The Pakistan Women’s cricket team has returned home via Dubai after concluding a difficult bilateral tour of Sri Lanka. The national squad landed in three separate groups across Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad following disappointing performances on foreign soil.
The visiting side suffered defeats in both the One Day International (ODI) and T20 International formats, with host nation Sri Lanka securing 2-1 series victories in both three-match legs. The ODI fixtures held added significance as part of the official ICC Women’s Championship cycle.
Following the conclusion of the ODI series, regular captain Fatima Sana departed directly for England to fulfill her franchise commitments in The Hundred league. In her absence, Muneeba Ali Siddiqui assumed the captaincy duties for the subsequent T20I series, though the team was unable to turn around their fortunes under her leadership.
Key Highlights of the Tour:
- Return Logistics: The squad traveled back via Dubai, arriving in batches at Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad airports.
- Series Outcomes: Sri Lanka won both the 3-match ODI series and the 3-match T20I series by matching 2-1 margins.
- Championship Points: The ODI series carried points for the ICC Women’s Championship standings.
- Leadership Shift: Fatima Sana departed post-ODIs for The Hundred in England, leaving Muneeba Ali Siddiqui to captain the T20I leg.
📊 Fact-Sheet Summary
- Event: Pakistan Women’s Tour of Sri Lanka.
- ODI Series Result: Sri Lanka won 2-1 (ICC Women’s Championship fixture).
- T20I Series Result: Sri Lanka won 2-1.
- Captains: Fatima Sana (ODIs) / Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (T20Is).
- Post-Tour Commitment: Fatima Sana joined The Hundred league in England.
