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Int'l Cricket Council
6 days ago
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- Int'l Cricket Council
Newly crowned No.1 T20I bowler credits Pakistan legend
Iqbal played a pivotal role in Pakistan's flawless run at the recent ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier, helping the team punch their ticket to the marquee event in India later this year. Snapping nine wickets in five matches, Iqbal's efforts guided Pakistan to an invincible campaign at home - one she hopes they can repeat come the Cricket World Cup. 'World Cup is the biggest event, we've secured our qualification recently. Our goal is to play the way we did in the Qualifier. 'We'll look to pick from where we ended that tournament, and hope to finish the World Cup the same way. On her personal goal moving forward, she added, 'For me, the team always comes first. And that helps me as well as the team. My goal is to help my team win the World Cup.' Pakistan Women secured their qualification spot for the eight-team tournament alongside Bangladesh via the Qualifier at home. They'll vie for the top prize against defending champions Australia, England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, South Africa and hosts India.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Emirates Cricket Board Vice-Chairman congratulates UAE women's team on clinching ODI status
File photo of the UAE Women's Cricket Team. (Image: X) The UAE Women's cricket team earned their first-ever ICC ODI status , as announced by the International Cricket Council for the 2025-29 cycle beginning May 12, 2025. The UAE secured their position among 16 teams with ODI status through their high T20I ranking among Associate Members, replacing the USA. Thailand and Scotland maintained their ODI status by qualifying for the Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier . Papua New Guinea and the Netherlands retained their status based on their T20I rankings. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Emirates Cricket Board Vice-Chairman Khalid Al Zarooni applauded the achievement. "This is a monumental milestone that showcases the talent, determination, and commitment of our women's team. I congratulate captain Esha Oza , the players, coaching staff, and the entire team on this remarkable achievement. This success reflects our ongoing development efforts, and we remain committed to providing top-tier facilities and opportunities for women players at all levels, driven by talent programmes across the UAE. We wish the team the very best as they embark on an exciting future in the 50-over format." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Online Degrees designed for practical learning and future success Degree Online | Search Ads Learn More Undo Team captain Esha Oza shared her excitement about the achievement. "I would like to congratulate everyone involved with the ECB on this hard-earned and historic achievement. This has been made possible through collective effort and unwavering support. Looking back at how far we have come since the team's inception, I am proud of what we have achieved and excited about this new chapter ahead." Emirates Cricket Board Vice-Chairman Khalid Al Zarooni on the women's cricket team attaining ODI status. (Image: Emirates Cricket Board) The UAE's inclusion marks a significant development in women's cricket, expanding the reach of ODI status among Associate Members.
Times of Oman
12-04-2025
- Sport
- Times of Oman
ICC Women's CWCQ 2025 Day 3: Dominant Pakistan outclass Scotland, West Indies edge past Ireland in thriller
Lahore: Hosts Pakistan continued their impressive run at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier, making it two wins in two matches with a convincing victory over Scotland. Meanwhile, the West Indies held their nerve in a last-over thriller to clinch a narrow win against a spirited Ireland side, as per the official website of ICC. With all six teams having now played at least one game, four of them returned to action on an eventful Day 3 of the tournament. While Pakistan and Scotland had won their opening fixtures, West Indies and Ireland had dropped points. Pakistan rose to the top of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier tally with their second win on a trot. Chasing 187, the hosts closed the game with six wickets in hand, and have four points from two outings at the tournament. Muneeba Ali (71) and Aliya Riaz (64) scored impressive half-centuries to seize a rain-affected game at the Lahore City Cricket Association Ground. Earlier, having won the toss, Pakistan elected to field first after rain had reduced the contest to 32 overs a side. The hosts got off to a strong start with Sadia Iqbal and Diana Baig removing both the Scotland openers in quick succession in the powerplay. Skipper Katherine Bryce then went on to construct a gritty knock of 91 runs off 96 deliveries, including 10 fours and a maximum. Ailsa Lister (31) and Sarah Bruce (21) provided vital support before succumbing as Scotland got to 123/4 from 22.1 overs. Four wickets down, Scotland were unable to make the most of the platform laid as Pakistan's bowling attack tightened the screws. Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana would lead the charge, nabbing a four-wicket haul as Scotland were restricted for 182/9. Skipper Hayley Matthews led from the front, snapping four wickets, as the West Indies registered a thrilling win over Ireland. Defending a target of 182, the Windies bowlers kept calm in a nervy affair to close out the game in the final over of a rain-shortened contest. With Ireland having compiled 50 runs in the Powerplay, the West Indies skipper broke the deadlock, cleaning up her Irish counterpart Gaby Lewis before grabbing the catch of Orla Prendergast off her own bowling. Matthews would eventually seal the deal for the Windies, nabbing the final wicket of Arlene Kelly to wrap up a six-run win. While Amy Hunter (48) and Laura Delaney (32) were able to make a mark with the bat, Ireland were unable to close down the chase, despite having pushed the game in their favour with the ball. With a loss in their opening game to Scotland, the Windies were on a hunt for a win to get back on track in the hunt for a Cricket World Cup spot. The game was shortened to 33 overs a side owing to showers earlier in the day. Batting first at the Gaddafi Stadium, Stefanie Taylor and Chinelle Henry (46 each), as well as Zaida James (36), helped avert an early collapse after Ireland removed in-form skipper Hayley Matthews and Qiana Joseph in the Powerplay. The innings was stabilised by James, Taylor and Henry's contributions in the middle-order, but Jane Maguire ensured Ireland kept the runs in check, finishing with bowling figures of 3/35.
Int'l Cricket Council
10-04-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Injury forces change to Scotland's WCWCQ 2025 plans
Scotland have brought in Kirsty McColl as a replacement for all-rounder Darcey Carter in the Scotland squad, approved by the Event Technical Committee of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier. Nineteen-year-old Kirsty McColl, who is yet to make her international debut, joins the squad at a pivotal moment, following their impressive win over the West Indies in their opening match of the Qualifier on Wednesday. Scotland overcome Matthews' fight to stun West Indies | Match Highlights | WCWCQ 2025 Hayley Matthews gave it all for the West Indies, but eventually Scotland took the game on the back of a brilliant bowling display in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025. Carter has been ruled out of the tournament after sustaining an injury to her right hand. The batter made 25 off 48 in the campaign opener and picked up the wicket of Windies opener Qiana Joseph for a duck in her very first over. As per tournament regulations, any player replacement requires formal approval from the Event Technical Committee before the new player can be officially added to the squad. The Scots delivered a commanding all-round performance, to take a thrilling 11-run win despite a spirited Hayley Matthews fighting her way through to an unbeaten hundred. Hayley Matthew scores a fighting ton | WCWCQ 2025 Sarah Bryce's half-century and Katherine Fraser's three-wicket haul got Scotland off to a winning start in the campaign. They take on hosts Pakistan next on Friday, 11 April in Lahore. ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier, 2025 News Darcey Carter 05/31/2005 Kirsty McColl 10/10/2005 Scotland Women
