Pakistan captain Fatima Sana experienced an injury scare ahead of her team’s opening match against India in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Sana, leading Pakistan for the second time in a T20 World Cup, sustained a knock to her knee during practice on Saturday. Despite the incident, the injury is not expected to prevent her participation in the game.
Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Sana said, “Ayesha (Zafar) baaji played the shot, and it hit my knee. I think it is good now.”
When asked about her fitness for the crucial clash on Sunday, she responded, “Yes, hopefully.”
Pakistan has competed in all previous Women’s T20 World Cups but has yet to secure the title. The tournament is more competitive this year, with the ICC expanding the event to 12 teams.
The Pakistan squad for the tournament includes Fatima Sana (captain), Gull Feroza, Ayesha Zafar, Iram Javed, Eyman Fatima, Aliya Riaz, Natalia Parvaiz, Saira Jabeen, Muneeba Ali, Tuba Hassan, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sandhu, Diana Baig, and Tasmia Rubab.
Pakistan’s fixtures at the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 are:
- India, June 14, Edgbaston, Birmingham
- South Africa, June 17, Edgbaston, Birmingham
- Bangladesh, June 20, Hampshire Bowl, Southampton
- Australia, June 23, Headingley, Leeds
- Netherlands, June 27, Bristol County Ground, Bristol