The 28-year-old top-order batter, Omaima Sohail, reached a landmark 100 international appearances for her country during Pakistan’s fifth fixture of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. Led by Fatima Sana, Pakistan faced New Zealand under the leadership of Sophie Devine, who won the toss and chose to field first. Omaima contributed 3 runs off 15 balls in the innings, as Pakistan sought to salvage some pride in a tournament that has largely slipped away from their grasp.

Omaima Sohail’s journey began on 8th October 2018, when she donned the Pakistani green for the first time in an ODI against Bangladesh at Cox’s Bazar. Over the years, she emerged as a dependable presence in the middle order, crafting a career built on grit and quiet determination.

In 45 ODIs, she has accumulated 784 runs at an average of 21.77 and a strike rate of 65.66, notching up three half-centuries along the way. Her finest moment with the bat came on 11th March 2022, at Mount Maunganui, in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, when she struck a composed 65 off 104 balls against South Africa, a knock that nearly anchored Pakistan to victory in a nail-biting contest they lost by just 6 runs. With the ball, her contribution of 18 wickets at an economy of 5.19 showcases her versatility and value as a complete all-rounder.

In the shorter format, Omaima made her T20I debut just weeks after her ODI bow, on 25th October 2018 against Australia in Kuala Lumpur. Since then, she has featured in 44 T20Is, scoring 481 runs at a strike rate of 84.09, and proving her mettle as a tactical bowler with 18 wickets at an impressive average of 18.94. Her defining T20I performance remains etched in Pakistan’s Asia Cup 2022 triumph over Sri Lanka at Sylhet, where she delivered a remarkable spell of 4 overs, 13 runs, and 5 wickets, a display of controlled aggression that earned her the Player of the Match award.

As she reached the 100-match milestone, Omaima’s individual journey stood in sharp contrast to Pakistan’s struggling World Cup campaign. Fatima Sana’s side entered the contest against New Zealand with just one point from four games, three losses and one washed-out fixture. Defeats against Bangladesh, India, and Australia had left their semifinal hopes in tatters, and the rain-affected match against England only prolonged the inevitable. Still, milestones like Omaima’s highlight the enduring spirit within Pakistan’s camp, a reminder that persistence, even through adversity, enriches the legacy of the sport.

At 28, Omaima Sohail represents more than just numbers; she embodies the story of Pakistan women’s cricket, gradual evolution, resilience, and ambition amid global challenges. Her 100th international appearance serves as both a reflection of commitment and a beacon for emerging players aspiring to carry the team into a brighter future. While Pakistan’s 2025 World Cup campaign may have faltered, Omaima’s century of appearances stands as a testament to her tireless dedication and the quiet strength that continues to shape the next chapter of women’s cricket in Pakistan.