The ICC Women’s World Cup 2022 is being played in New Zealand. A total of eight teams — Hosts New Zealand, Australia, India, Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh, England and South Africa will battle it out over the next one month for the prestigious World Cup trophy.
The final will take place in Christchurch on 3 April.
England are the defending champions of the tournament, having defeated India by nine runs in the 2017 final at Lord’s. Mithali Raj and Co are aiming for that elusive maiden trophy, despite having reached the final twice (In 2005 and 2017).
Australia are the most successful team in history, having won the trophy a record six times, and once again enter the tournament as favourites.
The tournament will begin with a single league phase, with all eight teams facing the other once, with the top four progressing to the semi-finals.
On Friday, Australia defeated Bangladesh by five wickets to ensure an unbeaten run in the league stage.
Here’s a look at the updated Women’s World Cup points table:
Position
Team
Matches
Won
Lost
NR
Net RR
Points
1
Australia Women
7
7
0
0
+1.283
14
2
South Africa Women
6
4
1
1
+0.092
9
3
West Indies Women
7
3
3
1
-0.890
7
4
England Women
6
3
3
0
+0.778
6
5
India Women
6
3
3
0
+0.768
6
6
New Zealand Women
6
2
4
0
-0.229
4
7
Bangladesh Women
6
1
5
0
-0.809
2
8
Pakistan Women
6
1
5
0
-1.280
2
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