Women's World Cup Qualifier 2025 Warm-up Wrap Day 3

Pakistan seal another solid win

Hosts Pakistan pulled off another powerful performance, making it two wins out of two in the warm-up games.

Muneeba Ali took charge in the chase, smashing an unbeaten 87 off 130 deliveries, while Natalia Pervaiz pitched in with a crucial unbeaten 53 as they sealed the deal with five wickets and 23 balls to spare in Lahore in the 189-run chase.

The pair added 93 runs for the sixth wicket after Pakistan were reduced from 99/2 to 99/5 in the span of six deliveries, including the crucial loss of skipper Fatima Sana for a first-ball duck.

Despite the flurry of wickets, Muneeba and Natalia steadied ship and ensured there were no further hiccups, helping take the side through to victory in a morale-boosting chase.

Pakistan v West Indies, warm-up scorecard

Earlier, the hosts made West Indies question their decision to bat first after winning the toss, as Pakistan's bowlers inflicted early damage.

Both openers, Qiana Joseph and Rashada Williams, were dismissed early by Sadia Iqbal, reducing the Windies to 7/2. Rameen Shamim and Nashra Sandhu chipped in with a wicket each, and Sadia struck again to claim her third wicket of the day, leaving West Indies reeling at 36/5.

Runs finally began to flow thanks to the West Indies' middle order, with Shabika Gajnabi top-scoring with an unbeaten 68 off 77 balls and Jannillea Glasgow contributing 41 off 50. Despite the late resurgence, the early collapse prevented the visitors from posting a big total, as they ended their innings at 188/8.

Ireland overcome Thailand

Ireland v Thailand, warm-up scorecard

Ireland won the toss and chose to field first in this warm-up match against Thailand. The decision paid off early, as the Irish bowlers struck twice within the first five overs, reducing Thailand to 10/2.

Nattaya Boochatham and Nannapat Koncharoenkai steadied the innings with a brief partnership, taking the total to 62/3. Thailand continued to build through a series of small stands. However, a double strike in the 36th over by Kia McCartney halted their momentum.

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Natthakan Chantham (48) and skipper Naruemol Chaiwai (45) added vital runs in the middle order.

For Ireland, Kia McCartney (2/45) and Alana Dalzell (2/21) were the pick of the bowlers, finishing with a brace each as Thailand were restricted to 227/8 from their quota of 50 overs.

Thailand made an early impact with the ball, with Phannita Maya removing the dangerous Amy Hunter in just the second over. She continued her fine form by claiming a sharp return catch to dismiss Orla Prendergast in the fourth over, putting Ireland on the back foot at 25/2.

Ireland began to recover, but just as they were finding their rhythm, Nattaya Boochatham struck twice in quick succession further denting the innings and leaving Ireland at 86/4 by the end of the 16th over.

Laura Delany and Louise Little led Ireland's charge with a commanding 119-run partnership. Delany scored a quickfire 75, while Little contributed a brisk 69 off 61 deliveries. After Little's dismissal at 205, Delany retired soon after. Arlene Kelly and Ava Canning then guided Ireland over the finish line, securing a three-wicket victory.

For Thailand, Nattaya Boochatham was the standout performer with the ball, finishing with impressive figures of 3 for 30. Phannita Maya also made an impact, claiming 2 for 40.

Bangladesh breeze past Scotland

Bangladesh v Scotland, warm-up scorecard

Earlier on Sunday, Bangladesh closed a well-rounded performace over Scotland. Having won the toss and electing to bat first, Scotland posted a competitive 251/7 by the end of their 50 overs.

Sarah Bryce top-scored with a fluent 60 off 56 balls, while both Darcey Carter and Katherine Fraser also notched up valuable half-centuries.

In response, Bangladesh launched into the chase with an explosive start, racing to 53 in just 4.5 overs before Scotland managed their first breakthrough, dismissing Ishman Tanjim. Sharmin Akhter then kept the scoreboard ticking alongside Fargana Hoque, taking Bangladesh to 125 within 17 overs.

Sobhana Mostary remained unbeaten with a well-made half-century, combining with Mst Ritu Moni to guide Bangladesh to a five-wicket win in 41.3 overs.