Pakistan Shaheens Squad Announced for T20 Series in Australia – Full Details Inside

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced a 15-member squad for the Pakistan Shaheens team that will take part in the upcoming Top End T20 Series in Darwin, Australia. This exciting tournament will take place from August 14 to August 24, 2025, and will feature strong teams from different countries and franchises.

The squad will be led by middle-order batter Mohammad Irfan Khan, who has already represented Pakistan in 9 One Day Internationals (ODIs) and 14 T20 Internationals (T20Is). With his experience and leadership qualities, he is expected to guide the young side effectively throughout the tournament.

Strong Squad with International Experience

The Pakistan Shaheens will begin their campaign on August 14 with their first match against Bangladesh ‘A’ at TIO Stadium, Darwin. The squad includes a mix of talented youngsters and players with previous international exposure, which makes the team competitive and balanced.

Among the key names are:

• Abdul Samad, who has played 5 T20Is for Pakistan.
• Faisal Akram, who has featured in 3 ODIs.
• Haider Ali, an exciting batter who has played 2 ODIs and a remarkable 35 T20Is.
• Mubasir Khan, who has already represented Pakistan in 1 T20I.

All these players bring valuable experience and skills that will help Pakistan Shaheens perform well in the series.

Two promising fast bowlers, Ahmed Daniyal and Mohammad Salman Mirza, have also been added to the squad. Interestingly, both of them are already part of the main Pakistan squad for the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh. Their inclusion in the Shaheens lineup will provide extra pace and firepower to the bowling attack.

Tournament Schedule and Fixtures

Pakistan Shaheens are scheduled to play six matches in the group stage of the Top End T20 Series, all in Darwin. The matches will be held at two venues: TIO Stadium and DXC Arena. Below is the full schedule of their fixtures:

• August 14: vs Bangladesh ‘A’ at TIO Stadium
• August 16: vs Scorchers at TIO Stadium
• August 18: vs Renegades at TIO Stadium
• August 19: vs Kingsmen at DXC Arena
• August 21: vs Strikers at DXC Arena
• August 22: vs Nepal at DXC Arena

The semi-finals and final of the tournament will be played on August 24, bringing the event to a thrilling conclusion. The tournament will be a great opportunity for young Pakistani cricketers to gain experience by playing against strong international and franchise sides.

Training Camp to be Announced Soon

The PCB also mentioned that the details of the training camp for the Pakistan Shaheens squad will be revealed shortly. The camp will help players prepare for the conditions in Australia and fine-tune their skills ahead of the tournament.

Full Pakistan Shaheens Squad:

1. Mohammad Irfan Khan (Captain)
2. Abdul Samad
3. Ahmed Daniyal
4. Faisal Akram
5. Haider Ali
6. Maaz Sadaqat
7. Mehran Mumtaz
8. Khawaja Mohammad Nafay (Wicket-keeper)
9. Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (Wicket-keeper)
10. Mubasir Khan
11. Saad Masood
12. Mohammad Salman Mirza
13. Shahid Aziz
14. Ubaid Shah
15. Yasir Khan

With this solid lineup, fans are hopeful that Pakistan Shaheens will deliver strong performances and bring home the trophy. The Top End T20 Series will not only test the skills of the players but also help in identifying future stars for Pakistan’s national team.

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