Pakistan set to depart for ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 today

LAHORE: The Pakistan women’s cricket team will depart for Sri Lanka this evening to take part in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.

Fatima Sana-led Pakistan women’s team will play two warm-up matches against Sri Lanka and South Africa as part of their final preparations for the World Cup 2025.

The team will open its campaign on October 2 against Bangladesh, followed by group-stage fixtures against India, Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, and Sri Lanka.

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In the build-up to the tournament, Pakistan hosted South Africa in a home ODI series that concluded on Monday. The visitors claimed the series 2-1, with Pakistan managing a consolation win in the final match.

Following the series, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi visited Gaddafi Stadium and urged the national side to approach the World Cup with a fearless mindset.

“Fight till the last ball. Success is always the result of teamwork,” Naqvi told the players, wishing them success for the campaign in India.

Pakistan Squad for Women’s World Cup 2025

Fatima Sana (c), Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (vice-captain), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Eyman Fatima, Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz (wicket-keeper), and Syeda Aroob Shah.

Pakistan’s Fixtures:

• October 2 – vs Bangladesh
• October 5 – vs India
• October 8 – vs Australia
• October 15 – vs England
• October 18 – vs New Zealand
• October 21 – vs South Africa
• October 24 – vs Sri Lanka

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