Pakistan women’s cricket team will face Sri Lanka in three ODIs and three T20I from July 23 to August 4, 2026. Fatima Sana will lead the ODI side before joining The Hundred, while Muneeba Ali will captain the T20I team. The tour also introduces several emerging players to international cricket.
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| Muneeba Ali will captain Pakistan during the T20I series 2026 against Sri Lanka. |
The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced separate 15 member squads for the upcoming Pakistan women’s series against Sri Lanka, giving the national team a fresh opportunity to build momentum across both the ODI and T20I formats.
The tour will feature three One Day Internationals and three T20 Internationals in Sri Lanka. The ODI matches carry additional importance because they form part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2025–29, making every game valuable in Pakistan campaign.
Fatima Sana to Lead Pakistan in the ODI Series
All rounder Fatima Sana will captain Pakistan during the three match ODI series. The 24 year old has recently played a key role for the national side and will lead the team through the first phase of the Sri Lankan tour.
However, her international responsibilities will end after the ODI series. Fatima is scheduled to travel to England to participate in The Hundred, creating an opportunity for Pakistan to test a new leader in the T20I format.
Muneeba Ali Takes Charge in T20Is
With Fatima Sana unavailable for the T20I leg, Muneeba Ali Siddiqui will captain Pakistan T20I squad.
Her appointment gives the team a different leadership setup for the shortest format and could provide valuable experience to both Muneeba and the younger players included in the squad.
Eight Changes Made to Pakistan T20I Squad
The Pakistan Cricket Board has made eight changes to the T20I squad that represented the country at the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
The new additions include:
- Eman Naseer
- Humna Bilal
- Maham Anees
- Momina Riasat
- Najiha Alvi
- Shawaal Zulfiqar
- Umm e Hani
- Waheeda Akhtar
The selection signals a clear effort to expand Pakistan player pool and give more opportunities to emerging talent.
Three Players Could Make Their T20I Debuts
Eman Naseer, Maham Anees and Momina Riasat have yet to play a T20 International for Pakistan.
The Sri Lanka series could therefore become an important milestone in their careers. A strong performance against Sri Lanka could help them establish themselves in the national setup ahead of future international assignments.
Two Players Set for Their ODI Debuts
The ODI squad also includes two players who have not yet played an ODI for Pakistan.
Maham Anees and Saira Jabeen are the uncapped ODI players in the squad. Their inclusion adds another layer of interest to the three match series, particularly because the games contribute to the ICC Women’s Championship standings.
For emerging players, the ODI series offers a chance to gain international experience in a format that requires greater consistency with both bat and ball.
Pakistan Women’s ODI Squad for Sri Lanka
The 15 member ODI squad is:
- Fatima Sana (captain)
- Ayesha Zafar
- Gull Feroza
- Maham Anees
- Momina Riasat
- Muneeba Ali Siddiqui
- Najiha Alvi
- Nashra Sundhu
- Sadaf Shamas
- Saira Jabeen
- Sidra Amin
- Syeda Aroob Shah
- Tasmia Rubab
- Umm e Hani
- Waheeda Akhtar
Pakistan Women’s T20I Squad for Sri Lanka
The 15-member T20I squad is:
- Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (captain)
- Ayesha Zafar
- Eman Naseer
- Eyman Fatima
- Humna Bilal
- Maham Anees
- Momina Riasat
- Najiha Alvi
- Nashra Sundhu
- Saira Jabeen
- Shawaal Zulfiqar
- Tasmia Rubab
- Tuba Hassan
- Umm e Hani
- Waheeda Akhtar
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Women’s Series Schedule
The tour will take place in Hambantota, Sri Lanka, with Pakistan scheduled to arrive on July 20 before beginning training ahead of the series.
ODI Series
- July 23, 2026 — First ODI
- July 25, 2026 — Second ODI
- July 28, 2026 — Third ODI
All three ODIs will count toward the ICC Women’s Championship 2025–29.
T20I Series
- July 31, 2026 — First T20I
- August 2, 2026 — Second T20I
- August 4, 2026 — Third T20I
Why This Sri Lanka Tour Matters for Pakistan
This tour represents more than a routine bilateral series.
The ODI matches offer Pakistan an opportunity to collect important ICC Women’s Championship points, while the T20I series gives the selectors a chance to assess emerging players and build greater depth after making significant changes to the squad.
The leadership transition will also attract attention. Fatima Sana will handle the ODI campaign before Muneeba Ali takes over for the T20I, creating two different leadership challenges during the same tour.
The series could also help Pakistan identify players capable of becoming regular members of the national team. With several uncapped or relatively inexperienced players included, the Sri Lanka tour may become an important step in the team long term rebuilding process.
A Major Opportunity for Pakistan Emerging Players
The inclusion of several new faces suggests that Pakistan is looking beyond its established core.
For players such as Eman Naseer, Maham Anees and Momina Riasat, the series could provide their first opportunity to make an impact at the international level. Meanwhile, players such as Saira Jabeen will have the chance to establish themselves in the ODI setup.
The success of this approach will depend on how effectively Pakistan balances youth with experience during the six match tour.
Final Takeaway
Pakistan women’s cricket team will enter the Sri Lanka tour with two different captains, separate squads for each format and several emerging players looking to make their mark.
Fatima Sana will lead the ODI campaign, while Muneeba Ali will take charge of the T20I series. With the ODI carrying ICC Women’s Championship importance and the T20I offering opportunities to new players, the tour could prove significant for both Pakistan immediate results and its long term squad development.