Mohsin Naqvi [Source: AFP]In a significant development, Pakistan are preparing to host a historic cricket series, as the Zimbabwe women’s team will visit the country for the first time. Ahead of the white-ball series, the Pakistan Cricket Board has announced a 15-player squad for the ODI series. Notably, these matches will be played at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi from May 4 to May 9. After this, a three-match T20I series will take place, and its squad will be shared later.At the same time, Fatima Sana will lead the team in all three ODIs. These matches are part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2025–29, so they carry great importance. The games are scheduled for May 4, 6, and 9. Momina Riasat receives first Pakistan ODI squad call-upMoreover, uncapped player Momina Riasat has earned a place in the squad following her impressive performances in domestic cricket. In the PAK-W National T20 2026, the young spinner claimed 16 wickets in 9 innings while maintaining an economy rate of 6.92. Similarly, in the Women’s One Day Cup 2025, she picked up 19 wickets in 8 innings with an economy rate of 3.77.Meanwhile, the Zimbabwe women’s team will arrive in Karachi on April 29. Both teams will train at the stadium from April 30 to May 3, allowing them to get ready for the series.Currently, Pakistan are ranked 5th in the championship standings, while Zimbabwe holds the 8th position. Therefore, both teams will be focused on gaining important points during this series.Also Read: Pakistan Pushes For New Tournament In The IPL Window After PSLPakistan to participate in Ireland Women’s T20I Tri-series following Zimbabwe seriesAfter the ODI matches, Pakistan Women will take part in the Ireland Women’s T20I Tri-Series 2026. This tournament will include Ireland and West Indies, and it is set to begin on May 28. As a result, the Zimbabwe series will help Pakistan prepare for this upcoming competition.Furthermore, the series will also play a role in Pakistan’s preparation for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. The tournament will be held in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5, making these matches valuable for building form and confidence.Following this, the T20I series against Zimbabwe will be held at the same venue on May 12, 14, and 15, with matches starting at 7:30 pm.It is also important to note that Pakistan are placed in Group 1 for the T20 World Cup 2026. The group includes India, South Africa, Bangladesh, Australia, and the Netherlands, which means strong competition ahead.Pakistan Women squad for Zimbabwe ODI series: PlayerSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableTypeSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableFatima SanaSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableBowling all -ounderSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableAliya RiazSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableAll-rounderSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableAyesha ZafarSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableBatterSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableDiana BaigSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableBowlerSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableGull FerozaSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableWicketkeeperSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableMomina RiasatSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableBowlerSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableMuneeba Ali SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableWicketkeeperSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableNajiha AlviSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableWicketkeeperSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableNashra SundhuSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableBowlerSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableNatalia ParvaizSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableBatting All-rounderSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableRameen ShamimSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableBowlerSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSadaf ShamasSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableBatterSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSidra AminSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableBatterSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSyeda Aroob ShahSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableAll-rounderSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableTasmia RubabSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableBowlerSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableReserves: Iram Javed, Eyman Fatima, Saira Jabeen, Tuba Hassan and Ambar KainatPlayer support personnel: Ayesha Ashhar (team manager), Wahab Riaz (mentor/head coach), Abdur Rehman (spin bowling coach), Umaid Asif (fast bowling coach), Abdul Majeed (fielding coach), Imran Farhat (batting coach), Muhammad Arslan (media manager), Waleed Ahmed (analyst), Moeen (strength & conditioning coach), Tehreem Sumbal (physiotherapist) and Kiran Shahzadi (masseuse)Also Read: Virat Kohli Morning, KL Rahul Afternoon, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Evening, Abhishek Sharma Night- IPL Orange Cap Memefest
