The Pakistan Women’s National Selection Committee has finalized a 15-member squad for the ACC Women’s U19 T20 Asia Cup, set to take place in Kuala Lumpur from December 15-22.
The team will be led by Zoofishan Ayyaz as captain, with Komal Khan as vice-captain. The squad was finalized after a 21-day skills and fitness camp held earlier this month, which featured 32 players. The camp also included three intra-squad matches to assess performance and readiness.
The tournament will feature six teams divided into two groups. Pakistan is placed in Group A alongside India and Nepal, while Group B includes Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. Matches will be held at the Bayuemas Cricket Oval, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the Super-Four stage.
Pakistan Women’s Squad for the ACC U19 T20 Asia Cup:
| Category | Players |
|---|---|
| Top-order Batters | Areesha Ansari (Kasur), Fizza Fiaz (Lahore), Maham Anees (Islamabad), Ravail Farhan (Lahore), Zoofishan Ayyaz (Wah Cantt – Captain) |
| Wicketkeeper-Batters | Komal Khan (Lahore – Vice-Captain), Wasifa Hussain (Karachi) |
| Spinners | Aleesa Mukhtiar (Muzaffargarh), Quratulain (Sialkot), Rozina Akram (Rawalpindi), Tayyaba Imdad (Abbottabad) |
| Fast Bowlers | Fatima Khan (Lahore), Haniah Ahmer (Karachi), Mahnoor Zeb (Mardan), Shahar Bano (Lodhran) |
Player Support Personnel
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Manager | Aisha Jalil |
| Head Coach | Mohsin Kamal |
| Assistant Coach | Muhammad Hanif Malik |
| Fielding Coach | Nahida Khan |
| Analyst | Muhammad Usman Shahid |
| Physiotherapist | Rabia Siddiq |
| Media & Digital Manager | Muhammad Rafi Ullah |
Match Schedule (All Times in Kuala Lumpur Time)
| Date | Match | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 15 December | Sri Lanka v Malaysia | 9:30 AM |
| Pakistan v India | 2:00 PM | |
| 16 December | Sri Lanka v Bangladesh | 9:00 AM |
| Pakistan v Nepal | 2:00 PM | |
| 17 December | Bangladesh v Malaysia | 9:30 AM |
| India v Nepal | 2:00 PM | |
| 18 December | 5th/6th Position Play-Off | 2:00 PM |
| 19 December | A1 v B1 | 9:30 AM |
| A2 v B2 | 2:00 PM | |
| 20 December | A1 v B2 | 9:30 AM |
| A2 v B1 | 2:00 PM | |
| 22 December | 3rd/4th Position Play-Off | 9:30 AM |
| Final | 2:00 PM |
With a strong squad and experienced coaching staff, Pakistan aims to make a significant impact in this regional tournament. The competition will serve as a platform to develop young talent and strengthen Pakistan’s presence in women’s cricket.
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