In the recently announced ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2025, the women’s national teams match of Pakistan and Ireland squared off in a match that featured thrilling performances by both established players and up-and-coming talent. With a dominant 38-run win, Pakistan was in a good position early in the tournament and set the tone for a competitive qualifying campaign.
In this article, we will know about the Pakistan women’s national cricket team vs Ireland women’s national cricket team match scorecard, key highlights and the result of this match.
Pakistan women’s national cricket team vs Ireland women’s national cricket team Match: Overview
It was Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, during the first round of a qualifying tournament. Following a valiant chase, Ireland failed to reach a difficult total. It was not a bad game of cricket as neither team lacked for excellence in performance, intelligent bowling, or aggressive batting in the women’s game.
Let’s get the all details of Pakistan Women’s National Cricket Team Vs Ireland Women’s National Cricket Team Match played on April 9, 2025.
| Match | Pakistan Women’s National Cricket Team Vs Ireland Women’s National Cricket Team Match |
| Series | ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2025 |
| Date | April 9, 2025 (Wednesday) |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Match Referee | Ali Naqvi |
| Umpires | Masudur Rahman and Saleema Imtiaz |
| Third Umpire | Dedunu Silva |
| Winner | Pakistan Won by 38 runs |
| Player of the Match | Diana Baig (4/35) |
Pakistan Women’s National Cricket Team
Among them is uncapped 20-year old batter Eyman Fatima, who made her mark in the recently played T20I against Ireland. She will be one of seven debutants at cricket’s biggest stage , with Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal and Shawaal Zulfiqar, Syeda Aroob Shah also set to make their World Cup debut.
Below is the complete Pakistan Women’s Squad for the World Cup along with their roles –
| Playing XI | Role |
| Gull Feroza | Wicketkeeper/ Batter |
| Muneeba Ali | Wicketkeeper/ Batter |
| Sidra Amin | Allrounder |
| Aliya Riaz | Batter |
| Sidra Nawaz (WK) | Wicketkeeper/ Batter |
| Natalia Pervaiz | Allrounder |
| Fatima Sana (C) | Bowler |
| Rameen Shamin | Bowler |
| Nashra Sandhu | Bowler |
| Diana Baig | Bowler |
| Sadia Iqbal | Bowler |
| Reserve player | |
| Shawaal Zulfiqar | Batter |
| Najiha Alvi | Wicketkeeper/ Batter |
| Omaima Sohail | Allrounder |
| Syeda Arooba Shah | Bowler |
Ireland Women’s National Cricket Team
With all-rounder Gaby Lewis serving as captain, the Ireland women’s team for the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2025 is a confident mix of seasoned international players and up-and-coming talent. The squad, which aims for a top-two finish in the Qualifiers to guarantee a spot at the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, is backed by a seasoned coaching staff and the return of dependable players.
Below is the complete Ireland Women’s Squad for the World Cup along with their roles –
| Playing XI | Role |
| Sarah Forbes | Wicketkeeper/ Batter |
| Gaby Lewis (C) | Batter |
| Amy Hunter (WK) | Wicketkeeper/ Batter |
| Orla Prendergast | Allrounder |
| Laura Delany | Allrounder |
| Leah Paul | Batter |
| Coulter Reilley | Wicketkeeper/ Batter |
| Louise Little | Batter |
| Arlene Kelly | Allrounder |
| Jane Maguire | Allrounder |
| Cara Murray | Bowler |
| Reserve player | |
| Kia McCartney | Batter |
| Ava Canning | Bowler |
| Alana Dalzell | Bowler |
| Sophie MacMahon | Bowler |
Pakistan Women’s National Cricket Team Vs Ireland Women’s National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
Sidra Amin‘s resolute half-century and Aliya Riaz‘s aggressive fifty-two served as the cornerstones of Pakistan’s innings, which saw them reach 217 all out in 49 overs.
In response, Ireland got off to a strong start but lost wickets frequently, despite Orla Prendergast‘s crucial contributions and Leah Paul’s assistance. Ireland was bowled out in the 44th over after managing 179 runs while batting under pressure.
