Bristol, June 27 (IANS) Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana lauded her side’s collective effort after they ended their Women’s T20 World Cup campaign with a 37‑run win over the Netherlands at the County Ground on Saturday.Gull Feroza’s 63 not out took Pakistan to 126/6 despite losing their last four wickets for just 20 runs, and was followed by Fatima and Ayesha Zafar picking three-fors each to bowl out the Netherlands for just 89. “We needed a win, and credit goes to the whole team for the w…
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Bristol, June 27 (IANS) Pakistan closed their 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup campaign on a high by defeating the Netherlands by 37 runs at the County Ground on Saturday. After Pakistan elected to bat first, Gull Feroza top-scored with 63 not out off 52 balls, laced with nine boundaries, to take them to 126/6, despite losing the last four wickets for just 24 runs.In reply, Fatima Sana got the win with a triple‑wicket maiden and ended up with 3-12, while Ayesha Zafar chipped in with 3-13 – her c…
Bristol, June 27 (IANS) Pakistan closed their 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup campaign on a high by defeating the Netherlands by 37 runs at the County Ground on Saturday. Fatima Sana got the win for Pakistan with a triple‑wicket maiden to end up with 3-12, while Ayesha Zafar chipped in with 3-13 of her own as the Netherlands were bowled out for 89 in 18 overs.The Netherlands, playing their first‑ever T20 World Cup, showed plenty of heart, but fell short in the chase after Babette de Leede (30) …
Bristol, June 27 (IANS) Pakistan’s batting effort against the Netherlands in their crucial clash in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the County Ground in Bristol followed a familiar script – promise early on, but a collapse at the death would squander those efforts.From 102/2 after 15 overs with Gull Feroza hitting 63 not out off 52 balls, Pakistan lost four wickets for just 24 runs to finish at 126/6 in their 20 overs. It leaves the Netherlands a modest target of 127 to chase if they are t…
Bristol, June 27 (IANS) Pakistan’s top-order batter Ayesha Zafar admitted her side failed to play the brand of cricket they had hoped for in the ongoing 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, but stressed the campaign had offered valuable lessons for the side, particularly in batting.Pakistan have been winless in the tournament so far and need a victory over Netherlands to sign off from the competition on a high. “Definitely not the kind of cricket that we wanted to play and wanted to put up in this …
Bristol, June 26 (IANS) Aiming for a maiden ICC Women’s T20 World Cup win, Netherlands face Pakistan in their final Group A game at the Bristol County Ground on Saturday with no hope of reaching the last four. The Dutch are competing in the Women’s T20 World Cup for the first time and though they have succumbed to defeat three times so far they can end on a high, thanks to some inspired performances. For their part, Pakistan will be looking to avoid going home winless after being routed by India…
Birmingham, June 14 (IANS) India have included Bharti Fulmali while Yastika Bhatia has been left out as skipper Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and elected to bat first against Pakistan in their first Group A clash of the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup at Edgbaston on Sunday. Just like the previous meetings between the two teams, no handshake happened between the captains at the toss.India arrives in the 12-team tournament after winning the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup on home soil, though their rec…
Birmingham, June 13 (IANS) Pakistan captain Fatima Sana said she expects to be fit for her team’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 opener against arch-rivals India after suffering a minor knock during a training session on Saturday.The 24-year-old all-rounder was struck on the knee during Pakistan’s net session, briefly raising concerns about her participation in Sunday’s marquee Group-stage clash. However, Sana indicated that the injury was not serious. “Ayesha (Zafar) baaji played the shot, and …
Dubai, May 19 (IANS) Key Pakistan and England players have made strides up the ICC Women’s T20I and ODI Player Rankings, in light of impressive displays leading up to the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.Pakistan captain Fatima Sana was one of the biggest movers in the wake of Pakistan Women’s 3-0 clean sweep against Zimbabwe Women in Karachi in the T20I series, with the all-rounder being named Player of the Match for her match-winning unbeaten 62 in the final encounter and reaching a career-h…
Karachi, April 26 (IANS) Pakistan cricket board (PCB) have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match Women’s ODI series against Zimbabwe, which will commence on May 3. The squad sees a notable inclusion in Momina Riasat, who has received her maiden ODI call-up. The series holds added significance as it forms part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2025–2029 cycle.All-rounder Fatima Sana will captain the side, aiming to guide Pakistan to improved results following their recent tou…