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With all six teams at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier having played a game each, four sides returned to action on Day 3.
While Pakistan and Scotland had won their opening fixtures, West Indies and Ireland had dropped points.
We take a look at how the second round of games featuring the four teams transpired.
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Host Pakistan trump Scotland
Pakistan rose to the top of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier tally with its second win on a trot.
Chasing 187, the host closed the game with six wickets in hand, and has four points from two outings at the tournament.
Muneeba Ali (71) and Aliya Riaz (64) scored impressive half-centuries to seize a rain-affected game at the Lahore City Cricket Association Ground.
Earlier, having won the toss, Pakistan elected to field first after rain had reduced the contest to 32 overs a side.
The host got off to a strong start with Sadia Iqbal and Diana Baig removing both the Scotland openers in quick succession in the powerplay.
Skipper Katherine Bryce then went on to construct a gritty knock of 91 runs off 96 deliveries, including 10 fours and a maximum.
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Ailsa Lister (31) and Sarah Bruce (21) provided vital support before succumbing as Scotland got to 123/4 from 22.1 overs.
Four wickets down,…
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Publish date : 2025-04-12 13:48:00
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