ICC Women’s World Cup begins today in England

The 11th ICC Women’s World Cup is all set to begin in England today (Saturday) where two matches will be played on the inaugural day of the tournament.

Match one will be played between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Bristol County Ground, and match two is scheduled between hosts England and India at Derby’s County Ground.

Pakistan, led by Sana Mir, will start their campaign on Sunday at Grace Road in Leicester, where the Green Shirts will take on South Africa. Pakistan will lock horns with arch-rivals India on July 2.

Eight teams will be in action in the Women’s World Cup, and top four sides will qualify for the semifinals after the league matches.

ICC Women’s World Cup started in 1973, and out of the ten editions, Australia have become champions six times. England remained victorious three times, and New Zealand claimed the title once.

Source: Agencies