Dhaka, April 19 -- Bangladesh have secured a place in the Women's ODI World Cup as the second-best side in the qualifiers, narrowly edging out West Indies on net run rate.

On Saturday in Lahore, West Indies chased down Thailand's 166 in just 10.5 overs and won the match by six wickets - but failed to meet the net run rate target required to qualify.

To reach the World Cup, West Indies needed to overhaul the target within 10.1 overs.

There was another possible route - tying the score and finishing the match with a six before 11 overs - which also would have taken them through.

They, however, managed neither, falling agonisingly short despite a stunning display of power-hitting.

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