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Business Recorder
13-05-2025
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- Business Recorder
National Women's T20 Tournament round five, six stage on 13th, 14th
LAHORE: The round five and six of the five-team National Women's T20 Tournament 2024-25 are set to be staged on May 13 and 14, respectively. After the completion of eight matches, Fatima Sana's Conquerors are sitting on top of the points table with three wins out of three games. The 22-match tournament will see a total of 10 rounds consisting of double headers, followed by a Qualifier between second and third positioned teams and then the final on May 24 at the National Bank Stadium. Sidra Amin-led Stars are second on the table with two wins out of three games as their solitary loss came against Challengers. The Challengers, placed third, have one win to their name after three outings as their recent most game went right down to wire against Muneeba Ali-led Invincible, who registered their first triumph in four matches. Strikers too have one win in the bag in three matches but are placed fifth due to net run-rate. Fatima Sana is leading the batting charts with 173 runs, which include two brilliant half-centuries (85 not out & 88) batting at no.5 for Conquerors in the first two games. Sidra Amin (171) and Muneeba Ali (162) are placed second and third. With the ball, Stars' right-arm leg spinner Tuba Hassan is joint leading wicket taker with Invincible Saima Malik as the duo have snapped seven scalps each. Rameen Shamim, Waheeda Akhtar, Zaib-un-Nisa Niaz and Omaima Sohail have five wickets each to their name. Among the wicket-keepers Sidra Nawaz has the most (7) dismissals, followed by Muneeba Ali (5) and Najiha Alvi (3). In the field, Ayesha Zafar, Nashra Sundhu, Shawaal Zulfiqar and Syeda Aroob Shah have taken three catches each. Moreover, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced that over 4,400 educational institutions have marked their interest to take part in the PCB Talent Hunt Programme ended on 10th May. A total of 2,939 Schools, 1,474 Colleges and 58 Women's Colleges have registered for the first of its kind PCB Talent Hunt Programme. In the next process the PCB will scrutinise the registered educational institutions and then move forward towards the player registration process. Among the Women's Colleges, 26 and 25 have registered from Sindh and Punjab, respectively, while five are from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with one being from FATA. A total of 1,218 Schools have registered from Punjab, 777 from Sindh, 419 from KPK, 293 from Balochistan, 111 from FATA, 103 from Islamabad and 18 from Azad Jammu and Kashmir. With this Talent Hunt Programme, the PCB aims to scout talented men's and women's players across Pakistan and then provide them with opportunities to take up sport as a profession in future. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Int'l Cricket Council
20-04-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
ICC Women's CWCQ 2025 final day wrap: Pakistan finish unbeaten, Bangladesh qualify after West Indies' narrow miss
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 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
Int'l Cricket Council
14-04-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
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. ALSO READ: All you need to know about the Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2025 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
Int'l Cricket Council
12-04-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Sana takes confidence from upbeat start ahead of West Indies Qualifier clash
As the Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 approaches a decisive phase, Pakistan are riding high on confidence after an undefeated run in the tournament so far. Speaking after Pakistan's comprehensive win against Scotland, skipper Fatima Sana discussed the areas where her side will look to work on ahead of the all-important West Indies clash. 'We'll try to be calm and easy in [batting] partnerships because in situations like these teams tend to buckle down under pressure. We'll cope with it better and will keep working on it, as the future games will bring greater pressure and intensity,' she said. The hosts' in-form run in the tournament has seen them excel with the bat and ball. They beat Ireland in their first encounter by 38 runs and then defeated Scotland by six wickets. Perhaps the biggest positive out of these wins was that they were team results, with several squad members contributing. These included likes of Muneeba Ali and Aliya Riaz who excelled with the willow in the recent encounter, and Fatima who brought crucial breakthroughs at the LCCA in their win yesterday. Similarly, Diana Baig, Riaz, Nashra Sandu, and Sidra Amin starred in the first game against Ireland. ALSO WATCH: Pakistan vs Ireland | Match Highlights | WCWQ 2025 All-round brilliance gives Pakistan winning start | Match Highlights | WCWCQ 2025 Pakistan stumbled in the middle of the contest, but came back strong to overcome Ireland in their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 opener. The skipper was pleased with her side's efforts, 'This is a good thing for the team, we'll get a boost. When you win the team gets more confidence and with the big matches coming, we'll try harder.' Pakistan v Scotland | Match Highlights | WCWQ 2025 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 Despite carrying an injury, Sana delivered five overs and picked four important wickets. 'It was a tough situation due to injury, but I performed well, the team will get confidence along with myself. So I'm hoping for more good things to come,' Sana discussed her bowling performance towards the death overs. Pakistan face West Indies on Monday, April 14 in Lahore as they look to cement their place at the upcoming Women's Cricket World Cup in India later this year. ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier, 2025 News Pakistan Women
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.
