Active January 14 the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officially confirmed Fatima Sana will continue to lead the women’s national team for the upcoming dual format tour South Africa. Marking Pakistan’s first bilateral return to the country in five years, the tour serves as a vital rebuilding phase after their exit from the last ODI World Cup.
The PCB opted for a mix of stability and fresh talent, naming several mainstays in both squads while offering uncertain prospects for the T20I setup. It is scheduled to start along with T20 February 10 In Potchefstroom, the series is expected to be a grueling endurance test featuring three day-night T20Is and three ODIs at six different venues. The tour holds particular significance as Pakistan look to avenge their rain-affected World Cup defeat to the Proteas in Colombo last October.
Two uncapped players in the T20I squad have earned a maiden call-up for Pakistan
The most notable selection points in the announcement include the first calls for a capless batter. Saira Jabeen and a right-arm fast bowler Humna Bilalboth named specifically for the T20I squad. Their inclusion reflects the selectors’ intention to inject new energy into the shortest format after inconsistent results. Also, several players who missed the ODI World Cup, including the opening batsmen Aisha Zafar and Seagull Ferozaas well as a left arm pacer Tasmia Rubab, They have won callbacks to more than 50 parties. while Fatima Sana leads both divisions, the squads are supported by a high-profile coaching panel Wahab Riaz as a mentor and Imran Farhat as a batting coach, highlights PCB’s investment in providing experienced leadership to the core of the squad.
Pakistan white ball tour to South Africa 2026: Potchefstroom to Kingsmead final
The tour is divided into two distinct segments, starting with a fast-paced T20I series before switching to the longer format in late February. All T20I matches will be played under lights, while the ODI series will switch to a mix of day and night fixtures. Below is the full schedule Pakistan Women South Africa tour 2026:
| Encounter | History | Location | Format |
| 1st T20I | February 10 | JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom | Day/Night |
| 2nd T20I | February 13 | Willowmoore Park, Benoni | Day/Night |
| 3rd T20I | February 16 | Kimberley Oval, Kimberley | Day/Night |
| Warming up | February 19 | Kimberley Oval, Kimberley | Over 50 (Days) |
| 1st ODI | February 22 | Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein | day |
| 2nd ODI | February 25 | SuperSport Park, Centurion | Day/Night |
| 3rd ODI | March 1 | Kingsmead Stadium, Durban | day |
Pakistan’s white ball team for the white ball series against South Africa
The selectors have named a core group of 10 players who will feature in both squads, ensuring continuity between formats, while the specialist players Diana Baig (ODI only) and Turn Hasan (T20I only) provides special tactical depth.
- T20I Squad: Fatima Sana (c), Aliya RiazAyesha Zafar, Ayman Fatima, Gull Feroza (wk), Humna Bilal, Muneeba Ali (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Saira Jabeen, Sidra Amin, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan.
- ODI Squad: Fatima Sana (c), Ayai Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Gul Feroza, Gul Feroza, Ali Mineba (wk), Abik), Bedan’s Bridge, Bridge Parahim, Raminf Shama, Sidra Shama, Shada Shada, Shada Shada.
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