Previous World Cup Appearances: 1997, 2009, 2013, 2017
- Pakistan’s first World Cup was way back in 1997
- Two times Asian games winners (2010 & 2014)
- Pakistan has played 23 games in the World Cup out of which they have lost 21
- They finished at the last spot in the World Cup 2017
- Lost all their bilateral series in 2021
- Finished at the 5th spot in the ICC ODI Championship 2017-2020
- Played in the qualifiers, lost to Bangladesh, and won by a small margin against Thailand
- Due to Covid-19, the CWCQ got canceled which allowed Pakistan to qualify because of a better ranking
- The only team amongst all the WC qualified teams who didn’t play any international game prior to the World Cup this year.
Comeback of captain Bismah Maroof: The one saving grace for Pakistan is that their regular skipper Bismah Maroof is back. She will not only be vital with her leadership, but a key figure in Pakistan’s lineup to take control of the proceedings. Bismah has led Pakistan in 18 ODIs, but she’s the only have to have a positive win% (more wins than losses) amongst other skippers who have led for at least more than 1 ODI.
Good young pace-attack: Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Aliya Riaz (if she bowls), and Aiman Anwer! Do not underestimate this pace quartet. Baig is not only an incredible athlete, but she’s also a very disciplined new-ball bowler. Aiman Anwer may not be a definite starter and Riaz does not bowl so regularly these days. But, let’s talk about the young Fatima Sana! She’s been unstoppable and disturbs the furniture time and again. While she can prove to be expensive, she provides regular breakthroughs and that is just what a team needs from a quick pacer.
Previous World Cup Appearances: 1997, 2009, 2013, 2017
- Pakistan’s first World Cup was way back in 1997
- Two times Asian games winners (2010 & 2014)
- Pakistan has played 23 games in the World Cup out of which they have lost 21
- They finished at the last spot in the World Cup 2017
- Lost all their bilateral series in 2021
- Finished at the 5th spot in the ICC ODI Championship 2017-2020
- Played in the qualifiers, lost to Bangladesh, and won by a small margin against Thailand
- Due to Covid-19, the CWCQ got canceled which allowed Pakistan to qualify because of a better ranking
- The only team amongst all the WC qualified teams who didn’t play any international game prior to the World Cup this year.
Comeback of captain Bismah Maroof: The one saving grace for Pakistan is that their regular skipper Bismah Maroof is back. She will not only be vital with her leadership, but a key figure in Pakistan’s lineup to take control of the proceedings. Bismah has led Pakistan in 18 ODIs, but she’s the only have to have a positive win% (more wins than losses) amongst other skippers who have led for at least more than 1 ODI.
Good young pace-attack: Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Aliya Riaz (if she bowls), and Aiman Anwer! Do not underestimate this pace quartet. Baig is not only an incredible athlete, but she’s also a very disciplined new-ball bowler. Aiman Anwer may not be a definite starter and Riaz does not bowl so regularly these days. But, let’s talk about the young Fatima Sana! She’s been unstoppable and disturbs the furniture time and again. While she can prove to be expensive, she provides regular breakthroughs and that is just what a team needs from a quick pacer.