But 14 January, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) It has been officially confirmed fatima sana Will continue to lead the national women’s team for their upcoming dual-format tour South Africa. The tour, which marks Pakistan’s first bilateral return to the country in five years, serves as a crucial rebuilding phase after their recent exit from the ODI World Cup.
The PCB has opted for a mix of stability and new talent, naming several mainstays in both teams while offering untapped potential in the T20I setup. T20Is are about to start 10 February In Potchefstroom, the series is expected to be a tough test of patience, with three day-night T20Is and three ODIs across six different venues. The tour is particularly important as Pakistan looks to avenge their rain-affected World Cup defeat against the Proteas in Colombo last October.
Two uncapped players have been included in the T20I squad for the first time for Pakistan
The most notable selection highlights of the announcement include the first call-ups for uncapped batsmen Saira Jabeen and right arm fast bowler Hamna BilalBoth of them have been specially named for the T20I squad. His inclusion reflects the selectors’ intention to inject fresh energy into the shortest format after a series of inconsistent results. Additionally, several players who missed the ODI World Cup, including opening batsmen Ayesha Zafar And gul firozaAlso left arm fast bowler Tasmiya Rubab, Has earned a return to the 50-over team. Whereas fatima sana Leads both units, the squads are supported by a high-profile coaching panel Wahab Riaz as a guardian and Imran Farhat As batting coach, underlined the PCB’s investment in providing experienced guidance to the core of the team.
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Pakistan’s white-ball tour of South Africa 2026: From Potchefstroom to Kingsmead finale
The tour is divided into two distinct segments, which will begin with a fast-paced T20I series before shifting to the longer format in late February. All T20I matches will be played under lights, while the ODI series will switch to a mix of day and day-night. Below is the full schedule Pakistan women’s team tour of South Africa 2026: :
| match | date | venue | Format |
| 1st t20i | 10 February | JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom | day/night |
| 2nd t20i | 13 February | Willowmoor Park, Benoni | day/night |
| 3rd t20i | 16 February | Kimberley Oval, Kimberley | day/night |
| Excited | 19 February | Kimberley Oval, Kimberley | 50-over (day) |
| 1st ODI | 22 February | Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein | Day |
| 2nd ODI | 25 February | SuperSport Park, Centurion | day/night |
| 3rd ODI | March 1st | Kingsmead Stadium, Durban | Day |
Pakistan white ball squad for white ball series against South Africa
The selectors have named a core group of 10 players who will feature in both teams, ensuring continuity across all formats, while specialist players will be preferred. Diana Baig (ODI only) and tooba hassan (T20I only) Provide specific tactical depth.
- T20I team: Fatima Sana (C), Alia RiazAyesha Zafar, Iman Fatima, Gul Firozha (wk), Humna Bilal, Muniba Ali (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvez, Ramin Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Saira Jabeen, Sidra Amin, Tasmiya Rubab, Tuba Hasan.
- ODI Team: Fatima Sana (captain), Alia Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Diana Baig, Gul Feroza, Muniba Ali (wk), Naziha Alvi (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvez, Ramin Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Saadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Syeda Arub Shah, Tasmiya Rubab.
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