Pakistan Women Secure ICC 2025 World Cup Spot: Pakistan’s women’s cricket team has officially booked their ticket to the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 following an emphatic 87-run win over Thailand in the ongoing qualifiers. The home side delivered a commanding all-round performance, maintaining their unbeaten streak in the tournament and securing their place in next year’s marquee event.
Sidra Ameen and Fatima Sana Shine With the Bat
After a shaky start that saw Pakistan lose early wickets, Sidra Ameen played a crucial anchor role, scoring a patient 80 off 105 balls. Her composed innings steadied the innings and allowed Pakistan to rebuild.
Captain Fatima Sana then took charge with a blistering unbeaten 62 off just 59 deliveries, including six boundaries and a six. Her aggressive finish pushed Pakistan to a competitive 205/7 in their 50 overs—a total that proved too much for Thailand.
Bowlers Crush Thailand’s Chase
Pakistan’s bowling attack was relentless from the start. Left-arm spinner Sadia Iqbal struck early, while skipper Fatima Sana backed up her batting heroics with three key wickets. Spinners Nashra Sandhu and Rameen Shamim then ran through Thailand’s middle order, each taking three wickets to bundle out the visitors for 118.
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The comprehensive victory highlighted Pakistan’s growing depth in both batting and bowling, a promising sign ahead of next year’s World Cup.
Despite already securing qualification, Pakistan will look to finish the qualifiers unbeaten when they take on Bangladesh Women on April 19. A strong performance in their final match will further boost their confidence before the main event in 2025.
This achievement marks a significant step forward for Pakistan women’s cricket, proving their ability to compete at the highest level. With a mix of experienced players and emerging talent, the team will aim to make a deep run in the World Cup.
