Bangladesh clinches spot at 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup after strong qualifier finish
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Bangladesh clinches spot at 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup after strong qualifier finish
Bangladesh's qualifier campaign in a nutshell
The Bangladesh women's cricket side arrived at the 2025 World Cup Qualifier with modest expectations, but they quickly turned heads. Over five matches they chalked up three victories, dropping only two, and posted a net run rate of 0.639 – a figure that proved crucial when points were level. Their win‑loss record placed them second overall, just behind Pakistan, who finished unbeaten.
Key moments included a tense chase against Thailand where a late partnership pushed the required run rate down, and a dominant bowl‑out against the United Arab Emirates that saw the bowlers claim six wickets for under 80 runs. Those performances not only added points but also boosted the team's confidence heading into the final round‑robin fixtures.
What qualification means for Bangladesh
Securing a berth for the main 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup marks only the second time Bangladesh will compete at the sport's pinnacle. Their debut came in 2022 in New Zealand, where they surprised many by reaching the Super Six stage. This time, the tournament will be split between India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2, offering the team exposure to diverse conditions.
The qualification also shines a spotlight on the growing popularity of women's cricket back home. Sponsors are showing increased interest, and the Bangladesh Cricket Board has hinted at expanding grassroots programs to nurture talent from a younger age. Fans across the country have taken to social media, flooding hashtags with messages of support and pride.
Looking ahead, the squad will likely fine‑tune their strategies during a short preparation camp before departing for the World Cup. Coaching staff are expected to focus on sharpening batting depth and tightening death‑overs bowling – areas that proved decisive in the qualifier. With the experience gained from this intense tournament, Bangladesh is poised to challenge more established sides and perhaps pull off an upset or two on the world stage.
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