The ICC has officially revealed the match-wise appointments for officials taking part in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier, set to be hosted in Pakistan from 7 to 19 April. The tournament serves as the final step for teams vying for the last two spots in the upcoming Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, to be held in India later this year.
Fans can catch the action live on FanCode in India and globally on ICC.tv, ensuring comprehensive coverage of this highly anticipated tournament.
Pakistan Women vs Ireland Women World Cup Qualifier – Opening Clash
Hosts Pakistan will open their campaign against Ireland in a highly awaited fixture at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore (GSL). The match officials for this opening game are:
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On-field Umpires: Shaun Haig and Shatira Jakir Jesy
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TV Umpire: Lubabalo Gcuma
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Fourth Umpire: Donovan Koch
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Match Referee: Shandre Fritz
This match is expected to draw significant attention as both teams look to make a strong start in their quest for World Cup qualification.
Other Opening Fixtures and Appointments
On the same day, West Indies will take on Scotland at the Lahore City Cricket Association Ground (LCCA). The on-field officials for this encounter are Masudur Rahman Mukul and Saleema Imtiaz.
Saleema Imtiaz continues to break barriers, having made history last year as the first Pakistani woman nominated to the ICC International Panel of Development Umpires.
Notable Appointments in the Tournament
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Sarah Dambanevana, the first Zimbabwean female umpire to officiate a World Cup final (ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2023), will debut in the Qualifier on 11 April, officiating Ireland vs West Indies alongside Lubabalo Gcuma.
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Faisal Khan Afridi and Candace La Borde will manage the Thailand vs Bangladesh clash.
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Donovan Koch and Dedunu de Silva will oversee the Pakistan vs Scotland match, concluding the first phase of matches before the scheduled rest day.
Referee Panel and Final Day Fixtures
Match refereeing duties throughout the tournament will be rotated among Shandre Fritz, Trudy Anderson, and Ali Naqvi.
The final day of the competition, 19 April, promises potential drama as it could decide the last two teams qualifying for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025:
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Pakistan vs Bangladesh will be overseen by Sarah Dambanevana and Dedunu de Silva.
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West Indies vs Thailand will feature Masudur Rahman Mukul and Saleema Imtiaz on-field.
Tournament Format and Teams
The sixth edition of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier features teams from four Full Members—Pakistan, Bangladesh, Ireland, and West Indies, as well as Associate Members Scotland and Thailand. All matches will be played across two venues in Lahore: Gaddafi Stadium and LCCA Ground.
The 15-match league format will determine the top two teams who will qualify for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 in India.
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Day matches: Begin at 09:30 local time
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Day/night matches: Begin at 14:00 local time
As anticipation builds for the Pakistan Women vs Ireland Women World Cup Qualifier, fans are eager to see their teams shine on the international stage and take a crucial step toward World Cup glory.
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