Table-toppers Bangladesh will face the West Indies in the 11th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2025 at the Lahore City Cricket Association Ground on April 17, 2025, in what is a high stakes contest.
Bangladesh, who have won all three of their games thus far and are comfortably leading the standings with six points, have appeared to be in control of the competition. They are among the few best positioned to qualify for the World Cup because of their mature batting and disciplined bowling.
West Indies Women, on the other hand, are under pressure at number five with only one victory in three games and a negative NRR of -0.526. This match is especially important for the Caribbean team because a loss here could put them closer to elimination. Fans can anticipate an exciting and strategic matchup between two opposing sides, as both sides are aiming for crucial points.
Squads:
Bangladesh women’s cricket team
Nigar Sultana Joty (C), Nahida Akter, Ishma Tanjim, Dilara Akter, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Jannatul Ferdus Sumona, Rabeya, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Islam Trisna, Farzana Haque, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Marufa Akter, Ritu Moni
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
Players to watch out:
Nigar Sultana Joty
With 1311 runs at an average of 29.02 in 56 ODIs, including a century and seven fifties, Nigar Sultana has been a reliable performer for Bangladesh. Her ability to provide solidity in the middle-order and adept wicket-keeping behind the stumps has been crucial to Bangladesh’s recent victories. She has been a consistent performer for Bangladesh and scored 83 not out against Scotland in their most recent game, 51 against Ireland, and 101 against Thailand in the campaign so far.
Nahida Akter
With 67 wickets at an outstanding average of 22.73 and an economy rate of 3.84 in 52 ODIs, Nahida Akter has emerged as Bangladesh’s top spinner. She is an invaluable asset, particularly on spin-friendly tracks, because of her ability to manage the game’s pace and capture critical wickets. Her best numbers are 5/21 and she took 4 wickets in the previous match against Scotland in the ongoing ICC qualifier.
Hayley Matthews
Hayley Matthews is a talented all-round player who has taken 116 wickets at an average of 23.30 and scored 2,819 runs at a strike rate of 74.07 in 93 One-Day Internationals. She is invaluable for her leadership qualities and ability to win games with both bat and ball. In this competition, she has claimed 10 wickets so far, with her best of 4-fer coming against Scotland and has also notched up a century.
Karishma Ramharack
Known for her economical spells and ability to provide key breakthroughs in the middle overs, Karishma Ramharack has been a reliable performer in the West Indies bowling unit. On subcontinental wickets, her off-spin bowling gives the team’s spin assault more depth. In her 33 ODI innings, she has taken 37 wickets which includes 2 four-wicket hauls. Also, in the tournament so far, she has been very consistent, taking 6 wickets in 3 matches.
Pitch:
The Lahore City Cricket Association Ground’s surface has always provided a good bat-ball match, but spinners are predicted to be crucial in this one. This venue has dished moderately high-scoring track, with an average first innings score of about 257. But as the game goes on, the surface starts to slow down, giving the spinners more turn and grip. Captains winning the toss could choose to bowl first and chase later when batting conditions are more stable.
Weather:
On match day, Lahore is predicted to experience sunny, dry weather with daytime highs of about 34°C. There is minimal to no possibility of rain, and the humidity will be low, between 25 and 30 percent. In the afternoon, winds would increase a little, although bowlers would rarely benefit from them.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Nigar Sultana Joty, Hayley Matthews, Fahima Khatun, Chinelle Henry, Stafanie Taylor, Jannatul Ferdus, Rabeya Khan, Karishma Ramharack, Nahida Akter, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher
Match details:
Date – April 17, 2025
Time – 10:00 AM IST
Venue – Lahore City Cricket Association Ground, Lahore
Broadcast – Fans can watch all the live action on FanCode.
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