Author: Priya Menon

MI London and London Spirit produced one of the most dramatic finishes of the Women’s Hundred 2026 as their London derby ended in a tie at The Oval. Both sides finished on 151, making the contest only the third tied match in the history of the women’s competition. MI London posted 151 for 4 before London Spirit reached 151 for 5 from their 100 balls, leaving the teams to share the points after a tense final set. The result gave MI London their first points of the season, although they remain without a victory after four matches. MI London Miss…

The Hundred has changed the way many people look at cricket in England. Since its launch in 2021 by the England and Wales Cricket Board, the competition has tried to attract new fans with a shorter format, simple rules, and a fresh style of presentation. One of its biggest ideas was to give men’s and women’s cricket the same stage from the very beginning. Instead of treating the women’s competition as a side event, both tournaments became part of the same festival of cricket. As 1xBet Analyst Karan Sharma has pointed out, the true success of The Hundred should not…

MI London Women Search For First Win Of The Season MI London Women will take on London Spirit Women in Match 12 of The Hundred Women’s 2026 on Wednesday, July 29, at The Oval, London. The match will begin at 7:00 PM IST (2:30 PM local time). While MI London Women are still searching for their first victory after losing all three matches, London Spirit Women head into the contest with confidence following a five-wicket win over Trent Rockets Women. MI London Women have shown flashes of quality despite their poor results. They suffered a heartbreaking one-run defeat against Southern…

Welsh Fire Women Look To Build On Winning Momentum Welsh Fire Women will take on Trent Rockets Women in Match 11 of The Hundred Women’s 2026 on Wednesday, July 29, at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. The match is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM IST (11:30 AM local time). Both teams have won one and lost one game so far, making this an important contest as they look to climb the points table. Welsh Fire Women enter the match with confidence after a dominant 60-run victory over MI London Women. Their batting unit impressed with Sophie Devine scoring 52, Georgia Wareham…

Smriti Mandhana produced one of the finest innings of the Women’s Hundred 2026 as Manchester Super Giants defeated Sunrisers Leeds by four wickets in a thrilling contest. Chasing 143, the India opener remained unbeaten on 88 from just 50 deliveries, striking at 176 and anchoring the chase almost single-handedly. Her match-winning knock came after she had managed only 17 runs in the tournament opener, while Manchester’s previous fixture had been washed out by rain. With expectations high, Mandhana responded in style to steer her side home with four balls remaining. Mandhana Recovers After Cautious Start Manchester made a solid beginning,…

Charlie Dean Takes Charge Of London Spirit London Spirit Women begin a new chapter in The Hundred 2026 under the leadership of Charlie Dean. After serving as stand-in captain during previous seasons, Dean has now been appointed the permanent skipper of the franchise. The promotion marks another important milestone in her career as she prepares to lead the team throughout the competition. The appointment of Charlie Dean captain comes after years of consistent performances for London Spirit and England. Having already gained valuable leadership experience at both domestic and international level, Dean now has the opportunity to shape the team’s…

The Indian women’s cricket team will create history in October 2026 when they host Zimbabwe Women for a six match white ball series. The India Women vs Zimbabwe 2026 series will feature three T20 Internationals followed by three One-Day Internationals. It will be the first-ever bilateral international series between the two women’s teams. Apart from being a historic occasion, the ODI leg will also carry important qualification points in the ICC Women’s Championship 2025 to 2029 cycle. The series gives India a valuable opportunity to strengthen its position in the race for automatic qualification for the next Women’s Cricket World…

Sri Lanka’s 2-1 ODI series victory over Pakistan has led to several significant movements in the latest ICC Women’s ODI Rankings. The hosts completed the three-match series with an eight-wicket victory in the final ODI, while strong individual performances across the contest were rewarded in the batting, bowling and all-rounder standings. Pakistan veteran Sidra Amin was among the biggest beneficiaries after scoring her seventh ODI century, while Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu improved her position in both the bowling and all-rounder rankings. Sidra Amin Moves into Batting Top 10 Sidra Amin climbed one place to ninth in the ICC Women’s…

Modern women’s cricket demands much more than talent. Every international format requires a different mindset, different skills, and different tactical planning. The Indian women’s cricket team has steadily improved its ability to switch between Test matches, One-Day Internationals, and T20 Internationals by making smart adjustments based on the demands of each format. This India cricket tactical changes approach has become an important part of the team’s success as it competes against the world’s strongest sides. Test Cricket Demands Patience and Discipline Test cricket is the toughest format because players must perform consistently over several days. Unlike T20 cricket, where batters…

Jemimah Rodrigues claimed her second consecutive Player of the Match award as Southern Brave maintained their perfect start to the Women’s Hundred 2026 with a dramatic one-run victory over MI London in Southampton. Southern Brave posted 126 for 7 from their 100 balls before holding MI London to 125 for 3 in a tense finish. The victory earned Brave another four points and extended their winning run to three matches, while MI London remained without a victory after suffering a third successive defeat. Rodrigues Plays Another Crucial Innings Rodrigues appeared far more comfortable at the crease after gaining confidence from…