ICC Women's CWCQ 2025 final day wrap: Pakistan finish unbeaten, Bangladesh qualify after West Indies' narrow miss

Int'l Cricket Council

20-04-2025

A thrilling day of cricket unfolded on the final day of action at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025. In the opening match, Pakistan delivered a clinical performance, defeating Bangladesh by 7 wickets to remain unbeaten in the tournament.
The result left Bangladesh's qualification hopes hanging in the balance, dependent on the outcome of the final clash between Thailand and West Indies.
With the equation clear, West Indies faced a daunting task—chasing 167 in just 10.1 overs to secure a World Cup berth. They came out all guns blazing, with a blistering display of power-hitting. But despite their valiant effort, the West Indies fell agonisingly short, narrowly missing out on qualification.
Here's how the dramatic day unfolded:
The decision to bat first backfired initially for Bangladesh, as the Pakistan bowlers reduced them to 21/3 inside the opening seven overs.
Openers Fargana Hoque (0) and Dilara Akter (13) failed to make an impact at the top, while skipper Nigar Sultana Joty soon followed them to the dugout for a single run.
Sharmin Akhter piled up a few good hits on her way to a 47-ball 24, before Muneeba Ali caught a blinder at backward point to leave Bangladesh tottering at 65/4.
Mst Ritu Moni displayed resilience alongside Nahida Akter as the pair went on the rebuild for Bangladesh with a 44-run stand. Pakistan's pressure paid off again in the form of the latter's dismissal for 19, leaving them half the side down for 109 at the brink of the 32nd over.
Muneeba Ali in imperious form against Bangladesh | WCWCQ 2025
Muneeba Ali unleashes a flurry of boundaries in Pakistan's chase against Bangladesh in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier.
Ritu Moni kept going but a loose shot just two short of her half-century had her stumped off a ripper from Nashra Sundhu, putting an end to her 76-ball 48.
Fahima Khatun's valuable 44* pushed the scorecard past the 175-run mark, as they finished off their 50 overs at 178/9.
Sadia Iqbal was the star for Pakistan, helping herself to 3-28, while skipper Fatima Sana and Diana Baig grabbed two apiece in a solid performance with the ball.
Chasing 179 to make it five wins out of five in the Qualifiers, Pakistan faced an early setback in the form of Shawaal Zulfiqar's dismissal off the very second ball.
Pakistan breeze past Bangladesh to finish unbeaten | Match Highlights | WCWCQ 2025
Hosts Pakistan clinch a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh to finish their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier campaign unbeaten
The hosts accelerated from then on, as Muneeba Ali and Sidra Amin took over things and combined together for a crucial 80-run second-wicket stand, before Amin's knock came to a close on 37.
Joined by Alia Riaz, Ali kept going and notched up her second half-century of the tournament to keep the hosts on track in the chase.Nahida Akter eventually broke through to dismiss Muneeba Ali, bringing an end to her brilliant knock of 69 off 93 balls.
However, the damage had already been done. Aliya Riaz added the finishing touches with a composed unbeaten half-century, guiding Pakistan to a comfortable 7-wicket victory. With this win, Pakistan capped off their campaign unbeaten, finishing at the top of the table.
With Bangladesh's defeat against Pakistan, West Indies' hopes of qualification remained alive. In the all-important encounter against Thailand, West Indies won the toss and opted to bowl first.
Thailand got off to a decent start, reaching 64/2 by the 16th over. However, the momentum soon shifted as West Indies turned the game around dramatically. Afy Fletcher and Aaliyah Alleyne triggered a collapse, claiming four quick wickets to leave Thailand reeling at 85/6.
A crucial 33-run partnership followed for Thailand between Natthakan Chantham and Suwanan Khiaoto helping Thailand reach 118-7.
Matthews on the charge against Thailand | WCWCQ 2025
Hayley Matthews on the charge against Thailand in the final match of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025
Natthakan Chantham provided some resistance, anchoring the innings with a gritty knock of 66 runs off 98 balls. Thanks to her efforts, Thailand managed a partial recovery and posted 166 on the board.
West Indies needed to chase down the target of 167 in 10.1 overs in order to secure qualification for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 later this year. They could extend the chase to 11 overs if they level the scores at 166 and then seal the win with a six.
West Indies began their chase in explosive fashion, getting past the 50-run mark in just 3.3 overs. Qiana Joseph looked dangerous early on but was dismissed for 26 by Thipatcha Putthawong, giving Thailand their first breakthrough. The Windies stormed past the 100-run mark in 6.5 overs, but disaster struck on the very next ball as skipper Hayley Matthews departed after a blistering 70 off just 29 deliveries.
West Indies miss out by the barest of margins | WCWCQ 2025
Heartbreak for West Indies as they miss out on a spot in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 by the narrowest of margins.
Chinelle Henry kept the momentum alive with a fiery 48 off 17 balls but fell in the 11th over, leaving West Indies with a steep ask in the final moments. Needing a four and a six off consecutive deliveries to stay in contention, heartbreak followed.
Stafanie Taylor launched a towering shot over long-on, but it went for six — not enough to keep their hopes alive. In a cruel twist, West Indies fell agonizingly short, ending their bid for World Cup qualification and sending Bangladesh through to the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025. ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier, 2025 News West Indies Women West Indies vs Thailand - Match 15 - 4/19/2025 Thailand Women Pakistan vs Bangladesh - Match 14 - 4/19/2025 Pakistan Women Bangladesh Women