Ayesha Zafar to Captain Pakistan A in Warm-up Match Against Bangladesh for Women's WC Qualifier
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Synopsis
Ayesha Zafar is set to lead Pakistan A against Bangladesh in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier warm-up match at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The squad includes nine uncapped players and five experienced internationals. The match begins at 10 am IST.
Key Takeaways
- Ayesha Zafar is the captain of Pakistan A.
- The squad includes nine uncapped players.
- Bangladesh is looking to return to the Women’s Cricket World Cup.
- Match time is set for 10 am IST.
- Gaddafi Stadium will host the warm-up match.
Lahore, April 7 (NationPress) Ayesha Zafar, who has played for the Pakistan women’s team in 32 ODIs and 26 T20Is, is set to captain Pakistan A against Bangladesh in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier warm-up match on Tuesday at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
The 14-member Pakistan A lineup features nine uncapped players, alongside five players like Ghulam Fatima, Sadaf Shamas, Umm-e-Hani, and Waheeda Akhtar, who have prior international experience.
Among the new faces, Komal Khan, the captain of the Pakistan women’s U19 team, as well as Mahnoor Zaib and Zaib-un-Nisa, have been included. Additionally, Dua Majid, Eyman Fatima, Gull Rukh, Hafsa Khalid, Saira Jabeen, and Tania Saeed earned their spots due to outstanding domestic performances.
The 50-over warm-up encounter is slated to kick off at 10 am IST. Bangladesh recently triumphed over Scotland by five wickets in their initial warm-up match held at the LCCA Ground on Sunday.
Bangladesh was unable to secure a position in the Women’s Championship top six and has joined three other teams competing in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier.
Captain Nigar Sultana aims for a swift return to the Women’s Cricket World Cup, following Bangladesh's debut in the 2022 edition.
Squads:
Pakistan A: 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.
Bangladesh: 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.
