As the cricketing world turns its attention to the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025six teams are set to compete in a high-stakes qualifier tournament. Scheduled from April 9 to 19, 2025, in Pakistanthis event will determine the final two participants for the prestigious tournament later this year in India. The teams vying for these coveted spots are Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotlandand Thailand.

Each squad brings a unique blend of experience and emerging talent, setting the stage for a thrilling competition.​

Qualification criteria: Pathway to the World Cup

The qualification process for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 is structured to ensure a competitive and merit-based selection of teams.

The top six teams from the ICC Women’s Championship 2022–25 have secured direct entry into the World Cup. These teams include AustraliaIndia, England, South Africa, Sri Lankaand New Zealand. Notably, New Zealand clinched the final automatic spot by surpassing Bangladesh based on the number of wins, despite both teams finishing with 21 points. ​

The remaining four teams from the Women’s Championship—Bangladesh, West Indies, Pakistan, and Ireland—now have a second opportunity to qualify through the upcoming qualifier tournament.

They are joined by Scotland and Thailand, the next best-ranked teams in the ICC Women’s ODI Team Rankings, completing the six-team lineup for the qualifier.

In the qualifier, each team will play against every other team once in a round-robin format. A win awards two points. After all matches are completed, the top two teams in the standings will secure their places in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. ​

Squads:

Pakistan

Fatima Sera (c), Najha Alvi, Gull Feroza, Sedra Amin, Omaima Sohale, Ally Raz, Diana Baig, Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sundhu, Muneeba Ali, Ramen Shammy, Shawal Zulfakar, Sayeda Aroob Shah, Natalia Pulfakar, Syeda Aroob Shah, Natalia Purvised, Sire Nawas' Arob Shah, Natalia Purves, Sidra, Sydar Arob Shah, Nativated, Sidra Nwases Arob Shah, Sharves, Sidars Nawas' Arob Shah, Sharve, Sidars Nawas' Arob Shah, Sharve, Sidars Nawas.

West Indies

Hayley Mattws (c), Abiyah Allyne, Afo, Fletcher, Cherry Ann Fraser, the Ancient Freedom, Jannys Glasgow, Jannyssa of Glasgow, the Chief of Henry, which Henry, Care of Henrying, Mandy Ministry, the Mandy Ministry, Abibber, Inc

Bangladesh

Nigar Sultana Joty (C), Nahida Akter, Ishma Tanjim, Dilara Akter, Sharmin Akter Suppta, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Jannawatul Ferdus Sumona, Rabeya, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Isam Trisna, Farzana Haque, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Marufa Akter, Ritu Moni

Ireland

Gaby Lewis (c), Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Alana Dalzell, Laura Delany, Sarah Forbes, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Louise Little, Sophie MacMahon, Jane Maguire, Kia McCartney, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast.

Scotland

Kathryn Bryce (c), Chloe Abel, Abbi Aitken-Drummond, Sarah Bryce, Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Katherine Fraser, Ailsa Lister, Abtaha Maqsood, Megan McColl, Hannah Rainey, Nayma Sheikh, Rachel Slater, Pippa Sproul, Ellen Watson.

Thailand

NARUMOL Chaiwai (C), Sunida Chaturongrattana, Nannapat KhonCharoenkai, Nannapat KhonCharoenkai, Sueleporn Laomi, Onenacha Kamchomphu, Nannaphat Chahanthan, Chanida Sutthiruang, APHISARA SUWANCHONRATHI, NATTAYA BOOOKATHAM, NATTAYA BOOOCHATHAM, THAYANISA PHNPAEN, Phannita Maya, Rosenanne Kanoh, Thipatcha Putthawong

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