📢 PCB Unveils 2025–26 Schedule for Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team Featuring Two ICC World Cups
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially released the 2025–26 international calendar for the Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team. This exciting season features two ICC World Cups and several important international series.
🏁 Season Starts in August with Ireland T20Is
The new season kicks off in August 2025 with a T20I series against Ireland. This marks the beginning of a busy and strategic campaign for the national side.
🏠 Home ODI Series Against South Africa
In September 2025, Pakistan will host South Africa for a three-match ODI series in Lahore. These games are vital for team preparation ahead of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup.:
🌍 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 – Hosted in Sri Lanka
The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 will take place in Sri Lanka from October 2 to 24. Due to political reasons, Pakistan will play all matches in Sri Lanka, including the semi-final on October 29 and the final on November 2, if the team advances.
🛫 February 2026 Tour to South Africa
To prepare for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, Pakistan will tour South Africa in February. The team will play three ODIs and three T20Is, helping them build form and momentum.
🏠 Hosting Zimbabwe in April–May 2026
Pakistan will host Zimbabwe in April and May 2026. The series includes three ODIs and three T20Is, further strengthening the team’s pre-World Cup schedule.
🔁 Tri-Nation T20I Series in Ireland
In May–June 2026, Pakistan will participate in a tri-nation T20I series in Ireland, facing Ireland and the West Indies. This will be the team’s final warm-up before the T20 World Cup in England.
🌱 U-19 Women’s Cricket Development Program
Alongside the senior team’s schedule, the PCB has launched a development plan for the Pakistan U-19 Women’s Cricket Team.
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A national U-19 T20 tournament will be held in Karachi from September 15 to October 6, 2025.
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A three-week skills camp will follow.
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The U-19 team will then play a five-match T20 series against Bangladesh in December 2025.
🏆 A Historic Year Ahead
With two World Cups, several international tours, and a strong U-19 program, the 2025–26 season is shaping up to be a milestone for women’s cricket in Pakistan. The PCB is fully focused on providing opportunities, exposure, and high-level competition to its women cricketers.
