One of the most significant international signings in the history of the women’s Big Bash League has been confirmed by the Perth Scorchers, who have signed Pakistan captain Fatima Sana for the 2026 Women’s Big Bash. The all-rounder, who is 24 years old, has signed a one-year contract and is eligible to participate in the first eight games of the season.

In the WBBL, Fatima Sana will become the second Pakistani player to make an appearance. The Sydney Thunder’s Nida Dar was the first to play 11 games in the 2019-20 WBBL. Sana was selected by none of the eight Big Bash teams, despite being nominated for the now-shelved overseas player draft the previous year. Finally, Sana expressed her enthusiasm for participating in the competition.

In international cricket, what has Fatima Sana accomplished?

In 2019, Fatima Sana made her international debut for Pakistan by dismissing Lizelle Lee, a power hitter for the Hobart Hurricanes, during the team’s tour of South Africa. She has been the permanent leader of Pakistan since the 2024 T20 World Cup and has played in 134 white-ball fixtures.

When she was named ICC Women’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year in 2021, the Karachi product made history as the first woman from Pakistan to receive an ICC award. She achieved the quickest fifty in women’s T20 internationals against Zimbabwe in May 2026, completing the half-century in a mere 15 balls.

This achievement marked a significant milestone in her career. During the T20 World Cup of this year, she secured a spot in the tournament’s winning team by taking 11 wickets.

For what reason did the Perth Scorchers sign Fatima Sana?

Fatima Sana was acquired by the Perth Scorchers through a direct signing following the cancellation of the overseas player lottery. She was identified by the club’s recruitment team as a player who aligns with their squad profile due to her capacity to contribute with both the bat and the ball at the highest level in 134 white-ball appearances for Pakistan.

The club was enthusiastic about the potential of Sana to enhance the WACA Ground, according to Scorchers general manager Kade Harvey.

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Fatima Sana is one of the most talented young allrounders in the world of cricket, and we are delighted to have her join the Perth Scorchers for the upcoming summer. Harvey expressed his enthusiasm for Fatima’s performance on the WACA Ground wicket, stating, “We are confident that she is a highly appropriate fit for our list profile at the age of 24.”

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