ICC announces Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier Team of the Tournament

Hayley Matthews (West Indies)

240 runs, HS 114*, 13 wickets, BBI 4/24, 4 catches

The West Indies captain Hayley Matthews was at her exemplary best during the tournament, showing grit and determination for her side.

This was exemplified best during her unbeaten 114* against Scotland, wherein she battled injuries to stay on the pitch.

What makes Matthews’ run even more special is that she rolled her arm over with even more aplomb than her exceptional batting efforts, picking 13 wickets at an average of under 16 to end as the tournament’s highest wicket-taker.

Muneeba Ali (Pakistan)

223 runs, HS 71, 2 catches

Matthews’ opening partner is the reliable Muneeba Ali. She was instrumental to Pakistan’s strong starts throughout the tournament and helped set the foundation for the side.

Her best came in the key encounter against Scotland, wherein she hit 71 at nearly run-a-ball to guide Pakistan safely to a target of 187, holding the side together after the loss of a couple of early wickets in a tense chase.

Sharmin Akhter (Bangladesh)

266 runs, HS 94*, 1 catch

Sharmin Akhter was Bangladesh’s wall during the tournament, holding on her end in each game.

On the way to becoming the second-highest run-getter in the Qualifier, Akhter scored three fifties, including a brilliant 94* against Thailand and a key 57 against Scotland.

Kathryn Bryce (Scotland)

293 runs, HS 131*, 6 wickets, BBI 3/49

Crowned as the Player of the Tournament for her exceptional performance, Bryce ended as the highest run-getter in the Qualifier.

Nigar Sultana (Bangladesh) (wk)

241 runs, HS 101, 2 catches, 3 stumpings

With scores of 101, 51 and 83* to set up Bangladesh’s three wins during their successful Qualifier campaign, Nigar Sultana Joty bats at number five in this XI.

Besides her batting heroics, Joty contributed with her safe hands behind the stumps, accounting for five dismissals, and also marshalled her troops well on the field as the captain.

Fatima Sana (Pakistan) (c)

103 runs, HS 62, 12 wickets, BBI 4/23

Fatima Sana was Pakistan’s talisman during the tournament chipping in with crucial late order runs, and bringing crucial breakthroughs with her fast bowling.

The Pakistan skipper’s best came while she was battling an injury, in her 4/23 that derailed Scotland’s innings in a rain-affected encounter. Pakistan went on to win the contest by six wickets.

She also thrived with the willow, scoring a match-saving 62* against Thailand after her side were 85/4 in the 32nd over.

Reserve Player

Rabeya Khan (Bangladesh)

6 wickets, BBI 3/39, 1 catch

Rabeya Khan delivered her leg-break overs at an impressive economy of 3.72, picking six wickets on the way.

She delivered a scintillating performance against Ireland, picking 3/39 as the Tigeresses managed to contain the European side for a modest score, which they eventually overcame.

ICC Women’s Team of the Tournament 2025

Hayley Matthews (West Indies)

Muneeba Ali (Pakistan)

Sharmin Akhter (Bangladesh)

Kathryn Bryce (Scotland)

Nigar Sultana (Bangladesh) (wk)

Fatima Sana (Pakistan) (c)

Chinelle Henry (West Indies)

Aaliyah Alleyne (West Indies)

Katherine Fraser (Scotland)

Nashra Sandhu (Pakistan)

Sadia Iqbal (Pakistan)

Reserve Player:

Rabeya Khan (Bangladesh)