Pakistan Women’s Squad for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

Pakistan women’s cricket team is going to England this summer to play in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. The tournament will be played from June 12 to July 5, 2026. The final will be held at the famous Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.

In this blog, we will discuss the Pakistan Women’s Squad for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, including detailed insights about the players, team strengths, key performers, and their upcoming opponents in the tournament. We will also analyze Pakistan’s chances, match expectations, and the players who could make a major impact on the global stage.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has picked 15 players for this tournament. Fatima Sana will be the captain. She is only 24 years old but this is already her second time leading Pakistan in a T20 World Cup.

Pakistan are in Group A. They will play against India, Australia, South Africa, Bangladesh and the Netherlands.

Before the World Cup starts, Pakistan will also play a tri-series in Ireland against Ireland and West Indies. This will help the team get some match practice before the big event.

Pakistan Women’s last 5 T20 World Cup records

Year	Won / Lost	Result
2016 — India	2 Won / 2 Lost	Group Stage Exit
2018 — West Indies	2 Won / 2 Lost	Group Stage Exit
2020 — Australia	1 Won / 3 Lost	Group Stage Exit
2023 — South Africa	1 Won / 3 Lost	Group Stage Exit
2024 — UAE	1 Won / 3 Lost	Group Stage Exit

• Pakistan have been knocked out in the group stage in every single edition since 2009 — they have never once reached the semi-finals.
• Their best editions were 2016 and 2018 where they won 2 out of 4 matches each
• In 2020, 2023 and 2024 they managed only 1 win each time
• In 2024 they finished fourth in Group A with just two points and one win — that win came against Sri Lanka.
• Fatima Sana goes into 2026 as captain, riding high on confidence after a 3-0 T20I sweep of Zimbabwe

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Pakistan Women’s Squad for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 – Full Players List

Here is the full list of all 15 players:

Fatima Sana (Captain) — She is the leader of the team. She bowls fast and can also hit hard with the bat. She recently scored the fastest fifty ever by a Pakistani woman in T20 cricket. She did it in just 15 balls against Zimbabwe.

Muneeba Ali (Wicketkeeper) — She is the main wicketkeeper of the team. She also opens the batting and is one of Pakistan’s most experienced players.

Ayesha Zafar — A senior batter who opens the innings. She is back in the World Cup squad after missing the 2024 edition.

Gull Feroza — She is in great form right now. She scored two centuries in the ODI series against Zimbabwe. She is one of the most exciting batters in the team.

Aliya Riaz — A reliable middle-order batter. She can also bowl a few overs when needed.

Iram Javed — She bats in the middle order and can score quickly. She can also bowl some useful overs.

Sadia Iqbal — She is Pakistan’s best spinner. In her World Cup career, she has taken 7 wickets in 6 matches at a very low average. Opposition teams find her very hard to hit.

Nashra Sandhu — A left-arm spinner who is really good in English conditions. She is experienced and very important to Pakistan’s bowling attack.

Tuba Hassan — She bowls off-spin and can also bat. She has taken important wickets in tight situations for Pakistan many times.

Diana Baig — She is Pakistan’s top fast bowler alongside Fatima Sana. She is back in the squad after being left out for the Zimbabwe series.

Natalia Parvaiz — She is an all-rounder who can bat and bowl. She was in the 2018 World Cup squad but never got to play a match. After waiting for 8 years, she is finally going to get her chance.

Saira Jabeen — An all-rounder selected for her good performances in domestic cricket. She can contribute with both bat and ball.

Eyman Fatima — A young batter who has been playing very well in domestic cricket. She is one of the five players who will play in a T20 World Cup for the first time.

Rameen Shamim — A young spinner who has impressed everyone with her ability to take wickets. She could be a surprise package for Pakistan.

Tasmia Rubab — A left-arm fast bowler. She was in the 2024 World Cup squad but didn’t play. Now she gets her chance to show what she can do.

Five Debutants in Pakistan Women T20 World Cup 2026 Squad

Five players in this squad will be playing in a Women’s T20 World Cup for the very first time. They are:

1. Eyman Fatima (batter)
2. Natalia Parvaiz (all-rounder)
3. Rameen Shamim (spinner)
4. Saira Jabeen (all-rounder)
5. Tasmia Rubab (fast bowler)

Pakistan have dropped five players from their 2024 World Cup squad to make room for these new faces. The players who are out are Sidra Amin, Sadaf Shamas, Omaima Sohail, Nida Dar and Syeda Aroob Shah.

Why Pakistan Women T20 World Cup 2026 Squad Is Full of Potential

Pakistan just finished a home series against Zimbabwe and won every single match. They won 3-0 in the ODI series and 3-0 in the T20 series. In the first T20 match, Pakistan scored 237 runs — their highest-ever T20 total. Ayesha Zafar scored a century and Fatima Sana hit her 15-ball fifty.

The team is in great form and full of confidence. They have a good mix of experienced players who have played many international matches, and young players who are hungry to prove themselves on the big stage.

Pakistan Women T20 World Cup 2026 – Full Match Schedule

#	Date	Opponent	Venue	Time (Local)
Match 1	14 June 2026	🇮🇳 vs IndiaHigh Voltage	Edgbaston, Birmingham	2:30 PM
Match 2	17 June 2026	🇿🇦 vs South AfricaTough Test	Edgbaston, Birmingham	6:30 PM
Match 3	20 June 2026	🏳 vs QualifierMust Win	Hampshire Bowl, Southampton	2:30 PM
Match 4	23 June 2026	🇦🇺 vs AustraliaTough Test	Headingley, Leeds	6:30 PM
Match 5	27 June 2026	🏳 vs QualifierMust Win	Bristol County Ground	10:30 AM

Pakistan Women T20 World Cup 2026 – Group A and Opponents

Pakistan will play five group stage matches. If they finish in the top two of Group A, they will go to the semi-finals.

