The race for the final two spots in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 kicks off in Pakistan on April 9, with six teams battling in the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers for a place in the main tournament later this year in India.
The two successful teams will join Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and hosts India, as Australia aims to defend the title won in 2022.
Pakistan will host the tournament and compete alongside the West Indies, Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland, and Thailand.
Bangladesh, West Indies, Pakistan, and Ireland finished in the bottom four of the 10-team ICC Women’s Championship (2022–2025) and now have to go through the Qualifier. Scotland and Thailand secured their places as the highest-ranked teams outside that competition.
Venues
Two stadiums in Lahore have been selected for the tournament:
- Gaddafi Stadium – A historic venue that recently hosted matches in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy, including a semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand.
- Lahore City Cricket Association – The LCAA ground has long been the training base for the men’s team but will be hosting international women’s cricket for the first time.
Format
All teams will face each other once in a round-robin format, with two points awarded for a win. The top two teams at the end of the 15 matches will qualify for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.
The tournament opener on April 9 will see Pakistan take on Ireland at Gaddafi Stadium, while West Indies face Scotland at LCCA. The last match of the tournament will be played on April 19 at Gaddafi Stadium, where Thailand will go up against the West Indies.
ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Day/Night | |
| Monday, 14 April | Pakistan vs West Indies | Gaddafi Stadium | Day/Night |
| Tuesday, 15 April | Thailand vs Ireland | LCCA | Day |
| Scotland vs Bangladesh | Gaddafi Stadium | Day/Night | |
| Thursday, 17 April | Bangladesh vs West Indies | LCCA | Day |
| Pakistan vs Thailand | Gaddafi Stadium | Day/Night | |
| Friday, 18 April | Ireland vs Scotland | Gaddafi Stadium | Day/Night |
| Saturday, 19 April | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | LCCA | Day |
| West Indies vs Thailand | Gaddafi Stadium | Day/Night |
Squads
| Team | Squad |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | Nigar Sultana Joty, 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 |
| Ireland | Gaby Lewis, 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 |
| Pakistan | Fatima Sana, Najiha Alvi, Gull Feroza, Sidra Amin, Omaima Sohail, Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sundhu, Muneeba Ali, Rameen Shamim, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Syeda Aroob Shah, Natalia Parvaiz, Sidra Nawaz |
| Scotland | Kathryn Bryce, 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 |
| Thailand | Naruemol Chaiwai, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Nannapat Khoncharoenkai, Suleeporn Laomi, Suwanan Khiaoto, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Natthakan Chantham, Nannaphat Chaihan, Chanida Sutthiruang, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Nattaya Boochatham, Chayanisa Phengpaen, Phannita Maya, Rosenanee Kanoh, Thipatcha Putthawong |
| West Indies | Hayley Matthews, 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 |
With everything on the line, the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers promise high-intensity cricket as teams battle for a coveted World Cup spot.
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