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Express Tribune
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Nida Dar announces break from Pakistan cricket to focus on mental health
Listen to article Former Pakistan women's cricket team captain Nida Dar has announced a temporary break from all forms of cricket to focus on her mental health, following what she described as a period of personal and professional challenges. The 38-year-old all-rounder made the announcement on social media late Thursday, appealing for privacy as she steps away from the game. 'A lot of things have happened in the past with me personally and professionally and this has affected my mental health,' Dar wrote. 'For this reason, I am taking a break for a while from cricket to focus on myself. Please respect the privacy. Thank you. #respect.' Dar, one of Pakistan's most experienced players, has represented her country in 130 T20 Internationals and 99 One-Day Internationals. Known for her consistency and leadership, she had recently returned to training in preparation for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Faisalabad. However, she did not make the final 15-player squad after failing to meet fitness benchmarks. In addition to stepping away from international contention, Dar has also withdrawn from the upcoming National T20 Cup, choosing instead to take a complete break from competitive cricket. Her decision comes as the Pakistan women's team celebrated a successful qualifying campaign for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, securing five straight wins and defeating Bangladesh by seven wickets in their final match on April 19 at the Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA) Ground. While lauding the squad's performance, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi reiterated that the national women's team will not travel to India for the tournament, in line with a previously agreed 'hybrid model' similar to that adopted for the ICC Men's Champions Trophy. 'Pakistan will not travel to India, as this formula has already been agreed upon,' Naqvi stated during a visit to the LCCA Ground.
Int'l Cricket Council
13-04-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Kathryn Bryce leads the charge in Scotland's second victory at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier
A captain's knock by Kathryn Bryce and fine bowling from the bowlers, led by Rachel Slater helped Scotland claim a solid, 58-run victory over Thailand in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier at the Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA) Ground on Sunday. The Scotland skipper made 60, ably supported by Megan McColl's 57, to help them to 206 all out batting first. Despite a promising start from Thailand in response, only Natthakan Chantham (63) was able to build a big score in the chase, with Slater's three for nine at the start of the innings proving to be crucial for Kathryn Bryce's charges. That leaves Scotland with two wins from their first three fixtures with a big clash against Bangladesh up next, while Thailand are still searching for their first win of the tournament. Bryce and McColl provide Scotland a good foundation Scotland won the toss and elected to bat first but lost Pippa Sproule for one off the bowling of Nattaya Boochatham (2/46). That brought skipper Kathryn Bryce to the crease, she and Abbi Aitken-Drummond started to rebuild before Boochatham picked up her second wicket when she removed Aitken-Drummond for 22. Sarah Bryce joined her sister but quickly departed for five, however a 67-run stand between the elder Bryce and Ailsa Lister got Scotland back on track. Lister became the first of Onnicha Kamchomphu's three victims, caught by Naruemol Chaiwai for a run-a-ball 38. Bryce followed for 60, bowled by Kampchomphu (3/28), but Megan McColl dug in to marshal the lower order. Even as wickets fell at regular intervals, her 57 from just 60 balls pushed Scotland past 200, before she was the last wicket to fall with nine overs still remaining. Thailand chase stumbles under Scotland pressure The chase started positively with Boochatham (20) and Chanida Sutthiruang (18) putting on 41 runs for the first wicket. However, Rachel Slater proved difficult to get away from and got early results when she picked up both openers in the same over to get Scotland going. She then bowled Nannapat Koncharoenkai for three, taking her figures to three for nine, and leaving Thailand at 46 for three. Natthakan Chantham and skipper Chaiwai added 25 before the captain was trapped leg before by Abtaha Maqsood, and Scotland were able to chip away regularly despite Chantham's best efforts. She was eventually bowled out by Maqsood for 63, ending any hopes of a successful chase, with Katherine Fraser sealing victory by having Kampchomphu caught to wrap up the 58-run success. Scores in brief Scotland v Thailand – LCCA Ground Scotland 206 all out in 41 overs (Kathryn Bryce 60, Megan McColl; Thipatcha Putthawong 3/28, Onnicha Kamchomphu 3/34) Thailand 148 all out in 31.3 overs (Natthakan Chantham 63, Nattaya Boochatham 20; Rachel Slater 3/9, Abtaha Maqsood 3/26, Katherine Fraser 3/28) Scotland won by 58 runs
Express Tribune
11-04-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Pakistan cruise to six-wicket win over Scotland in ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier
Listen to article Pakistan produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat Scotland by six wickets in a rain-reduced ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier match at the Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA) Ground on Friday. Fast bowler Fatima Sana led the way with the ball, claiming 4-23 in five overs, while batters Muneeba Ali and Aliya Riaz struck fluent half-centuries to steer the hosts to victory. Scotland, put in to bat in the 32-overs-per-side contest, posted a competitive 186-9, thanks largely to a captain's knock from Kathryn Bryce. Coming in at No. 3, Bryce top-scored with 91 off 96 balls, including 10 fours and a six. She anchored partnerships with Sarah Bryce (21) and Ailsa Lister (31) to lift her team from a shaky 17-2 start. In response, Pakistan overcame early setbacks to chase down the target with eight balls remaining. After being reduced to 36-2, Muneeba (71 off 72) and Aliya (68 not out off 70) combined for a 93-run third-wicket stand to set the foundation for the win. Wicketkeeper Sidra Nawaz remained unbeaten on 14 to finish the chase alongside Aliya. Chloe Abel took 2-42 for Scotland, while Kathryn Fraser and Rachel Slater picked up a wicket each. The win moves Pakistan to the top of the group with four points from two matches. Scotland remains in third place.
