Pakistan Captain Fatima Sana Earns The Hundred Wildcard Contract After ICC Women's T20 WC 2026 Heroics In SA Clash
24htopnews | June 19, 2026 3:08 AM CST
Fatima's impressive performance at Edgbaston is being deemed as the main reason behing the historic deal despite Pakistan's narrow two-wicket defeat to South Africa. The 24-year-old top-scored with an unbeaten half-century before picking up three wickets, keeping Pakistan alive in the chase of 127 runs target.
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana has become the first Pakistani woman to earn a contract in The Hundred after Birmingham Phoenix signed the all-rounder in wildcard draft. The signing comes just a day after her all-round display against South Africa in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 clash.
Key Highlights
Team: Birmingham Phoenix
Contract Value: £15,000
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