Bangladesh Clinch 2025 World Cup Spot on Net Run Rate

Bangladesh have qualified for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 in India by narrowly surpassing West Indies on net run rate after the final round of qualifiers in Lahore. West Indies beat Thailand by six wickets, chasing 166 in just 10.5 overs, but failed to reach the required net run rate target, missing out by just 0.01. Bangladesh finished with a net run rate of 0.639, edging out West Indies' 0.629, despite suffering late defeats to both West Indies and Pakistan. Hosts Pakistan, who went undefeated in the qualifiers, also secured their place. The final tournament lineup includes India, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, England, Australia, South Africa, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The qualifiers highlighted the intense competition and the crucial role of net run rate in determining World Cup berths.