Int'l Cricket Council
08-04-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Match-wise Match Official appointments announced for ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier
Fans can live stream the action on Fancode in India and on tv everywhere else around the world Shaun Haig and Shatira Jakir Jesy will take charge of hosts Pakistan's opening ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier clash against Ireland. Shandre Fritz will be the match referee at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore (GSL), with Lubabalo Gcuma in place as TV Umpire and Donovan Koch as the fourth umpire. The opening day also sees the West Indies take on Scotland at Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA), with Masudur Rahman Mukul and Saleema Imtiaz the on-field officials. Saleema made history last year by becoming the first Pakistani woman to be nominated to the ICC International Panel of Development Umpires. Sarah Dambanevana, who became the first female Zimbabwean umpire to stand in a World Cup final during the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2023, stands in her first match at the Qualifier on 11 April, when Ireland take on the West Indies. She will be joined on field by Lubabalo Gcuma. Faisal Khan Afridi and Candace La Borde will oversee Thailand's clash with Bangladesh. Koch and Dedunu de Silva will be in control of the Pakistan versus Scotland match, rounding off the first set of matches before a rest day. Fritz, Trudy Anderson and Ali Naqvi will share match refereeing duties throughout the competition. The final day of the competition, 19 April, could yet be decisive, and Dambanevana and de Silva will be in charge of Pakistan's fixture against Bangladesh. Finally, Masudur and Saleema will be in the middle for the West Indies' clash with Thailand on a day which will end with the final two spots at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 decided. About the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier is the final step in the qualification pathway to the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025. The sixth edition of the Qualifier is hosted by Pakistan where matches will be played at Gaddafi Stadium and Lahore City Cricket Association. Fans will see teams from four Full Members – Bangladesh, Ireland, Pakistan and the West Indies – compete with Associate Members Scotland and Thailand in the 15-match league tournament that will decide the two qualifiers for the main event in India later this year. Day matches will begin at 09h30 and day/night matches at 14h00 local time.
Int'l Cricket Council
02-04-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier – All you need to know
The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier in Pakistan gets underway on 9 April as six teams face off for the remaining two places in the ICC Women's Cricket Cup 2025. The successful pair will then compete in the eight-team main event later this year in India, alongside Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka and the hosts, as Australia look to defend the crown they won in 2022. Here is all you need to know about the Qualifier. Teams involved Alongside hosts Pakistan, 2013 runners-up West Indies will feature alongside Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland and Thailand. Bangladesh, West Indies, Pakistan and Ireland were the bottom four ranked sides from the 10-team 2022-2025 ICC Women's Championship and therefore need to qualify for the main event. Scotland and Thailand, who complete the six teams, earned their spots though being the next-best ranked teams in the ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings. Venues The two venues selected for the Qualifier are the iconic Gaddafi Stadium Lahore (GSL) and Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA). Gaddafi Stadium was one of the three venues which staged the recently concluded ICC Men's Champions Trophy, hosting four matches including the semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand. LCCA will host international women's cricket for the first time. Format Each team will face each other once in a round-robin format with a win being worth two points. At the end of the 15 matches, the top two teams will progress to the Women's Cricket World Cup. Key Dates Pakistan open up the competition when they host Ireland at GSL on 9 April while West Indies, who came through the Qualifier in 2022, face Scotland on the same day at LCCA. Thailand get their campaign underway on April 10 as they attempt to qualify for their first ever Women's Cricket World Cup. Bangladesh will be their opponent as they look to qualify for a second time after making their World Cup debut in 2022. The final match takes place on 19 April at GSL when Thailand play West Indies. Squads Bangladesh: Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter, Ishma Tanjim, Dilara Akter, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Jannatul Ferdus Sumona, Rabeya, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Islam Trisna, Farzana Haque, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Marufa Akter, Ritu Moni. Ireland: Gaby Lewis (c), Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Alana Dalzell, Laura Delany, Sarah Forbes, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Louise Little, Sophie MacMahon, Jane Maguire, Kia McCartney, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast. Pakistan: Fatima Sana (c), Najiha Alvi, Gull Feroza, Sidra Amin, Omaima Sohail, Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sundhu, Muneeba Ali, Rameen Shamim, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Syeda Aroob Shah, Natalia Parvaiz, Sidra Nawaz Scotland: Kathryn Bryce (c), Chloe Abel, Abbi Aitken-Drummond, Sarah Bryce, Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Katherine Fraser, Ailsa Lister, Abtaha Maqsood, Megan McColl, Hannah Rainey, Nayma Sheikh, Rachel Slater, Pippa Sproul, Ellen Watson. Thailand: Naruemol Chaiwai (c), Sunida Chaturongrattana, Nannapat Khoncharoenkai, Suleeporn Laomi, Suwanan Khiaoto, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Natthakan Chantham, Nannaphat Chaihan, Chanida Sutthiruang, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Nattaya Boochatham, Chayanisa Phengpaen, Phannita Maya, Rosenanee Kanoh, Thipatcha Putthawong. West Indies: Hayley Matthews (c), Shemaine Campbelle, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Cherry Ann Fraser, Shabika Gajnabi, Jannillea Glasgow, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, Mandy Mangru, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Stafanie Taylor, Rashada Williams.
