Pakistan’s team captain Fatima Sana unfortunately will not be able to play in the Women’s T20 World Cup’s next match against Australia following the death of her father. This news was confirmed by the Pakistan Cricket Board

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana will miss the Women's T20 World Cup match against Australia due to her father's passing. She will return to Karachi, said the Pakistan Cricket Board. Vice-captain Muneeba Ali will lead the team in her absence.

With Fatima Sana urgently leaving the UAE after the sudden demise of her father, Muneeba Ali will lead Pakistan in the remaining games against Australia and New Zealand.

Defending champion Australia has crushed Pakistan by nine wickets in Dubai to all but qualify for the Women’s T20 World Cup semifinals.

The Women’s T20 World Cup entered a critical phase following Australia’s win over Pakistan in Dubai on Friday. Serial champions Australia decimated Pakistan’s batting line-up, dismissing them for just 82 before completing a comprehensive victory with nine wickets and 54 balls in hand to all but seal a spot in the semi-finals of the competition.

Australia and Pakistan will go head-to-head in a vital game in the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup at the Dubai International Stadium. Pakistan will be without skipper Fatima Sana following the death of her father.