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Kolkata to host Bengal-Britain Travel Friendship Cup on Feb 1 and Feb 2. Photo Courtesy: British Deputy High Commission Kolkata PR Team

Kolkata: Women’s cricket to be key focus of Bengal-Britain Travel Friendship Cup

| @indiablooms | Jan 30, 2025, at 09:46 pm

Kolkata is set to host the Bengal Britain Travel Friendship Cup Cricket Tournament – Season 2 from February 1 to February 2, an event which is expected to bring together the spirit of sportsmanship and tourism between India and the UK.

During the two-day event, men’s and women’s teams will compete at the Police Athletic Club in the city which will host the matches.

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The tournament started in 2024.

It is an initiative of the British Deputy High Commission Kolkata in partnership with SKAL International Kolkata, Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) and Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI). 

A special women’s match will be played in T10 overs format on 2 February 2025, emphasizing the commitment to inclusivity and gender equality in sports.

For the first time ever England will field three national cricket teams (Men’s, Women’s, and a Pan-Disability team) against their India counterparts.

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Andrew Fleming, British Deputy High Commissioner to East and Northeast India said: “Bengal Britain Travel Friendship Cup is a great initiative. Sport is a major motivation for many to visit the UK. Last year I promised women’s participation in future editions of this Cup and I am proud that this year we are delivering on this pledge.”

Fixtures of the tournament are mentioned below

1 Feb 2025: Semi – final 1: SKAL vs TAAI (9.30 am to 12 pm)

1 Feb 2025: Semi – final 2: TAFI vs BDHC (1 to 4.00 pm)

2 Feb 2025: Women’s Final Match – Lionesses vs Tigresses (9.30 am to 11.30 am)

2 Feb 2025: Men’s Grand Finale (12.30 to 2.30 pm)

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