Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team Qualifies for 2025 World Cup After String of Victories

LAHORE: The Pakistan women’s cricket team is celebrating their qualification for the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, marking a significant achievement for the nation.

The team has vowed to represent Pakistan with honor and compete fiercely in the upcoming international competition.

Captain’s Perspective

Captain Fatima Sana commended the team’s dedication and strength exhibited throughout the qualifying matches.

“We have been working hard towards this goal. Playing on our home ground added pressure, but the team successfully implemented our strategies,” she stated.

“We will face each opponent with assurance. In the coming months, we will intensify our training to ensure optimal performance and to continue advancing women’s cricket in Pakistan,” she added.

Players’ Reflections

Wicketkeeper Sidra Nawaz acknowledged the demanding nature of the qualifying campaign.

“This journey was challenging. Our immediate priority is to remain undefeated in the qualifiers before concentrating on the World Cup,” she noted.

All-rounder Natalia Parvaiz emphasized the team’s resolve.

“We encountered strong competition but demonstrated our capabilities. The World Cup will present even greater challenges, but we are prepared. Our winning streak is a testament to our consistent performance, not mere chance.”
Batter Gul Feroza shared her excitement, stating, “Qualifying for the World Cup has greatly boosted our confidence.”

Seasoned all-rounder Nida Dar praised the team’s collaborative efforts, noting, “The qualifiers included formidable teams, but our comprehensive excellence distinguished us.”

Young batter Shawal Zulfiqar expressed her pride: “Remaining undefeated is a noteworthy accomplishment. Each player contributed, and we are enthusiastic about maintaining this momentum into the World Cup.”

Pacer Diana Baig highlighted the team’s development, saying, “This is a pivotal moment for women’s cricket in Pakistan. After a difficult year, every player now understands and fulfills her role effectively.”

Top-order batter Sidra Amin concluded optimistically: “This success is invaluable. Full credit goes to the entire team. We have confidence in ourselves and are committed to sustaining this performance in the World Cup.”

The Pakistan team showcased remarkable form in the ICC Women’s Qualifier, securing victories against Ireland, Thailand, West Indies, and Scotland, thus confirming their participation in the 2025 World Cup, which will be hosted in India.

The tournament will feature eight of the world’s leading teams vying for the title.