Lahore, April 9 -- Pakistan kicked off their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 campaign with a hard-fought win over Ireland, while West Indies were left stunned by a spirited Scotland despite a valiant effort from Hayley Matthews, on an eventful opening day of the tournament, according to the ICC.

The results meant Pakistan and Scotland occupy the top two spots in the standings.

Ireland won the toss and put the hosts to bat. The Pakistan openers got off to a shaky start as Feroza Gull perished for 4 in the second over off Jane Maguire as she attempted to beat the fielder on the off-side.

However, fellow opener Muneeba Ali (32) stuck around until the 21st over as she wove a brilliant partnership with Sidra Amin (51) to stabil...