New Delhi, April 9 -- Pakistan is hosting the qualifying tournament for the upcoming Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 beginning on the 9th of April (Wednesday) . While six teams have already qualified for the main event, two spots are remaining that will be determined by the qualifiers.

Pakistan began their campaign with the first match against Ireland, at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Coming to bat first, they bundled out at a score of 217 in 49 overs. While Sidra Amin played a 51-run knock of 112 balls, Aliya Riaz smashed 52 off 58 balls. However, the other batters struggled with openers Muneeba Ali and Gull Feroza scoring 32 and 4 runs, respectively. And the batting order collapsed after Aliya's wicket in the 42nd over. With a strong b...