Patiala, 26 March (Sports Desk)
The countdown is on for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, with the 13th edition of the tournament fast approaching. While six teams have already secured their places, two final spots remain up for grabs through the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifiers. This crucial tournament kicks off on April 9 in Pakistan, where six teams will compete for the chance to join the eight-team lineup in India later this year.
Here’s your complete guide to the qualifiers, including teams, schedules, squads, and everything else you need to know.
Overview
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifiers will take place in Pakistan starting April 9, featuring six teams vying for the final two spots in the prestigious tournament. Hosted across iconic venues in Lahore, this qualifier event promises thrilling cricket action as teams battle it out for a ticket to India.
Teams
The six teams competing in the qualifiers are:
- Pakistan
- West Indies
- Bangladesh
- Ireland
- Scotland
- Thailand
Qualification Path
- The bottom four teams from the 2022-2025 ICC Women’s Championship—Bangladesh, West Indies, Pakistan, and Ireland—earned their spots in the qualifiers, getting a second chance to qualify for the World Cup.
- Scotland and Thailand secured their places as the next highest-ranked teams in the ICC Women’s ODI Team Rankings.
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Schedule
The qualifier matches will be held in Lahore at Gaddafi Stadium and LCCA Ground. Day matches start at 09:30 local time, while day/night (D/N) matches begin at 14:00 local time. Here’s the full fixture list:
- Wednesday, 9 April
- Pakistan vs Ireland – Gaddafi Stadium (Day)
- West Indies vs Scotland – LCCA (Day)
- Thursday, 10 April
- Thailand vs Bangladesh – LCCA (Day)
- Friday, 11 April
- Pakistan vs Scotland – LCCA (Day)
- Ireland vs West Indies – Gaddafi Stadium (Day)
- Sunday, 13 April
- Scotland vs Thailand – LCCA (Day)
- Bangladesh vs Ireland – Gaddafi Stadium (D/N)
- Monday, 14 April
- Pakistan vs West Indies – Gaddafi Stadium (D/N)
- Tuesday, 15 April
- Thailand vs Ireland – LCCA (Day)
- Scotland vs Bangladesh – Gaddafi Stadium (D/N)
- Thursday, 17 April
- Bangladesh vs West Indies – LCCA (Day)
- Pakistan vs Thailand – Gaddafi Stadium (D/N)
- Friday, 18 April
- Ireland vs Scotland – Gaddafi Stadium (D/N)
- Saturday, 19 April
- Pakistan vs Bangladesh – LCCA (Day)
- West Indies vs Thailand – Gaddafi Stadium (D/N)
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Tournament Format
- The six teams will compete in a round-robin format, with each team facing the others once.
- A win earns two points.
- After all matches are completed, the top two teams based on points will qualify for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.
Key Dates
- April 9: The qualifiers begin in Lahore with Pakistan facing Ireland and West Indies taking on Scotland.
- April 10: Thailand starts their campaign against Bangladesh, aiming for a historic first World Cup qualification.
- April 19: The final day of the qualifiers features West Indies vs Thailand and Pakistan vs Bangladesh, determining the last two World Cup spots.
Squads Announced
Here are the confirmed squads so far:
- Bangladesh: Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter, Ishma Tanjim, Dilara Akter, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Jannatul Ferdus Sumona, Rabeya, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Islam Trisna, Farzana Haque, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Marufa Akter, Ritu Moni.
- Scotland: Kathryn Bryce (c), Chloe Abel, Abbi Aitken-Drummond, Sarah Bryce, Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Katherine Fraser, Ailsa Lister, Abtaha Maqsood, Megan McColl, Hannah Rainey, Nayma Sheikh, Rachel Slater, Pippa Sproul, Ellen Watson.
- West Indies: Hayley Matthews (c), Shemaine Campbelle, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Cherry Ann Fraser, Shabika Gajnabi, Jannillea Glasgow, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, Mandy Mangru, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Stafanie Taylor, Rashada Williams.
- Ireland: Gaby Lewis (c), Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Alana Dalzell, Laura Delany, Sarah Forbes, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Louise Little, Sophie MacMahon, Jane Maguire, Kia McCartney, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast.
Highlights to Watch
- Pakistan: Hosting the qualifiers, they’ll look to capitalize on home advantage starting with their opener against Ireland.
- West Indies: As winners of the previous qualifier tournament, they begin their journey against Scotland on April 9.
- Thailand: The underdogs will aim to make history by qualifying for their first Women’s Cricket World Cup, starting with a clash against Bangladesh.
