Marufa Akter: I believe, if I dream big, I can achieve something great
Bangladesh’s young pace sensation Marufa Akter has emerged as one of the brightest stars of the Women’s ODI World Cup, turning heads with her fiery opening spells.
Bangladesh’s young pace sensation Marufa Akter has emerged as one of the brightest stars of the Women’s ODI World Cup, turning heads with her fiery opening spells.
Excitement is at its peak as fans rush to secure tickets for the Bangladesh vs India match in the Women’s Cricket World Cup. With 17 days remaining until the game, 82% of tickets have already been sold, leaving only a limited number available.
England Women secured a hard-fought four-wicket victory over Bangladesh Women in their ICC Women’s World Cup clash, chasing down a tricky target of 179 with 23 balls to spare.
Just days before leaving for the Women’s ODI World Cup, Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty penned a column for the ICC, writing, “This time we want to do something special that’s our expectation.”
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Monday said the team was determined to break the "final barrier" and lift their first Women's World Cup cricket title this year after missing out twice previously.
Bangladesh defeated Thailand by 178 runs, recording the biggest victory margin in their Women’s ODI history. The previous record was a 154-run win against Ireland in 2024.