ICC Women’s Cricket Championship Boosts Lower-Ranked Teams’ ODI Opportunities

The ICC Women’s Championship has significantly boosted opportunities and exposure for lower-ranked teams like Bangladesh, enabling them to play more ODIs and qualify directly for World Cups based on rankings. Bangladesh's participation in the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup highlights their progress, although they remain underdogs against stronger teams like India. India, having secured a semi-final spot with strong performances from players such as Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana, are focusing on maintaining momentum and improving key areas before the elimination rounds. Australia remains unbeaten and has topped the group stage, setting up a semi-final clash with India, while South Africa and England also advanced to the semi-finals alongside India and Australia. The semi-finals are scheduled for October 29 and 30, with the final on November 2, and will be broadcasted live on various platforms including JioHotstar and Star Sports Network in India. This tournament underscores the growing competitiveness and visibility of women’s cricket on the global stage, driven by structured competitions like the ICC Women’s Championship.