The cricketing world is gearing up for a pivotal chapter in the women’s game as the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 2025 descends on Thailand from 9 May to 20 May. This tournament is not just a showcase of emerging talent and fierce rivalries; it’s a crucial steppingstone on the road to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup next year, hosted in England, offering Asia’s finest a shot at global glory.
The Asia Qualifier is a cornerstone event in the ICC’s commitment to expanding the reach and quality of women’s cricket. For many nations, this tournament is the culmination of years of development, investment, and passion. The stakes are high, the top two teams will earn coveted spots in the global qualifier, moving one step closer to the ultimate prize, the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, which will take place in England.
History:
The inaugural edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier took place in the year 2018/19, when Thailand were crowned champions on home soil. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has since clinched the titles in the previous two editions of the tournament in 2021/22 on home soil, and in 2023 in Malaysia.
Format:
A total of nine teams, divided into three groups, will compete in the Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 2025. The tournament will follow a double round-robin format, with the table-toppers from each group advancing to the Super 3 stage. In the Super 3, the three teams will face each other twice, and the top two seeded teams from the tournament will advance to the Global Qualifier.
Squads:
Thailand:
Naruemol Chaiwai (C), Nattaya Boochatham, Natthakan Chantham, Nannaphat Chaihan, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Rosenanee Kanoh, Suwanan Khiaoto (WK), Nannapat Koncharoenkai (WK), Suleeporn Laomi, Phanita Maya, Thipatcha Putthawong, Chanida Sutthiruang, and Aphisara Suwanchonrathi
Bahrain:
Rasangika Herath (C), Sadamali Bhakshala, Tharanga Gajanayake, Rasika Rodrigo, Shruti Yadav, Pavithra Shetty, Sara Vivek, Sana Butt, Ashwini Mungulimane, Saee Parkhi, Abeera Waris Ali, Saduni Uthpala, Zayneb Fazli, and Poorvaja Jagadeesha
Bhutan:
Dechen Wangmo (C), Anju Gurung (VC) Ngawang Choden (WK), Ritshi Choden, Sonam Choden, Tshering Choden, Yeshey Choden, Karma Dema, Sonam Pelden, Riya Pradhan, Sonam, Eva Yangzom, Tshering Zangmo
Hong Kong:
Natasha Miles (C), Maryam Bibi, Betty Chan, Kary Chan, Shing Chan, Hiu Ying Cheung (WK), Yasmin Daswani (WK), Mariko Hill, Emma Lai, Kaur Mahekdeep, Iqra Sahar, Shanzeen Shahzad (WK), Alison Siu, and Ruchitha Venkatesh
Kuwait:
Amna Tariq (C), Priyada Murali (VC), Suchitha D’Sa (WK), Raelyn D’Souza, Venora D’Souza, Candice Dias, Siobhan Gomez, Mariamma Hyder, Maria Jasvi, Zeefa Jilani, Khadija Khalil (WK), Maryam Omar, Balasubramani Shanti, and Bhavani Yekkeli
Malaysia:
Mas Elysa (C), Elsa Hunter, Aisya Eleesa, Ainna Hamizah Hashim, Nazatul Hidayah, Mahirah Izzati Ismail, Wan Julia (WK), Suabika Manivannan, Aina Najwa (WK), Siti Nazwah, Marsya Qistina, Amalin Sorfina, Nur Izzatul Syafiqa, and Nur Dania Syuhada
Nepal:
Indu Barma (C), Puja Mahato (VC), Rajmati Airee, Ishwari Bist, Rubina Chhetri, Kabita Joshi, Samjhana Khadka, Kabita Kunwar, Rubi Poddar (WK), Sabnam Rai, Bindu Rawal, Riya Sharma, Roma Thapa (WK), and Manisha Upadhyay
Qatar:
Aysha, Christeena Jacob, Shahreen Bahadur, Amna Abdulaziz, Devanandha Kavinisseri, Maria Jacob, Roheed Akhtar, Sabeeja Panayan, Rizpha Bano Emmanuel, Angeline Mare, Hiral Agarwal, Khadija Imtiaz, Sarrinah Ahmed, Sudha Thapa
United Arab Emirates:
Esha Oza (C), Michelle Botha, Udeni Dona, Heena Hotchandani, Al Maseera Jahangir, Lavanya Keny, Suraksha Kotte, Vaishnave Mahesh, Indhuja Nandakumar, Rinitha Rajith, Keziah Sabin, Theertha Satish (WK), Athige Silva, and Katie Thompson
Schedule:
| Date | Group | Matches | Time (IST) | Venues |
9th May 2025 |
A | Thailand Vs Kuwait | 8:00 AM | Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok |
| C | Hong Kong Vs Nepal | 8:00 AM | Asian Institute of Technology Ground | |
| B | Malaysia Vs UAE | 12:20 PM | Asian Institute of Technology Ground | |
10th May 2025 |
C | Bahrain Vs Nepal | 8:00 AM | Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok |
| A | Thailand Vs Bhutan | 8:00 AM | Asian Institute of Technology Ground | |
| B | Qatar Vs UAE | 12:20 PM | Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok | |
12th May 2025 |
A | Bhutan Vs Kuwait | 8:00 AM | Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok |
| C | Bahrain Vs Hong Kong | 8:00 AM | Asian Institute of Technology Ground | |
| B | Malaysia Vs Qatar | 12:20 PM | Asian Institute of Technology Ground | |
13th May 2025 |
A | Thailand Vs Kuwait | 8:00 AM | Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok |
| C | Hong Kong Vs Nepal | 8:00 AM | Asian Institute of Technology Ground | |
| B | Malaysia Vs UAE | 12:20 PM | Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok | |
15th May 2025 |
A | Thailand Vs Bhutan | 8:00 AM | Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok |
| B | Qatar Vs UAE | 12:20 PM | Asian Institute of Technology Ground | |
16th May 2025 |
A | Bhutan Vs Kuwait | 8:00 AM | Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok |
| C | Bahrain Vs Hong Kong | 8:00 AM | Asian Institute of Technology Ground | |
| B | Malaysia Vs Qatar | 12:20 PM | Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok | |
| 18th May 2025 | N.A | A1 v B1 (Super 3) | 8:00 AM | Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok |
| 19th May 2025 | N.A | B1 v C1 (Super 3) | 8:00 AM | Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok |
| 20th May 2025 | N.A | A1 v C1 (Super 3) |
Broadcasting Details:
Fans can follow all the live action of the tournament on the FanCode App, and fans can expect live streaming of matches on ICC’s digital platforms and the official ICC website will provide real-time updates, highlights, and behind-the-scenes content to keep followers engaged throughout the tournament.
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 2025 is more than just a tournament, it’s a celebration of progress, ambition, and the unifying power of sport. As Asia’s best battle for a place on the global stage, they are also inspiring millions of young girls to dream big. The impact of this event will resonate far beyond the boundary ropes, accelerating the growth of women’s cricket in Asia and setting new benchmarks for the global game.
