Pakistan Women Squad for Sri Lanka: Sidra Amin Returns, Muneeba Gets T20I Captaincy

Two things make this squad announcement more significant than a routine tour selection.

Sidra Amin is back in the ODI squad. Her exclusion from the T20 World Cup 2026 squad was one of the most criticised selection decisions of the tournament, publicly questioned by former captain Sana Mir during live commentary.

She is now recalled for a series that forms part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2025-29, Pakistan’s pathway to the 2029 ODI World Cup.

Muneeba Ali becomes Pakistan’s T20I captain for the first time. She was the top scorer in Pakistan’s only World Cup win this year, scoring 25 against Bangladesh and anchoring the Netherlands chase.

Her promotion to T20I leadership is the clearest sign yet that PCB is building a post-Fatima Sana white-ball structure.

Pakistan Women ODI Squad

Captain: Fatima Sana

Fatima Sana, Ayesha Zafar, Gull Feroza, Maham Anees, Momina Riasat, Muneeba Ali, Najiha Alvi, Nashra Sandhu, Sadaf Shamas, Saira Jabeen, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhter

Notable returns: Sidra Amin (back after T20 World Cup exclusion) Notable absences: Aliya Riaz, Iram Javed

Pakistan Women T20I Squad

Captain: Muneeba Ali

Muneeba Ali, Ayesha Zafar, Eman Naseer, Eyman Fatima, Humna Bilal, Maham Anees, Momina Riasat, Najiha Alvi, Nashra Sandhu, Saira Jabeen, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhter

Notable inclusions: Eyman Fatima (after playing only one World Cup match), Shawaal Zulfiqar (uncapped) Notable absences: Fatima Sana (The Hundred), Aliya Riaz

Pakistan Women’s Tour Schedule 2026

Fatima Leaves Mid-Tour for The Hundred

Fatima Sana signed for Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred wildcard draft in June, earning the minimum salary of £15,000. The Hundred runs from July 21 to August 16. Pakistan’s ODI series ends July 28, after which Fatima joins Phoenix while the T20I series begins July 31.

Pakistan effectively field two different captains in the same series against the same opponent. Fatima leads the ODIs, Muneeba takes over for T20Is. Sri Lanka will face a leadership transition in the middle of the tour.

Why this ODI Series Means to Pakistan Women’s Team

As the bad performance in ICC Women’s t2o World Cup 2026, this tour will boost the confidence and moral for Pakistan womens if they win or white wash the series. These three ODIs are part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2025-29.

Sri Lanka currently sit third with eight points from six matches. Pakistan’s position in the championship table directly affects their automatic qualification for the 2029 Women’s ODI World Cup.

Every match in this series carries points Pakistan cannot afford to drop given their World Cup elimination and the structural criticism that followed.

Sri Lanka Squad for Pakistan 2026

Captain: Chamari Athapaththu

Chamari Athapaththu, Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hansima Karunaratne, Kaveesha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani, Chethana Vimukthi, Inoka Ranaweera, Nimasha Meepage, Imesha Dulani, Dewmi Vihanga, Rashmika Sewwandi, Kawya Kavindi

Sri Lanka finished third in T20 World Cup Group B. Nilakshika Silva and Vishmi Gunaratne are their two standout performers from the tournament.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Pakistan Women’s captain for the Sri Lanka ODI series 2026? Fatima Sana is Pakistan Women’s captain for the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, which begins July 23 in Hambantota. The ODIs are part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2025-29.

Who is Pakistan Women’s T20I captain against Sri Lanka 2026? Muneeba Ali has been named Pakistan Women’s T20I captain for the three T20Is against Sri Lanka from July 31 to August 4. This is Muneeba Ali’s first T20I captaincy appointment. Fatima Sana is unavailable for the T20Is as she joins Birmingham Phoenix for The Hundred.

Why is Fatima Sana not playing the T20Is against Sri Lanka? Fatima Sana will join Birmingham Phoenix for The Hundred following the conclusion of the ODI series on July 28. The T20Is begin July 31. She signed for The Hundred in the June wildcard draft for a salary of £15,000, becoming the first Pakistan woman to play in the competition.

Is Sidra Amin back in Pakistan Women’s squad? Yes. Sidra Amin has been recalled to Pakistan Women’s ODI squad for the Sri Lanka tour. She was not selected for the T20 World Cup 2026 squad, an omission that former captain Sana Mir publicly questioned during live commentary of the Bangladesh match.