Current Series: Tour of South Africa (Feb 10 – March 1, 2026)
Next Major Event: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England (June 2026)
In 2026, the Pakistan Women’s National Cricket Team (and the ‘A’ team) has a jam-packed calendar featuring at least six major international tours and three multi-team tournaments.
Here is the complete schedule of competitions they are confirmed to participate in.
2026 Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team Major Tournaments and Schedule
Major Tournaments
| Tournament | Dates | Host Country | Notes |
| ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars | Feb 13 – 22 | Thailand | Pakistan ‘A’ Team only. Group A vs India, UAE, Nepal. |
| ICC Women’s T20 World Cup | June 12 – July 5 | England | The biggest event of the year. Pakistan is in a group with India, Australia, and South Africa. |
| Asian Games 2026 | Sep 19 – Oct 4 | Japan (Nagoya) | T20 Format. A chance for a Gold Medal. |
| ACC Women’s Asia Cup (Senior) | Sep/Oct (TBC) | TBC | The senior continental championship (T20 format). |
Note on Commonwealth Games: Cricket has been excluded from the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, so Pakistan will not be competing in that event this year.
Bilateral Series (Home & Away Tours)
These series are critical for World Cup preparation and ICC Championship points (for direct ODI World Cup qualification).
1. Tour of South Africa (Away)
- Dates: Feb 10 – March 1, 2026
- Format: 3 T20Is, 3 ODIs
- Why it matters: First test of the year against a top-4 nation.
2. Zimbabwe Tour of Pakistan (Home)
- Dates: April / May 2026
- Format: Likely 3 ODIs & 3 T20Is
- Why it matters: A series Pakistan is expected to dominate (Good for “Series Winner” bets).
3. Ireland Tri-Nation Series (Away)
- Dates: May 2026 (Pre-World Cup)
- Teams: Ireland, Pakistan, West Indies
- Why it matters: The final warm-up in European conditions before the World Cup.
4. Tour of Sri Lanka (Away)
- Dates: July 2026
- Format: ODI & T20I Series
- Why it matters: Spin-friendly conditions similar to home.
5. Tour of West Indies (Away)
- Dates: November 2026
- Format: ODI & T20I Series
- Why it matters: End-of-year tour; historically a tough place for Pakistan to win.
| Series / Tour | Dates (2026) | Format | Why it Matters (Betting Insight) |
| 1. Tour of South Africa (Away) | Feb 10 – March 1 | 3 T20Is, 3 ODIs | First Test: A high-pressure series against a top-4 nation. Good for gauging form before the World Cup. |
| 2. Zimbabwe Tour of Pakistan (Home) | April / May | 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is (TBC) | Banker Series: Pakistan is expected to dominate at home. Excellent for “Series Winner” accumulators/parlays. |
| 3. Ireland Tri-Nation Series (Away) | May (Pre-WC) | Tri-Series (vs IRE, WI) | Condition Check: The final warm-up in European conditions. Watch for swing bowlers finding rhythm here. |
| 4. Tour of Sri Lanka (Away) | July | ODI & T20I Series | Spin Trap: Spin-friendly tracks similar to Pakistan. Expect low-scoring thrillers suited for “Under” run bets. |
| 5. Tour of West Indies (Away) | November | ODI & T20I Series | Tough Outing: Historically a difficult place to win due to slow pitches and travel fatigue. High variance series. |
Betting Strategy for the 2026 Calendar
- February (South Africa): Bet on High Scores (Over 150) in T20s due to altitude.
- June (World Cup): Pakistan are underdogs in their group (vs Australia/India). Look for value in “Handicap Betting” (e.g., Pakistan to not lose by more than 40 runs).
- September (Asian Games): If India sends a “B” team (often happens due to scheduling), Pakistan becomes a Gold Medal Favorite. Watch the squad announcements closely!
