Author: Meera Nair
Meera writes about international women’s cricket, major tournaments, and player storylines. She focuses on context, form trends, and what matters most ahead of big matches.
London Spirit Women produced an impressive all-round performance to defeat Birmingham Phoenix Women by 32 runs in the 28th match of The Hundred Women’s Competition 2026 at Lord’s. After posting 140/4 from their 100 balls, London Spirit restricted Birmingham Phoenix to 108/8 to secure their second win of the season. Marizanne Kapp was the standout performer, delivering an unbeaten half-century with the bat before contributing with the ball. Captain Charlie Dean also played a crucial role with three wickets as London Spirit controlled the game during the middle stages. Marizanne Kapp Powers London Spirit to 140 Birmingham Phoenix captain Ellyse…
Manchester Super Giants kept their hopes of reaching the Women’s Hundred knockout stage alive with a disciplined 27-run victory over Southern Brave at Southampton. After posting 139 for 4, the visitors produced an outstanding display in the field and with the ball to restrict Southern Brave to 112 for 6. India wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh starred with her maiden half-century in the competition, while Mady Villiers claimed outstanding figures of 3 for 17. The victory means Manchester Super Giants will qualify for the Eliminator if they defeat Sunrisers Leeds in their final league match. Richa Ghosh Delivers Maiden Fifty Manchester Super…
The rise of WPL has completely changed women’s cricket in India and around the world. The Women’s Premier League is no longer just a new tournament. It has now become one of the biggest cricket leagues globally. From record breaking matches to rising Indian stars and major captaincy changes, WPL 2026 gave fans everything they wanted. The league stayed in the headlines throughout the season and continued trending even after the final ended. Massive crowds, strong TV ratings, and exciting cricket have made WPL one of the hottest topics in sports today. Has RCB women won WPL? One of the…
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) celebrated the city’s cricketing excellence with a high-profile awards ceremony on Wednesday, recognising key contributors to India’s historic ICC Women’s ODI World Cup triumph. Among those honoured were Jemimah Rodrigues, head coach Amol Muzumdar, bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi, and Under-19 World Cup winner Sanika Chalke. Their achievements were acknowledged as part of Mumbai’s continued influence on Indian cricket, even as the national team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, is currently engaged in a white-ball series in South Africa. Tribute to India’s Landmark World Cup Triumph The event also served as a tribute to India’s maiden senior…
Famous Brazilian fighter Carlos Prates and the international betting company 1xBet have signed an official partnership agreement. This powerful alliance between a recognised brand and one of the brightest Latin American athletes marks a significant event in the worlds of mixed martial arts and the gambling industry. Carlos Prates has rapidly burst onto the UFC scene and quickly won over fans thanks to his aggressive style and dominant presence in the octagon. The Brazilian fighter prefers to strike and finish opponents early with devastating punches: he has recorded 6 knockouts in 7 welterweight bouts. Prates is also the only fighter…
India begin the ODI leg of their multi-format tour of Australia with the series opener in Brisbane on 24 February 2026. The first match is a day/night fixture and sets the direction for the three-match 50-over contest. After sealing a 2-1 win in the T20I series, India will aim to take that confidence into an ODI format where Australia have traditionally been a formidable opponent. With a high-quality clash expected, three India players stand out as key influences for the first ODI. Smriti Mandhana Smriti Mandhana remains India’s biggest ODI batting threat. The left-handed opener has produced a standout record…
India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, begin a high-stakes multi-format tour of Australia from February 15 to March 6, 2026, with attention firmly on the 1st T20I at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday at 1:45 PM IST. The three-match T20I leg sets the early tempo for a series that also features three ODIs and a pink-ball Test in Perth, as India look to make an impact in Australian conditions. From a squad full of proven names, three players stand out ahead of the opener: Shafali Verma, Amanjot Kaur and N Sree Charani. Their recent form and scope to influence the…
Women’s cricket in Scandinavia is set for a major step forward with the introduction of the Nordic Smash WPL T20, billed as Europe’s first franchise-based women’s cricket competition. Scheduled to be played in Stockholm, the league brings a city-franchise structure to the Nordic region for the first time and marks a notable change in how the women’s game is organised and presented across Sweden and nearby countries. Three sides have been confirmed for the debut season: Stockholm Stars, Gothenburg Queens and Malmo Strikers. Each team is tied to one of Sweden’s leading cities, a move intended to spark local rivalries…
India A booked a place in the semifinals of the ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 on Tuesday, with the Radha Yadav-led side finishing at the top of Group A. The team sealed first place after beating Nepal by eight wickets in their final group fixture. However, India A still needed the outcome of the last Group A match — Pakistan A vs UAE — to confirm qualification. UAE, the only unbeaten side in the group before that game, were beaten by nine wickets by Pakistan A. Led by Esha Oza, UAE were dismissed for 79, and Pakistan A…
Sophie Molineux’s emergence as Australia’s latest T20I captain extends a leadership line that has helped shape the standards of Australia Women’s cricket. Across almost two decades, eight captains before her have influenced how the side has developed in the shortest format, blending on-field tactics with a consistent winning identity. From the first phase of women’s T20 internationals through to Australia’s dominant modern era, each captain has played a role in strengthening the team’s approach. Their leadership records — reflected in matches, wins, losses and win percentages — also highlight periods of change, consolidation and long-term success in women’s T20 cricket.…