Pakistan Women will face Ireland Women in the opening match of the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier. The match will be played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on 9 April 2025 at 10:00 AM IST. Pakistan Women Pakistan Women will aim to seal one of the two remaining spots for the ICC Women's World Cup, which is set to happen later this year in India. Their form has been poor in the last few ODI series. They last played their ODI series against England Women in May last year and suffered a 0-2 defeat. With a fresh squad and a new captain, Pakistan will aim to take advantage of their home and clinch a victory in the tournament opener. Ireland Women Ireland Women are no different, they will be heading into clash after losing their last ODI series 0-3 to the Indian Women's team that took place in January this year. They are struggling with their form and consistency in the 50-over format. They are winless in their last five outing but will be eager to bounce back with a victory against the hosts in the tournament opener of ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier. Pitch Report The pitch at the Gaddafi Stadium is known to be a batting paradise and is expected to remain the same throughout the match. However, the dry surface might offer some assistance to spinners and medium pacers as the game progresses. The average first innings total at this ground for Women's ODI match was 251 in 2022; since then, no Women's ODI match has been played. PAK-W vs IRE-W Head-to-Head PAK-W vs IRE-W head-to-head Matches Played 21 Won by Pakistan Women 15 Won by Ireland Women 6 No Result 0 Tied 0 Probable XI PAK-W: Shawar Zulfiqar, Muneeba Ali, Gull Feroza, Sidra Aminn, Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana (c), Sadia Iqbal, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Natalia Pervaiz, Syeda Aroob. IRE-W: Amy Hunter (wk), Christina Coulter Reilly, Gaby Lewis (c), Leah Paul, Louise Little, Arlene Kelly, Orla Prendergast, Laura Delany, Cara Murray, Ava Canning, Jane Maguire. Must-Picks Players for PAK-W vs IRE-W Top Wicketkeeper to Pick Muneeba Ali | PAK-W: The wicketkeeper batter of Pakistan has played 44 ODI matches and has scored 966 runs, including one century and two half-centuries. She will be a good wicketkeeper option for your fantasy XI. Top Batters to Pick Sidra Amin | PAK-W: The right-handed opening Pakistan batter has experience playing in 69 ODI matches for the Pakistan team, where she has amassed 1753 runs, including four centuries. She should be included in your fantasy XI, keeping his good form in mind. Gaby Lewis | IRE-W: The Irish skipper has batted in 51 ODI innings, where she has amassed 1427 runs with an average of 30.36, including 11 half-centuries. She is an experienced batter from her team and should be included in your fantasy XI. Top All-Rounders to Pick Fatima Sana | PAK-W: Fatima Sana has played 41 ODI matches for Pakistan and has performed decently well up to her standards. In 41 ODI matches, she has taken 51 wickets and has scored 482 runs. Orla Prendergast | IRE-W: The 22-year-old all-rounder has announced her arrival in style. In 34 ODI matches in her career so far, she has scored 819 runs and has also taken 18 wickets. She must find herself in your fantasy team. Top Bowlers to Pick Nashra Sandhu | PAK-W: Nashra Sandhu has been a regular wicket-taker for the Pakistan team. In 67 ODI matches, she has taken 88 wickets and would look to contribute well for her team in this match. Cara Murray | IRE-W: The 24-year-old left-arm googly bowler from Ireland has picked up 41 wickets in 28 ODIs. She will get great assistance from the surface, and hence, she should make a cut in your fantasy XI.