Karachi (GNP): Pakistan’s Women’s National Selection Committee has revealed a 17-player squad for the upcoming U19 T20 series against South Africa, scheduled to run from July 14 to July 24 in Karachi. All five matches will take place at National Bank Stadium, with evening starts at 8pm local time.
This series marks South Africa’s first-ever visit to Pakistan at the U19 women’s level. The visiting team is expected to land in Karachi on July 10, followed by three days of joint practice sessions before the tournament opener on Tuesday, July 14.
Fizza Fiaz continues in the captaincy role, having previously guided Pakistan to a 3-2 series win over Bangladesh in December 2025. During that tour, the 19-year-old right-hander contributed 72 runs across two innings, including one half-century. She has also represented Pakistan in domestic competitions, including the National Women’s T20 Tournament and the 2025-26 National Women’s U19 Tournament.
Of the 17 players selected, nine featured in the Bangladesh series last year — Fiaz along with Aqsa Habib, Areesha Ansari, Komal Khan, Memoona Khalid, Raahima Syed, Ravail Farhan, Rozina Akram, and Zoofishan Ayyaz. The squad recently completed preparatory training through two fitness and skills camps in Karachi.
Squad: Fizza Fiaz (c), Alzoha Hammad, Aqsa Habib, Areesha Ansari, Barirah Saif, Hadia Mina, Komal Khan, Mah Noor, Maham Nazakat, Mahnoor Zeb, Memoona Khalid, Raahima Syed, Ravail Farhan, Rozina Akram, Shahar Bano, Zainab Khanum, Zoofishan Ayyaz
Support Staff: Aisha Jalil (Manager), Muhammad Masroor (Head Coach), Shoaib Khan (Batting Coach), Naeem Tayyab (Bowling Coach), Jaweria Rauf (Fielding Coach), Eman Arbab (Analyst), Taimoor Mehmood (S&C Coach), Surakhsha Shaker (Physiotherapist)
Fixtures (all at National Bank Stadium, 8pm starts):
- July 10: South Africa squad arrives
- July 11–13: Joint training sessions
- July 14: 1st T20
- July 17: 2nd T20
- July 19: 3rd T20
- July 22: 4th T20
- July 24: 5th T20
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