Tournament lowdown How it works and guide to the teams

The world’s best eight teams play on a round-robin basis. The top four qualify for semi-finals. The final, at Lord’s, is on July 23.

New Zealand v Sri Lanka, Bristol 10.30am. England v India, Derby 10.30am.

Pakistan v South Africa, Leicester, 10.30am. World rank 1 Odds 11-8 Have won nine of 15 World Cups. Bowling attack

from the England camp is that they are emerging from a transitional period under coach Mark Robinson, with an emphasis on staying in their hampered by injuries is a concern.

World rank 2 Odds 5/2 Playing an adventurous brand of cricket. Squad has blend of experience and youth.

World rank 3 Odds 6-1 One of the best pace attacks, and Amy Satterthwaite averages 87.58 in ODIS since start of 2016.

World rank 4 Odds 7-1 It would be a major upset if this young squad won a tournament away from home.

World rank 5 Odds 10-1

‘bubble’. Spending minimal time on social media is part of this strategy.

Yet, even with the blinkers on, England will surely be moved by Won World Twenty20 last year, but doubts over whether they have discipline to bat in 50-over game.

World rank 6 Odds 20-1 An emerging nation in women’s game but Marizanne Kapp is ranked as world’s No 1 ODI bowler.