mooney 109, Alana King 51, Alyssa Healy 20; Nashra Sundhu 3-37, Rameen Shamim 2-29, Fatima Sana 2-49)Pakistan 114 all out, 36.3 overs (Sidra Amin 35; Kim Garth 3-14, Annabel Sutherland 2-15, Megan Schutt 2-25)Player of the match – Beth Mooney (Australia)
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