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Pakistan Women Name Squad For Ireland T20Is As Young Eyman Fatima Earns Maiden Call Up

Soumyajit Dutta

Pakistan Women name squad for Ireland [Source: @queenhere55/X.com]Pakistan Women name squad for Ireland [Source: @queenhere55/X.com]

In a recent development, the Pakistan Women's cricket team has announced the squad for Ireland T20I series where Fatima Sana will continue her leadership role as captain. The squad features one fresh face, the 20-year-old right-handed batter Eyman Fatima. 

Fatima earns her maiden senior call-up following impressive performances, notably scoring 287 runs at a striking rate of 155.14 in the National Women’s T20 Tournament held in Karachi last May. 

Squad Finalised From Women's Skills Camp

The squad was finalised from the group of 24 players participating in the ongoing Women’s Skills camp in Karachi, which concludes on 27 July. "At the conclusion of the Skills camp, the 15-member squad will undergo a pre-series camp in Karachi before departing for Ireland to take part in the bilateral series," detailed the selection committee announcement. 

The Women’s National Selection Committee announced a 15-player squad set to compete at Dublin's Clontarf Cricket Club from August 6th to 10th. Let's take a look at the full squad.

Pakistan Women's Squad For Ireland T20Is

Fatima Sana (captain), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali, Najiha Alvi (wicket-keeper), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Tuba Hassan and Waheeda Akhtar

Non-traveling reserves: Neha Sharmin, Omaima Sohail, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Nawaz and Syeda Aroob Shah

Who Is Eyman Fatima?

Eyman Fatima is a young and promising Pakistani cricketer born on October 12, 2004, in Sargodha. A right-handed batter, at just 20 years old, she has already represented teams like Amazons in the Women's Super League and Pakistan Women Under-19s. 

Known for her solid technique and potential, Eyman has played several matches for Pakistan A Women against international sides like Bangladesh, West Indies, and Thailand. Her recent performances in Lahore and Muridke have showcased her steady growth in the domestic and A-team circuit. Notably, Fatima also brings experience from representing Pakistan at the inaugural ICC Women’s U19 World Cup in 2023.