Pakistan captain Nida Dar was hit on her face during the first ODI against New Zealand on Tuesday.
Dar suffered the injury during the 44th over of New Zealand innings.
“Pakistan captain Nida Dar was taken off the field after being struck on her face while bowling in the 44th over of the New Zealand innings in the first ODI at John Davies Oval in Queenstown. After assessing Nida’s condition, the team physio has determined that Nida will not take any further part in today’s ODI,” the PCB said in a press release.
Sadaf Shamas came in as a replacement for Dar as approved by Trudy Anderson, the match referee for today’s game.
Fatima Sana served as the stand-in captain of the side for the remainder of the match.
“The decision on Nida’s participation in the remaining matches of the series will be made in due course,” the PCB added.
Before the match, where Pakistan suffered defeat by 131 runs, right-arm fast bowler Diana Baig was ruled out of the ODI series due to a finger injury.
“28-year-old Diana, while fielding in a practice session, suffered an injury to the index finger of her bowling arm. Immediately after the incident, she was taken to a local hospital for a thorough examination, including an X-ray,” the PCB said.
“The medical reports have confirmed a horizontal fracture in Diana Baig's index finger, making her unavailable for the ODI series against the White Ferns. The PCB medical team is closely monitoring her condition, and she will undergo further assessments to determine the extent of the injury and the necessary course of action for her recovery.”
Series schedule:
3 Dec – 1st T20I, Dunedin (Pakistan women beat New Zealand women by seven wickets)
5 Dec – 2nd T20I, Dunedin (Pakistan women beat New Zealand women by 10 runs)
9 Dec – 3rd T20I, Queenstown (New Zealand women beat Pakistan women by six runs on DLS)
12 Dec – 1st ODI, Queenstown (New Zealand women beat Pakistan women by 131 runs)
15 Dec – 2nd ODI, Christchurch (2pm local time) (ICC Women’s Championship)
18 Dec – 3rd ODI, Christchurch (2pm local time) (ICC Women’s Championship)