The National Women’s One-Day Tournament 2024-25 is set to bring excitement to Karachi as it unfolds from November 8 to 30. The event will feature five dynamic teams – Challengers, Conquerors, Invincibles, Stars, and Strikers – competing in a double-league format. Each team will play eight matches, with the top two sides advancing to the final on November 30. Over the course of 21 matches, cricket enthusiasts can look forward to daily 50-over games held at the HPC Oval Ground and UBL Sports Complex. Matches will begin at 9:30 AM, with the toss scheduled for 9:00 AM.
Prestigious Prize Pool
This year’s tournament boasts a prize pool of PKR 3.3 million, offering PKR 1.5 million to the winners and PKR 1 million to the runners-up. The financial incentive highlights the Pakistan Cricket Board’s commitment to promoting women’s cricket and inspiring athletes to showcase their best performances.
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Mentorship by Cricketing Legends
Adding further prestige to the competition, each team will benefit from the mentorship of a cricketing legend. Waqar Younis will guide the Challengers, Misbah-ul-Haq the Conquerors, and Sarfaraz Ahmed the Invincibles. Meanwhile, Shoaib Malik will oversee the Stars, and Saqlain Mushtaq will work with the Strikers. Saqlain, however, will miss the first four matches of the tournament due to a vacation and is set to rejoin the team on November 18.
Captains Leading the Way
Leading their respective sides are some of the most talented players in the country. Aliya Riaz, a seasoned all-rounder, will captain the Challengers, while the national team skipper Fatima Sana leads the Conquerors. Wicketkeeper-batter Muneeba Ali will take charge of the Invincibles, with the experienced batter Sidra Amin captaining the Stars. The Strikers will be led by former Pakistan captain and veteran spinner Nida Dar, adding depth and experience to the tournament.
Squads and Emerging Talent
The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced 16-member squads for each team, blending a mix of established stars and promising newcomers. The tournament serves as a critical platform for emerging talent to make their mark and for seasoned players to hone their skills further.
Challengers
Aliya Riaz (captain), Arijah Haseeb, Arim Barkat, Esha Rahupoto, Fatima Shahid, Gull Rukh, Samina Aftab, Maham Manzoor, Momina Riasat, Natalia Parvez, Tehzeeb Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Umm-e-Hani, Yusra Amir, Zaib-un-Nisa Niaz, Zamina Tahir.
Conquerors
Fatima Sana (captain), Aleena Shah, Dua Majid, Farzana Farooq, Hafsa Khalid, Humna Bilal, Khadija Chishti, Laraib Malik, Mahnoor Aftab, Mehrab Fatima, Najiha Alvi, Nashra Sundhu, Rehmat Noreen, Rida Aslam, Saira Jabeen, Syeda Aroob Shah.
Invincibles
Muneeba Ali (captain), Amber Kainat, Areesha Noor, Ayesha Zafar, Fatima Zahra, Ghulam Fatima, Haleema Dua, Iram Javed, Neha Sharmeen, Noor-Ul-Iman, Omaima Sohail, Saima Malik, Saiqa Riaz, Shabnam Hayat, Tania Saeed, Yusra Ahtesham.
Stars
Sidra Amin (captain), Aima Saleem, Aimen Anwar, Anosha Nasir, Huraina Sajjad, Kaynat Hafeez, Laiba Fatima, Laiba Mansoor, Neelam Mushtaq, Rabia Rani, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Nawaz, Soha Fatima, Tuba Hassan, Waheeda Akhtar.
Strikers
Nida Dar (captain), Aleena Masood, Aliza Sabir, Amna Bibi, Anam Amin, Ayesha Bilal, Eyman Fatima, Fajar Naveed, Fariha Mahmood, Gull Feroza, Muqaddas Bukhari, Noreen Yaqoob, Sabiqa Shahzadi, Syeda Masooma Jafri, Warda Yousaf, Zunash Abdul Sattar.
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As one of the premier events in Pakistan’s women’s cricket calendar, the National Women’s One-Day Tournament not only fosters competitive spirit but also strengthens the national team’s talent pipeline. By combining star mentorship with a robust financial incentive, the PCB continues to pave the way for greater opportunities and recognition for women cricketers.