The tournament saw four sides - Thailand, UAE, Scotland and the Netherlands finish on equal points.
All three enter the auction with a base price of INR 30 lakh, offering teams a chance to snap up Bangladesh’s emerging stars.
With few local leagues and limited opportunities, Sylhet reflects the absence of a cricketing ecosystem that rewards continuity and representation.
Once a promising hub for women's cricket, Jashore is now witnessing a gradual decline of the sport among female players. The district suffers from a lack of dedicated playgrounds, qualified female trainers, coaching centres, and basic facilities – all contributing to the fading dreams of aspiring women cricketers.
Rubya Haider Jhelik hit a match-winning half-century on ODI debut to help Bangladesh start their 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup campaign with a win. But Jhelik’s form and the Tigresses' fortunes, dipped from then on. Jhelik is now undergoing specific drills to improve her footwork with an eye on the upcoming T20 World Cup qualifiers.
The tournament, which runs until November 17, is expected to serve as crucial preparation for the national team ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers in Nepal next January.
Even after years of representing the country, most women cricketers cannot afford to enjoy the comforts that male counterparts take for granted.
The exchange quickly caught fans’ attention for its sincerity, reflecting the growing spirit of mutual respect among women cricketers in South Asia.
Emotions were running high for Rodrigues after she hit the winning shot off Australia spinner Sophie Molineux, with the India batter putting a difficult few weeks behind her and fulfilling a lifelong dream to lead the side into the World Cup final against South Africa on Sunday.
Even after years of representing the country, most women cricketers cannot afford to enjoy the comforts that male counterparts take for granted.
The exchange quickly caught fans’ attention for its sincerity, reflecting the growing spirit of mutual respect among women cricketers in South Asia.
Emotions were running high for Rodrigues after she hit the winning shot off Australia spinner Sophie Molineux, with the India batter putting a difficult few weeks behind her and fulfilling a lifelong dream to lead the side into the World Cup final against South Africa on Sunday.
It was seven-time champions Australia's first loss in the ODI World Cup since 2017, when India beat them in the semifinal.
With every landmark, from a record chase to an ever-increasing viewership, the women’s game continues to prove that it isn’t a supplement to cricket’s story but the soul that’s been rediscovered within it.
It is the first time India have qualified for the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup since 2017.
After copping a heavy World Cup defeat against England, the Proteas have beaten New Zealand and now India, in what was one of the most compelling matches of the tournament so far.
Bangladesh’s success in the upcoming ICC Women’s World Cup is heavily dependent on the performance of Nahida Akter, their highest wicket-taker across both white-ball formats. The 25-year-old left-arm spinner recently talked to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan and shared insights about their preparation, plans and expectations from the tournament.
Each side arrives with at least one batter capable of shaping their fortunes and their contributions could make all the difference.
Bangladesh's preparation for the upcoming ICC Women's World Cup suffered a blow as their first warm-up match against South Africa ended in a no result due to rain at the Colombo Cricket Club Ground on Thursday.
