Pakistan qualifies for Women’s World Cup in India; event heading the hybrid way
Pakistan beat Thailand in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier to officially book its place in the ODI World Cup to be hosted by India later this year.
The host beat Thailand by 87 runs to seal its place in the showpiece event.
Pakistan posted 205/6 in 50 overs riding on half centuries by Sidra Amin and skipper Fatima Sana. A solid bowling effort led by the captain who took three wickets herself helped Pakistan bowl out Thailand for just 118.
Will Pakistan play its matches in India?
During the impasse around the Champions Trophy and India’s reluctance to travek to Pakistan, a compromise was arrived at for all parties to agree upon the hybrid hosting model of the event. India alone played its matches in Dubai while the rest of the tournament went on as scheduled in Lahore and Karachi.
ICC said then in a release: India and Pakistan matches hosted by either country at ICC Events during the 2024-2027 rights cycle will be played at a neutral venue.
Political tensions between the two countries have prevented bilateral cricket outside major tournaments since 2008, with India last visiting Pakistan 16 years ago. However, Pakistan did travel to India for the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
