Pakistan women’s cricket team will have its hands full this April as it gears up to launch its qualification bid for the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup in India. The qualification tournament, scheduled to take place from April 4 to April 19, will feature six teams battling it out for two coveted spots in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. The participating teams include West Indies, Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland, Thailand, and Pakistan, which will also host the fixtures on home soil.
Pakistan finished 9th in the ICC Women’s Championship after winning just 8 of their 24 fixtures, missing out on direct qualification for the tournament. India, Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, and Sri Lanka have already secured their places in the Women’s ODI World Cup.
ICC Women’s Championship Table 2023-2025:
| Rank | Team | Matches (M) | Wins (W) | Losses (L) | Ties (T) | No Results (N/R) | Points (PT) | Net Run Rate (NRR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia Women | 24 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 39 | 2.130 |
| 2 | India Women | 24 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 37 | 1.058 |
| 3 | England Women | 24 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 32 | 1.436 |
| 4 | South Africa Women | 24 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 0.230 |
| 5 | Sri Lanka Women | 24 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 22 | -0.107 |
| 6 | New Zealand Women | 24 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 0.129 |
| 7 | Bangladesh Women | 24 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 21 | -0.678 |
| 8 | West Indies Women | 24 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 18 | -1.126 |
| 9 | Pakistan Women | 24 | 8 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 17 | -0.613 |
| 10 | Ireland Women | 24 | 3 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 8 | -2.193 |
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifiers will follow a round-robin format, with each team playing against the others in the group stage. The top two teams at the end of the group stage will secure their spots in the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. This high-stakes competition promises thrilling encounters as teams vie for a chance to compete on the global stage.
Hosting the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifiers is another feather in the cap for Pakistan’s women’s team, which has successfully hosted several international teams in recent years. Whether the home field advantage plays a role in the outcome remains to be seen.
As the countdown to April begins, cricket fans around the world are eagerly anticipating a tournament filled with drama, excitement, and unforgettable moments. With the stakes higher than ever, the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifiers promise to showcase the game’s global reach.
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