Patiala, 15 March (Sports Desk)
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025, a six-team round-robin tournament to determine the final two spots for the Women’s Cricket World Cup in India, is set for April 9-19 in Pakistan. All 15 matches will be hosted in Lahore at two venues: Gaddafi Stadium and Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA) Stadium. The top two teams will earn their place in the World Cup, scheduled for October and November 2025 in India.
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Competing Teams
The qualifier features six teams, including four ICC full members—Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh, and Ireland—who finished between seventh and tenth in the ICC Women’s Championship (2023-25) standings, missing direct qualification. Scotland and Thailand join them as the next two highest-ranked teams in the ICC Women’s ODI Team Rankings as of October 28, 2024.
Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and hosts India have already secured their World Cup berths by finishing in the top six of the 10-team ICC Women’s Championship.
Tournament Kickoff
The action begins on April 9 with a double-header: hosts Pakistan face Ireland at Gaddafi Stadium, while West Indies take on Scotland at LCCA Stadium. On April 10, Bangladesh and Thailand will clash at LCCA.
ICC CEO’s Remarks
ICC CEO Geoff Allardice anticipates a fiercely contested event. “These six teams are just one step away from the Women’s Cricket World Cup, and I’m confident they’ll bring their best to the competition,” he said. “On behalf of the ICC, I wish all teams good luck and look forward to exciting cricket in Lahore as a prelude to the World Cup in India.”
Key Matches to Watch
Standout fixtures include Pakistan vs. West Indies on April 14, the European showdown between Ireland and Scotland on April 18, and Pakistan vs. Bangladesh on April 19.
Full Match Schedule
(All times local; day matches start at 09:30, day/night matches at 14:00)
- Wednesday, April 9
Pakistan vs. Ireland – Gaddafi Stadium (Day)
West Indies vs. Scotland – LCCA Stadium (Day) - Thursday, April 10
Thailand vs. Bangladesh – LCCA Stadium (Day) - Friday, April 11
Pakistan vs. Scotland – LCCA Stadium (Day)
Ireland vs. West Indies – Gaddafi Stadium (Day) - Sunday, April 13
Scotland vs. Thailand – LCCA Stadium (Day)
Bangladesh vs. Ireland – Gaddafi Stadium (D/N) - Monday, April 14
Pakistan vs. West Indies – Gaddafi Stadium (D/N) - Tuesday, April 15
Thailand vs. Ireland – LCCA Stadium (Day)
Scotland vs. Bangladesh – Gaddafi Stadium (D/N) - Thursday, April 17
Bangladesh vs. West Indies – LCCA Stadium (Day)
Pakistan vs. Thailand – Gaddafi Stadium (D/N) - Friday, April 18
Ireland vs. Scotland – Gaddafi Stadium (D/N) - Saturday, April 19
Pakistan vs. Bangladesh – LCCA Stadium (Day)
West Indies vs. Thailand – Gaddafi Stadium (D/N)
This qualifier promises thrilling competition as the teams vie for their shot at World Cup glory.
