Lahore, 7 April 2025: Ayesha Zafar, who has represented Pakistan Women’s team in 32 ODIs and 26 T20Is, will lead Pakistan ‘A’ against Bangladesh when they take the field for an ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup warm-up fixture on Tuesday, 8 February at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
The 14-member Pakistan ‘A’ squad comprises of nine uncapped players while five players, including Ghulam Fatima, Sadaf Shamas, Umm-e-Hani and Waheeda Akhtar have represented Pakistan in international cricket.
Among the uncapped players, Pakistan Women’s U19 captain Komal Khan, Mahnoor Zaib and Zaib-un-Nisa have been called up to the squad, while Dua Majid, Eyman Fatima, Gull Rukh, Hafsa Khalid, Saira Jabeen and Tania Saeed have been rewarded for their performances in domestic cricket.
The 50-over warm-up match is scheduled to begin at 9.30am PKT. Bangladesh beat Scotland by five wickets in their first warm-up match at the LCCA Ground on Sunday.
Pakistan ‘A’ Squad
Ayesha Zafar (captain), Dua Majid, Eyman Fatima, Ghulam Fatima, Gull Rukh, Hafsa Khalid, Komal Khan, Mahnoor Zaib, Sadaf Shamas, Saira Jabeen, Tania Saeed, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar, and Zaib-un-Nisa
Player support personnel
Mohsin Kamal (head coach), Muhammad Nouman (assistant coach), Asfand Yar (strength & conditioning coach), Quratulain (physio) and Usman Shahid (analyst)
Bangladesh squad
Nigar Sultana Joty (Captain), Dilara Akter, Fahima Khatun, Farzana Haque, Fariha Islam Trisna, Jannatul Ferdus Sumona, Marufa Akter, Nahida Akter, Rabeya, Ritu Moni, Sharmin Akter Supta, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Shorna Akter, Sobhana Mostary, and Ishma Tanjim.
