Karachi: The first match of the Pakistan West Indies Women T20 International series will be played on Friday.
The captains of both the teams are expecting an interesting five-match series at the National Bank Stadium. The trophy ceremony was held on Thursday evening.
Five matches in Women’s International T20 series between Pakistan and West Indies will be played from April 26 to May 3. The series will start from April 26, while the other four matches are on April 28, April 30, May 2 and 3. It will be half past seven.
The sudden retirement announcement by former captain Bisma Maruf has dealt a big blow to the Pakistan team. Basmia Maruf participated in all three matches of the ODI series against the West Indies after passing the fitness test.
Pakistan Women Squad for T20 Series Nida Dar (captain), Alia Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Gul Feroza, Muniba Ali (wicket keeper), Najiha Alvi (wicket keeper), Nashera Sindhu, Natalia Parvez, Ramin It consists of Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Touba Hasan and Umm Hani.
The 15-member visiting team is led by captain Hayley Mathews, Shimaine Campbell is the vice-captain while the other players include Aaliyah Elaine, Shamila Connell, Effe Fletcher, Cheri Ann Fraser, Genelia Glasgow, Shaneel Henry, Zeida James, Kiana Joseph, Chadian Nation, Karisma Ram. Herrick, Stephanie Taylor, Rashida Williams and Kate Wilmot.
It should be noted that in the ICC Women T20 ranking, Pakistan is 8th and West Indies is 6th.