Women's sports

Women's sports

Rains continue as Pakistan–New Zealand World Cup clash washed out

Colombo's wet spell showed no signs of letting up as the Women's World Cup fixture between Pakistan and New Zealand was washed out at R. Premadasa Stadium on Saturday.

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South Africa storm past Sri Lanka in rain-hit World Cup encounter

South Africa's juggernaut rolled on in the Women's World Cup as they crushed Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in a rain-marred contest in Colombo on Friday.

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U17s crash out after heavy defeat against Chinese Taipei

Bangladesh’s hopes of reaching the finals of the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup came to an end after suffering a heavy 5-0 defeat against Chinese Taipei in their last qualifying match at the Aqaba Stadium in Jordan yesterday.

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Women’s World Cup viewership hits unprecedented highs

The first 13 matches of the tournament reached over 60 million viewers -- five times more than the 2022 edition -- while total watch time soared to 7 billion minutes, marking a 12-fold increase from the previous tournament.

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Girls aim to pass Chinese Taipei test with win

To reach the final round for a third time, Bangladesh must deliver a stronger, more composed performance than against Jordan.

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Chronic condition of cringe culture

When fandom turns sport into an opiate for the masses, an escape for collective frustration rather than a celebration of craft, it’s the image of the nation itself that takes the hit in the long run.

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Tigresses’ record total no match for Australia

Bangladesh posted their highest ever total against Australia in WODIs but could not pose any challenge to the seven-time world champions, and were handed a crushing 10-wicket defeat in their fifth match of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 in Visakhapatnam, India on Thursday.

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Record high 60 million viewers for Women's World Cup

The Women's World Cup has achieved record viewing figures with 60 million fans having already tuned in to watch the first 13 one-day matches, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said Thursday.

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Australia thump Bangladesh to seal semifinal spot

Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bat first against defending champions Australia in their fifth group-stage match in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, India on Thursday.

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Tigresses unfazed by champions’ aura

After opening their campaign with a seven-wicket win over Pakistan, the Tigresses have suffered three straight defeats but earned plaudits for their fight and competitiveness against top-ranked sides.

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Rain denies Pakistan historic World Cup win over England

Pakistan were denied a shock victory over England when their Women's World Cup match was washed out as Colombo continued to be drenched by unrelenting monsoon showers on Wednesday.

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Rabeya, Fahima, Sobhana make ODI ranking strides

For the Tigresses, the numbers reaffirm a sense of gradual progress.

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‘Must credit the fight shown’

After a three-wicket, last-over loss to South Africa in Vizag on Monday, most players were left in tears in the dressing room, but the camp's mood had brightened by the next day following retrospection.

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Rain stops Sri Lanka's momentum in New Zealand washout at World Cup

Sri Lanka and New Zealand were forced to share the points in their Women's World Cup fixture after heavy rain had the final say in Colombo on Tuesday, washing out play after the innings break.

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Joty lauds Tigresses’ ‘good spirit’ after three-wicket heartbreak

Captain Nigar Sultana Joty wore both pride and pain on her face after the narrow loss, praising her young side’s spirit.

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Hard-hitter Shorna finally turns up

Known for her hard-hitting in domestic cricket, Bangladesh all-rounder Shorna Akter had long struggled to showcase her abilities in international cricket.

5d ago

Tigresses lose a thriller against Proteas

It was once again a case of so close yet so far for Bangladesh women in the ICC Women's World Cup in India, this time with a heartbreaking three-wicket defeat against South Africa in Visakhapatnam on Monday. 

5d ago

All the records that fell in Australia’s epic win over India

The contest not only showcased top-class batting from both sides but also rewrote several record books in women’s cricket.

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