The Thailand women’s cricket team is all set to embark on a thrilling journey as they compete in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025.
The high-stakes tournament is scheduled to be held in Lahore, Pakistan, from April 9 to 19, serving as the final battleground for teams aiming to secure the last two spots in the prestigious ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, which will take place in India. With six teams—Thailand, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland, and the West Indies—vying for qualification, the competition promises to be an intense battle.
The tournament will follow a round-robin format, where each team faces every other side once. At the conclusion of the league stage, the top two teams will earn their place in the eight-team ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, joining the already qualified powerhouses—India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, and defending champions Australia.
Thailand’s fixtures for the tournament have been set, with their campaign kicking off against Bangladesh on April 10 at the Lahore City Cricket Association Ground. Their second match will see them take on Scotland on April 13 at the same venue, followed by a clash against Ireland on April 15. The intensity will rise as they go head-to-head with hosts Pakistan in a day-night encounter at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium on April 17. Their final league-stage match will be against the West Indies on April 19, once again at Gaddafi Stadium.
Thailand has been making remarkable strides in ODI cricket since making their debut on November 20, 2022. They have played nine ODIs so far, winning an impressive eight matches, with their only defeat coming against the Netherlands. Their most recent ODI appearance was on July 7, 2023, against the Netherlands. In their last international assignment, Thailand dominated the Tri-Series held in Nepal in January 2024, where they competed alongside Nepal and the Netherlands.
Each team played six matches, and Thailand emerged victorious, clinching the title with five wins. Their batting and bowling performances were spearheaded by Nannapat Koncharoenkai, who amassed 166 runs across six matches, and Thipatcha Putthawong, who was in sensational form with 16 wickets at an astonishing average of 5.81.
For the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers, Thailand has retained 14 players from the Tri-Series-winning squad, with the only addition being Chayanisa Phengpaen, expanding the squad to 15 members. Led by the experienced Naruemol Chaiwai, the team boasts a well-balanced combination of batters, all-rounders, and bowlers, ready to take on the challenge on the global stage.
Thailand’s squad for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2025:
Naruemol Chaiwai (C), Nattaya Boochatham, Nattakan Chantam, Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Chanida Sutthiruang, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Rosenanee Kanoh, Suleeporn Laomi, Thipatcha Putthawong, Suwanan Khiaoto, Phannita Maya, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Nannaphat Chaihan, Chayanisa Phengpaen
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