2026 Pakistan Women’s Squad
1. The Senior Squad (First Choice Team)
Will be in: South Africa Tour (Feb), Ireland Tri-Series (May), T20 World Cup (June)
| Player | Role | Status |
| Fatima Sana (C) | All-Rounder | Captain (All Formats). The first name on the team sheet. |
| Muneeba Ali | WK / Batter | First choice opener. |
| Sidra Amin | Batter | Main anchor for ODIs; fights for a spot in T20s. |
| Aliya Riaz | All-Rounder | The designated “Finisher.” |
| Sadia Iqbal | Spinner | The team’s best bowler. |
| Nashra Sundhu | Spinner | Key wicket-taker. |
| Diana Baig | Pacer | ODI Specialist. Often rested for T20s to preserve fitness. |
| Najiha Alvi | Wicketkeeper | Backup to Muneeba Ali. |
| Tuba Hassan | Leg-Spinner | X-Factor bowler (Attacking option). |
| Umm-e-Hani | Off-Spinner | Promoted. Was ‘A’ captain, now in Senior Squad (Replaced Rameen Shamim). |
| Syeda Aroob Shah | Leg-Spinner | Returning talent. |
| Gull Feroza | Batter | Backup Opener. |
| Ayesha Zafar | Batter | Backup Opener. |
| Tasmia Rubab | Pacer | Left-arm fast bowling option. |
| Natalia Parvaiz | All-Rounder | Seam bowling all-rounder. |
2. The “Rising Stars” (Pakistan ‘A’ Team)
Will be in: ACC Asia Cup Rising Stars (Feb), Zimbabwe Series (April – potential debutants)
These players are the “Next Gen.” If a senior player gets injured (like Rameen Shamim did), one of these players gets the call-up.
| Player | Role | Note |
| Hafsa Khalid (C) | Batter | New Captain of ‘A’ team (promoted after Hani left). |
| Eman Naseer | Batter | U19 Captain. High potential. |
| Shawaal Zulfiqar | Batter | Has played internationally before; fighting to get back in. |
| Komal Khan | Wicketkeeper | Developing keeper-batter. |
| Anosha Nasir | Spinner | Left-arm orthodox (Like Sadia Iqbal). |
| Waheeda Akhtar | Pacer | Experienced pacer often on the edge of the main squad. |
| Saira Jabeen | Batter | Note: She is in the ‘A’ system but got a Main Squad call-up for the SA T20s. |
| Humna Bilal | Pacer | Note: Also got a Main Squad call-up for SA T20s. |
3. Which Players Play Which Tournament?
Use this table to know who is playing in the specific competition you are betting on.
| Competition | Squad Strength | Key Players Missing? |
| South Africa Tour (Feb) | Full Strength | Rameen Shamim (Injured). |
| ACC Rising Stars (Feb) | ‘A’ Team Only | No Fatima Sana, No Muneeba Ali. (Captained by Hafsa Khalid). |
| Zimbabwe Tour (Apr) | Mixed Squad | Expect seniors like Diana Baig or Aliya Riaz to be rested. Good chance for Shawaal Zulfiqar or Waheeda Akhtar to play. |
| Ireland Tri-Series (May) | Full Strength | World Cup warm-up. The squad will be identical to the World Cup team. |
| T20 World Cup (June) | Full Strength | The absolute best XI players only. |
Current Squad Lists (Feb 2026)
Save this list for your fantasy drafts and match-day bets.
T20 International Squad (South Africa Tour)
- Captain: Fatima Sana
- Wicketkeepers: Muneeba Ali, Gull Feroza
- Batters: Sidra Amin, Ayesha Zafar, Eyman Fatima, Saira Jabeen
- All-rounders: Aliya Riaz, Tuba Hassan, Natalia Parvaiz
- Bowlers: Nashra Sundhu, Sadia Iqbal, Rameen Shamim, Tasmia Rubab, Humna Bilal
ODI Squad (South Africa Tour)
- Captain: Fatima Sana
- Key Additions (vs T20): Diana Baig (Pace), Najiha Alvi (WK), Sadaf Shamas (Batter), Syeda Aroob Shah (Leg-spin).
Boycott Confusion, Injury Updates & Squad Shake-ups
1. CONFIRMED: Women’s ‘A’ Team Will Play India
There is major confusion circulating regarding the Pakistan Men’s team boycott of their match against India on Feb 15. We can confirm this does NOT apply to the women’s teams.
- Status: MATCH ON.
- Fixture: Pakistan Women ‘A’ vs. India ‘A’
- Tournament: ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup
- Date: Feb 15, 2026 (Bangkok)
- Betting Note: Do not let the political headlines affecting the men’s game stop you from finding value here. The women’s squad is in Bangkok and fully preparing for this high-stakes clash.
