While Pakistan Women had already chosen their squad for the forthcoming three-T20I tour of Ireland, Sadaf Shamas was forced to withdraw from the 15-member lineup due to an untimely injury. As a result, the Fatima Sana-led team has welcomed Shawaal Zulfiqar as Shamas’ replacement for the away series on Irish soil.
Sadaf Shamas tore her left quadriceps muscles during a home training session in preparation for the series.
Shawaal, who plays the role of an opening batter, will now get the opportunity to demonstrate her abilities on foreign terrain when she joins the group in Ireland this Sunday. She returns to the side after a 19-month break from international cricket, with her previous T20I match being in December 2023.
Pakistan updated squad for Ireland T20Is
Fatima Sana (captain), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali (wicketkeeper), Najiha Alvi (wicketkeeper), Nashra Sandhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Tuba Hassan, Waheeda Akhtar, and Shawaal Zulfiqar
Lewis leads Ireland
Meanwhile, the Irish women have also announced their squad for the upcoming series, and like always Gaby Lewis is leading the pack of the 14-member squad. The Irish roster also marks the comeback of Freya Sargent to the T20I set-up. Furthermore, the star power of Orla Prendergast and Laura Delany headline the announcement for the home series against the Women in Green.
Ireland Women squad: Gaby Lewis (captain), Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Laura Delany, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Louise Little, Jane Maguire, Lara McBride, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Freya Sargent, Rebecca Stokell
Ireland Women vs Pakistan Women 2025 – Schedule
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Venue |
| 1st WT20I | August 6 | 8:30 PM | Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin |
| 2nd WT20I | August 8 | 8:30 PM | Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin |
| 3rd WT20I | August 10 | 8:30 PM | Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin |
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