The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup Qualifier 2025 is heating up, and Match 8 between Pakistan and West Indies promises to be a thrilling encounter at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. Both teams are riding high on recent successes, setting the stage for a potentially explosive contest. Here’s a carefully curated Fantasy XI team to help you maximize your points.
Fantasy 11 picks for Pakistan Women vs West Indies Women
Wicketkeeper:
Muneeba Ali
A solid top-order batter, Muneeba provides stability at the start of the innings. Muneeba Ali has scored 103 runs including one half-century (71 off 72 balls) in their previous game against Scotland. She could be a handy pick for your side.
Batters:
Stafanie Taylor
An experienced campaigner, Taylor’s batting prowess and occasional bowling make her a reliable pick. She has scored 54 runs in a couple of innings with the bat for her side in the competition so far.
Sidra Amin
Another dependable batter, Sidra adds depth to the Pakistan batting lineup. She has scored 58 runs in a couple of innings which included a half-century in the first game of their campaign against Ireland. She provides stability in the middle order for Pakistan.
All-rounders:
Hayley Matthews
A dynamic all-rounder, Matthews is the linchpin of the West Indies squad. Her ability to contribute with both bat and ball makes her an ideal choice for captain. She has made an all-round impact, playing a massive role in West Indies performances with the bat as well as with the ball. She has scored 137 runs, including an unbeaten century (114* off 113 balls) in the first game of their campaign against Scotland.
She is the highest run-scorer for the West Indies and currently the 3rd highest run-scorer of the series so far with the bat. She has also picked up 8 wickets in a couple of innings placing her at the top of the wicket-taking charts in the tournament. She could be the ultimate game-changer and is a must-pick for the captaincy option in your fantasy team.
Aliya Riaz
Known for her aggressive batting style, Aliya can change the game’s momentum quickly. She has come of age and is currently the leading run-scorer for Pakistan and the 5th highest run-scorer of the tournament with 120 runs at a strike rate of 93.75, which also includes a couple of consecutive half-centuries.
She guided her side over the line with an unbeaten 68* (70 balls) in the previous game against Scotland in their qualifiers campaign. She was also awarded the Player of the Match for her match-winning innings for her side, delivering under pressure.
Chenille Henry
A power-packed all-rounder with the capability of turning the game single-handedly for her side. She has scored 58 runs in a couple of innings with an impressive strike rate of 148.71 for her side so far.
Fatima Sana
As Pakistan’s skipper, Fatima Sana brings both leadership and skill to the table. Her all-round capabilities make her a valuable asset. She has led from the front for Pakistan, be it with the bat or with the ball for her side. She has scored 26 runs in a couple of innings with the bat, as and when she has got the opportunity to go out there and score some runs for her side. As far as the bowling is concerned, she is currently the 2nd-highest wicket-taker for Pakistan with four wickets so far in a couple of innings, with the ball for her side. She could be a good pick on your side.
Zaida James
A promising talent, Zaida’s all-round skills make her a player to watch. She has made vital contributions with the bat, coming in at number 3, scoring 81 runs in a couple of innings, providing stability for her side. Besides her capabilities with the bat, she can also chip in a minimum of 4-5 overs with the ball, as per the situation and the requirement of the team.
Bowlers:
Nashra Sandhu
A consistent performer, Nashra’s spin bowling is crucial for Pakistan. She has picked up four wickets in a couple of innings with the ball for her side making her the joint 2nd highest wicket-taker for her side alongside skipper Fatima Sana and Sadia Iqbal.
Karishma Ramharack
Her spin bowling adds variety to the West Indies attack. She has been very economical with the ball, not allowing the opposition batters to break free. She has also picked up four wickets in a couple of innings with the ball for the West Indies so far in the tournament.
Aaliyah Alleyne
Her pace bowling can trouble the opposition and has been consistently amongst the wickets so far in the tournament when it comes to the ball in hand, she has picked up four wickets in a couple of innings with the ball, though the economy is slightly on the higher side, touching 8, but has been effective for her side. She has also scored 25 runs in a couple of innings with the bat for the West Indies, displaying her potential to contribute with the bat.
This Fantasy XI is built on a foundation of in-form players and strategic all-rounders. Hayley Matthews and Fatima Sana, as captain and vice-captain, bring guaranteed points through their multiple skills. The inclusion of players like Stafanie Taylor and Muneeba Ali adds batting stability, while bowlers like Nashra Sandhu and Karishma Ramharack provide wicket-taking potential.
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