The 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier is poised for an exciting finish after Pakistan qualified for the main event following their victory over Thailand on Thursday (April 17).
How has the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier unfolded so far?
Hosts Pakistan have been the most consistent team in the qualifiers, winning all four of their matches. With one game remaining, they’ve already secured their spot in the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup in India – though they will play their matches at a neutral venue, as per the bilateral agreement between the boards.
Bangladesh, with three wins from four matches, are the second-best team, followed by Scotland and the West Indies (two wins each). Ireland (one win) and winless Thailand occupy the bottom two spots and are out of contention in the six-team tournament.
Mission accomplished ✅
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) April 17, 2025
📸Qualified for ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025! ✈#PAKWvTHAIW | #BackOurGirls | #WWCQ pic.twitter.com/qHxOHD1CpT
Who will play whom next?
April 18, Friday: Ireland vs Scotland (Day/Night), Gaddafi Stadium
April 19, Saturday: Pakistan vs Bangladesh (Day), Lahore City Cricket Association
April 19, Saturday: West Indies vs Thailand (Day/Night), Gaddafi Stadium
Which teams are still in contention to enter the Women's Cricket World Cup 2025?
Currently, three teams – Bangladesh, Scotland, and West Indies – are vying for the final spot in the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup. A victory for Bangladesh in their last match against Pakistan will see them qualify as the second team with eight points, tied with Pakistan. Even a tie or a no-result would suffice.
However, a Bangladesh loss would open the door for Scotland and West Indies, who could then match Bangladesh’s six points. In such a scenario, Bangladesh would still hold a significant advantage due to their superior net run-rate (NRR) of +1.033, compared to Scotland’s +0.136 and West Indies’ -0.283 – unless they suffer a heavy defeat.
Scotland could be best positioned to challenge Bangladesh if they secure a big win against Ireland. West Indies, while mathematically alive, face an uphill battle after their NRR took hits in closely fought matches, including their recent win over Bangladesh. The demoralising loss against Scotland didn't help their case either.
The good news for them is that they are playing the last match against Thailand, the weakest team in the group, on April 19. That match is on the same day as Bangladesh-Pakistan, and starts later, meaning they could also know midway through the game what their exact net run rate requirement might be.
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