Pakistan Women Secure 65-Runs Victory Against West Indies
On Monday, the Pakistan women’s team achieved a 65-run victory over the West Indies in their third One-Day International (ODI) during the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Qualifiers, extending their winning streak.
This win allowed Pakistan to reclaim the top spot in the tournament standings, putting them in a strong position to qualify for the upcoming World Cup. Key contributions came from batter Sidra Amin along with the bowlers in their match against the West Indies.
The West Indies faced immediate challenges when they began their innings, chasing a modest target of 192 runs. They lost their captain Hayley Mathews for a golden duck to Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana, who bowled her out on the pads, trapping her leg before wicket.
The batting lineup for the West Indies struggled against a pitch offering variable bounce and spin, making it difficult to settle. The Pakistani spinners consistently dismissed their opponents, ensuring the West Indies could not mount a comeback.
Run-outs were particularly costly for the West Indies, with significant early losses including opener Zaida James and Shemaine Campbelle. Nashra Sandhu and Rameen Shamim each took two wickets, while Sadia Iqbal picked up one. Fatima Sana was the standout with three wickets for just 16 runs, continuing her excellent form following a last match performance where she took four wickets against Scotland.
Earlier, Pakistan batted first and was bowled out for a modest total of 191 runs. Sidra Amin was the top scorer with 54 runs but lacked support from her teammates. She was awarded Player of the Match for her performance, which anchored the Pakistani innings.
During the first day-night match of the tournament held at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan opted to bat first after winning the toss and maintained the same lineup from their previous win against Scotland. The West Indies entered the match on a high, following a close victory against Ireland. With this tournament involving six teams, including Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland, Thailand, and the West Indies, it follows a single-league round-robin format at the Gaddafi Stadium and LCCA ground in Lahore. This tournament will ultimately determine the two teams that will qualify for the 2025 Women’s World Cup, set to be held later this year in India.