Pakistan Women’s Batting Scorecard (1st Innings)
The Pakistan Women’s team scored 217 runs in 49 overs before getting all out. The scorecard of Pakistan Team is given below –
| Batting | Balling | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Muneeba Ali | c Little b Maguire | 32 | 59 | 83 | 4 | 0 | 54.23 |
| Gull Feroza | c Coulter Reilly b Maguire | 4 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Sidra Amin | lbw b Murray | 51 | 112 | 138 | 3 | 0 | 45.53 |
| Aliya Riaz | c Little b Murray | 52 | 58 | 82 | 4 | 1 | 89.65 |
| Natalia Pervaiz | run out (Delany/†Hunter) | 12 | 19 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 63.15 |
| Fatima Sana (c) | b Kelly | 19 | 15 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 126.66 |
| Sidra Nawaz | c Lewis b Maguire | 4 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Rameen Shamim | run out (Lewis/Hunter) | 7 | 10 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 70 |
| Diana Baig | c Lewis b Kelly | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Nashra Sandhu | not out | 2 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Sadia Iqbal | c Lewis b Prendergast | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
Fall of Wickets
| Score | Fall of wickets | Over |
| 4-1 | Gull Feroza | 1.3 |
| 81-2 | Muneeba Ali | 20.6 |
| 153-3 | Sidra Amin | 35.6 |
| 175-4 | Aliya Riaz | 41.1 |
| 181-5 | Natalia Pervaiz | 42.1 |
| 194-6 | Sidra Nawaz | 43.6 |
| 200-7 | Fatima Sana | 44.6 |
| 202-8 | Diana Baig | 46.2 |
| 213-9 | Rameen Shamim | 48.3 |
| 217-10 | Sadia Iqbal | 48.6 |
Ireland Women‘s Bowling Stats
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
| Orla Prendergast | 7 | 1 | 23 | 1 | 3.28 | 33 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jane Maguire | 10 | 1 | 33 | 3 | 3.3 | 44 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Arlene Kelly | 9 | 1 | 34 | 2 | 3.77 | 37 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Louise Little | 5 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 6.4 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Laura Delany | 8 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 5.62 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Cara Murray | 10 | 0 | 49 | 2 | 4.9 | 30 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Ireland Women’s Batting (2nd Innings)
The Ireland Women’s Team scorecard is shown below. –
| Batting | Balling | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Sarah Forbes | lbw b Diana Baig | 9 | 29 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 31.03 |
| Gaby Lewis (c) | lbw b Nashra Sandhu | 44 | 67 | 96 | 5 | 0 | 65.67 |
| AmyHunter | b Nashra Sandhu | 44 | 54 | 72 | 4 | 0 | 81.48 |
| Orla Prendergast | b Sadia Iqbal | 37 | 53 | 71 | 3 | 0 | 69.81 |
| Laura Delany | b Nashra Sandhu | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leah Paul | lbw b Sadia Iqbal | 14 | 21 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Christina Coulter Reilly | c & b Diana Baig | 4 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Louise Little | c & b Diana Baig | 10 | 9 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 111.11 |
| Arlene Kelly | b Diana Baig | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jane Maguire | not out | 6 | 13 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 46.15 |
| Cara Murray | run out (Fatima Sana/Nashra Sandhu) | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fall of Wickets
| Score | Fall of Wickets | Over |
| 27-1 | Sarah Forbes | 8.1 |
| 96-2 | Gaby Lewis | 23.1 |
| 113-3 | Amy Hunter | 27.6 |
| 119-4 | Laura Delany | 29.4 |
| 153-5 | Leah Paul | 37.1 |
| 159-6 | Coulter Reilly | 38.4 |
| 165-7 | Orla Prendergast | 39.6 |
| 167-8 | Arlene Kelly | 40.3 |
| 178-9 | Louise Little | 42.6 |
| 179-10 | Cara Murray | 44 |
Pakistan Women’s Team Bowling
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s |
| Sadia Iqbal | 9 | 1 | 33 | 2 | 3.66 | 37 | 4 | 0 |
| Fatima Sana | 7 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 3.42 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| Diana Baig | 9 | 0 | 35 | 4 | 3.88 | 33 | 3 | 0 |
| Rameen Shamim | 10 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 4.3 | 31 | 4 | 0 |
| Nashra Sandhu | 9 | 0 | 41 | 3 | 4.55 | 29 | 4 | 0 |
Match Results and Player of the Match
- Pakistan took important points in Group A after winning by 38 runs.
