Both India and South Africa stand on the cusp of history, eyeing their first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup title as they face off in the all-important final at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai today. While South Africa bounced back from the embarrassment of being bowled out for 69 and 97 earlier in the tournament, India defied the odds in a record run chase to deny reigning champions Australia in a thrilling semifinal.
It is a regular net session at a cricket academy in New Delhi, but the joy among the colourful jersey-clad young girls is unmistakable.
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.
Bangladesh women's team players are set to compete in a tri-series – a preparatory tournament ahead of the ICC Women's World Cup –starting today at the BKSP, which will feature two women's teams, named the red and green team, and the Under-15 men's team.
With the ICC Women’s World Cup set to get underway in 110 days’ time in India and Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, unlike other teams, are sticking only with skill and fitness camps on home soil.
A festive atmosphere pervaded at Mirpur's Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium yesterday as the current and former national cricketers enjoyed moments with the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 trophy, on its second day of the three-day tour in Bangladesh.
