Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced two 15‑member squads for the upcoming Women’s T20 Asia Cup in Dubai and the Asian Games in Aichi, Japan, with Fatima Sana returning to captain the side after missing recent T20Is due to her commitments in The Hundred.
The Asia Cup will run from August 28 to September 13, with Pakistan placed in Group A alongside Thailand, India, and Hong Kong‑China. Pakistan will open against Thailand on September 1, face India on September 5, and Hong Kong‑China on September 7. Semi‑finals are scheduled for September 10–11, with the final on September 13.
For the Asian Games (September 17–22), Pakistan will play Thailand in the quarter‑final on September 17 at Korogi Athletic Park. Semi‑finals are on September 20, with medal matches on September 22. Pakistan previously won gold medals in 2010 and 2014, finishing fourth in 2022.
Squad highlights:
- Returning players: Sadia Iqbal, Gull Feroza.
- New inclusions for Asian Games: Aliya Riaz, Tasmia Rubab, Humna Bilal.
- Notable omission: veteran fast bowler Diana Baig, missing from both squads and reserves.
The PCB confirmed a 10‑day preparation camp at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore until August 25.
