Fatima Sana leads Pakistan women in T20 matches against men ahead of Asia Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 6:35 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Pakistan's women's cricket team, led by captain Fatima Sana, is engaging in T20 matches against men's teams as part of their preparation for the upcoming Asia Cup. These matches are significant for the team to gain experience and adapt to competitive challenges. Fatima Sana emphasized the importance of these learnings in helping the team perform better in the Asia Cup. The team's focus is on building skills and confidence as they approach the competition.
- •Fatima Sana is the captain of Pakistan's women's cricket team.
- •Pakistan is playing T20 matches against men's teams for practice.
- •The Asia Cup is approaching, necessitating strong preparation.
- •The matches aim to enhance the team's adaptability and skills.
- 4:09 PMYahoo Sports — 'Played competitive matches against boys': Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana reveals unusual Asia Cup preparation
- 6:35 PMESPNcricinfo — Fatima Sana's Pakistan prepare for Asia Cup with T20 matches against men
"Pakistan’s women’s cricket team played full T20 matches against a men’s side during their pre-Asia Cup camp in Lahore to prepare for pressure situations. Captain Fatima Sana believes the unusual training will improve decision-making and composure. Pakistan, who have never won the Women’s Asia Cup, begin their campaign against Thailand on September 1 and face India on September 5.
""These learnings will help us adapt to the challenges of the competition," Pakistan captain Fatima Sana said
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 4:09 PM'Played competitive matches against boys': Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana reveals unusual Asia Cup preparation
Pakistan’s women’s cricket team played full T20 matches against a men’s side during their pre-Asia Cup camp in Lahore to prepare for pressure situations. Captain Fatima Sana believes the unusual training will improve decision-making and composure. Pakistan, who have never won the Women’s Asia Cup, begin their campaign against Thailand on September 1 and face India on September 5.
- ESPNcricinfoAug 24, 2026, 6:35 PMFatima Sana's Pakistan prepare for Asia Cup with T20 matches against men
"These learnings will help us adapt to the challenges of the competition," Pakistan captain Fatima Sana said
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