Cricket Update Pakistan Women’s Team vs. England – T20Is & ODIs Schedule
The second and third T20Is will be played in Northampton and Leeds on 17 and 19 May, respectively.
Pakistan will then take on England in a three-match ODI series, part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25, scheduled to be played from 23 to 29 May in Derby, Taunton and Chelmsford.
Pakistan women’s team captain Nida Dar stated that she has full confidence in each of her player’s abilities while also termed the upcoming series as an opportunity to identify key players before the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to take place in October in Bangladesh.
“We have been working hard to fine-tune our skills and strategies ahead of this series. Each member of the team has showcased great dedication and discipline during the practice sessions, and I have full faith in their abilities to deliver in the forthcoming series.
Great opportunity for our players
“Playing against a top side like England is always a challenge, but it is also a great opportunity for our players to test themselves against the best in the world. The series will help us identify key players for the upcoming T20 World Cup.”
Pakistan women squad: Nida Dar (captain), Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali (wk), Najiha Alvi (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani and Waheeda Akhtar
England women T20I squad: Heather Knight (Captain), Alice Capsey, Amy Jones, Bess Heath, Charlie Dean, Danielle Gibson, Danielle Wyatt, Freya Kemp, Lauren Bell, Lauren Filer, Linsey Smith, Maia Bouchier, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sarah Glenn and Sophie Ecclestone
Tour schedule:
11 May – 1st T20I, Birmingham
17 May – 2nd T20I, Northampton
19 May – 3rd T20I, Leeds
21 May – One-Day warm-up game v ECB Development XI, Northampton
23 May – 1st ODI, Derby
26 May – 2nd ODI, Taunton
29 May – 3rd ODI, Chelmsford