Overview

• Pakistan will contest all their World Cup fixtures in Sri Lanka, opening against Bangladesh in Colombo on October 2 during the September 30–November 2 tournament window co-hosted with India.
• A 15-player squad is confirmed with Fatima Sana as captain and Muneeba Ali Siddiqui as vice-captain, blending experience from Sidra Amin, Diana Baig, Nashra Sundhu and Aliya Riaz with young talents Eyman Fatima, Shawaal Zulfiqar and Natalia Parvaiz.
• Sana emphasizes building batting partnerships and playing with freedom, paired with disciplined, moments-focused bowling from both pacers and spinners.
• The captain credits support staff, including former internationals Mohammad Wasim and Junaid Khan, for sharpening strategies and preparation for 50-over cricket.
• Pakistan arrive with confidence from an unbeaten qualifying campaign at home, even as media note their historically modest World Cup returns.