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.

Men's Hundred wildcards (£31,000)

Welsh Fire: Jordan Clark, Dillon Pennington
Southern Brave: Manny Lumsden, Saif Zaib
The Manchester Super Giants: James Sales, Adam Finch
London Spirit: Henry Crocombe, Kiran Carlson
Birmingham Phoenix: Tom Helm, Sean Dickson
MI London: Eddie Jack, Sebastian Morgan
Sunrisers Leeds: Matty Revis, Charlie Allison
Trent Rockets: Ben Raine, Ben Sanderson.

Women's Hundred wildcards (£15,000)

Birmingham Phoenix: Mary Taylor, Fatima Sana
Welsh Fire: Niamh Fiona Holland, Georgia Davis
London Spirit: Trudy Johnson, Liv Barnes
Trent Rockets: Amu Surenkumar, Eve Jones
The Manchester Super Giants: Mia Rogers, Beth Langston
MI London: Kate Coppack, Francesca Sweet
Southern Brave: Naomi Dattani, Katherine Fraser
Sunrisers Leeds: Darcey Carter, Sophia Turner.