world cup qualifier

Stellenbosch, Feb.22 (ICC Media Release): South Africa and Pakistan secured their places at next year’s ICC Women’s World Cup in Australia after recording convincing victories in the semi-finals of the qualifier event in Stellenbosch on Friday.

Hosts South Africa defeated Ireland by seven wickets while Pakistan defeated the Netherlands by 94 runs.

Stellenbosch, Feb.17 (ICC Media Release): ICC President Ray Mali has launched the first ever global women’s cricket event to be played under the banner of the International Cricket Council.

Mr Mali appeared at the launch of the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier in Stellenbosch, South Africa last night as the event was formally opened in front of an audience of players, team officials and local dignitaries, who were entertained by vibrant and spectacular local entertainment.

Dubai, Jan 8 (ICC Media Release): The ICC today announced that the Women’s World Cup Qualifier event, scheduled to be staged in Lahore, Pakistan from 18-24 February 2008, will now take place in South Africa instead.

The decision was arrived at following independent security reports and extensive discussions by ICC management and the ICC Women’s Committee.

The event will be staged in conjunction with Cricket South Africa and the Boland Cricket Union in the Stellenbosch district of the Western Cape over the same dates.

Dubai, 6 Nov (ICC Media Release): The ICC today announced the postponement of upcoming Women’s World Cup Qualifier event, scheduled to be staged in Lahore, Pakistan from 19 – 25 November 2007.

The decision was arrived at following independent security reports and extensive discussions by ICC management and the ICC Women’s Committee.

A decision on where and when the tournament will be played will be taken in due course.