In the ninth match of the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2025, Ireland will take on Thailand on April 15 at the Lahore City Cricket Association Ground, with the match scheduled to begin at 10 AM IST. As the tournament enters its crucial phase, both teams will be eager to register their first win.
Ireland, currently fifth on the points table, have lost all three of their matches so far – by 38 runs to Pakistan, 6 runs to West Indies, and 2 wickets to Bangladesh. In their latest outing, Laura Delany’s gritty 63 off 75 helped Ireland post 235, but Bangladesh chased it down with eight balls to spare. Orla Prendergast and Arlene Kelly picked up two wickets each, but Ireland ultimately fell short by two wickets.
Thailand, placed sixth with two losses, come into the game after a 58-run defeat to Scotland. Thipatcha Putthawong and Onnicha Kamchomphu impressed with three wickets each restricting Scotland to 206. Chasing the target, Natthakan Chantham top-scored with 63, but the team was bowled out for 148. Earlier, Thailand faced a 178-run loss to Bangladesh in their opener.
With both sides desperate to break their losing streaks, the upcoming clash promises to be a hard-fought contest.
Head-to-Head:
Thailand and Ireland have never faced each other in ODIs. However, in T20Is, the two teams have played each other five times, with a closely contested head-to-head record where Thailand leads 3-2. Their most recent encounter was during a two match T20I series, where Ireland claimed the series 1-0. The first match was abandoned without a ball being bowled, while Ireland won the second by eight wickets. In their last ICC tournament meeting at the 2019 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier, Thailand had a narrow 2-run win.
Where to watch Ireland vs Thailand?
Fans in India can follow the action live on the FanCode app and website.
Squads:
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
Thailand women’s cricket team –
Naruemol Chaiwai (C), Sunida Chaturongrattana, Nannapat Khoncharoenkai, Suleeporn Laomi, Suwanan Khiaoto, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Natthakan Chantham, Nannaphat Chaihan, Chanida Sutthiruang, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Nattaya Boochatham, Chayanisa Phengpaen, Phannita Maya, Rosenanee Kanoh, Thipatcha Putthawong
Schedule:
Ireland World Cup Qualifier Fixtures –
April 9: vs Pakistan, Gaddafi Stadium – Lost by 38 runs
April 11: vs West-Indies, Gaddafi Stadium – Lost by 6 runs
April 13: vs Bangladesh, Gaddafi Stadium – Lost by 2 wickets
April 15: vs Thailand, Lahore City Cricket Association Ground
April 18: vs Scotland, Gaddafi Stadium
Thailand World Cup Qualifier Fixtures –
April 10: vs Bangladesh, Lahore City Cricket Association Ground – Lost by 178 runs
April 13: vs Scotland, Lahore City Cricket Association Ground – Lost by 58 runs
April 15: vs Ireland, Lahore City Cricket Association Ground
April 17: vs Pakistan, Gaddafi Stadium
April 19: vs West Indies, 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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