Pakistan set to host Women's World Cup Qualifiers from April 4

Just one month after the upcoming Champions Trophy, another international tournament will take place in Pakistan. This tournament will determine the final two teams to qualify for the ICC Women's World Cup 2025, which will be held in India. Bangladesh’s women’s cricket team will participate in the qualifier.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the Women's World Cup qualifier for 2025 will be held in Pakistan. The six-team competition will begin on April 4 and run until April 19.

The teams participating in the qualifier are Bangladesh, West Indies, Ireland, Scotland, Thailand, and Pakistan.

These six teams will compete for two spots to play in the Women's World Cup. Australia, England, South Africa, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and host nation India have already secured direct places in the World Cup.

Lahore has been finalized as a possible venue, but the complete schedule and the stadiums to be used are yet to be finalized. The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is scheduled to begin on April 11, which could overlap with the Women’s World Cup Qualifier. To avoid scheduling conflicts, the ICC and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are in discussions.

This is a significant achievement for Pakistan as they have been entrusted with hosting the Women’s World Cup qualifier. However, due to the political situation between India and Pakistan, matches between the two countries may be played at a neutral venue, as was the case in the Champions Trophy. India is currently playing their matches in Dubai, and a similar arrangement may be made for the Women’s World Cup.

After the Champions Trophy, this will be the second consecutive ICC tournament held in Pakistan. The last time Pakistan hosted a major global tournament was in 1996, when it co-hosted the Men’s ODI World Cup with India and Sri Lanka. After 29 years, another major global tournament will take place in Pakistan, marking a significant milestone for the country’s cricket, according to analysts.