Ancient Pakistan skipper Sana MirA familiar face in the past ICC Women’s World Cup qualificationsshared his thoughts before the long -awaited edition of 2025, which begins on April 9 in Pakistan.
With six teams – Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh, Ireland, ScotlandAnd Thailand“See rising for the last two places in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in India later this year, Sana thinks that it could be the most disputed qualifier to date. Based on her leadership experience during the 2008, 2011 and 2017 qualifications, she shared her opinions on the teams to watch and the key aspects that could decide the tournament, which will include 15 games in total.
Sana Mir chooses her favorite for the qualification of the World Cup
Sana supported the Antilles as a leading principal, crediting their recent coherence and the impressive captain of Hayley Matthews. However, she pointed out that each team has a chance.
“It will be a difficult competition. The Antilles have been brilliantly in the past two years, especially under Hayley Matthews. The West Indies may be the favorites, but the others are completely in the elbow, ”, said Sana quoted by woman cricket.
She also praised the rise of Thailand in the world of cricket, stressing the tireless effort of the team and the potential of the associated teams to create upheavals with more exposure.
“You can never note Thailand with the work ethics they have”, “ Adding Sana.
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Pakistan home advantage and key players
As hosts, Pakistan enters the competition with strong expectations. Sana expressed faith in the team guided by Fatima Sanahighlighting players as Sidra Ameen, Muneeba Ali, Aliya Riazand the return Diana Baig as vital for their campaign.
“There is Sidra Ameen at the top, Muneeba (Ali) has a good experience, Aliya (Riaz) is in the middle with Fatima Sana and Diana (Baig) is back in good rhythm with the ball”, “ explained Sana.
A balance and pressure tournament
Sana’s analysis portrays the image of a qualifier where the experience, the current form and the capacity to operate under pressure will be decisive. While the Antilles can have an advantage, the competition tight among the other teams promises an exciting confrontation.
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