The 13th edition of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup is approaching, with six squads secured and two positions still to be determined via the qualifiers. The qualification event, scheduled to be held in Pakistan from 9 April, involving six teams will confirm the last entrants for the eight-team competition later this year in India.
Alongside Pakistan, five additional teams – Bangladesh, West Indies, Ireland, Scotland, and Thailand will compete for the two remaining spots in the eight-team World Cup set to be held in India. The 50-over tournament, provisionally slated for October this year, has already secured its places for Australia, England, South Africa, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and hosts India.
In light of the close diplomatic relations between India and Pakistan and the recent agreement between the PCB and the BCCI to host international matches in each other’s countries, the tournament holds significant importance for India. The two boards have agreed that any international match featuring their national teams will be played in a neutral country, with the ICC acting as the impartial overseer. Team India’s Champions Trophy matches are held in Dubai.
ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifiers: Teams & Captains
| Team | Captain |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | Nigar Sultana Joty |
| Ireland | Gaby Lewis |
| Pakistan | Fatima Sana |
| Scotland | Kathryn Bryce |
| Thailand | To be announced |
| West Indies | Hayley Matthews |
Squads for ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thailand: TBA
ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2025 – Schedule
(Day matches begin at 09:30 and day/night matches at 14:00 local time)
