ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier Ultimate Guide: All you need to know
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier is set to begin on 9 April in Pakistan with six teams battling it out for the last two spots at this year's 50-over showcase.
The 13th edition of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup is upon us with six teams locked in and two spots yet to be confirmed through the Qualifier.
The Qualifier tournament will take place in Pakistan from 9 April, featuring six teams and will finalise the remaining teams for the eight-side tournament later this year in India.
ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 schedule revealed
Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming Qualifier:
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Teams
Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland, Thailand.
Venues
The two venues selected for the Qualifier are the iconic Gaddafi Stadium Lahore (GSL) and Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA).
Gaddafi Stadium was one of the three venues which staged the recently concluded ICC Men’s Champions Trophy, hosting four matches including the semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand.
LCCA will host international women’s cricket for the first time.
Qualification
The bottom four ranked sides from the 2022-2025 ICC Women’s Championship - Bangladesh, West Indies, Pakistan and Ireland - will have a second shot at making it to the Women's Cricket World Cup.
Also joining them in the Qualifier tournament, Scotland and Thailand got their place based on being the next best ranked teams in the ICC Women’s ODI Team Rankings.
Schedule
(Day matches begin at 09h30 and day/night matches at 14h00 local 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 (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)
Full fixture list for the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 Qualifier
Squads
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.
Pakistan: Fatima Sana (c), 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
Thailand: Naruemol Chaiwai (c), 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
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Format
The six teams will all play each other in a round-robin format, with a win garnering two points.
After each team has played the others, the top two ranked sides will secure their spot at the upcoming Women’s Cricket World Cup.
Key Dates
The Qualifier will commence on 9 April in Lahore with hosts Pakistan taking on Ireland in the opening fixture.
Winners of the previous edition of the Qualifier tournament, West Indies are set to begin their campaign against Scotland on the same day.
Thailand will be looking to make their mark, hoping to secure maiden qualification for the Women’s Cricket World Cup. They will begin their campaign against Bangladesh on 10 April.
The last game of the qualifiers will take place on 19 April in Lahore, where West Indies will face off against Thailand.
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