Eyman Fatima Earns Maiden Call-Up
The Pakistan Women’s cricket team has announced a 15-member squad for their upcoming T20I series in Ireland, with young batting talent Eyman Fatima receiving her first senior call-up. Fatima Sana will continue as team captain.
Key Highlights
- New Face: Eyman Fatima, a 20-year-old right-handed batter from Sargodha, is the only uncapped addition to the squad.
- Why Eyman Fatima? She impressed selectors with a strong performance in the National Women’s T20 Tournament in Karachi, amassing 287 runs at an outstanding strike rate of 155.14.
- Squad Selection: The team was selected from a pool of 24 players attending a Women’s Skills Camp in Karachi, ending July 27. The 15 selected players will participate in a pre-series camp before departing for Dublin.
Full Squad for Ireland T20Is
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Fatima Sana | Captain, All-rounder |
| Aliya Riaz | All-rounder |
| Diana Baig | Bowler |
| Eyman Fatima | Batter (new cap) |
| Gull Feroza | Batter |
| Muneeba Ali | Wicketkeeper-batter |
| Najiha Alvi | Wicketkeeper |
| Nashra Sundhu | Bowler |
| Natalia Parvaiz | All-rounder |
| Rameen Shamim | Bowler |
| Sadaf Shamas | Batter |
| Sadia Iqbal | Bowler |
| Sidra Amin | Batter |
| Tuba Hassan | Bowler |
| Waheeda Akhtar | Bowler |
Non-traveling reserves:
- Neha Sharmin
- Omaima Sohail
- Shawaal Zulfiqar
- Sidra Nawaz
- Syeda Aroob Shah
Fixture Details
- Venue: Clontarf Cricket Club, Dublin
- Dates: August 6 to August 10, 2025
Who Is Eyman Fatima?
- Birthdate: October 12, 2004
- Hometown: Sargodha, Pakistan
- Batting Style: Right-handed
- Domestic Teams: Amazons (Women’s Super League), Pakistan U19, Pakistan A
- Experience:
- Standout domestic performances, especially in the National T20.
- Played against sides like Bangladesh, West Indies, and Thailand for Pakistan A Women.
- Was part of the inaugural ICC Women’s U19 World Cup squad in 2023.
- Strengths: Sound technique, composure at the crease, and emerging experience from A-team and youth internationals.
What’s Next?
The squad will prepare at a pre-series camp in Karachi before heading to Ireland for a three-match T20I series. All eyes will be on Eyman Fatima as she aims to make her mark at the senior international level.
