Edgbaston sold out for ICC Women's T20 World Cup double-header
Bangladesh-Netherlands and India-Pakistan matches anticipated
The Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham is packed to capacity for today's ICC Women's T20 World Cup double-header.
The stadium garnered significant attention starting Friday night with England triumphing over Sri Lanka by 87 runs, capturing the home crowd's support.
The historic venue once again steps into the spotlight with Sunday's fixtures, featuring Bangladesh and the Netherlands followed by the highly anticipated India versus Pakistan match.
Stuart Cain, Edgbaston Stadium's Chief Executive Officer, expressed enthusiasm for the sold-out event:
“It’s brilliant news for everyone involved that today’s fixture is now officially sold out, after an amazing opening night on Friday. Edgbaston is one of the best places in the world to watch cricket, especially when it’s full, so I’m just as excited as everyone else for today’s games."
Cain emphasised the global focus on the stadium and the excitement surrounding the Women’s T20 World Cup:
"It’s great to have the eyes of the world on Edgbaston and today we’ll show everyone what we’re all about. It’s been an electric start to the Women’s T20 World Cup, and I’m sure today’s fixtures will be a long-lasting highlight."
The double-header kicked off with Bangladesh facing the Netherlands at 10:30 am, with India set to play Pakistan at 2:30 pm.
Fans can catch live coverage of the matches on Sky Sports Cricket.
The packed stadium reflects the growing popularity and support for women's cricket, evidenced in the vibrant atmosphere throughout the tournament's opening days.
Today's fixtures continue the excitement surrounding this globally followed event, showcasing international women's cricket at its finest.