Muneeba Ali Captains Refreshed Pakistan Squad as T20I Series Against Sri Lanka Commences

The T20I series between Sri Lanka Women and Pakistan Women officially began today, July 31, in Dambulla, with Pakistan's team seeing significant changes. Wicketkeeper-batter Muneeba Ali is leading the side, stepping in for regular captain Fatima Sana, who has departed for England to participate in The Hundred tournament.

Pakistan's squad features eight new inclusions from their recent T20 World Cup lineup, with promising youngsters Eman Naseer and Maham Anees potentially making their T20I debuts. Sri Lanka has also introduced fresh talent, including Sanjana Kavindi, Chamudi Praboda, and Rashmika Sewwandi, aiming to carry forward the momentum from their recent 2-1 ODI series triumph against Pakistan. The ODI series saw Sri Lanka secure their first bilateral series win against Pakistan in 24 years, making this T20I contest a fresh battleground for both sides.