Fatima Sana makes history as first Pakistan Woman picked in The Hundred

The Hundred’s men’s and women’s wildcard draft took place on June 18 ahead of the 2026 season, which is scheduled to run from July 21 to August 16. The headline selection saw Pakistan Women’s captain Fatima Sana make history by becoming the first Pakistan player to feature in the Women’s Hundred after being signed by Birmingham Phoenix.

Sana fills the fourth overseas slot at Phoenix, replacing Lucy Hamilton, who withdrew to manage her workload. The Pakistan skipper will receive the competition’s minimum salary of £15,000. However, her participation could be affected by Pakistan Women’s tour of Sri Lanka, which is scheduled from July 23 to August 4 and overlaps with part of the Hundred season.

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Sana’s signing means there are now three Pakistan players contracted for this year’s tournament. In the men’s competition, Usman Tariq will represent Birmingham Phoenix, while spinner Abrar Ahmed is set to play for Sunrisers Leeds. Their involvement helps ease concerns that Pakistan players might be overlooked following investment in the Hundred franchises by Indian ownership groups.

Elsewhere, Scotland openers Darcey Carter and Katherine Fraser earned opportunities with Sunrisers Leeds and Southern Brave respectively, both qualifying as local players. Among the notable men’s wildcard picks were London Spirit’s signing of Sussex fast bowler Henry Crocombe, recently called into England’s Test squad as cover, while MI London added promising pacers Eddie Jack and Seb Morgan. Southern Brave also secured England Under-19 quick Manny Lumsden, highlighting the competition’s focus on emerging talent.

Welsh Fire: Jordan Clark, Dillon PenningtonSouthern Brave: Manny Lumsden, Saif ZaibThe Manchester Super Giants: James Sales, Adam FinchLondon Spirit: Henry Crocombe, Kiran CarlsonBirmingham Phoenix: Tom Helm, Sean DicksonMI London: Eddie Jack, Sebastian MorganSunrisers Leeds: Matty Revis, Charlie AllisonTrent Rockets: Ben Raine, Ben Sanderson.

Birmingham Phoenix: Mary Taylor, Fatima SanaWelsh Fire: Niamh Fiona Holland, Georgia DavisLondon Spirit: Trudy Johnson, Liv BarnesTrent Rockets: Amu Surenkumar, Eve JonesThe Manchester Super Giants: Mia Rogers, Beth LangstonMI London: Kate Coppack, Francesca SweetSouthern Brave: Naomi Dattani, Katherine FraserSunrisers Leeds: Darcey Carter, Sophia Turner.