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As the cricketing world turns its attention to the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, six teams are set to compete in a high-stakes qualifier tournament. Scheduled from April 9 to 19, 2025, in Pakistan, this event will determine the final two participants for the prestigious tournament later this year in India. The teams vying for these coveted spots are Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland, and Thailand. Each squad brings a unique blend of experience and emerging talent, setting the stage for a thrilling competition.
Qualification criteria: Pathway to the World Cup
The qualification process for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 is structured to ensure a competitive and merit-based selection of teams. The top six teams from the ICC Women’s Championship 2022–25 have secured direct entry into the World Cup. These teams include Australia, India, England, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and New Zealand. Notably, New Zealand clinched the final automatic spot by surpassing Bangladesh based on the number of wins, despite both teams finishing with 21 points.
The remaining four teams from the Women’s Championship—Bangladesh, West Indies, Pakistan, and Ireland—now have a second opportunity to qualify through the upcoming qualifier tournament. They are joined by Scotland and Thailand, the next best-ranked teams in the ICC Women’s ODI Team Rankings, completing the six-team lineup for the qualifier.
In the qualifier, each team will play against every other team once in a round-robin format. A win awards two points. After all matches are completed, the top two teams in the standings will secure their places in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.
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Squads:
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
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
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
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.
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.
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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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
