In Basseterre on Friday, Bangladesh lost the final game of their ICC Women’s Championship series against the West Indies, guaranteeing New Zealand a direct entry to the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.
In the 10-team event, which saw all sides play eight three-match series, four at home and four away, New Zealand finished ahead of Bangladesh on the basis of having more wins (nine to eight). This guaranteed New Zealand a straight spot.
Those who host The top five teams, including India, were guaranteed direct qualifying, while the bottom four countries had the opportunity to advance through a qualifier. India came in a close second with 37 points, while Australia won the championship with 39. In addition, South Africa (25) and Sri Lanka (22) have guaranteed straight tickets to the World Cup, as have England (32).
The two other highest rated teams as of October 31, 2024, Scotland and Thailand, will join Bangladesh (ranked 21), West Indies (18), Pakistan (17), and Ireland (ranked 8) in the Cricket World Cup qualifier. In due time, the qualifier’s specifics will be revealed. Two slots are available through the Qualifier.
ICC Women’s Championship 2023–25 Standings
| Sr. No. | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Tied / NR | Points | NRR |
| 1 | Australia Women | 24 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 39 | 2.130 |
| 2 | India Women | 24 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 37 | 1.058 |
| 3 | England Women | 24 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 32 | 1.436 |
| 4 | South Africa Women | 24 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 25 | 0.230 |
| 5 | Sri Lanka Women | 24 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 22 | -0.107 |
| 6 | New Zealand Women | 24 | 9 | 12 | 3 | 21 | 0.129 |
| 7 | Bangladesh Women | 24 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 21 | -0.678 |
| 8 | West Indies Women | 24 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 18 | -1.126 |
| 9 | Pakistan Women | 24 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 0.613 |
| 10 | Ireland Women | 24 | 3 | 19 | 2 | 08 | -2.193 |
Last updated January 25, 2025
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