Pakistan Women’s Squad: Jabeen & Bilal Called Up for South Africa T20Is

Pakistan WomenS Cricket Team Embarks on south Africa Tour Following World Cup Disappointment

Pakistan Women’s cricket team will look to rebound from a challenging 2025 ODI World Cup performance as they begin a multi-format tour of South Africa. The series marks a crucial opportunity for the squad to rebuild momentum and refine their strategies ahead of future international competitions. Twelve players who participated in the recent World Cup will be part of the touring party.

Did you know? – Pakistan Women have never won a bilateral ODI series against South Africa.This tour presents an opportunity to achieve that milestone.

Addressing the World Cup Setback

The team finished at the bottom of the table in the 2025 ODI World Cup, becoming the only team in the tournament to not secure a single victory. this disappointing result has prompted a renewed focus on preparation and performance as the team heads to South Africa. A senior team official stated the tour is “a vital step in the process of rebuilding and regaining confidence.”

Pro tip – Focusing on consistent batting partnerships will be key for Pakistan in both T20I and ODI formats during the South Africa tour.

Tour Schedule and Preparations

The Pakistan Women’s team will begin a training camp in Karachi on February 1, before departing for a three-week tour of South Africa. The tour will feature a combination of T20 International (T20I) and One Day International (ODI) matches, alongside a tour game against South Africa Emerging.

The schedule unfolds as follows:

• T20Is: February 10-16 in potchefstroom,Benoni,and Kimberley.
• Tour Match: February 19 against South Africa Emerging in Kimberley.
• ODIs: February 22 in Bloemfontein, february 25 in Centurion, and March 1 in Durban. The first and third ODIs will be played during the day, while the second ODI will be a day-night fixture.

Reader question – Fatima Sana is the first woman to captain Pakistan in both T20I and ODI formats concurrently.

Squad Announcements

Fatima Sana will captain both the T20I and ODI squads. The squads are as follows:

T20I Squad: Fatima Sana (capt), Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza (wk), Humna Bilal, Muneeba Ali (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Saira Jabeen, Sidra Amin, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan.

ODI squad: Fatima Sana (capt), Aliya riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali (wk), Najiha Alvi (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab.

The inclusion of twelve players from the World cup squad suggests a core strategy of building on existing experience, while also providing opportunities for newer players to integrate into the team dynamic. One analyst noted that the tour represents “a chance to experiment with combinations and identify key players for future assignments.”

This tour of South Africa represents a pivotal moment for Pakistan Women’s cricket, offering a platform to address past shortcomings and forge a path toward fu