Bermuda women through to World Cup qualifiers

Bermuda women have made it through to the World Cup prequalifiers after defeating Canada in a three-match series. Bermuda had the advantage before a ball was even bowled - their side has been working together as a unit for six months, Canada's team was hastily assembled just days before the first match.

Nevertheless, the series was keenly contested, with the series all square heading into the final match after Canada knocked off the required 202 runs in the opener and Bermuda made an unassailable 150 in the second. And the final match itself was a nail-biter, with Bermuda squeaking a three-run victory at the last.

Canada have tried to qualify for the World Cup before, but in the meantime the ambitions for the sport in the country extend to building a healthy player base. Victoria are hoping to have at least 30 players registered to play next year. As for Bermuda, they will now hope to emulate the men and make it all the way through to the tournament proper which will be held in Australia in 2009.