The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that Fiji will host the Women’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Region Qualifier tournament starting September 9, 2025. This exciting event will feature eight teams from the region competing for two coveted spots in the Global Qualifier.

Tournament Format

The eight participating teams have been divided into two groups of four. Each team will play against the others in their group in a round-robin format. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, with the winners of those matches progressing to the tournament final.

Group Stage Draw

Match Schedule

Significance of the Tournament

This qualifier represents a crucial opportunity for women’s cricket development in the East Asia-Pacific region. For many of these teams, qualifying for the Global Qualifier would mark their greatest achievement in international cricket.

The tournament also highlights the growth of women’s cricket in non-traditional cricket nations, providing valuable high-pressure competition experience and raising the profile of the sport across the region.

What’s at Stake

The two teams that advance from this qualifier will join other regional qualifiers in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier. From there, teams will have the opportunity to secure a place in the main event—the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

This pathway provides emerging cricket nations with a clear route to the highest level of international competition, helping to globalize the women’s game and create new opportunities for players across the region.

Cricket fans across the East Asia-Pacific region are eagerly anticipating this tournament, which promises to showcase emerging talent and competitive women’s cricket. All eyes will be on Fiji in September 2025 as these teams battle for a chance to compete on the global stage.