Pakistan have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match One Day International series against Zimbabwe, scheduled to be held at the National Stadium in Karachi from May 4 to May 9.
According to the 24NewsHD TV channel, the series forms part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2025–29, with Pakistan captain Fatima Sana set to lead the side in all three matches. Each game will begin at 3:30pm Pakistan Standard Time.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has included Muneeba Riasat in the squad for the first time. Other players named in the squad include Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Nashra Sandhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sidra Amin, Sadia Shams, Sidra Amin, Aroob Shah and Tasmia Rubbab.
The wicketkeeping duties will be shared by Muneeba Ali and Najiha Alvi, who are both part of the squad.
Zimbabwe’s women’s cricket team is scheduled to arrive in Karachi on April 29 for what will be their first-ever tour of Pakistan, marking a significant moment in bilateral women’s cricket.
Reporter: Javed Iqbal