The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced a 15-member squad for the Women’s Asia Cup 2026, which will be played in Dubai from August 28 to September 13. Regular captain Fatima Sana returns to lead Pakistan after missing the Sri Lanka T20I series because of her The Hundred commitment. Pakistan are placed in Group A with India, Thailand and Hong Kong, China. Their campaign begins against Thailand before the important group match against India.
The tournament will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, with all 15 matches starting at 7.30pm PKT. Pakistan will face Thailand on September 1, India on September 5 and Hong Kong, China on September 7. The semi-finals are scheduled for September 10 and 11, while the final will be played on September 13. Pakistan will need consistent performances across the group stage to reach the knockout rounds.
Pakistan Women’s Asia Cup Squad
Fatima Sana, Ayesha Zafar, Eman Naseer, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza, Momina Riasat, Muneeba Ali Siddiqui, Najiha Alvi, Nashra Sundhu, Sadia Iqbal, Saira Jabeen, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar
Reserves: Tasmia Rubab, Humna Bilal, Maham Anees, Sadaf Shamas
Fatima Sana’s return gives Pakistan a familiar leader for a tournament. Muneeba Ali Siddiqui will also have an important role, while players such as Gull Feroza, Saira Jabeen and Nashra Sundhu will be expected to make valuable contributions. The match against India will be a major test, but Pakistan must also stay focused against Thailand and Hong Kong, China. Good results in those games can build confidence and give the team a better chance of reaching the knockout stage with momentum.
https://x.com/i/status/2088955981862740456Pakistan Women’s Asia Cup Support Staff
Wahab Riaz, Ayesha Ashar, Abdur Rehman, Umaid Asif, Abdul Majeed, Imran Farhat, Waleed Ahmed, Moeen, Dur Samand and Raza Rashid Kitchlew.
Pakistan will begin preparations with a training camp at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore from August 16 to August 25. The camp will give the players time to train together before travelling to Dubai. It should also help them settle into their roles and prepare for the demands of the competition. The team will hope to carry that preparation into the tournament and start the competition with confidence and focus.
Pakistan Women’s Asia Cup Schedule and Fixtures:
September 1 – Pakistan vs Thailand, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, 7.30pm PKT
September 5 – Pakistan vs India, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, 7.30pm PKT
September 7 – Pakistan vs Hong Kong, China, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, 7.30pm PKT
September 10 – Semi-final 1, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, 7.30pm PKT
September 11 – Semi-final 2, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, 7.30pm PKT
September 13 – Final, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, 7.30pm PKT
The Asia Cup will be an important chance for Pakistan to build confidence under Fatima Sana’s leadership. India will provide a strong challenge, while Thailand and Hong Kong, China will also test Pakistan’s focus. The players will need to handle pressure, make good use of their opportunities and maintain their level throughout the group stage. A strong start could put them in a good position for the semi-finals.
Pakistan will now look to use the Lahore camp to prepare well for their Dubai campaign. Fatima’s return adds experience to a squad that also includes several younger players looking to make an impact. If Pakistan can perform well in all three group matches, they can move into the knockout stage with confidence. The team will then hope to produce its best cricket when the pressure increases and challenge for the Asia Cup title.
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