Can Tigresses avoid bottom finish?

Bangladesh will look to end their ICC Women's World Cup campaign on a positive note when they take on India in their final league-stage match at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai today.

The Tigresses are already out of semifinal contention after managing just one win from six matches. Yet their campaign could have looked much brighter, as they came close to victories against England, South Africa, and Sri Lanka before faltering in key moments.

Despite some promising performances, Bangladesh sit at the bottom of the eight-team points table. While Pakistan failed to manage any wins, and Sri Lanka and New Zealand each have one win as well, those teams gained additional points from rain-abandoned matches, whereas Bangladesh endured a series of heartbreaking defeats.

To match their previous World Cup standing, Bangladesh must beat India -- a side they have defeated only once in eight encounters in this format.

"We are now eighth in the points table and it's very disappointing," said batter Sobhana Mostary at the pre-match press conference yesterday. "We won one match against Pakistan and created chances against big teams. The loss against Sri Lanka hurt us a lot."

Sobhana added that the side is focusing on improving batting and fielding. "We are trying to build partnerships, make better use of the Powerplay, and reduce dot balls. It's our last game, and we want to finish the tournament well."