Pakistan announces 15-member squad for U19 Women’s T20 Asia Cup

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The Pakistan Women's National Selection Committee has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming ACC Women’s U19 T20 Asia Cup, set to take place in Kuala Lumpur from December 15-22. The squad will be led by captain Zoofishan Ayyaz, with Komal Khan appointed as the vice-captain.

The tournament, featuring six teams, will see Pakistan compete in Group A alongside India and Nepal. Group B will consist of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and hosts Malaysia. The competition will take place at the Bayuemas Cricket Oval, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the Super-Four stage.

The 15-player squad includes a mix of top-order batters, wicketkeeper-batters, spinners, and fast bowlers. Here is a full list of the players:

Top-order Batters:

Areesha Ansari (Kasur), Fizza Fiaz (Lahore), Maham Anees (Islamabad), Ravail Farhan (Lahore), Zoofishan Ayyaz (Wah Cantt - Captain)

Wicketkeeper-Batters:

Komal Khan (Lahore - Vice-Captain), Wasifa Hussain (Karachi)

Spinners:

Aleesa Mukhtiar (Muzaffargarh), Quratulain (Sialkot), Rozina Akram (Rawalpindi), Tayyaba Imdad (Abbottabad)

Fast Bowlers:

Fatima Khan (Lahore), Haniah Ahmer (Karachi), Mahnoor Zeb (Mardan), Shahar Bano (Lodhran)

Player Support Personnel:

Aisha Jalil (Manager), Mohsin Kamal (Head Coach), Muhammad Hanif Malik (Assistant Coach, Nahida Khan (Fielding Coach), Muhammad Usman Shahid (Analyst), Rabia Siddiq (Physiotherapist), Muhammad Rafi Ullah (Media and Digital Manager)

Pakistan’s opening match will be against arch-rivals India on December 15, followed by their second match against Nepal the next day. The tournament format will see the top two teams from each group advance to the Super-Four stage, which will be held on December 19 and 20. The final will be played on December 22.

Here’s a look at the full match schedule (all times in Kuala Lumpur time):

15 December:

• Sri Lanka v Malaysia – 9:30 AM
• Pakistan v India – 2:00 PM

16 December:

• Sri Lanka v Bangladesh – 9:00 AM
• Pakistan v Nepal – 2:00 PM

17 December:

• Bangladesh v Malaysia – 9:30 AM
• India v Nepal – 2:00 PM

18 December:

• 5th/6th Position Play-Off – 2:00 PM

19 December:

• A1 v B1 – 9:30 AM
• A2 v B2 – 2:00 PM

20 December:

• A1 v B2 – 9:30 AM
• A2 v B1 – 2:00 PM

22 December:

• 3rd/4th Position Play-Off – 9:30 AM
• Final – 2:00 PM

With a strong squad and a well-prepared coaching team, Pakistan is aiming for a solid performance in this prestigious regional tournament, which will serve as a vital platform for nurturing young talent in women’s cricket.