Pakistan’s Fatima Sana earns captaincy honors in the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2025 Team of the Tournament. Full squad list, top performers, and tournament highlights.
Fatima Sana Leads ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 Team of the Tournament
Pakistan’s dominance in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 has been acknowledged with captain Fatima Sana named the Team of the Tournament skipper. The all-rounder impressed with both bat and ball, guiding her side through an unbeaten campaign on home soil.
The prestigious XI features standout players from four nations — Pakistan, Bangladesh, West Indies, and Scotland — showcasing the global talent that lit up the tournament.
Pakistan’s Star Power Dominates the Tournament XI
Joining Fatima Sana in the elite team are four other Pakistani players, highlighting the team’s consistent performance throughout the event:
- Muneeba Ali: Provided stability at the top of the order with consistent run-scoring.
- Nashra Sandhu & Sadia Iqbal: The spin duo was instrumental in controlling the middle overs and taking crucial wickets.
- Rabeya Khan (Reserve): Although a reserve, her presence underscores Pakistan’s depth in bowling.
Tournament Recap: Pakistan Go Unbeaten
Pakistan finished the tournament undefeated, winning all five matches, including a crucial victory against former champions West Indies. Their dominant performance earned them and Bangladesh the final two qualification spots for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.
The Qualifier concluded on Saturday in Pakistan, with packed stadiums and high-level performances that set the stage for the upcoming global tournament.
Full ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2025 Team of the Tournament:
- Hayley Matthews (West Indies)
- Muneeba Ali (Pakistan)
- Sharmin Akhter (Bangladesh)
- Kathryn Bryce (Scotland)
- Nigar Sultana (Bangladesh) – Wicketkeeper
- Fatima Sana (Pakistan) – Captain
- Chinelle Henry (West Indies)
- Aaliyah Alleyne (West Indies)
- Katherine Fraser (Scotland)
- Nashra Sandhu (Pakistan)
- Sadia Iqbal (Pakistan)
- Reserve: Rabeya Khan (Bangladesh)
Conclusion:
Fatima Sana’s leadership and all-round brilliance have not only led Pakistan to World Cup qualification but also earned her recognition as one of the best players of the tournament. With a strong blend of youth and experience, Pakistan’s women’s team is shaping up as a serious contender for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.