Pakistan secured a spot in the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup by defeating Thailand.
Pakistan’s fourth match of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 took place here at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, where they defeated Thailand by 87 runs. In 34.4 overs, Pakistan dismissed Thailand for 118 to defend their 205-run total.
Sidra Amin, who batted at number three, contributed with a tough half-century, and Fatima Sana, the skipper, demonstrated her versatility with an undefeated half-century and three-fors as the hosts. The first side to secure a spot at the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup was Pakistan.
Pakistan’s batsmen took a while to get going after winning the toss and choosing to bat first, falling to 47-3 and then 85-4 in 31.4 overs.
Sidratop reached her 11th ODI half-century with 80 from 105 balls, including nine fours, while playing for Pakistan. Captain Fatima, who stayed not out on 62 off 59 deliveries, hitting six fours and one six, provided her with strong support at the bat as they formed a run-a-ball 97-run partnership.
Pakistan surged towards the end of the innings, scoring 105 off the final 85 balls after hitting the 100-run milestone in the 36th over.
Thailand was bowled out on 118 in 34.4 overs after losing half of their team for 72 runs while chasing a high goal. With a 17-ball 19 that included three boundaries, Nannapat Koncharoenkai was the best scorer.
In addition to Fatima’s three runs, the remaining seven wickets were split between Rameen Shamim (3-18), Nashra Sundhu (3-19), and Sadia Iqbal (1-11).
