Fatima Sana-Led Pakistan Women Set to Open International Season in Ireland

Three-Match T20I Series Against Ireland Begins on 6 August in Dublin

Dublin, 5 August 2025 – The Pakistan Women’s cricket team, captained by Fatima Sana, is all set to commence a packed international calendar with a three-match T20I series against Ireland Women, starting Wednesday, 6 August at the Clontarf Cricket Club Ground in Dublin.

This marks the beginning of a crucial year for the Pakistan Women’s side, which includes participation in two white-ball World Cups.

Historic Rivalry Renewed in Dublin

The upcoming series will be the fifth bilateral T20I series between the two nations. Both teams have claimed two series victories each since their first meeting in 2009. Pakistan boasts a strong overall record, having won 15 out of 19 T20Is against Ireland.

Their most recent T20I encounter came during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 in Cape Town, where Muneeba Ali etched her name into the record books by becoming the first Pakistani woman to score a T20I century, leading her team to a commanding 70-run victory.

Series Schedule

All three matches will be played at the Clontarf Cricket Club and will begin at 4:00 PM local time (8:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time):

6 August – 1st T20I
8 August – 2nd T20I
10 August – 3rd T20I

Pakistan Squad Highlights

The squad arrived in Dublin on August 3, following a 17-day skills camp and a five-day pre-tour camp at the Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre in Karachi.

Eyman Fatima, a promising 20-year-old batter, is the only uncapped player in the squad.
Shawaal Zulfiqar has replaced Sadaf Shamas, who suffered a left quadriceps tear.
Sadia Iqbal, currently ranked world No. 1 in T20I bowling, will be looking to consolidate her position.

Pakistan Women’s T20I Squad

Fatima Sana (captain), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali, Najiha Alvi (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Tuba Hassan, Waheeda Akhtar

Support Staff

Manager: Hina Munawar
Head Coach: Muhammad Wasim
Assistant Coach (Bowling): Junaid Khan
Assistant Coach (Fielding): Abdul Saad
Analyst: Waleed Ahmed
Physiotherapist: Tehreem Sumbal

Ireland Enter Series in Strong Form

The Ireland Women’s team is riding a wave of confidence following clean sweeps in both the T20I and ODI series against Zimbabwe at home in July 2025.

Ireland Women’s T20I Squad

Gaby Lewis (captain), Orla Prendergast (vice-captain), Amy Hunter (wk), Arlene Kelly, Ava Canning, Cara Murray, Christina Coulter Reilly, Freya Sargent, Jane Maguire, Lara McBride, Laura Delany, Leah Paul, Louise Little, Rebecca Stokell

Captain Fatima Sana Confident Ahead of Series

Speaking before departure, Fatima Sana expressed optimism about the team’s preparation and determination to maintain momentum from recent performances:

“Our morale is high before the start of a busy season. The players have worked hard at the Karachi camp, and everyone is eager to give their best in this T20I series,” she said.

“We want to continue our unbeaten streak from the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier in April by winning this series as well.”

Live Coverage and Match Details

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will provide match reports throughout the series. Live scorecards and detailed statistics will also be available on official platforms.