Fatima Sana named skipper of ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers 2025 Team of Tournament

Fatima Sana was announced as the captain of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 Team of the Tournament by the sport’s global governing body on Sunday.

The team, which features players from four countries, has the Pakistani captain at the helm after she led her unbeaten side to win the tournament and booked a spot in the World Cup being held later this year.

“Fatima was Pakistan’s talisman during the tournament, chipping in with crucial late-order runs, and bringing crucial breakthroughs with her fast bowling,” the ICC said.

She ended the tournament with 103 runs and 12 crucial wickets for the hosts.

The team also features Pakistan’s southpaw opener Muneeba Ali and the left-arm spin duo of Nashra Sandhu and Sadia Iqbal.

The side also has players from Bangladesh, the West Indies and Scotland.

Team of the Tournament:

1. Hayley Matthews (West Indies)

“The West Indies captain Hayley Matthews was at her exemplary best during the tournament, showing grit and determination for her side,” the statement said.

She put in a brilliant all-round effort with 240 runs in the tournament with a high score of 114 not out, and chip...
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