Pakistan has announced its 14-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2026. Wicketkeeper-batter Muneeba Ali has been appointed as captain, while Ayesha Zafar will serve as vice-captain. Muneeba has been entrusted with this responsibility in the absence of Fatima Sana, who will be unable to participate in the tournament due to her commitments in Australia’s domestic 'Big Bash League'.
Muneeba Ali will take charge of the team
Muneeba Ali has previously captained Pakistan in four T20 Internationals and one One Day International (ODI). She has now been entrusted with the responsibility of leading the team in the 'Emerging Nations Trophy'. Ayesha Zafar will assist her as vice-captain. The team's batting lineup includes Aiman Naseer, Aiman Fatima, Sadaf Shamas, Saira Jabeen, Shawal Zulfiqar, and Gul Firoza. Gul Firoza was recently named the best wicketkeeper-batter at the national women's T20 tournament held in Pakistan; she will serve as an additional wicketkeeping option for the team.
Nashra Sandhu will lead Pakistan’s bowling attack. She will be joined in the spin department by Momina Riasat, Tuba Hassan, and Umm-e-Hani, providing the team with four spin options. In the pace department, Tasmia Rubab and Waheeda Akhtar will serve as the primary fast bowlers. The team has been structured to ensure a balance between batting, spin, and pace bowling.
Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy
Thailand won the title in the previous edition of the 'Women's Emerging Nations Trophy'. While eight teams participated in the last tournament, a total of 10 teams will compete in the 2026 edition. The Pakistan women's team won a bronze medal at the recently concluded Asian Games; they will now aim to deliver an impressive performance in the 'Emerging Nations Trophy' as well.
Pakistan has announced a 14-member squad for the Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2026
Muniba Ali (captain), Ayesha Zafar (vice-captain), Eyman Naseer, Eyman Fatima, Gul Firoza, Momina Riasat, Nashra Sandhu, Sadaf Shamas, Saira Jabeen, Shawal Zulfiqar, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar.
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