Fatima Sana took charge of the show with a game-winning all-round performance as Pakistan Women charged into the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 with a commanding 67-run victory over Thailand at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday. The triumph was their fourth consecutive win in the qualifiers and made them the first team to qualify from the six-country tournament.

Skipper Fatima was just brilliant, saving Pakistan from a precarious 85 for 4 with an unbeaten 62 before chipping in with 3 for 29 to annihilate Thailand's pursuit. Sidra Amin gave the solidity with a solid 80, her third fifty in four matches, as the duo shared a vital 97-run partnership. Thailand's pursuit never gained momentum, folding to 138 all out against the spin of Pakistan after a reasonable beginning.

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Rameen Shamim abetted the spin attack with three wickets, as Nashra Sandhu and Sadia Iqbal maintained the pressure. Although Pakistan's fielding had scope for improvement through six dropped chances, their bowling attack again proved penetrative when it was most required. The victory not only guaranteed qualification but emphasized Pakistan's emerging danger as a well-balanced and resilient outfit.

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With India qualified as hosts, and Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka also having qualified in advance, Pakistan's inclusion leaves just one position open. Bangladesh, the West Indies, and Scotland are vying for that sole position.

Yet, Pakistan's qualification has thrown a spanner into the tournament planning. Similar to the forthcoming 2025 Champions Trophy, World Cup matches against Pakistan will be hosted at neutral grounds because of the ICC's hybrid model agreement. UAE is being rumored as a possible co-host with India for the tournament to be staged in September-October 2025.

Fan Reactions:

Pakistan 🇵🇰 and Bangladesh 🇧🇩 women cricket teams will Qualify for the ICC women’s cricket World Cup both are on top two positions in qualifiers.
Pakistan women team will not play in India 🇮🇳 Pakistan matches will be scheduled outside India 🇮🇳 that’s it pic.twitter.com/MBH24q1pEj

— Sohail Imran (@sohailimrangeo) April 16, 2025

Pakistan has qualified for ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.

4/4 for Pakistan in Women's World Cup Qualifiers.

Pakistan beat Thailand by 87 runs. pic.twitter.com/RMOAfHmMo9

— Osama (@sporrtingnerd) April 17, 2025

Congratulations, Team Pakistan! ❤️
I'm so proud of each and every one of you. What an incredible journey these qualifiers have been! Winning hits differently when the world had written you off. pic.twitter.com/itOu9GbslF

— Sakina Naz (@Itsnaz03) April 17, 2025

Pakistan has Qualified into the Women's World Cup 2025, this means the event happening in India will be in Hybrid model like Champions Trophy 2025. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/hpFel1JxcM

— Muhammad Noman (@Nomancricket29) April 17, 2025

Pakistan Women have qualified for the Women's World Cup later this year in India.

It would be a real shame to the power of the BCCI and Jay Shah if Pakistan’s matches are held outside India.

— Ragav 𝕏 (@ragav_x) April 17, 2025

BREAKING: Pakistan women cricket team has qualified for ICC women's cricket world cup after winning the 4th consecutive match in WC qualifiers, beating Thailand by 87 runs.

— Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) April 17, 2025

PAKISTAN WOMENS TEAM HAVE QUALIFIED FOR THE WOMENS ODI WORLD CUP 2025 IN INDIA !!! 🎉👏💯
CAN'T WAIT TO SEE HYBRID MODEL REPLICATING THAT TOO FOR THE WOMENS TEAM!!! #WWCQualifiers #WomensWorldCup

— 🇵🇰 | Hassan™🏏🎮 (@HassanEmpire007) April 17, 2025

Fantastic achievement by Pakistan women cricket team. Well played.
They have qualified for Women’s ODI World Cup, to be held in India later this year, Pakistan will play all their matches at a neutral venue.

— 𝐍.𝐃.𝐑 (@SirAnnDee) April 17, 2025

Women PCT qualified for the World cup without any loss Masha'Allah
I hope the WC also goes well for us Insha'Allah

— Saba. 🇵🇸 (@JaaneJahaann) April 17, 2025

Pakistan women team Qualified for up coming women world. Cup 👏👏

Now it's time the host will realize how it's to travel outside of the country and mess other hosting a event #BackOurGirls

— Shahzaib (@Shahzoo_khi) April 17, 2025

Congratulations to our women’s cricket team.Not only did you qualify, but now all of Pakistan’s matches will have to be held outside India. The nation is proud of you.#WCQ #PakistanCricket https://t.co/FFoY0WttGH

— Kiran Khan (@HelloKiranKhan) April 17, 2025