The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the Team of the Tournament for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, with Pakistan Women’s captain Fatima Sana earning a place among the world’s top performers after an impressive all-round campaign.
Fatima Sana’s selection is being regarded as a significant achievement for Pakistan women’s cricket, reflecting her outstanding contributions with both bat and ball throughout the tournament.
The ICC named Australia’s all-rounder Sophie Molineux as captain of the Team of the Tournament following her influential performances during the competition.
In this regard, Australia dominated the selected squad, with Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner also securing places in the final XI, underlining the team’s consistent and commanding displays throughout the event.
The Team of the Tournament also features several standout performers from across the cricketing world. England’s Danni Wyatt and Nat Sciver-Brunt were included after making key contributions for their side, while South Africa’s experienced all-rounder Marizanne Kapp earned recognition for her consistent performances.
In this sense, Ireland’s Orla Prendergast, India’s Shree Charani and Sri Lanka’s Nilakshika Silva also secured places in the prestigious lineup following impressive tournaments.
The ICC named Scotland’s Darcey Carter as the 12th player in recognition of her notable performances during the competition.
Fatima Sana’s inclusion is being widely welcomed as a landmark moment for Pakistan Women’s cricket. Her performances throughout the tournament demonstrated leadership, consistency and all-round excellence, helping enhance Pakistan’s reputation on the global stage.
For Pakistan, Fatima Sana’s selection serves as another positive milestone and is expected to inspire the next generation of female cricketers aiming to succeed at the highest level of the game.
