Pakistan Women's Cricket Team 2026: ICC Women's T20 World Cup Squad, Players, and Statistics
Pakistan Women's cricket team enters the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 on the back of their most convincing pre-tournament form in years. A 3-0 whitewash over Zimbabwe, a fearless captain who just hit the fastest T20I fifty in Pakistan Women's history (15 balls), and five hungry debutants ready to write their own story. This is a different-looking Pakistan side. England and Wales host the tournament from June 12 to July 5, 2026, and the Women in Green know exactly what the world expects of them. They intend to prove that wrong.
Pakistan Women's Cricket Team - Full Profile
| Detail | Info |
| Full Name | Pakistan Women's National Cricket Team |
| Nickname | Women in Green |
| Governing Body | Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) |
| ICC T20I Ranking | 8th (Rating: 214) |
| ICC ODI Ranking | 7th (Rating: 73) |
| T20I Debut | May 2009 vs Ireland |
| T20I Record | P: 190 | W: 75 | L: 107 | T: 3 | NR: 5 (as of 2025) |
| Captain (T20 WC 2026) | Fatima Sana |
| Wicket-Keeper | Muneeba Ali |
| Mentor / Head Coach | Wahab Riaz |
| Batting Coach | Imran Farhat |
| Spin Bowling Coach | Abdur Rehman |
| Fast Bowling Coach | Junaid khan |
| Fielding Coach | Abdul Majeed |
| Home Grounds | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore / National Bank Stadium, Karachi |
| 2026 T20 WC Group | Group A (India, Australia, South Africa, Bangladesh, Netherlands) |
Pakistan Women at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup - History
Pakistan Women have participated in every single edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup since the inaugural tournament in 2009. The consistency in qualification, however, has rarely translated into knockout-stage cricket.
The story of Pakistan Women in the T20 World Cups is one of near-misses and batting collapses. In 2009 and 2010, they lost every match. It was not until 2012 that they recorded their first-ever T20 World Cup win against India. It remains one of the most celebrated moments in Pakistan Women's cricket history.
The 2024 Women's T20 World Cup in the UAE was another painful outing. They managed just one win in four matches and were knocked out in the group stage. In 2022, it was worse, six defeats in seven games, finishing at the bottom of the pile.
The 2026 edition, back in England for the first time since 2009, gives Pakistan a fresh slate. The conditions will suit their bowling. The pressure is to finally find their batting.
Pakistan Women's ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 - Group A Fixtures
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (BST) |
| June 14 | India vs Pakistan | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 2:30 PM |
| June 17 | Pakistan vs South Africa | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 6:30 PM |
| June 20 | Bangladesh vs Pakistan | Hampshire Bowl, Southampton | 2:30 PM |
| June 23 | Australia vs Pakistan | Headingley, Leeds | 6:30 PM |
| June 27 | Netherlands vs Pakistan | Bristol County Ground, Bristol | 10:30 AM |
Sources: Wikipedia, PCB and ICC.
Pakistan Women - ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Full Squad
| Player | Role | Bat Strike Rate | Bowl Strike Rate | Economy Rate |
| Fatima Sana (C) | Bowling All-Rounder | 139.52 | 19.8 | 6.24 |
| Muneeba Ali (WK) | WK Batter | 113.4 | N/A | N/A |
| Gull Feroza | Batter | 118.2 | N/A | N/A |
| Ayesha Zafar | Batter | 100.64 | N/A | N/A |
| Iram Javed | Batter | 96.3 | N/A | N/A |
| Aliya Riaz | Batting All-Rounder | 107.5 | 28.4 | 6.6 |
| Natalia Pervaiz | All-Rounder | 98.7 | 27.6 | 7.1 |
| Eyman Fatima | Batter | 110.8 | N/A | N/A |
| Sadia Iqbal | Left-arm Orthodox Spinner | 72.4 | 18.6 | 5.64 |
| Nashra Sundhu | Left-arm Orthodox Spinner | 55.1 | 24.2 | 5.55 |
| Tuba Hassan | Leg-spin Bowler | 68.3 | 22.5 | 6.1 |
| Rameen Shamim | Off-spin Bowler | 64.2 | 23.8 | 6.4 |
| Diana Baig | Pace Bowler | 58.4 | 26.1 | 6.8 |
| Saira Jabeen | Pace Bowler | 95.6 | 24.3 | 7.2 |
| Tasmia Rubab | Pace Bowler | 60.1 | 25.8 | 7.5 |
- Sadia Iqbal's economy of 5.64 is among the best for any frontline T20I bowler in women's cricket globally right now
- Fatima Sana's bat SR of 139.52 is elite for a lower-order batter.
