Image: The ICC Women's World Cup 2025 Qualifier schedule has been announced / © Times of India
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 is set to take place from April 9 to 19 in Lahore, Pakistan. A total of six teams — Pakistan, Bangladesh, Ireland, West Indies, Scotland, and Thailand — will compete for the final two spots in the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, scheduled for October-November in India.
Teams like Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and hosts India have already secured direct qualification through the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25, while the remaining four spots are being contested in this qualifier.
The tournament will follow a round-robin format with 15 matches played across two venues in Lahore — Gaddafi Stadium and Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA). Some exciting matchups include Pakistan vs. West Indies (April 14, D/N) and Pakistan vs. Bangladesh (April 19, Day Match).
Date | Match | Venue | Time (Local) |
April 9 | Pakistan vs Ireland | Gaddafi Stadium | 09:30 AM |
April 9 | West Indies vs Scotland | LCCA | 09:30 AM |
April 10 | Thailand vs Bangladesh | LCCA | 09:30 AM |
April 11 | Pakistan vs Scotland | LCCA | 09:30 AM |
April 11 | Ireland vs West Indies | Gaddafi Stadium | 09:30 AM |
April 13 | Scotland vs Thailand | LCCA | 09:30 AM |
April 13 | Bangladesh vs Ireland | Gaddafi Stadium | 02:00 PM (D/N) |
April 14 | Pakistan vs West Indies | Gaddafi Stadium | 02:00 PM (D/N) |
April 15 | Thailand vs Ireland | LCCA | 09:30 AM |
April 15 | Scotland vs Bangladesh | Gaddafi Stadium | 02:00 PM (D/N) |
April 17 | Bangladesh vs West Indies | LCCA | 09:30 AM |
April 17 | Pakistan vs Thailand | Gaddafi Stadium | 02:00 PM (D/N) |
April 18 | Ireland vs Scotland | Gaddafi Stadium | 02:00 PM (D/N) |
April 19 | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | LCCA | 09:30 AM |
April 19 | West Indies vs Thailand | Gaddafi Stadium | 02:00 PM (D/N) |
ICC CEO Geoff Allardice emphasized the tournament’s significance, stating that it will be a crucial step in determining the final teams for the World Cup. The top two teams from this tournament will advance to the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 in India.