Pakistan’s young women cricketers have an exciting month ahead. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the match officials for the upcoming Women’s U19 T20 tri-series, a tournament that will bring together three regional cricketing sides on home soil. The fans of the girls’ cricket in Pakistan will be delighted to know that the tournament is now fully on course with experienced umpires and referees to supervise each match.
What is the U19 Women’s T20 Tri-Series?
The tri-series is a three-way T20 tournament between hosts Pakistan and Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The event will be held at Iqbal Stadium Faisalabad from 2nd October to 16th October 2026. All matches will start at 10 am local time, which will help families and students in Faisalabad plan around school and work. The top two teams in the league stage qualify for the final, scheduled for October 16.
Who are the officials?
This is where the announcement becomes interesting for the cricket followers. It is a proud moment, as only a few Pakistani women have reached this level of officiating, and ICC International Panel umpire Saleema Imtiaz has been appointed as an on-field umpire.
Here’s a quick look at the officiating crew:
•Bilal Khilji (PCB National Elite Panel) will be the match referee in the first five games from October 2 to 8.
•Iftikhar Ahmed (PCB National Elite Panel) will officiate the remaining four league games and the final as referee.
•National Elite Panel members Abdul Moqeet, Zulfiqar Jan, Imran Jawed and Tariq Rasheed will be on-field, with the third umpire and reserve duty.
•Afia Amin, Nazia Nazir and Sania Ashraf, from the Women’s Domestic Panel, will rotate through umpiring duties throughout the tournament.
Why It Matters for Pakistan Cricket Fans
Women’s cricket in Pakistan has been growing steadily and events like this tri-series give young players exposure against regional rivals. This is also an opportunity for Faisalabad and the fans of the neighboring city to witness the live talent of domestic and international level without having to travel far, as the whole event is hosted locally.
Quick Checklist for Fans Who Will Follow the Series
•Put October 2-16 on your calendar.
•For local ticketing updates, please follow PCB’s official channels.
•Follow timings; all games start at 10am.
•Watch out for the final on 16 October.
Conclusion
The match officials’ announcement confirms that the Women’s U19 T20 tri-series is set to go ahead as planned, giving fans in Faisalabad and across Pakistan a reason to follow girls’ cricket closely this October.
