Muneeba Ali

Fatima Sana will captain Pakistan's 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe, starting May 4. This series is crucial for the ICC Women's Championship 2025-2029 and the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. Momina Riasat earns her maiden ODI call-up as Pakistan aims for a strong comeback after their recent defeat to South Africa.

Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed was signed by SunRisers Leeds for £190,000 at the Hundred Auction 2026, ending speculation that IPL-linked teams would avoid Pakistani players. Usman Tariq was earlier picked by Birmingham Phoenix. Meanwhile, Haris Rauf, Shadab Khan, and Saim Ayub went unsold, while Shaheen Afridi withdrew before the auction due to scheduling clashes.

Pakistan had a tough time at the 2026 Hundred auction. Haris Rauf went unsold, while ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi withdrew before bidding began. The ECB confirmed Quinton de Kock, Sunil Narine, AM Ghazanfar and Peter Siddle also pulled out due to schedule clashes. Earlier, no Pakistani women players were picked either, reducing Pakistan’s presence in the tournament.

Gull Feroza and Muneeba Ali's exceptional performances led Pakistan to a resounding 10-wicket victory against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the Women's Asia Cup 2024 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla on Tuesday.Pakistan won the toss and opted to field first, a decision that proved beneficial for Nida Dar's team.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced 16 centrally contracted women cricketers, reducing the list from 20. Notable players like Nida Dar, Aliya Riaz, and Sidra Nawaz have been dropped due to recent team performance. The PCB aims to develop young talent, with promotions for Muneeba Ali, Fatima Sana, and Sadia Iqbal, and a first-time contract for Tasmia Rubab.

Gull Feroza's aggressive half-century led Pakistan to a nine-wicket victory over Nepal in the women's Asia Cup. Her 57 off 35 balls, including 10 boundaries, propelled Pakistan's chase of 109, with a 105-run opening stand with Muneeba Ali (46* off 34). Pakistan achieved the target in 11.5 overs, maintaining semifinal hopes with a net run rate of +0.40. Earlier, Pakistan’s bowlers restricted Nepal to 108 for six, with Sadia Iqbal taking two for 19. They must beat UAE to secure a semifinal spot.

Pakistan ended their 18-match losing streak with an eight-wicket win over the West Indies in the Women's ODI World Cup here on Monday.

India spinner Shreyanka Patil celebrated her first Women's World Cup wicket against Pakistan. Delivering an economical four-over spell, she claimed two wickets while maintaining an economy rate of 3.00, conceding just 12 runs to restrict Pakistan to 105/8. Arundhati Reddy also excelled, taking three wickets, as Indian bowlers capitalised on crucial moments.

Skipper Chamari Athapaththu's resolute half-century led Sri Lanka to an exciting three-wicket victory against Pakistan in the women's Asia Cup second semifinal in Dambulla on Friday. The win secured Sri Lanka's spot in the championship match against India, who had defeated Bangladesh by 10 wickets in the first semifinal earlier in the day. The final is scheduled for Sunday. Athapaththu, the tournament's leading run-scorer with 223 runs, singlehandedly steered the Lankans near the 141-run target, crafting a well-timed 63 off 48 deliveries, which included nine fours and one six.

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana will miss the Women's T20 World Cup match against Australia due to her father's passing. She will return to Karachi, said the Pakistan Cricket Board. Vice-captain Muneeba Ali will lead the team in her absence. Pakistan, currently third in Group A, need to win to keep semifinal hopes alive.

Batter Nashra Sandhu experienced an unusual hit-wicket dismissal during Pakistan's innings as Bangladesh secured a commanding seven-wicket victory in the Women's World Cup 2025. Rubya Haider's unbeaten half-century and Marufa Akter's decisive bowling, which included two early ducks, restricted Pakistan to 129 runs, allowing Bangladesh to chase the target comfortably.

Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof won the toss and opted to bat first in the rain-affected high-octane Commonwealth Games match group against arch-rivals India on Sunday.

Pakistan batter Muneeba Ali was controversially run out against India in the Women's World Cup. Despite an LBW appeal, the ball remained live, and a throw to the stumps found her out of her crease with her bat airborne. The 'bouncing bat law' did not apply as she was stationary.

Opening batter Muneeba Ali smashed 102 runs to set-up a 70-run win over Ireland in the T20 World Cup at Newlands on Wednesday. Muneeba also became the first-ever woman to score a hundred for Pakistan in Twenty20 internationals.

Pakistan team reached Christchurch, New Zealand on Thursday for the upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup. Taking to their Twitter, Pakistan Cricket Board wrote, "Karachi Dubai Auckland Christchurch, Our women's team have reached New Zealand for #CWC22."

Muneeba Ali was controversially run out during Pakistan's innings against India in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. Initially deemed "NOT OUT" after a direct hit, a rare second review revealed her bat was in the air when the stumps were hit, leading to a reversed decision. This chaotic dismissal caused significant confusion and briefly halted play.

Former captain and senior off-spinner Sana Mir was on Monday dropped from Pakistan's 15-strong squad for the women's T20 World Cup in Australia next month. The women's selection committee didn't include Sana in the squad, citing performances in the international and domestic events as well as the team combination considering conditions Down Under.

India are unbeaten so far in the tournament, having won all their three matches while Pakistan are coming into the contest after a shock defeat against Thailand.

Sri Lanka stole a thrilling one-run victory in the semi-final of the Asia Cup against Pakistan to set up a title clash with India on Saturday.

Skipper Bismah Maroof anchored the chase with an unbeaten 38-run knock as Pakistan thumped former champions West Indies by eight wickets in their opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, on Wednesday.