- Nashra Sundhu's economy of 5.55 makes the Sadia-Nashra left-arm combo one of the most economical spin pairings in the tournament.
Pakistan Women's Complete T20 World Cup 2026 Squad & Player Profiles
Fatima Sana
- Age: 24 (November 8, 2001)
- Role: Captain and Bowling All-Rounder (Right-arm medium-fast)
Fatima Sana is the heartbeat of this Pakistan side. She has matured into one of the most complete all-rounders in Asian women's cricket. She emerged as one of Pakistan's standout performers at the 2024 T20 World Cup, contributing with both bat and ball while growing into a genuine leader on the global stage. At just 24, she is captaining Pakistan at a T20 World Cup for the second successive time. During the 2026 Zimbabwe series, she smashed a 15-ball fifty. This was the fastest T20I fifty by a Pakistani woman.
Muneeba Ali
- Age: 28 (born August 8, 1997)
- Role: Wicket-Keeper Batter (Left-hand opening)
Born on August 8, 1997, Muneeba Ali is Pakistan's first-choice keeper and one of their most explosive openers. She became a piece of history in February 2023 when she struck 102 off 68 balls against Ireland. She became the first Pakistani woman to score a T20I century. Her left-handed strokeplay at the top of the order gives Pakistan the fast starts they badly need.
Gull Feroza
- Age: 27 (December 28, 1998)
- Role: opening Batter (Right-handed)
Gull Feroza arrives at this World Cup in the form of her life. She smashed two centuries in the recently concluded ODI series against Zimbabwe and will be looking to carry that momentum into her second T20 World Cup appearance. In English conditions, her ability to build an innings while hitting boundaries makes her a genuine match-winner at the top.
Ayesha Zafar
- Age: 31 (September 19, 1994)
- Role: Batter (Right-handed)
Ayesha Zafar is arguably Pakistan's most in-form batter heading into this tournament. She scored a maiden T20I century against Zimbabwe and was the player of the T20I Series, finishing with 151 runs in the three-match series. A technically correct opener who can anchor an innings or go big on her day.
Iram Javed
- Age: 34 (December 16, 1991)
- Role: Batter (Right-handed)
Iram Javed is the most experienced batter in the squad. She retained her place despite a difficult recent run, with selectors backing her experience at the top level. In English conditions, where reading the seam and the swing early on matters enormously, her decade-long experience of batting in pressure situations gives the middle order much-needed stability.
Aliya Riaz
- Age: 33 (September 24, 1992)
- Role: Batting All-Rounder (Right-arm medium)
Born on September 24, 1992, Aliya Riaz has been a fixture in Pakistan Women's cricket for over a decade. A compact, calm batter in the middle order who can also bowl when required, she brings a composure that prevents middle-order collapses. Her reliability in high-pressure moments is exactly what Pakistan needs when chasing totals.
Natalia Pervaiz
- Age: 30 (September 25, 1995)
- Role: All-Rounder
Natalia Pervaiz bats in the middle order and delivers with the ball as well. She was in Pakistan's 2024 T20 World Cup squad but never got to play. In 2026, she gets her chance, and after consistent performances in bilateral cricket throughout 2025, she is ready for it.
Eyman Fatima
- Age: 21 (October 12, 2004)
- Role: Opening Batter (Right-handed)
Born in Sargodha, Eyman Fatima is one of the most exciting young talents in Pakistan Women's cricket right now. She made her T20I debut in August 2025 and has already earned a central PCB contract. She is one of five players set to make her T20 World Cup debut at this edition. At 21, her fearlessness at the crease gives Pakistan a batting dimension they have long missed.
Rameen Shamim
- Age: 30 (January 19, 1996)
- Role: Off-spin Bowler (Right-arm)
Born on January 19, 1996, in Karachi, Rameen Shamim is a returning face after years on the edge. She brings a different spin option to the squad. Her ability to find sharp turns makes her a strong rotational option in the middle overs.
Nashra Sundhu
- Age: 28 (November 19, 1997)
- Role: Spin Bowler (left-arm orthodox)
Nashra Sundhu has been Pakistan's premier left-arm spinner since 2017. In English conditions, where the ball grips and turns later in the tournament, she becomes a weapon. Her ability to bowl at the top of the powerplay and take early wickets makes her a key figure in Pakistan's bowling attack.
