West Indies Women’s Squad Set for ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifiers
(CWI, ST. JOHN’S, Antigua) – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has officially announced the West Indies Women’s squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2025. The tournament will be held from April 9 to April 19 in Lahore, Pakistan.
West Indies Women Depart for Pre-Tournament Camp
The team has already departed for a pre-tournament training camp in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) before heading to Pakistan. The squad will be vying for one of the two remaining spots in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, scheduled to take place in India from October to November.
Tournament Format and Opponents
West Indies Women will compete in a round-robin format against five teams:
- Pakistan (host nation)
- Ireland
- Bangladesh
- Scotland
- Thailand
The top two teams from the qualifiers will join Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and host nation India in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.
Road to Qualification
Bangladesh, West Indies, Pakistan, and Ireland finished seventh, eighth, ninth, and tenth, respectively, in the ICC Women’s Championship 2023-25, missing direct qualification. Meanwhile, Scotland and Thailand secured their spots based on their rankings in the ICC Women’s ODI Team Rankings.
Confidence in Preparation and Team Strength
CWI Director of Cricket, Miles Bascombe, expressed optimism about the squad’s preparation and readiness:
“Our women have been training intensively and are fully prepared for the challenges ahead. We’ve witnessed strong performances from the recent home series against Bangladesh and the CG United Women’s Super50 Cup in St Kitts.”
He further emphasized the team’s blend of experience and emerging talent, which he believes will be key to their success in the tournament.
Tournament Schedule and Venues
All 15 matches in the qualifiers will be played in Lahore, Pakistan, at Gaddafi Stadium and Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA) Stadium.
West Indies Women’s Match Schedule:
- April 9 – vs Scotland (LCCA Stadium)
- April 11 – vs Ireland
- April 13 – vs Pakistan
- April 16 – vs Bangladesh
- April 18 – vs Thailand
Coaching and Captain’s Perspective
West Indies Head Coach Shane Deitz is confident in the squad’s ability to compete against strong opponents:
“It’s a tough tournament with quality teams, but we are up for the challenge. We’ve been preparing well and playing good cricket. We just need to stay focused, trust our skills, and play our best cricket.”
West Indies Captain, Hayley Matthews, echoed the team’s determination:
“We’ve been working hard for this moment. The team spirit is high, and we trust in our abilities. Our goal is clear – to qualify for the World Cup in India.”
West Indies Women’s Squad for ICC World Cup Qualifiers
The 15-player squad features a strong mix of experienced cricketers and emerging stars. There are three changes from the team that played against Bangladesh in January.
Squad List:
- Hayley Matthews (Captain)
- Shemaine Campbelle (Vice-Captain)
- 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
Squad Changes:
- IN: Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Rashada Williams
- OUT: Nerissa Crafton, Djenaba Joseph, Deandra Dottin (injured)
West Indies Women Aim for World Cup Spot
With a well-balanced squad and a strong preparation phase, the West Indies Women’s team is set to give their best performance at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifiers in Pakistan. The tournament is a crucial step toward securing a place in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 in India.
Stay tuned for live updates and match results as the team fights for their World Cup dream!
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