All qualification scenarios for ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2025
The Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifiers are well and truly underway with all the thrills and spills we love to see in the sport.
The six sides have been giving it their all to secure their place in the upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in India later this year.
Only two spots remain for the marquee tournament later this year. As we enter the final stage of the qualifiers, here's what each side needs to do to punch their tickets.
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Pakistan: (3 wins, 6 points, NRR: +0.856)
The hosts are in a relatively strong position with three wins from as many outings, boasting six points in hand already. They had comprehensive wins against Scotland and Ireland by 38 runs and 6 wickets respectively and most recently sealed a 65 run victory over West Indies.
Pakistan have been bolstered by various players stepping up during key moments from their three outings so far at the Qualifier.
They will face Thailand and Bangladesh in their final fixtures, and another win will put them in a strong position to make it to the Women's World Cup in India later this year.
Pakistan cruise past Scotland for second win in a row | Match Highlights | WCWCQ 2025
Skipper Fatima Sana and the batting duo of Muneeba Ali and Aliya Riaz star as Pakistan notch a six-wicket win over Scotland
Bangladesh: (2 wins, 4 points, NRR: +1.899)
Bangladesh have two wins from as many outings - against Thailand and Ireland by 178 runs and 2 wickets respectively. The mammoth win over Thailand gave a big boost to their Net Run Rate (NRR), meaning they occupy the second spot in the Qualifier standings after the Pakistan-West Indies game.
However, their path will take them through tough opponents in West Indies, Scotland and Pakistan in their remaining fixtures.
Two wins from their remaining three games would all but guarantee their qualification, while even one win could suffice, if other results go their way, and NRR comes into play.
Bangladesh record statement win over Thailand | Match Highlights | WCWCQ 2025
Bangladesh beat Thailand by a massive margin of 178 runs in their opening match of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025.
Scotland: (2 wins, 1 loss, 4 points, NRR: +0.448)
Scotland also have four points already under their belt. In their three outings so far, a stunning win over the West Indies in an absolute thriller by 11 runs, and a 58-run triumph over Thailand has put them in good stead.
A loss to Pakistan is the only blemish so far in a rather successful qualifying campaign until now. However, with fixtures against Bangladesh and Ireland to come the Scots have a task on their hands to make it to the Women's Cricket World Cup.
They will have to win both of their coming fixtures to ensure their fate lies in their hands. A loss in either of the remaining fixtures is likely to bring in the NRR into play.
Scotland overcome West Indies in a thriller | WCWCQ 2025
West Indies: (1 win, 2 losses, 2 points, NRR: -0.526)
The winners of the previous edition of the tournament, the Windies had a shaky start to the Qualifiers tournament as Scotland staged an upset.
While Hayley Matthews managed to rally her troops to a nail-biting win over Ireland, another loss at the hands of Pakistan leaves them in a tough spot.
Facing Bangladesh and Thailand in their remaining two fixtures, West Indies will need to win both of them to ensure a chance to qualify for the main event in India later this year. A lacklustre NRR could also make it required to win all of their remaining games to stand a chance.
West Indies hold their nerve in a thriller | WCWCQ 2025
West Indies hold their nerve to win a thriller against Ireland in in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025.
Ireland: (0 wins, 3 losses, 0 points, NRR: -0.417)
Ireland have had a forgettable tournament so far, with three three straight losses at the hands of Pakistan, West Indies and Bangladesh.
Despite playing some impressive cricket, the Irish haven't been able to earn a point yet with narrow losses against Bangladesh (2 wickets) and West Indies (6 runs), and are out of contention for a World Cup spot.
Even a win in their remaining two fixtures against Scotland and Thailand won't be enough to see them through.
Ireland halt Matthews charge | WCWCQ 2025
Orla Prendergast pulls off a brilliant catch off her own bowling to dismiss Hayley Matthews in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025.
Thailand (0 wins, 2 losses, NRR: -2.360)
Thailand set out to make history to qualify for their first-ever One Day Women's World Cup. However, two losses in their first two fixtures have made it a difficult proposition for them.
Losses against Bangladesh and Scotland have put them in a rather tough situation, with a 178 run defeat against the former putting a massive dent in their NRR.
Facing the West Indies, Pakistan and Ireland in their remaining three fixtures, Thailand will face a stern test to keep their hopes alive for a qualification spot. ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier, 2025 News Pakistan Women Bangladesh Women West Indies Women Scotland Women Ireland Women Thailand Women
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