Sadia Iqbal
- Age: 30 (August 5, 1995)
- Role: Spin Bowler (Slow left-arm orthodox)
Sadia Iqbal is Pakistan's most dangerous bowler going into this World Cup. She was the leading wicket-taker in the 2026 Zimbabwe T20I series. Her ability to bowl economical spells and still take wickets in the powerplay makes her a genuine match-winner on spin-friendly surfaces.
Tuba Hassan
- Age: 25 (October 18, 2000)
- Role: Leg-break Bowler (Right-arm)
Tuba Hassan lit up her debut in 2022 with figures of 3/8. This is the best by a Pakistani women's debutant. She is the primary leg-spinner in the squad and brings something entirely different from the left-arm duo. On pitches that reward wrist-spin, her googly and sharp turn can bamboozle top-order batters.
Diana Baig
- Age: 30 (October 15, 1995)
- Role: Pace Bowler (Right-arm medium-fast)
The player is one of the most experienced pace bowlers in Pakistan Women's history. She returned to the squad in place of Amber Kainat and brings swing bowling experience that will be critical in England's naturally seam-friendly conditions. In overcast English weather, she can move the ball both ways and disrupt any top order early on.
Saira Jabeen
- Age: 26 (June 15, 2001)
- Role: All-rounder
Saira Jabeen is one of the five players set to make her T20 World Cup debut in 2026. She showed strong all-round form during the Zimbabwe T20I series and brings good pace with the ball. A player who thrives under pressure, she adds genuine depth to Pakistan's pace department.
Tasmia Rubab
- Age: 24 (December 20, 2002)
- Role: left-arm medium-fast bowler
Tasmia Rubab has been in Pakistan's orbit for years without a World Cup appearance. In 2026, that wait ends. A right-arm pacer with a clean, repeatable action, she is particularly effective in death overs and will be expected to execute in the final four overs if Pakistan are defending a total.
Pakistan Women's Strengths and Weaknesses at T20 World Cup 2026
Strengths
Spin Depth: Pakistan has four quality spinners in their squad, and that is a big advantage in English conditions. No other team in Group A has this much variety in their spin attack. Their bowling unit can be very hard to score against.
Top-Order Form: The Pakistan top three players, Gull Feroza, Ayesha Zafar, and Muneeba Ali, are coming into this World Cup in great form. Between them, they have scored two ODI centuries and a T20I century in the weeks before the tournament. That kind of confidence heading into a major event can make a huge difference.
Captain's Leadership: Pakistan's captain walks into this tournament having just broken a world record of the fastest T20I fifty in Pakistan Women's history. She scores runs, takes wickets, and leads by example. A captain in this kind of form gives the whole team belief.
Youth and Experience Balance: This squad has the right mix of senior players who know how to handle big occasions. The young players who are not afraid of anything are making the team stronger. That combination gives Pakistan options in every situation and makes them hard to read as a team.
Weaknesses
Middle-Order Fragility: When the top order gets out cheaply, Pakistan has struggled to recover. The middle order has let the team down in pressure situations before, and against strong bowling attacks in this group, that same problem could come up again.
ICC Tournament Record: Pakistan has struggled at ICC events for years now. Last year's ODI World Cup was a difficult one. They were the only team to go without a win. That history creates pressure, and pressure at the wrong moment can hurt a team's confidence badly.
Inexperienced Debutants Under Spotlight: Having five players at their first T20 World Cup is exciting, but it also brings risk. Playing against the best teams in the world for the first time is very different from bilateral series cricket. One nervous moment from an inexperienced player in a tight game could cost Pakistan a lot.
FAQs
Who is the captain of the Pakistan Women's team for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026?
Fatima Sana is the captain. She is leading Pakistan at the T20 World Cup for the second successive edition, having first captained the side at the 2024 tournament.
When will Pakistan Women play their first match at the 2026 T20 World Cup?
Pakistan will be having its first match against India on June 14, 2026, at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
Has the Pakistan Women's team ever qualified for the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup?
No. They have never been to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.
Who is the wicket-keeper in the Pakistan Women's squad?
Muneeba Ali is the designated wicket-keeper for the T20 World Cup.
How many matches will Pakistan play in the group stage?
The team will play five group stage matches in total.
When is the final of the Women's T20 World Cup going to be held?
The final will be played on July 5, 2026, at Lord's Cricket Ground in London.