The 8th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2025 will see an exciting face-off between Pakistan and West Indies, scheduled to begin at 2:30 PM IST on April 14 at the Gaddafi Stadium. With the tournament heating up after seven competitive matches, both teams will be eager to secure crucial points.
Hosts Pakistan currently sit atop the points table with four points, having won both of their matches convincingly. They opened their campaign with a 38-run victory over Ireland, powered by Diana Baig’s impressive four-wicket haul. In their second game, they comfortably chased down Scotland’s total of 187 in just 31 overs, with Fatima Sana starring with the ball (4 wickets), while Muneeba Ali and Aliya Riaz steered the chase with composed knocks.
West Indies are placed fourth on the points table with two points, having lost their first match against Scotland by 11 runs despite Hayley Matthews’ four-wicket haul and unbeaten century. However, they bounced back in their second match, winning a close rain-curtailed match against Ireland by 6 runs. Matthews was again the star, taking four wickets and scoring 23 runs, while Chinelle Henry and Stafanie Taylor contributed 46 runs each, helping the West Indies post 181 and eventually dismissing Ireland for 175.
Head-to-Head:
Pakistan and West Indies have faced each other in 37 ODIs since 2003, with the West Indies holding a considerable lead, having won 27 matches while Pakistan has secured 10 victories. In their most recent ODI encounter during the West Indies’ tour of Pakistan in 2024, West Indies swept the series 3-0, winning by 113 runs, 2 wickets, and 88 runs. However, their last meeting in an ICC tournament, specifically the 2022 ICC Women’s World Cup, saw Pakistan defeat West Indies by 8 wickets.
Where to watch Pakistan vs West Indies?
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
West Indies women’s cricket team –
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
Schedule:
Pakistan World Cup Qualifier Fixtures –
April 9: vs Ireland, Gaddafi Stadium – Won by 38 runs
April 11: vs Scotland, Lahore City Cricket Association Ground – Won by 6 wickets
April 14: vs West-Indies, Gaddafi Stadium
April 17: vs Thailand, Gaddafi Stadium
April 19: vs Bangladesh, Lahore City Cricket Association Ground
West Indies World Cup Qualifier Fixtures –
April 9: vs Scotland, Lahore City Cricket Association Ground – Lost by 11 runs
April 11: vs Ireland, Gaddafi Stadium –Won by 6 runs
April 14: vs Pakistan, Gaddafi Stadium
April 17: vs Bangladesh, Lahore City Cricket Association Ground
April 19: vs Thailand, 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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