Fatima Sana’s Personal Details
Name: Fatima Sana
Date of Birth: November 08, 2001
Batting style: Right hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right arm Medium
Role: Bowling Allrounder
A right-arm medium-fast bowler with the heart of a fighter and the vision of a leader, Fatima has become one of Pakistan’s most influential cricketers at just 23 years of age. From making her international debut as a teenager to leading the national side on the global stage, her journey embodies resilience, growth, and the promise of a new era for Pakistan women’s cricket.
Fatima’s love for cricket blossomed early, paving the way for a career that has already seen her don multiple roles, an incisive strike bowler, a dependable lower-order batter, and now, a captain guiding Pakistan into its next chapter.
Fatima Sana’s International Career
Fatima made her Women’s One Day International (WODI) debut in May 2019 against South Africa and soon followed it with her T20I debut during the same tour. Her talent was evident from the start, but it was her ability to handle pressure and consistently deliver breakthroughs that set her apart.
She gained international recognition in June 2021, when she claimed her maiden five-wicket haul in WODIs, registering figures of 5/39 against the West Indies. That performance not only solidified her place in Pakistan’s bowling unit but also showcased her as a rising star in world cricket. Her growing stature was soon acknowledged by the ICC, which awarded her the prestigious Emerging Women’s Cricketer of the Year in 2021, a milestone that underlined her impact on the game.
Fatima’s contributions extend beyond the ball. In 48 ODI innings, she has picked up 63 wickets, making her one of Pakistan’s most reliable wicket-takers. But her all-round abilities are equally noteworthy, she has amassed 593 runs, with a career-best score of 90*, reflecting her grit and adaptability in the middle order.
Her dual role as a bowler who can swing the new ball and a batter capable of stabilizing or accelerating innings has made her indispensable to the team’s balance. Her calm yet determined approach earned admiration, and by August 2024, she was officially appointed as captain of Pakistan’s squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
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