Kolkata: At the World T20s, the ICC uses double-headers from the semi-final stage to give the women a place in the sun. Scorched by the summer sun, most spectators gave the ladies final the skip, preferring to preserved their enthusiasm for the evening, when the West Indies met England in the men's final. By the time it started, they had filled the terraces to again uphold a tradition at the Eden Gardens. Over 50,000 raucous fans showed they can enjoy and celebrate a game of cricket even if the home side hasn't turned up.

Dancers perform ahead of the World T20 men's final between England and West Indies at Eden Gardens yesterday. Pic/AFP