Pakistan captain Fatima Sana has been signed by Perth Scorchers ahead of the 2026 edition of the Women’s Big Bash League — Australia’s premier franchise-based women’s cricket league.
She becomes the second Pakistan player to play in the WBBL. Nida Dar was the first, with the former national team skipper having played 11 matches for the Sydney Thunders in the 2019 edition.
“I’ve watched the WBBL from Pakistan and always wondered what it would feel like to be part of this great competition,” Sana was quoted as saying in a Scorchers’ statement.
“To now wear the Scorchers colours, represent such a great club and walk out at the WACA Ground in front of members and fans, while being cheered on by people back home, is incredibly special. This really is a dream come true,” she added.
This is set to be Fatima’s second overseas T20 league appearance this year. Earlier in 2026, she became the first woman from her country to play in The Hundred after she was picked up by Birmingham Phoenix.
She also has experience of playing in the Women’s Caribbean Premier League in 2022 and the New Zealand’s women’s Super Smash in 2023.
Published on Oct 03, 2026
