Synopsis
The ICC has confirmed that the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup Qualifier will occur in Lahore from April 9-19. Six teams will compete for two spots in the main World Cup event later in the year in India.Key Takeaways
- ICC announces 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup Qualifier in Lahore.
- Matches scheduled from April 9-19.
- Six teams vying for two World Cup slots.
- Hosts Pakistan to face Ireland on opening day.
- Exciting clashes expected throughout the tournament.
New Delhi, March 14 (NationPress) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed that the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup Qualifier will take place at two venues in Lahore from April 9-19. A total of six teams will vie for two spots in the main event scheduled for India in October-November. Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, and Sri Lanka, alongside hosts India, have secured their places for the World Cup by finishing in the top six of the ten-team ICC Women’s Championship (2022-25).
The sixth edition of the Women’s ODI World Cup Qualifier will see teams from four Full Members – Bangladesh, Ireland, Pakistan, and the West Indies – competing against Associate nations Scotland and Thailand in a 15-match tournament.
Bangladesh, Ireland, Pakistan, and the West Indies entered the qualifying tournament after finishing from seventh to tenth in the ICC Women’s Championship. Thailand and Scotland qualified as the next two best-ranked teams in the ICC Women’s ODI Team Rankings as of October 28, 2024.
On the first day of the round-robin tournament, hosts Pakistan will face Ireland at Gaddafi Stadium, while the West Indies will compete against Scotland at the Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA). “We are delighted to announce the match schedule for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025.”
“The six participating teams are merely one step away from the Women’s Cricket World Cup, and I’m confident they will eagerly anticipate the competition. On behalf of the ICC, I wish the teams the best of luck for the tournament in Lahore as they prepare for the Cricket World Cup later this year,” stated ICC CEO Geoff Allardice.
Exciting matchups in the tournament include Pakistan facing off against the West Indies on April 14 in a day-night match at Gaddafi Stadium, Bangladesh against the West Indies at LCCA on April 17, and the sub-continental rivals Pakistan and Bangladesh clashing at LCCA on April 19. Day matches will kick off at 9:30 am local time, while day/night matches will commence at 2 pm local time.
2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup Qualifier Schedule
April 9 - Pakistan vs Ireland – Gaddafi Stadium (Day) and West Indies vs Scotland – LCCA (Day)
April 10 - Thailand vs Bangladesh – LCCA (Day)
April 11 - Pakistan vs Scotland – LCCA (Day) and Ireland vs West Indies – Gaddafi Stadium (Day)
April 13 - Scotland vs Thailand - LCCA (Day) and Bangladesh vs Ireland – Gaddafi Stadium (D/N)
April 14 - Pakistan vs West Indies – Gaddafi Stadium (D/N)
April 15 - Thailand vs Ireland – LCCA (Day) and Scotland vs Bangladesh – Gaddafi Stadium (D/N)
April 17 - Bangladesh vs West Indies – LCCA (Day) and Pakistan vs Thailand – Gaddafi Stadium (D/N)
April 18 - Ireland vs Scotland – Gaddafi Stadium (D/N)
April 19 - Pakistan vs Bangladesh – LCCA (Day) and West Indies vs Thailand – Gaddafi Stadium (D/N)
