Pakistan secured entry to the Women's World Cup with a win against Thailand in the ongoing qualifier on Thursday (April 17).
Pakistan became the seventh team to qualify for the 2025 Women’s World Cup, sealing their spot with an 87-run victory over Thailand in Thursday’s Qualifier at Lahore, their fourth consecutive win.
Pakistan overcome Thailand despite slow batting display
Batting first, Pakistan stumbled early, losing openers Shawaal Zulfiqar (6) and Muneeba Ali (18) by the 32-run mark. Aliya Riaz’s (7) quick departure left them reeling at 47-3, but No. 3 Sidra Amin steadied the innings with a gritty 80 off 105 balls, studded with nine fours. Captain Fatima Sana’s explosive 59-ball 62 from No. 6 propelled Pakistan to 205-6, a competitive total on a tricky pitch.
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In reply, Thailand – winless in their three previous matches – needed a miracle. Pakistan’s bowlers ensured there were no surprises, with Sana, Rameen Shamim, and Nashra Sandhu claiming three wickets apiece. Thailand collapsed for 118 in 34.4 overs, succumbing to their fourth consecutive loss.
🏆 4 out of 4!
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) April 17, 2025
Pakistan🇵🇰 beat Thailand by 87 runs to stay unbeaten in the Qualifier🔥
Pakistan 205/6 (50 ov)
Thailand 118/10 (34.4 ov)#PAKWvTHAIW | #BackOurGirls | #WWCQ pic.twitter.com/JCMu6io5ub
Pakistan’s victory secures their place in the 2025 Women’s World Cup, scheduled to begin in India on September 29. However, they will not play any matches in the host nation – a decision rooted in the mutual agreement between cricket boards after India declined to tour Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy due to longstanding political tensions. India, who played their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai (including the final), went on to win the tournament, while Pakistan exited early.
This policy, valid both ways for the 2024-27 TV rights cycle, will be in effect for the 2025 Women’s World Cup. Five venues – Indore, Raipur, Thiruvananthapuram, Visakhapatnam and Mullanpur – have been announced for the tournament, but neutral venue arrangements will now have to be made.
The eight-team tournament will feature India, New Zealand, Australia, England, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Pakistan, and one of Bangladesh, Scotland and West Indies.
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