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Unbeaten Pakistan clinch their Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 berth

ANI April 18, 2025 211 views

Pakistan's women's team secured their place in the 2025 Cricket World Cup with an 87-run victory over Thailand. Fatima Sana starred with both bat and ball, scoring 62 runs and taking 3 wickets. The hosts remained unbeaten in the qualifiers with dominant performances against Ireland, Scotland, and West Indies. Pakistan now faces Bangladesh in their final qualifier match with a chance to top the group.

"Fatima's all-round performance earned her the 'Player of the Match' award." – ICC"
Lahore, April 17: Pakistan sealed their berth in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup to be held in India following their win over Thailand in the qualifiers at Lahore on Thursday.

Key Points

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Pakistan remain unbeaten in qualifiers with four straight wins

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Fatima Sana shines with bat and ball vs Thailand

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Sidra Amin's 80 anchors Pakistan's 205/6 total

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Rameen Shamim and Nashra Sandhu share six wickets in Thailand rout

This was the fourth straight win for the qualifier tournament hosts at home, as per the ICC.

The tournament will feature Australia, India, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, England and Pakistan, with one more spot that will be decided over the coming days in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier.

Fatima Sana's side began with a feisty win against Ireland, overcoming the European side by 38 runs. This was followed by a confident chase against Scotland in a rain-affected encounter, which Pakistan took home by six wickets. Their finest came against Hayley Matthews' West Indies, who were undone in a low-scoring chase by 65 runs.

Finally, completing the sequence Pakistan bested Thailand by 87 runs to take home the first of the two qualifying spots available. Fatima (62 in 59 balls, with six fours and a six) and Sidra Amin (80 in 105 balls, with nine fours) helped Pakistan post 205/6 in their 50 overs. Fatima (3/39) produced an all-round effort as no batter from Thailand could touch the 20-run mark.

Thailand was bundled out for 118 runs in 34.4 overs, with Rameen Shamim (3/18) and Nashra Sandhu (3/19) also producing spectacular bowling performances. Fatima's all-round performance earned her the 'Player of the Match' award.

Pakistan take on Bangladesh in their final game of the Qualifier on Saturday, April 19. They have a chance of topping the event if they manage to secure a win in the final game.

Reader Comments

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Ayesha K.
What an incredible performance by our girls! Fatima Sana was absolutely brilliant with both bat and ball. So proud to see Pakistan women's cricket growing stronger 💚
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Rahul P.
As an Indian cricket fan, I'm excited to see Pakistan qualify. More competitive matches make the World Cup better for everyone. Though I hope India wins of course! 😉
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Sarah T.
The bowling attack looks really strong, but I wonder if the batting can hold up against top teams like Australia. Still, great progress from Pakistan women's team!
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Mohsin A.
Nashra Sandhu's bowling figures were 🔥! 3 wickets for just 19 runs is world class. Can't wait to see them compete in India next year!
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Tina L.
So happy for Thailand women getting this far! They're improving every year. Hope to see more Asian teams rise in women's cricket.

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