The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced that the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup Qualifier will take place in Lahore, Pakistan, from April 9-19. The tournament will be played across two venues, Gaddafi Stadium and Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA) Ground, with six teams competing for two spots in the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in India.
Teams Competing for Qualification
The qualifier features four Full Member teams—Bangladesh, Ireland, Pakistan, and the West Indies—alongside two Associate nations, Scotland and Thailand. These teams are fighting for the final two berths in the 10-team Women’s ODI World Cup, which will be hosted by India in October-November 2025.
Automatic Qualifiers: The top six teams from the ICC Women’s Championship (2022-25)—Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and hosts India—have already secured direct entry into the World Cup.
Qualifier Teams:
- Bangladesh, Ireland, Pakistan, and the West Indies finished 7th to 10th in the ICC Women’s Championship standings, placing them in the qualifier.
- Thailand and Scotland earned their spots as the next two highest-ranked teams in the ICC Women’s ODI Rankings as of October 28, 2024.
Tournament Format & Key Fixtures
The round-robin tournament will feature 15 matches, with teams playing against each other once. The top two teams at the end of the tournament will advance to the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup.
The opening day of the tournament (April 9) will see Pakistan face Ireland at Gaddafi Stadium, while the West Indies take on Scotland at LCCA.
ICC CEO Geoff Allardice expressed excitement over the event, stating,
“The six competing teams are just one step away from the Women’s Cricket World Cup, and I am sure they will all be eagerly looking forward to the competition. On behalf of the ICC, I wish the teams the best for the tournament in Lahore as we build up to the Cricket World Cup later this year.”
Exciting Matches to Watch
- April 14: Pakistan vs. West Indies (Day/Night, Gaddafi Stadium)
- April 17: Bangladesh vs. West Indies (LCCA)
- April 19: Pakistan vs. Bangladesh (LCCA)
Full Match Schedule – 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup Qualifier
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 9 | Pakistan vs. Ireland | Gaddafi Stadium | Day |
| West Indies vs. Scotland | LCCA | Day | |
| April 10 | Thailand vs. Bangladesh | LCCA | Day |
| April 11 | Pakistan vs. Scotland | LCCA | Day |
| Ireland vs. West Indies | Gaddafi Stadium | Day | |
| April 13 | Scotland vs. Thailand | LCCA | Day |
| Bangladesh vs. Ireland | Gaddafi Stadium | Day/Night | |
| April 14 | Pakistan vs. West Indies | Gaddafi Stadium | Day/Night |
| April 15 | Thailand vs. Ireland | LCCA | Day |
| Scotland vs. Bangladesh | Gaddafi Stadium | Day/Night | |
| April 17 | Bangladesh vs. West Indies | LCCA | Day |
| Pakistan vs. Thailand | Gaddafi Stadium | Day/Night | |
| April 18 | Ireland vs. Scotland | Gaddafi Stadium | Day/Night |
| April 19 | Pakistan vs. Bangladesh | LCCA | Day |
| West Indies vs. Thailand | Gaddafi Stadium | Day/Night |
Final Thoughts
With two Women’s ODI World Cup spots up for grabs, the 2025 ICC Women’s Qualifier in Lahore promises to be an action-packed tournament. Which two teams will secure their place in India 2025? Stay tuned for all the latest updates, match highlights, and analysis.
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