Synopsis
The ICC has confirmed that Lahore will host the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup Qualifier from April 9-19. Six teams are set to compete for two spots in the main event, with Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, and Sri Lanka already qualified. The tournament promises exciting matches and fierce competition.Key Takeaways
- ICC announces 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup Qualifier dates.
- Qualifiers will take place in Lahore.
- Six teams competing for two spots in the main World Cup.
- Matches will be held at Gaddafi Stadium and LCCA.
- Exciting matchups scheduled 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 tournament, which is set to occur in India during October-November. Already qualified are Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, and Sri Lanka, along with the hosts, India, all thanks to their performances in the top six of the 10-team ICC Women’s Championship (2022-25).
This sixth iteration of the Women’s ODI World Cup Qualifier will feature teams from four Full Members – Bangladesh, Ireland, Pakistan, and the West Indies – competing against Associate nations Scotland and Thailand in a series of 15 matches.
Bangladesh, Ireland, Pakistan, and the West Indies entered the qualifying tournament after finishing in the seventh to tenth positions in the ICC Women’s Championship. Meanwhile, Thailand and Scotland qualified as the next two best-ranked teams in the ICC Women’s ODI Team Rankings as of October 28, 2024.
The tournament will kick off with hosts Pakistan facing Ireland at the Gaddafi Stadium, while the West Indies will compete against Scotland at the Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA). “We are delighted to announce the schedule for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025,” stated ICC CEO Geoff Allardice.
“The six participating teams are just a step away from the Women’s Cricket World Cup, and I am confident they are all looking forward to this competition. On behalf of the ICC, I wish the teams the best of luck in Lahore as they prepare for the Cricket World Cup later this year,” he added.
Some thrilling matches in the tournament include Pakistan versus the West Indies on April 14 at the Gaddafi Stadium in a day-night fixture, Bangladesh playing against the West Indies at the LCCA on April 17, and a sub-continental showdown between Pakistan and Bangladesh at the LCCA on April 19. Day matches will commence at 9:30 am local time, while day/night matches will start 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)
