Muneeba Ali

Muneeba Ali Siddiqui is a Pakistani cricketer who functions as a wicket-keeper and a left-handed batter. She represents the Pakistan national team on the international stage.

Early life and education

Muneeba Ali Siddiqui was born on 8 August 1997 in Karachi. Although specific details regarding her schooling are not provided, she began her journey in cricket within this city. Her early development in Karachi laid the foundation for her professional career.

Career

Ali entered international cricket when she joined the Pakistan squad for the 2016 ICC Women's World Twenty20. This tournament marked her WT20I debut. She later transitioned to the longer format when she made her Women's One Day International debut against Sri Lanka on 20 March 2018.

Her presence in major tournaments continued throughout several years of competition. She traveled to the West Indies for the 2018 ICC Women's World Twenty20 in October 2018. In January 2020, she participated in the 2020 ICC Women's T20 World Cup held in Australia.

The player has a diverse domestic background. She has played for Balochistan, Omar Associates, and Karachi. Her domestic resume also includes appearances for State Bank of Pakistan, Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited, and PCB Strikers.

Ali remained a consistent selection for the national side during high-stakes qualifiers and world events. She competed in the 2021 Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier tournament in Zimbabwe during October 2021. In January 2022, she joined the Pakistan team for the 2022 Women's Cricket World Cup in New Zealand. She also represented her country at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England, during May 2022.

A historic milestone occurred on 15 February 2023. During Pakistan's second match of the 2023 ICC Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa, she scored 102 runs off 68 balls against Ireland. This performance made her the first Pakistani woman to record a WT20I century. She became only the sixth batter to achieve a century at a Women's T20 World Cup.

She was selected for the Pakistan squad for the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup. Looking ahead, she is part of the squad for the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier scheduled for April 2025.

Awards and recognition

Ali received individual recognition for her performances in late 2020. In December 2020, she was shortlisted as one of the Women's Cricketer of the Year for the 2020 PCB Awards. This nomination highlighted her impact on the sport during that calendar year.