The countdown to the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 has begun, with six teams set to battle it out for the final two spots in the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 in India. The tournament, running from April 9 to 19, will feature 15 matches played exclusively in Lahore, Pakistan.
The competition will be held in a round-robin format, ensuring each team faces every other side once. Only the top two teams will advance to the main event in India, making every game a must-win encounter.
The six-team lineup brings together a mix of experienced Full Members and ambitious challengers. Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh, and Ireland enter the competition after finishing between seventh and tenth in the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25, missing out on direct qualification. Meanwhile, Scotland and Thailand earned their spots through the ICC Women’s ODI Team Rankings, making them dangerous underdogs.
Adding to the intensity, the Gaddafi Stadium and Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA) Stadium will host all matches, setting the stage for a thrilling showdown.
With so much at stake, ICC CEO Geoff Allardice is looking forward to a tournament filled with competitive cricket, “The six teams are just one step away from the Women’s Cricket World Cup, and I am sure they would be all geared up for the competition. On behalf of the ICC, I would like to wish all the participating teams the very best of luck and hope to see some competitive cricket in Lahore as a build-up to the World Cup in India.”
The tournament begins with a high-stakes double-header on April 9, as Pakistan faces Ireland, and West Indies take on Scotland. The Bangladesh vs. Thailand match on April 10 could be a crucial fixture for both teams looking to make a strong start.
The April 14 meeting between Pakistan and West Indies under the lights promises to be a spectacle, while Ireland vs. Scotland on April 18 will be a battle for European supremacy. The final day, April 19, will feature the much-anticipated Pakistan vs. Bangladesh contest, a game that could decide the fate of both teams.
ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 Schedule:
| DATE | MATCH(ES) | TIME (LOCAL) | VENUE |
09-Apr-25 |
Pakistan vs Ireland | 9:30 AM | Gaddafi Stadium |
| West Indies vs Scotland | 9:30 AM | Lahore City Cricket Association | |
| 10-Apr-25 | Thailand vs Bangladesh | 9:30 AM | Lahore City Cricket Association |
11-Apr-25 |
Pakistan vs Scotland | 9:30 AM | Lahore City Cricket Association |
| Ireland vs West Indies | 9:30 AM | Gaddafi Stadium | |
13-Apr-25 |
Scotland vs Thailand | 9:30 AM | Lahore City Cricket Association |
| Bangladesh vs Ireland | 2:00 PM | Gaddafi Stadium | |
| 14-Apr-25 | Pakistan vs West Indies | 2:00 PM | Gaddafi Stadium |
15-Apr-25 |
Thailand vs Ireland | 9:30 AM | Lahore City Cricket Association |
| Scotland vs Bangladesh | 2:00 PM | Gaddafi Stadium | |
17-Apr-25 |
Bangladesh vs West Indies | 9:30 AM | Lahore City Cricket Association |
| Pakistan vs Thailand | 2:00 PM | Gaddafi Stadium | |
| 18-Apr-25 | Ireland vs Scotland | 2:00 PM | Gaddafi Stadium |
19-Apr-25 |
Pakistan vs Bangladesh | 9:30 AM | Lahore City Cricket Association |
| West Indies vs Thailand | 2:00 PM | Gaddafi Stadium |
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