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Int'l Cricket Council
16-04-2025
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World Cup Qualifier performers make ICC Rankings strides
Some of the game's leading players taking part in the ongoing ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 were big movers in the latest ODI rankings changes. West Indies star Hayley Matthews continues to make a press for the No.1 All-Rounder spot currently owned by Australia's Ash Gardner, making an unbeaten century and taking 10 wickets across her first three matches of the campaign in Pakistan. The efforts have moved her All-Rounder ranking to 432 points, well clear of England's Nat Sciver-Brunt (375) in fourth, with Marizanne Kapp (444) and Gardner (470) in the Barbadian's sights. ICC Women's ODI All-Rounder Rankings Hayley Matthews leads from the front | WCWCQ 2025 Also contributing with bat and ball at the Qualifier with aplomb is Ireland's Orla Prendergast, whose four wickets and contributions with the bat have led to an eight-spot jump to 14th (193). Prendergast claimed a wicket in all three of Ireland's first Qualifier matches, also contributing 37 and 41 against Pakistan and Bangladesh respectively. Orla Prendergast gets two early wickets | WCWCQ 2025 Orla Prendergast strikes twice early against Bangladesh at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025. Matthews efforts with ball in hand helped West Indies' skipper up two spots to equal-seventh in the Bowling Rankings (642) points alongside Australian leg-spinner Alana King, with Pakistan's Rabeya Khan (up seven to 23rd) and Pakistan captain Fatima Sana (up 15 to 32nd) also enjoying jumps. Prendergast's efforts meanwhile moved her into the top 50 for the first time in the bowlers. ICC Women's ODI Bowling Rankings Fatima Sana removes Hayley Matthews | WCWCQ 2025 Fatima Sana claims the crucial wicket of Hayley Matthews in the Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025. In the batting ranks, Matthews' work moved her closer to sixth-place Alyssa Healy, with the biggest mover Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty, who climbed 16 spots to 17th thanks to an electric start at the Qualifiier. A century (101) against Thailand and a knock of 51 against Ireland moves the Bangladeshi captain to a career high rating of 563, and above teammate Fargana Hoque Pinky (541). Class and power from Nigar Sultana Joty | WCWCQ 2025 Nigar Sultana Joty strikes a wonderful shot down the ground against Thailand in the Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025. News Women's News Women's Rankings ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier, 2025
Int'l Cricket Council
16-04-2025
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Bangladesh taking nothing for granted ahead of tough Qualifier contests
Having won their first three games at the tournament, Bangladesh are just a solitary victory away from finishing in the top two places in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025. This will ensure their participation at the global megaevent later this year. However, the side will be coming up against two quality opponents in West Indies and Pakistan, and will need to be at their very best to overcome the challenge. Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana Joty, speaking after her side's win over Scotland on Tuesday, wanted her teammates to keep themselves grounded and go about the grind before these big match-ups. Bangladesh seal victory against Scotland | Match Highlights | WCWCQ 2025 Bangladesh continued their unbeaten run in the Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifiers with a victory against Scotland. 'We plan to go match-by-match. Yes, we're looking forward to the game, but we play this game as a team,' Joty stated. After starting with a massive 178-run win over Thailand, Bangladesh secured a nailbiter against Ireland by two wickets, before overcoming the fight from Scotland's tail to win their third encounter by 34 runs. Joty wanted her side to put in a similar effort against the West Indies and Pakistan. 'We need to concentrate on what (good things) we've done as a team. It's going to be a good match, and the way we've played in the last few games, we just want to continue with that," she added. Bangladesh's winning run has been setup by a strong batting performances, with Joty leading the charge with 235 runs from three games, to top the run charts at the tournament. Nigar Sultana Joty reaches maiden ODI ton | WCWCQ 2025 Nigar Sultana Joty brings up her maiden ODI ton with a slight stroke of fortune against Thailand in the Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025. Joty has been thrilled with the efforts from her batting group at the Qualifier so far. 'Batting was our visible problem for the last few years. Our bowlers have done well but some of our batting couldn't click (in the past)," she noted. 'But this tournament our batters have played wonderfully well. They've been getting runs in the top-order especially, and they've been pretty consistent. 'It was the only unit where we needed to work on, but those improvements are actually showing now.' Bangladesh will go up against Hayley Matthews' West Indies on 17th April next at the tournament. ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier, 2025 News Bangladesh Women
Int'l Cricket Council
10-04-2025
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ICC Women's CWCQ 2025: Bangladesh off to a strong start with dominant win over Thailand
