The Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team is off to a blazing start at the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers 2025, clinching three consecutive victories and establishing themselves as one of the top contenders for qualification.
Led by captain Fatima Sana, the team has shown remarkable consistency, both with the bat and ball, signaling strong intent as they aim for a spot in the upcoming Women’s ODI World Cup 2025.
📊 Match-wise Summary:
✅ Match 1: Pakistan vs Scotland
Pakistan began their campaign with a commanding win over Scotland. All-rounder Aliya Riaz delivered a strong performance, supported by spinners who restricted Scotland to a modest total.
Key Performer: Aliya Riaz – 47* (bat) and 2 wickets
✅ Match 2: Pakistan vs Ireland
In a more competitive outing, Pakistan held their nerve to edge past Ireland in a thrilling contest. Muneeba Ali’s composed fifty and Fatima Sana’s final-over brilliance sealed the deal.
Key Performer: Muneeba Ali – 65 (bat), Fatima Sana – 3/28
✅ Match 3: Pakistan vs Thailand
Pakistan put on a clinical all-round performance to defeat Thailand by a huge margin. The bowling attack, led by Nashra Sandhu, dismantled the Thai batting lineup with ease.
Key Performer: Nashra Sandhu – 4/16
🌟 What’s Working for Pakistan?
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Strong Bowling Attack: The spin trio of Nida Dar, Nashra Sandhu, and Sadia Iqbal has been extremely effective on slow pitches.
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Top-order Stability: Openers like Muneeba Ali and Sidra Ameen are providing solid starts.
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Experienced Core: Senior players like Bismah Maroof and Aliya Riaz are stepping up in crunch moments.
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Captaincy: Nida Dar’s leadership has brought calmness and clarity to the squad’s approach.
Pakistan are now just a win away from securing a place in the main tournament. With growing confidence and rhythm, they look set to finish at the top of their group.
Pakistan Women’s campaign so far in the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers 2025 has been nothing short of inspiring. With three wins in three games, they’ve not only made a statement but also injected belief into a team aiming to make waves on the world stage.
Fans back home and across the globe will be hoping this winning momentum continues!
