Islamabad – Pakistan have announced a well-balanced 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, blending seasoned campaigners with emerging talent under the leadership of all-rounder Fatima Sana.

Qualifier heroes largely retained

Most players from Pakistan’s unbeaten qualification campaign in April have retained their place, with only Gull Feroza and Najiha Alvi omitted and moved to the reserves.

Fresh faces include the uncapped batters Eyman Fatima and Sadaf Shamas, signalling a push to reinforce the team with new blood. α 20-year-old Eyman impressed in domestic T20Is and has earned her maiden World Cup call-up.

Fatima Sana to steer the ship

At just 23 years, Fatima Sana is entrusted with captaincy for the first time at an ODI World Cup. She was the highest wicket-taker at the qualifiers, claiming 12 scalps, and is expected to lead both with leadership and all-round performance.

Pace threat up front with Baig

In-form pacer Diana Baig, who took seven wickets during the Qualifier campaign, offers a potent new-ball option for Pakistan’s bowling attack.

Multiple players eye maiden World Cup

Six squad members will be playing in their first Women’s World Cup:

  • Eyman Fatima, Sadaf Shamas – uncapped picks.

  • Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Syeda Aroob Shah – all set for their ODI World Cup debut.

    • Among them, star spinner Sadia Iqbal—missing out on the 2022 edition due to injury and featuring in the Qualifier’s Team of the Tournament—is keen to make her mark.

    Camp lead-up and group-stage setup

    The squad will attend a 14-day pre-World Cup camp beginning 29 August, ahead of a preparatory three-match ODI series against South Africa in Lahore from 16 to 22 September.

    Pakistan’s World Cup journey opens against Bangladesh on 2 October, followed by a high-profile clash with India on 5 October, with all league matches scheduled in Colombo.

    Conclusion

    Pakistan’s World Cup squad demonstrates a strategic blend of proven performers and promising newcomers. With Fatima Sana leading a confident core from the qualifiers, and fresh talents such as Eyman Fatima ready to stake their claim, the team appears poised for a compelling campaign.