Bangladesh kicked off their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 campaign in emphatic fashion, securing a commanding 178-run victory over Thailand. Skipper Nigar Sultana Joty led from the front with a scintillating century, while bowlers Fahima Khatun and Jannatul Ferdus starred with the ball, each claiming five-wicket hauls. 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. Thailand skipper Naruemol Chaiwai won the toss and opted to field first. The decision paid off early as Phannita Maya struck in the fourth over, finding the edge of Ishma Tanjim's bat, with the wicketkeeper making no mistake. It was an encouraging start for Thailand, but that momentum was short-lived. Sharmin Akhter joined opener Fargana Hoque, and the duo stitched together a resilient 104-run partnership off 141 deliveries. Fargana played a composed knock, scoring 53 runs from 82 balls before she was finally dismissed by Onnicha Kamchomphu. A well-set Sharmin Akhter was joined at the crease by Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana Joty, who picked up right where the previous partnership had left off. Together, they forged a formidable stand of 152 runs off just 138 deliveries. The skipper was in sublime touch, bringing up her maiden international century with a blazing 101 off just 80 balls, before being dismissed on the final ball of the innings by Thipatcha Putthawong. Meanwhile, Sharmin Akhter anchored the innings superbly, remaining unbeaten on 94 from 126 balls. Their efforts powered Bangladesh to an imposing total of 271. Nigar Sultana Joty reaches maiden ODI ton | WCWCQ 2025 Nigar Sultana Joty brings up her maiden ODI ton with a slight stroke of fortune against Thailand in the Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025. Thailand were off to a steady start in their chase, but Fahima Khatun made the breakthrough by dismissing Chanida Sutthiruang. Once the opening stand was broken, the Bangladesh bowlers took control, picking up quick wickets and preventing any significant partnerships from forming. Fahima Khatun added two more wickets to her tally, dismantling Thailand's top order. Then, Jannatul Ferdus struck twice in the 20th over, leaving Thailand in dire straits at 65/5. The dominant bowling pair of Khatun and Ferdus continued their rampage, both finishing with five-wicket hauls. They bowled Thailand out for just 93, securing a comprehensive 178-run victory for Bangladesh. With this commanding win, Bangladesh climb to the top of the table with two points and a healthy net run rate of +3.560. Their next challenge comes against Ireland in a day-night clash on Sunday, 13 April, at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier, 2025 News Thailand Women Bangladesh Women Women's News
Int'l Cricket Council
18-03-2025
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All the squads named for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025
The event will determine the final two participants at this year's ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, with the top-two finishers in the six-team tournament to win their way into the 13th edition of the 50-over World Cup later this year. ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 schedule revealed Here are the squads for the Qualifier event:
Int'l Cricket Council
14-03-2025
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Match schedule for ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 in Pakistan announced
The 15-match round-robin tournament will be staged in Lahore from 9 to 19 April Six teams will compete for two places in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 to be held in India in October-November Hosts Pakistan take on Ireland at the Gaddafi Stadium while the West Indies play Scotland at the Lahore City Cricket Association on the opening day of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 which runs across the two venues in Lahore from 9 to 19 April. The sixth edition of the Qualifier sees 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 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 to be held later this year. Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa and Sri Lanka apart from hosts India, have already qualified for the World Cup by virtue of finishing in the top six of the 10-team ICC Women's Championship (2022-25). Bangladesh, Ireland, Pakistan and the West Indies play in the Qualifier as they finished from places seventh to 10th in the Women's Championship, while Thailand and Scotland made it as the next two best ranked sides in the ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings as of 28 October 2024. Some exciting matchups in the tournament include Pakistan taking on the West Indies on 14 April in a day-night game at the Gaddafi Stadium, Bangladesh going up against the West Indies at LCCA on 17 April and sub-continental rivals Pakistan and Bangladesh clash at the LCCA on 19 April. ICC CEO, Geoff Allardice said: 'We are pleased to announce the match schedule for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025. 'The six competing teams are just one step away from the Women's Cricket World Cup and I am sure they will all be eagerly looking forward to the competition. 'On behalf of the ICC, I would like to wish the teams all the best for the tournament in Lahore as part of the build-up to the Cricket World Cup later this year.' ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 match schedule (day matches begin at 09h30 and day/night matches at 14h00 local time) Wednesday, 9 April Pakistan vs Ireland – Gaddafi Stadium (Day) West Indies vs Scotland – LCCA (Day) Thursday, 10 April Thailand vs Bangladesh – LCCA (Day) Friday, 11 April Pakistan vs Scotland – LCCA (Day) Ireland vs West Indies – Gaddafi Stadium (Day) Sunday, 13 April Scotland vs Thailand - LCCA (Day) Bangladesh vs Ireland – Gaddafi Stadium (D/N) Monday, 14 April Pakistan vs West Indies – Gaddafi Stadium (D/N) Tuesday, 15 April Thailand vs Ireland – LCCA (Day) Scotland vs Bangladesh – Gaddafi Stadium (D/N) Thursday, 17 April Bangladesh vs West Indies – LCCA (Day) Pakistan vs Thailand – Gaddafi Stadium (D/N) Friday, 18 April Ireland vs Scotland – Gaddafi Stadium (D/N) Saturday, 19 April Pakistan vs Bangladesh – LCCA (Day) West Indies vs Thailand – Gaddafi Stadium (D/N) ENDS