2. SQUAD SHAKE-UP: Rameen Shamim OUT, Umm-e-Hani IN
A critical blow to the bowling attack for the South Africa tour (starting Feb 10).
- The Injury: Key spinner Rameen Shamim has been ruled out of the entire tour after fracturing her thumb in yesterday’s training session.
- The Replacement: Off-spinner Umm-e-Hani has been emergency called-up to the main T20I & ODI squad.
- Betting Impact: Rameen was a reliable economy bowler. Umm-e-Hani is an aggressive wicket-taker but can be expensive. Adjust your “Total Runs” lines slightly higher for the middle overs.
3. NEW CAPTAIN: Hafsa Khalid Takes Charge of Pakistan ‘A’
The promotion of Umm-e-Hani to the senior team has triggered a leadership change for the ‘A’ side just days before the Asia Cup.
- New Captain: Hafsa Khalid
- The Angle: A last-minute captaincy change often leads to on-field instability. The Pakistan ‘A’ team is now a more volatile (“High Risk”) betting option for their opening fixtures.
South Africa Tour Guide
The action kicks off on February 10, 2026. This is a multi-format tour featuring 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs. For bettors, this is the first real look at Pakistan’s new aggressive batting approach against a top-tier pace attack on their home soil.
Official Match Schedule
| Date | Format | Venue | Time (PKT) |
| Feb 10 | 1st T20I | Senwes Park, Potchefstroom | 19:00 |
| Feb 14 | 2nd T20I | Willowmoore Park, Benoni | 17:00 |
| Feb 17 | 3rd T20I | Diamond Oval, Kimberley | 19:00 |
| Feb 22 | 1st ODI | Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein | 13:00 |
| Feb 25 | 2nd ODI | SuperSport Park, Centurion | 17:00 |
| March 1 | 3rd ODI | Kingsmead, Durban | 13:00 |
Current Squad Lists (Feb 2026)
Save this list for your fantasy drafts and match-day bets.
A. Tour of South Africa (Feb 10 – March 1, 2026)
Status: Locked & Confirmed (Revised Feb 3 due to injury)
T20 International Squad (South Africa Tour)
- Captain: Fatima Sana
- Wicketkeepers: Muneeba Ali, Gull Feroza
- Batters: Sidra Amin, Ayesha Zafar, Eyman Fatima, Saira Jabeen
- All-rounders: Aliya Riaz, Tuba Hassan, Natalia Parvaiz
- Bowlers: Nashra Sundhu, Sadia Iqbal, Rameen Shamim, Tasmia Rubab, Humna Bilal
ODI Squad (South Africa Tour)
- Captain: Fatima Sana
- Key Additions (vs T20): Diana Baig (Pace), Najiha Alvi (WK), Sadaf Shamas (Batter), Syeda Aroob Shah (Leg-spin).
- Replaced: Umm-e-Hani replaces Rameen Shamim in this squad as well.
B. ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars (Feb 13 – 22, 2026)
Status: Locked & Confirmed (Revised Feb 3)
- Team: Pakistan ‘A’ (The “Shaheens”)
- Captain: Hafsa Khalid (Took over after Umm-e-Hani was promoted to the main team).
- Key Players: Eman Naseer (U19 Star), Shawaal Zulfiqar, Waheeda Akhtar (Pace), Anosha Nasir (Spin).
- Confirmed Fixture: Feb 15 vs. India ‘A’ (Bangkok). This match is ON, despite the Men’s team boycotting their India match on the same day.
C. NOT Yet Confirmed
Note: The final squads for the Zimbabwe Series (April) and T20 World Cup (June) will be selected from this core group of contracted players.
| Category | Players (The Safe Bets) | Betting Role |
| Category A (Stars) | Fatima Sana, Muneeba Ali, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin | The “Must-Haves” for every major tournament. |
| Category B (Regulars) | Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Nashra Sundhu | First XI players. Diana Baig is key for ODIs. |
| Category C & D (Fringe) | Rameen Shamim, Gull Feroza, Tuba Hassan, Omaima Sohail | fighting for the final 3-4 spots in the World Cup squad. |
| Category E (Emerging) | Eyman Fatima, Shawaal Zulfiqar | The “Wildcards” used for ‘A’ team or lower-stakes series. |
Expected Squad Announcement Dates:
- Zimbabwe Series Squad: Expected ~April 10, 2026.
- T20 World Cup Squad: Expected ~May 15, 2026.