- Diana Baig won Player of the Match for her overall performance, which was led by a four-wicket burst.
- Pakistan gained early confidence from this win, and Ireland will try to grow and improve in their next games.
- Winner- Pakistan
- Won By- 38 runs
- Player of the Match- Diana Baig (4/35)
Key Performers of Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team
- Diana Baig was the best player of Pakistan and won Player of the Match for her outstanding all-around play. Baig destabilized the Irish batting lineup at pivotal moments by taking four vital wickets for 35 runs.
- Aliya Riaz contributed a dynamic 52 to guarantee Pakistan posted a competitive total.
- Sidra Amin steadied the innings with a composed 51.
- Additionally, captain Fatima Sana’s leadership was invaluable, particularly in her team management and bowling discipline.
Match Performance of Ireland Women’s Cricket Team
- Orla Prendergast was a vital member of the Ireland team, contributing with the ball and scoring a high score of 19. Her effort stood out despite the team’s overall struggles.
- Other contributors like Leah Paul and Cara Murray were unable to stop the trend.
- Prendergast led Ireland’s bowling attack, they lacked the consistency to stop Pakistan’s batting.
Key Highlights
- With a patient 51, Sidra Amin steadied Pakistan’s innings and kept the top order intact against the methodical Irish bowling.
- Pakistan was able to post a challenging score after Aliya Riaz’s attacking fifty changed the tide of the match.
- During her explosive spell, Diana Baig destroyed Ireland’s middle and lower order with a four-wicket haul and a spectacular one-handed catch off her own bowling.
- Ireland had a strong start to their chase but was unable to form the significant partnerships required to surpass Pakistan’s total because they kept losing wickets at regular intervals.
- Impactful catching and fielding were displayed by Pakistan, who showed quick reflexes under duress.
What Happened Next?
After Pakistan women’s national cricket team vs Ireland women’s national cricket team match, Pakistan women’s national cricket team faced Scotland women’s national cricket team, 4th match on april 11, 2025 at Lahore City Cricket Association Ground for another crucial match that influenced the qualifier picture. In the meantime, Ireland played the strong West Indies Women. Every game became more important after this captivating opener, and the tournament is still open.
- Pakistan won the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier, all 5 matches of this tournament and qualified for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.
- The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 will be held in India.
Conclusion
The ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2025 got off to a lively start with the Pakistan vs. Ireland match, highlighting the growing depth and level of competition in women’s international cricket. Pakistan took advantage of crucial moments, particularly Diana Baig’s all-around bravery, under the leadership of a youthful yet experienced team. Despite losing, Ireland displayed some talent and resiliency, and they will try to get back together fast for their next match. Both teams have plenty of chances to demonstrate their abilities and compete for a coveted World Cup spot as the tournament progresses.
FAQs
The qualifier is hosted in Pakistan, primarily at two venues: Gaddafi Stadium Lahore (GSL) and Lahore City Cricket Association Ground (LCCA).
Diana Baig (Pakistan) was the Player of the Match for her four wickets and an excellent all-round performance. For Ireland, Orla Prendergast was the key player with both bat and ball despite the team’s loss.
Pakistan won by 38 runs.
Pakistan’s next match is against Scotland Women, while Ireland will face the West Indies Women. Both teams are aiming to finish in the top two to secure World Cup qualification.
Two points are awarded for a win, while no points are awarded for a loss.
Refresh Date: September 18, 2025
