Pakistan Women’s Team Ready for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Kickoff in UAE

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 is set to begin tomorrow in the UAE, featuring 10 teams competing over 18 days for cricketing glory. The Pakistan women’s cricket team, captained by Fatima Sana, is placed in Group ‘A’ alongside formidable opponents Australia, India, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka. Group ‘B’ comprises Bangladesh, England, Scotland, South Africa, and the West Indies.

In their opening match, Pakistan will face Sri Lanka at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, with the first ball scheduled for 7 PM PKT. A highly anticipated clash against arch-rivals India will follow on 6 October at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS). The team will also take on defending champions Australia on 11 October and conclude their group stage against New Zealand on 14 October, both at DICS.

The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals on 17 and 18 October, with the tournament final set for 20 October at DICS, starting at 6 PM local time.

Prior to the tournament, Pakistan engaged in warm-up matches against Scotland and Bangladesh, along with various practice sessions to acclimatize to local conditions. Captain Fatima Sana expressed confidence in her team’s preparations, stating, “We have prepared well for the mega event. The series against South Africa at home before coming to the UAE helped us know our strengths and allowed our batters to show their form. The two practice games have also helped us assess the conditions here and provided us with clarity regarding the right combination of players for the tournament.”

Pakistan’s 15-Member Squad for the Tournament:

• Fatima Sana (captain)
• Aliya Riaz
• Diana Baig
• Gull Feroza
• Iram Javed
• Muneeba Ali (wicket-keeper)
• Nashra Sundhu
• Nida Dar
• Omaima Sohail
• Sadaf Shamas
• Sadia Iqbal
• Sidra Amin
• Syeda Aroob Shah
• Tasmia Rubab
• Tuba Hassan

Traveling Reserve: Najiha Alvi (wicket-keeper)

Non-Traveling Reserves: Rameen Shamim and Umm-e-Hani

Pakistan Fixtures in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024:

• 3 October vs Sri Lanka (1900 PKT); Sharjah Cricket Stadium
• 6 October vs India (1500 PKT); Dubai International Cricket Stadium
• 11 October vs Australia (1900 PKT); Dubai International Cricket Stadium
• 14 October vs New Zealand (1900 PKT); Dubai International Cricket Stadium

As the tournament kicks off, the Pakistan women’s team is eager to make their mark and compete for the title on the world stage.