The Indian Women's team had finished third on the points table after the league round with 10 points, with five wins in seven matches. They then beat Australia convincingly by 36 runs in the semifinal riding on Harmanpreet Kaur's 171. They will now face England in the final at Lord's on Sunday (July 23).
This announcement from the BCCI before the final is sure to lift the spirits of the side even further. "I would like to congratulate the Indian Women's Cricket Team for their exemplary show in the ICC Women's World Cup," Vinod Rai, the Chairman of COA said in a release. "The team has shown tremendous character and the girls have raised the bar with each passing game under the able leadership of Mithali Raj. The Women's World Cup has been widely followed across India and this team's spirit and performance on the field has won admirers all over the world. I am sure this team has inspired the next generation of cricketers and many more girls will take up the sport in the years to come."
CK Khanna, the acting president of the BCCI, congratulated the side for their showing. "The BCCI acknowledges the performance of the Indian Women's Cricket Team that has qualified for the final of the ICC Women's World Cup 2017," he said. "The team has a good blend of young talent and experienced campaigners in Captain Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami. The all-round performance was on display in the semi-final against Australia Women, who have won the World Cup six times. The fearless batting of Harmanpreet Kaur mirrors the team's approach under pressure."
"The BCCI would like to announce a cash prize of INR 50 lakh to each member of the squad and INR 25 lakh to each member of the Support Staff," Amitabh Choudhary, the acting honorary secretary of the BCCI, said. "We wish them the best as they prepare for their biggest match tomorrow at the Lord's Cricket Ground," he added.
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