Pakistan captain Fatima Sana named in Women’s T20 World Cup team of the tournament

The selection panel evaluated player performances across batting, bowling and fielding metrics throughout the tournament to determine the final composition of the team.

The International Cricket Council has announced its team of the tournament for the Women’s T20 World Cup, with Pakistan captain Fatima Sana earning a place among the competition’s standout performers.

Four players from the tournament winning Australian women’s team feature in the lineup, reflecting the squad’s dominant run through the competition. Sophie Molineux received the nod as captain of the selected team, while Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner also secured spots after strong individual campaigns throughout the tournament.

Fatima Sana, who led Pakistan’s campaign as captain, earned recognition in the ICC’s selection despite her team not advancing to the final stages of the competition. Her inclusion highlights the impact she made on the field during the tournament, even as Australia ultimately claimed the title.

The full ICC team of the tournament also includes England’s Danni Wyatt Hodge and Nat Sciver Brunt, South Africa’s Marizanne Kapp, Ireland’s Orla Prendergast, India’s Shree Charani and Sri Lanka’s Nilakshika de Silva. Each player earned selection based on standout performances across the group stage and knockout rounds of the competition.

Scotland’s Darcie Carter rounds out the squad as the twelfth player, recognizing her contributions during a tournament that saw Scotland compete against several established cricketing nations.

The selection panel evaluated player performances across batting, bowling and fielding metrics throughout the tournament to determine the final composition of the team. Australia’s strong representation in the lineup reflects the team’s overall dominance during the competition, as the squad claimed the championship title while several of its players posted standout individual numbers along the way.

Fatima Sana’s inclusion marks a significant achievement for Pakistan cricket, as recognition on the ICC’s team of the tournament often signals growing competitiveness for teams outside the traditional cricketing powerhouses. Her performance throughout the tournament drew attention from analysts and fans alike, even as Pakistan’s overall campaign fell short of advancing deep into the knockout stages.

The presence of players from Ireland, Scotland, Sri Lanka and Pakistan alongside established cricketing nations like England, Australia, South Africa and India reflects the growing depth of talent across women’s international cricket. Tournament organizers have pointed to this broader distribution of standout performers as evidence that the women’s game continues to expand beyond a small group of traditionally dominant teams.

England’s Danni Wyatt Hodge and Nat Sciver Brunt both earned recognition for consistent contributions throughout the competition, further cementing England’s reputation as one of the strongest teams in women’s cricket. South Africa’s Marizanne Kapp, a veteran all rounder, also received selection based on her performances across multiple matches during the tournament.

Ireland’s Orla Prendergast and Sri Lanka’s Nilakshika de Silva rounded out the batting and bowling categories with notable individual displays, while India’s Shree Charani earned her spot through strong bowling performances that helped keep opposing batting lineups in check during key matches.

The ICC typically compiles its team of the tournament based on statistical performance data combined with input from a selection panel tasked with evaluating overall impact across the competition. Selection to the team is widely regarded as a significant individual honor within international cricket, recognizing players who performed at the highest level regardless of how far their respective teams advanced in the tournament.

With the Women’s T20 World Cup now concluded, attention will likely shift toward how these standout performances shape team selections and player development strategies heading into future international assignments. Pakistan cricket officials are expected to view Fatima Sana’s recognition as a positive sign for the team’s development, even as the squad continues working to close the gap with the sport’s traditionally dominant nations.