Pakistan qualifies for ICC Women's World Cup 2025, will play at neutral venues

Pakistan's women's cricket team qualified for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 after a dominant 87-run victory over Thailand in the Qualifiers, securing their fourth consecutive win and topping the group standings. Led by Fatima Sana, Pakistan posted 205/6 with key contributions from Sidra Amin (80) and Sana herself (62*), before bowling out Thailand for 118. The win guarantees Pakistan's place in the World Cup, which will be hosted by India; however, due to political tensions, Pakistan's matches will be played at neutral venues, likely Sri Lanka or Dubai, as per an agreement between the Indian and Pakistani cricket boards. This hybrid model follows a broader arrangement that all India vs Pakistan matches until 2029 will occur at neutral sites. Other teams that have qualified include India (host), Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka, with Bangladesh, West Indies, and Scotland still vying for the final spot. Pakistan's last group match against Bangladesh is now a formality, as their qualification is already assured.