The ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2025, which will determine the two teams that will qualify for the Women’s World Cup, is set to kick off on April 9. In the tournament’s first match, host team Pakistan will take on Ireland at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore starting at 10 AM IST.
Both teams have recently played two warm-up matches, with Pakistan emerging victorious in both, defeating Thailand by 7 wickets and West Indies by 5 wickets. Ireland, on the other hand, lost their first warm-up match against West Indies by 5 wickets but bounced back to win their second match against Thailand by 3 wickets.
In their last ODI series, Pakistan was defeated 2-0 by England in May 2024. Ireland’s recent ODI performances have been challenging, losing their last two series 3-0 against India and Bangladesh. However, in September 2024, they made history by winning their first ODI against the English side since 2001.
Head-to-Head:
In women’s ODI, Pakistan holds a significant lead over Ireland having won 15 out of 21 matches between the two teams. Ireland has managed to secure only six victories, with the last coming in 2003. Their most recent encounter was during Ireland’s tour of Pakistan in 2022, where Pakistan won the series 3-0. In the 2017 ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier, Pakistan defeated Ireland by 86 runs.
Where to watch Pakistan vs Ireland?
Fans in India can follow the action live on the FanCode app and website.
Squads:
Pakistan women’s cricket team –
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
Ireland women’s cricket team –
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
Schedule:
Pakistan World Cup Qualifier Fixtures –
April 9: vs Ireland, Gaddafi Stadium
April 11: vs Scotland, Lahore City Cricket Association Ground
April 14: vs West-Indies, Gaddafi Stadium
April 17: vs Thailand, Gaddafi Stadium
April 19: vs Bangladesh, Lahore City Cricket Association Ground
Ireland World Cup Qualifier Fixtures –
April 9: vs Pakistan, Gaddafi Stadium
April 11: vs West Indies, Gaddafi Stadium
April 13: vs Bangladesh, Gaddafi Stadium
April 15: vs Thailand, Lahore City Cricket Association Ground
April 18: vs Scotland, Gaddafi Stadium
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details:
All matches of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 will be available to watch live on the ICC.TV for fans around the world.
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