Pakistan women’s squad for World Cup 2025: Full official PCB list, captain, fixtures

The Pakistan Cricket Board has named a 15-member Pakistan women’s squad for World Cup 2025, with Fatima Sana as captain and Muneeba Ali Siddiqui as vice-captain. The squad includes uncapped batter Eyman Fatima and six players set for their maiden ODI World Cup. The same 15 will also play a three-match ODI series against South Africa (16–22 September) as preparation. Pakistan’s group fixtures at the tournament run from 30 September to 2 November.

The announcement at a glance

• Date & source: PCB confirmed the 15-member Pakistan women’s squad for World Cup 2025 on 25 August 2025.
• Leadership: Fatima Sana to captain at an ODI World Cup for the first time; Muneeba Ali Siddiqui named vice-captain.

• New faces: The release highlights six players set for their maiden ODI World Cup — Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Syeda Aroob Shah — with uncapped Eyman Fatima also included in the 15.
• Preparation series: The identical squad will face South Africa in Lahore on 16, 19 and 22 September.
• Tournament window & venues: The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 runs 30 September–2 November; Pakistan’s group matches are slated for R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo.

This confirms, in full, the Pakistan women’s squad for World Cup 2025 and the key logistics fans need to know, straight from the official release.

Pakistan women’s squad for World Cup 2025

Official 15-member list as named by the PCB: 

• Fatima Sana (captain)
• Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (vice-captain)
• Aliya Riaz
• Diana Baig
• Eyman Fatima
• Nashra Sundhu
• Natalia Parvaiz
• Omaima Sohail
• Rameen Shamim
• Sadaf Shamas
• Sadia Iqbal
• Shawaal Zulfiqar
• Sidra Amin
• Sidra Nawaz (wicket-keeper)
• Syeda Aroob Shah

Non-travelling reserves

• Gull Feroza
• Najiha Alvi
• Tuba Hassan
• Umm-e-Hani
• Waheeda Akhtar 

Why this matters for Pakistan’s campaign

The official Pakistan women’s squad for World Cup 2025 blends youthful energy with experience under a first-time World Cup captain. Fatima Sana, who led Pakistan through a flawless qualifying campaign earlier this year, now steps into the marquee event with a unit that has largely been rewarded for consistency. The PCB has explicitly backed the group that earned qualification, making only two changes from the Qualifier squad, Eyman Fatima and Sadaf Shamas replacing Gull Feroza and Najiha Alvi (both named as reserves). This continuity signals a trust-based strategy built on a core that already knows how to win together.

Another notable element in the Pakistan women’s squad for World Cup 2025 is the promotion of Muneeba Ali Siddiqui to vice-captain, underscoring the importance of a stable top order and on-field decision-making support for Fatima Sana. Alongside seasoned contributors like Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Sidra Amin, and Nashra Sundhu, the inclusion of Eyman Fatima adds a fresh batting option who impressed domestically and recently broke into the T20I setup, an investment in long-term firepower.

Preparation window and fixtures linked to the squad

The PCB has tied the announcement to a ready-made preparation block: a three-match ODI series vs South Africa at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on 16, 19 and 22 September. That means the 15-member Pakistan women’s squad for World Cup 2025 will get immediate, competitive 50-over cricket under home conditions before departing for the main event. It’s a straightforward, match-ready path that mirrors the board’s emphasis on cohesion and role clarity.

As per the same release, Pakistan’s group-stage assignments at the World Cup are scheduled in Colombo at R. Premadasa ICS: Bangladesh (2 Oct), India (5 Oct), Australia (8 Oct), England (15 Oct), New Zealand (18 Oct), South Africa (21 Oct), Sri Lanka (24 Oct). This calendar gives fans a clear, official line of sight from the ODI tune-ups in Lahore to the global stage.

FAQs

Who is captain and vice-captain?
Captain: Fatima Sana; Vice-captain: Muneeba Ali Siddiqui. (Official PCB release.)

How many players are new to an ODI World Cup?
The PCB notes six players set for maiden ODI World Cup appearances: Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Syeda Aroob Shah; Eyman Fatima is uncapped and part of the 15.

When are Pakistan’s official warm-up ODIs linked to this squad?
16, 19, 22 September vs South Africa in Lahore (ODIs).