Fatima Sana signs for Perth Scorchers ahead of Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2026/27

The Perth Scorchers have signed the Pakistan captain, Fatima Sana, ahead of the upcoming season of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), which begins on October 29. This will be the first appearance of the player in the league as she will be available for the franchise in the first eight games of the campaign. 

Reports have claimed that Sana’s stay in the competition could be extended if he gets permission to skip their training camp ahead of their trip to the West Indies. The Cricket West Indies (CWI) hasn’t announced the dates of the tour, which is expected to be held from the second week of December.  

Fatima Sana joins Perth Scorchers for the first eight WBBL matches

Sana is only the second player from Pakistan to feature in the WBBL after Nida Dar, who played 11 games during the 2019 season for the Sydney Thunder. She has expressed her excitement to play at the WACA in front of the fans.

“I've watched the WBBL from Pakistan and always wondered what it would feel like to be part of this great competition. 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.” The Pakistan captain was quoted as saying in Perth Scorcher’s statement.

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This will be her second overseas T20 league in 2026, having become the first woman of the country to play in the Hundred 2026. She has already played in the Women’s CPL along with New Zealand’s Super Smash in 2022 and 2023.

WBBL 2026/27 dates, schedule and where to watch live

The 2026/27 season of the WBBL will begin on October 29 with the double-header. The opener will be played at the Junction Oval between the Melbourne Renegades and the Sydney Thunder, while at the same venue, the Stars will host the Hobart Hurricanes. Perth’s opening clash will be at home on October 31 against the Renegades.

The knockout game will be played on December 01, while the challenger takes place on December 03. The final will be on December 05. None of these games’ venues have been decided.

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Indian fans can enjoy the streaming of the WBBL 2026 live on JioHotstar in India and on 7Plus in Australia. The Star Sports Network will also telecast the games of the competition.