June 14 — vs India at Edgbaston, Birmingham at 2:30 PM
This is the biggest match. India vs Pakistan is always a huge game and everyone will be watching this one closely.

June 17 — vs South Africa at Edgbaston, Birmingham at 6:30 PM
South Africa are a strong team with good fast bowlers. Pakistan will need to bat well in this match.

June 20 — vs Qualifier team at Hampshire Bowl, Southampton at 2:30 PM
Pakistan are expected to win this match. It is important not to drop points against the weaker teams.

June 23 — vs Australia at Headingley, Leeds at 6:30 PM
Australia are the most successful team in Women’s T20 World Cup history. They have won it six times. This will be Pakistan’s toughest test.

June 27 — vs Qualifier team at Bristol County Ground at 10:30 AM
Pakistan’s last group game. If they need a win to reach the semi-finals, this is their last chance.

HOW IS PAKISTAN PREPARING?

Pakistan have a very busy schedule before the World Cup begins. Here is what they are doing:

May 12 to 15 — They played three T20 matches against Zimbabwe in Karachi and won all three.

May 28 to June 4 — They will play a tri-series in Dublin, Ireland. The other teams are Ireland and West Indies. This will give Pakistan some good practice in similar weather conditions to England.

June 6 — Warm-up match against Sri Lanka in Derby, England.

June 9 — Warm-up match against Scotland in Derby, England.

June 14 — First World Cup match against India in Birmingham.

Fatima Sana – Captain of Pakistan Women T20 World Cup 2026 Team

Fatima Sana is the heart of this Pakistan team. She is only 24 years old but she plays with the experience and calm of someone much older. She bowls fast, she bats aggressively and she leads her team with confidence.

This is her third T20 World Cup. She played in her first World Cup as a young player and then took over as captain for the 2024 edition. She is now leading the team for a second time in a row, which shows how much the selectors trust her.

In T20 international cricket, she has taken 39 wickets. She is also known for batting in the lower order and hitting sixes when her team needs quick runs.

In the recent series against Zimbabwe, she scored a fifty in just 15 balls. That was the fastest fifty ever by a Pakistan woman cricketer. She is clearly in great form going into this tournament.

Can Pakistan Women Qualify for Semi-Finals in T20 World Cup 2026?

This is the big question. Pakistan have played in every Women’s T20 World Cup since it started in 2009. But in all those years, they have never once reached the semi-finals. It is a record that hurts, and Pakistan badly want to change it.

This year, things look a little different. Here is why Pakistan actually have a chance:

Their bowlers are very good. Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sandhu and Tuba Hassan are three quality spinners. English pitches often help spin bowlers. That is good news for Pakistan.

The team is in great form. Beating Zimbabwe 3-0 and scoring their highest-ever T20 total shows the batting is improving.

Gull Feroza is on fire. Two centuries in recent games means she is one of the most dangerous batters going into the tournament.

The young players are ready. The five debutants are not nervous newcomers — they have worked hard for years to earn their spot.

But it will not be easy. Group A has some of the best teams in the world. Beating India, Australia or South Africa is always a big ask. Pakistan will need to play their best cricket and probably win at least three of their five group matches to qualify for the semi-finals.

If they do make it through the group stage, anything can happen in the knockouts.

Pakistan go to England with hope, form and a team that believes in itself. This could finally be their year.

Teams That Can Be a Big Threat for Pakistan Women in T20 World Cup 2026

Pakistan Women are in a very tough group this year. They will face some of the best teams in the world. Here are the teams that can be a real danger for Pakistan.

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1. Australia

Australia are the biggest threat for Pakistan. They have won the Women’s T20 World Cup six times. Their captain Sophie Molineux leads a very strong team that includes Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney and Ash Gardner. They have four quality spinners which makes them even more dangerous in English conditions. Pakistan have never beaten Australia in a T20 World Cup match.

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2. India

This is Pakistan’s very first match of the tournament. India are the current ODI World Champions. Their captain Harmanpreet Kaur is playing in her fifth T20 World Cup. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma are dangerous openers. Deepti Sharma was the Player of the Tournament at the 2025 ODI World Cup. The pressure of the India vs Pakistan rivalry alone can hurt Pakistan’s batting.

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3. South Africa

South Africa have been runners-up in the last two T20 World Cups. Their captain Laura Wolvaardt is one of the best batters in the world right now. Fast bowler Shabnim Ismail, who is 37 years old, came out of retirement just to play in this tournament. Marizanne Kapp is another dangerous all-rounder. Their pace attack will test Pakistan’s top order very hard.

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4. Bangladesh

Bangladesh may not look like a big team but Pakistan can never take them lightly. Pakistan have lost to lower-ranked teams before at World Cups. A shock loss to Bangladesh would almost certainly end Pakistan’s semi-final hopes. Their spinner Nahida Akter is very hard to hit and causes big problems for Asian batting lineups.

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Bottom Line

Pakistan face three big matches back to back — India on June 14, South Africa on June 17 and Australia on June 23. If Pakistan can win both qualifier matches and beat at least one of the big three, they have a real chance of reaching the semi-finals for the very first time. The most important match is against India on June 14. A win there would change everything for Pakistan Women.

Pakistan Women T20 World Cup 2026 – Complete Squad List

Fatima Sana (Captain), Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Diana Baig, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali (Wicketkeeper), Nashra Sandhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Saira Jabeen, Tasmia Rubab*, Tuba Hassan

Travelling Reserves (not in main squad): Amber Kainat, Momina Riasat, Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Umm-e-Hani

Frequently Asked Questions – Pakistan Women’s Squad for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026