1st Match – ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2025
Venue: Lahore | Date: April 09, 2025
Pakistan Women began their ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2025 campaign with an impressive 38-run victory over Ireland Women at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Opting to bat first, Pakistan posted a competitive total of 217 runs in 49 overs. Key contributions came from Aliya Riaz (52 off 58), Sidra Amin (51 off 112), and Muneeba Ali (32 off 59), who provided stability and built vital partnerships under pressure.
In response, Ireland showed resistance through Gaby Lewis and Amy Hunter, both scoring 44 runs each. However, Pakistan’s bowlers turned the match decisively—Diana Baig claimed 4 wickets for 30 runs, while Nashra Sandhu took 3 for 41. Ireland were eventually bowled out for 179 in 44 overs.
A strong all-round performance handed Pakistan Women a solid start in their World Cup qualification journey.
