BCCI congratulates women s team on reaching World Cup final

Mumbai July 21 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday hailed the performance of the women s team after it made it to the final of ICC Womens World Cup in the United Kingdom following a huge won over Australia in the semi-final on Thursday.

"The BCCI would like to congratulate Mithali Raj and her team for showing consistency in their performances in the tournament so far " BCCI Acting Secretary Amitabh Choudhary said in a statement.

Choudhary heaped praise for all-rounder Harmanpreet Kaur who played a memorable knock of 171 not out off 115 balls to help the team win by 36 runs.

With this win India set-up the final date with hosts England who got the better of South Africa in the other semi-final.

"The BCCI would also like to wish the Indian team the very best for the final match against England on Sunday " BCCI said.

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