PCB announces free entry for all ICC Women's WC Qualifiers in Lahore
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The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier is set to begin in Lahore on 9 April, with all matches at Gaddafi Stadium offering free entry for fans, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced.
A total of eight matches will be played at the venue as part of the qualifying round. Pakistan will open their campaign against Ireland on 9 April, with the match scheduled to start at 9:30 a.m.
The second fixture at the stadium will see Ireland face West Indies on 11 April, also beginning at 9:30 a.m.
PCB also released a compilaton of Pakistan's Women's players urging fans to support the team by showing up to the stadiums.
Bangladesh will take on Ireland in the third match at Gaddafi Stadium on 13 April at 2:00 p.m. On 14 April, Pakistan will play a day-night match against West Indies, also starting at 2:00 p.m.
The fifth match will be held on 15 April between Bangladesh and Scotland at 2:00 p.m., followed by Pakistan facing Thailand on 17 April, with the match also beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Ireland and Scotland will clash in the seventh fixture on 18 April at 2:00 p.m. The final match of the qualifying round will take place on 19 April between Thailand and West Indies, with a scheduled start of 2:00 p.m.
Entry to all matches at Gaddafi Stadium will be free for cricket fans.
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