Pakistan, West Indies ODI Series Commences On Thursday
Pakistan women’s team will aim to earn maximum points in the upcoming ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25 fixture against the West Indies when the three-ODI series will commence here at the National Bank Stadium on Thursday
The Pakistan women’s team is gearing up to secure maximum points in the upcoming ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25 fixture against the West Indies. The three-ODI series will kick off at the National Bank Stadium on Thursday, with the second and third ODIs scheduled for April 21 and 23, respectively.
Nida Dar will lead the fifth-ranked Pakistan team (with 16 points), while Hayley Matthews will captain the ninth-ranked West Indies team (with eight points). The matches on Thursday and Sunday will commence at 0930 local time, with the game on Tuesday starting at 3.30 pm.
The series will be broadcast live on A Sports HD and Geo Super, and live-streamed on ARY ZAP, Tamasha, and Tapmad across the country. Entrance to the stadium is free for fans, who can enjoy the game from the Javed Miandad Enclosure.
Nida Dar, captain of the Pakistan women’s team, expressed confidence ahead of the series, emphasizing the team’s hard work during the intense training camp. She aims to continue their recent success and deliver strong performances against the West Indies.
Hayley Matthews, captain of the West Indies women’s team, acknowledged Pakistan’s prowess, especially on their home ground. She highlighted the team’s determination to execute their game plan and overcome the challenge posed by Pakistan.
Australia’s Claire Polosak will officiate as the on-field umpire in all three ODIs and five T20Is. She will be joined by Abdul Moqeet, Imran Jawed, and Nasir Hussain for the on-field umpiring duties, with Saleema Imtiaz and Humairah Farah as reserve umpires for the ODI series.
Following the ODIs, five T20Is are scheduled from April 26 to May 3.
Squads:
Pakistan (ODIs only): Nida Dar (captain), Aliya Riaz, Bismah Maroof, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Muneeba Ali, Najiha Alvi (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz (wk), Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, and Waheeda Akhtar
West Indies: Hayley Matthews (captain), Shemaine Campbelle (vice-captain), Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Chedean Nation, Cherry Ann Fraser, Chinelle Henry, Jannillea Glasgow, Karishma Ramharack, Kate Wilmott, Qiana Joseph, Rashada Williams, Shamilia Connell, Stafanie Taylor, and Zaida James
