Pakistan women’s cricket team secured qualification for the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup after an emphatic 87-run win against Thailand at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on April 17th 2025 in their qualifying tournament matchup. This victory marked Pakistan’s fourth successive success after earlier beating Ireland, Scotland and West Indies respectively during previous qualifier matches (NDTVSports.com +4 AP News +4 ). For further coverage visit Arab News Online’s coverage here and NDTVSports.com +4
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Pakistan decided to bat first and managed a respectable total of 205 for 6 from their allotted 50 overs, led by opener Sidra Amin and captain Fatima Sana who both contributed half-centuries. The Express Tribune
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Thailand struggled to counter Pakistan’s disciplined bowling attack, scoring only 118 runs. Captain Fatima Sana led from the front with 3 for 39 and 10 wickets overall; she ranks second only to West Indies’ Hayley Matthews who has 12 wickets overall. The Express Tribune/Arab News/AP News reported this development.
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Pakistan’s victory secured their spot in the 2019 Cricket World Cup and vaulted them to the top of their qualifier standings, but also propelled them past Bangladesh, Scotland and West Indies who remain hopeful. In the final round, matches will determine who qualifies second – Chron, Arab News and AP News are reporting this development.
Pakistan’s solid performance during qualifying underlines their ascendant status in women’s cricket and sets an auspicious start for World Cup later this year. :
