The tour plays a crucial role in Pakistan’s preparations for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, which will take place in June this year. Star cricketer Fatima Sana will continue to lead in both formats.
Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, SIDRA AMEEN and Tasmia Rubab feature in both the ODI and T20I squads. Meanwhile, uncapped batsman Saira Jabeen and fast bowler Humna Bilal have earned their maiden call-ups to the T20I squad. Both players have been included as Pakistan looks to expand its talent pool ahead of the global tournament.
Several experienced players have returned to the ODI squad after missing out on selection for the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup. Returning to the 15-member roster are opening batters Ayesha Zafar and Gull Feroza, left-arm pacer Tasmia Rubab and wicketkeeper-batsman Najiha Alvi, who replace members from the previous line-up.
The ODI squad includes fast bowler Diana Baig, wicketkeeper Najiha Alvi, Sadaf Shamas and Syeda Aroob Shah, who are not part of the T20I group. Humna Saira, Tuba Hassan and Eyman Fatima have been retained exclusively in the T20I squad, clarifying player movements between formats.
The team will undergo a pre-series training camp at the Hanif Mohammad High-Performance Center in Karachi from February 1 to 6. During the tour, mentor Wahab Riaz will be assisted by a support staff including Imran Farhat (batting coach), Umaid Asif (fast bowling coach), Abdur Rehman (spin bowling coach) and Abdul Majeed (fielding coach).
All three T20Is will be played during the day in Potchefstroom, Benoni and Kimberley between February 10 and 16. Pakistan will then play a 50-over warm-up match for the three-match ODI series scheduled from February 22 to March 1 in Bloemfontein, Centurion and Durban.
The Women in Green last toured South Africa in January 2021 for a bilateral ODI series and also featured in the 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, where matches were held in Cape Town and Paarl.
Pakistan Women’s Tour of South Africa 2026: Squads
PAK W T20I squad
Fatima Sana (captain), Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza (wicketkeeper), Humna Bilal, Muneeba Ali (wicketkeeper), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Saira Jabeen, Sidra Ameen, Tasmia Rubab and Tuba Hassan
PAK W ODI team
Catma Sana, a captain, Aliaya, Baig, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali, wicketkeeper, Alia. Nashra SundhuChristmas Paxeria Paravai, Rameen of Sham, Shama Shama, Iqbal Cir
Player support staff
Wahab Riaz (Mentor), Imran Farhat (Batting Coach), Umaid Asif (Fast Bowling Coach), Abdur Rehman (Spin Bowling Coach), Abdul Majeed (Fielding Coach), Moeen (Strength and 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, Date and Locations
| Date | Agreement | Location |
| February 10 | 1st T20I (day/night) | JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom |
| February 13 | 2nd T20I (day/night) | Willowmoore Park, Benoni |
| February 16 | 3rd T20I (day/night) | Kimberley oval, Kimberley |
| February 19 | Only 50-over warm-up (day) | Kimberley oval, Kimberley |
| February 22 | 1st ODI (day) | Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein |
| February 25 | 2nd ODI (Day/Night) | SuperSportpark, Centurion |
| March 01 | 3rd ODI (day) | Kingsmead, Durban |
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