A Historic Win at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Pakistan has officially qualified for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, which is set to be hosted in India. The Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team secured its place in the prestigious tournament by registering a fourth consecutive win in the qualifiers round on 17 April 2025.
The match, held at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, saw Pakistan defeat Thailand Women’s Cricket Team by 87 runs, confirming their entry into the tournament. This win pushes Pakistan to the top of the ICC Women’s World Cup qualifiers standings.
Match Summary: Pakistan vs Thailand
Pakistan’s First Innings – Solid Batting Performance
Batting first, Pakistan scored 205 runs in 50 overs, losing only 6 wickets. Despite Thailand’s disciplined bowling attack, the Pakistani batters showcased great temperament. The highlight of the innings was a brilliant knock by Sidra Amin, who scored a valuable 80 runs with 9 fours, further improving her batting average and proving why she is one of the top run scorers in the qualifiers.
In support, Captain Fatima Sana played a composed and unbeaten 62-run innings, including 6 fours and a six, once again proving her role as a reliable all-rounder. Opener Muniba Ali scored 18 runs, while Sidra Nawaz contributed 11 runs to the total.
Fans interested in detailed stats can check the Fatima Sana player profile on ICC’s official website or follow her journey via live stream ICC Women’s matches.
Thailand’s Struggle with the Bat
Pakistan’s Bowling Brilliance
Chasing 206, the Thailand women’s team collapsed for just 118 runs, unable to withstand Pakistan’s lethal bowling. No Thai batter could cross the 20-run mark, reflecting a disappointing performance under pressure.
Fatima Sana once again starred—this time with the ball—taking 3 wickets for 39 runs in 8 overs. Her performance strengthens her standing in the Fatima Sana bowling career record. Supporting her were Nashra Sandhu and Rameen Shamim, who also took three wickets each, showing Pakistan’s depth in bowling.
Tournament Format and Upcoming Teams
Hybrid Model for World Cup 2025
The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, although being hosted by India, will be played under a hybrid model. Due to political and logistical considerations, Pakistan Women’s Team will play their matches at neutral venues, making the tournament more accessible for fans worldwide through live streams and official highlights.
Teams Close to Qualification
Apart from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Scotland, and West Indies Women’s Teams are in strong positions to qualify. Bangladesh has won three out of four matches and sits in second place with 6 points. Scotland and West Indies each have four points and are in contention.
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