Pakistan women’s cricket team is set to face England in a three-match ODI series, starting tomorrow at the County Ground in Derby. The series continues with the second ODI in Taunton on 26 May and concludes with the third ODI in Chelmsford on 29 May.
This ODI series is a part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25, and it marks Pakistan’s eighth and final series in the cycle. With 16 points, Pakistan is currently positioned fifth in the 10-team Women’s Championship. The top five teams from this championship, along with hosts India, will directly qualify for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.
Pakistan’s women are coming off a tough T20I series, which saw the hosts England secure a 3-0 victory. However, the ODI format offers a fresh opportunity for the visitors to showcase their talent and resilience. Opening batter Sidra Amin, who has been in remarkable form with 948 runs at an average of 52.66 in the ICC Championship 2022-25, expressed the team’s readiness and optimism:
“Despite the recent T20I series not going our way, we are fully focused and eager to put on a good performance in the upcoming ODIs against England. We believe in our capabilities and are focused on executing our plans well in the upcoming ODI series. The team spirit is high, and we are determined to end the ICC Women’s Championship matches on a positive note.”
This series is crucial for both teams, particularly Pakistan, who are vying for a direct qualification spot in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. A strong performance in these ODIs could see them secure their place in the prestigious tournament, adding significant motivation for the players.
The Pakistan women’s cricket team will be eager to put their T20I series defeat behind them and focus on the ODIs, aiming to finish the ICC Women’s Championship cycle on a high note. With experienced players like Nida Dar and promising talents like Sidra Amin, they have the potential to challenge a strong England side and secure vital points. Fans can look forward to an exciting series filled with competitive cricket.
Squads and Key Players
Pakistan Women: Nida Dar (Captain), Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali (wk), Najiha Alvi (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar
England Women: Heather Knight (Captain), Alice Capsey, Amy Jones, Charlie Dean, Danielle Wyatt, Kate Cross, Lauren Bell, Lauren Filer, Maia Bouchier, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sarah Glenn, Sophie Ecclestone, Tammy Beaumont
Series Schedule
- 1st ODI: 23 May, Derby (1:00 PM local time) (ICC Women’s Championship)
- 2nd ODI: 26 May, Taunton (11:00 AM local time) (ICC Women’s Championship)
- 3rd ODI: 29 May, Chelmsford (1:00 PM local time) (ICC Women’s Championship)
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