The Pacific France Women Championship, sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC), is being hosted in France from the 10th of March 2025 (Monday) to 14th March 2025 (Friday). A total of four teams, namely, Vanuatu, Samoa, Fiji, and the hosts France will be participating in the tournament. All the matches of the tournament will be played at the N’Du Stadium, New Caledonia.

The France women’s team were last involved in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Region Qualifier in September 2023. They ended up losing all their games in the tournament and have a win percentage under 50% which is 44.4% to be precise.
Fiji women’s team were last involved in the Women’s T20 Pacific Cup in January 2024. They also ended on the losing side on all the occasions in the tournament. They have a very poor win-loss ratio as they have just won a couple of games at the international level so far.
Vanuatu women’s team were last involved in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier in April 2024. They won just a solitary game against Zimbabwe in the tournament. However, they have an impressive win percentage of around 62% at the international level in the format so far.
Samoa women’s team were last involved in the Women’s T20 Pacific Cup in January 2024. They won three out of their five games in the tournament. They also have a decent win ratio (50%) at the international level in the T20I format.
Format:
The competition will be a 20 overs contest per side and will be played in the single round robin format. On March 14, while the table toppers will compete in the Final, earlier in the day, the 3rd and 4th ranked teams will face off in the 3rd place playoff.
Squads:
France
Marie Violleau (C), Alix Brodin, Lara Armas, Lena Armas, Lydia Templeman, Magali Marchello, Pooja Ganesh, Prabhashi Mahawattage, Amy Seddon, Ines Mckeon, Poppy McGeown, Maelle Cargouet (WK), Tara Britton (WK), Anika Bester, Blandine Verdon, Emma Patel, Krystal Lemoine, Thea Graham
Fiji
Ilisapeci Waqavakatoga (C), Akosita Poulter, Cilia Lewatu, Mereani Rodan, Ana Gonerara, Ateca Kainoco, Melaia Biu, Silivia Kijiana, Maeavhanisi Erasito (WK), Marica Ratuki (WK), Sulia Vuni (WK), Karalaini Vakuruivalu, Lagakali Lomani, Mele Waqanisau
Vanuatu
Selina Solman (C), Alvina Chilia, Leimauri Chilia, Valenta Langiatu, Nasimana Navaika, Rachel Andrew, Susan Stephen, Gillian Chilia (wk), Mahina Tarimiala (WK), Maiyllise Carlot (WK), Lizzing Enoch, Natalia Kakor, Rayline Ova, Vanessa Vira, Vicky Mansale
Samoa
Tuaoloa Semau (C), Regina Lili’i, Eleni Vaaetasi, Faaiuga Sisifo, Jacinta Sanele, Olive Lefaga, Carol Agafili, Lagi Telea, Taalili Iosefo, Francesca Nafanua (WK), Leitu Leong (WK), Ailaoa Aoina, Avetia Mapu, Jane Taliilagi, Luella Bracey, Norah Salima
Fixtures:
Date | Match | Timings (IST) |
10th March 2025 (Monday) | Vanuatu Vs Samoa | N.A |
11th March 2025 (Tuesday) |
France Vs Vanuatu | 3:00 AM |
Fiji Vs Samoa | 8:00 AM | |
12th March 2025 (Wednesday) |
France Vs Samoa | 3:00 AM |
Fiji Vs Vanuatu | 8:00 AM | |
13th March 2025 (Thursday) | France Vs Fiji | 3:00 AM |
14th March 2025 (Friday) |
3rd Place Play-off (TBA Vs TBA) | 3:00 AM |
Final (TBA Vs TBA) | 8:00 AM |
Broadcast:
There is no live streaming of the competition; however, scorecards are available on the ICC website.

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