Lahore, April 19 -- Following West Indies' heart-shattering defeat against Thailand in the final match of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2025, Bangladesh punched their ticket to the marquee tournament, set to be held later in the year in India.

With both West Indies and Bangladesh in the hunt for the final World Cup spot as they stood level on points, a gripping finale unfolded in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 on Saturday in Lahore.

West Indies needed to chase down 167 in just 10.1 overs to secure qualification against Thailand. They had a narrow margin for error. They could stretch the chase to 11 overs only if they levelled the scores at 166 and then finished it off with a six.

As the 10th over conclu...