Author: Priya Menon

The Hundred Women’s 2026 preview promises one of the most exciting editions in the tournament’s history. Scheduled from July 21 to August 16, 2026, the competition enters a new era with a revamped team landscape, a record-breaking player auction and increased financial investment. For the first time since the tournament began in 2021, the traditional draft system has been replaced by a player auction held in London. The salary cap has also doubled to £880,000 per team, allowing franchises to secure some of the biggest names in women’s cricket and making the competition even more competitive. The Hundred Women’s Teams…

The second semi-final of the Women’s Vitality Blast 2026 promises another exciting contest as Hampshire Hawks Women face Durham Women at the Kennington Oval in London. Hampshire finished the league stage at the top of the standings after a dominant campaign, while Durham qualified for the Finals Day with a series of impressive performances to secure a top four finish. This Women’s T20 Blast semi-final preview covers the match details, predicted playing XIs, pitch report, live streaming information and the Hampshire Women vs Durham Women prediction. Match Details Live Streaming The match will be available live on Sky Sports in…

The knockout stage of the Women’s Vitality Blast 2026 has arrived, with Surrey Women taking on the Blaze Women in the first semi-final at the Kennington Oval in London. Featuring several international stars, both sides will be aiming to book their place in the tournament final. This Women’s T20 Blast semi-final preview features match details, predicted playing XIs, live streaming information and the Surrey Women vs the Blaze Women prediction. Match Details Live Streaming Fans can watch the match live on the ECB website, the England Cricket App, and the respective team YouTube channels. Pitch Report The Kennington Oval is…

Hayley Matthews and Stafanie Taylor struck brilliant centuries as West Indies defeated Ireland by six wickets in Bready to take a 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. After choosing to field first, West Indies restricted Ireland to 241 for 7 despite half-centuries from Amy Hunter and Rebecca Stokell. Matthews and Taylor dominated the chase with a 158-run second-wicket partnership, helping West Indies reach the target with 11.1 overs to spare. Ireland Build Competitive Total Ireland made a steady start through openers Sarah Forbes and Gaby Lewis, who added 38 for the first wicket. The stand was broken in the…

India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has made it clear that she is ready to lead the national team if given the opportunity. Following India’s disappointing early exit from the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, questions have grown over the team’s leadership and future direction. In a recent Smriti Mandhana interview with The Times of India, the star opener addressed the speculation directly, sending a strong message about her readiness to take on greater responsibility. Smriti Mandhana Ready to Lead India Speaking about the possibility of becoming India’s captain, Mandhana gave a confident response. When asked whether she was prepared to lead…

Some dates become unforgettable in sporting history, and July 13 is one of them for Indian cricket. Separated by 24 years, two of the greatest moments in Indian cricket took place on the same day at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground. One transformed the mindset of the Indian men’s team, while the other marked a defining moment for Indian women’s cricket. From Sourav Ganguly’s famous shirt-waving celebration in 2002 to Harmanpreet Kaur’s commanding Test victory in 2026, July 13 in Indian cricket history has become a symbol of courage, belief, and success on one of cricket’s biggest stages. Ganguly’s Lord’s…

Women’s cricket has never been more popular. Crowds are growing, television audiences continue to rise, and major ICC tournaments regularly attract millions of viewers around the world. Yet whenever the women’s game clashes with a high-profile men’s series, the spotlight almost always shifts back to the men’s side. The result is a familiar story of limited women’s cricket media coverage, despite the growing popularity of the women’s game. The issue is not a lack of interest from fans. Instead, it is a structural problem that continues to shape how cricket is reported, promoted, and consumed. The Visibility Gap One of…

Indian women’s cricket has enjoyed remarkable growth over the last few years, thanks to stars like Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur. However, a new name is quickly becoming the face of the next generation. With her fearless batting, resilience, and history-making performances, Yastika Bhatia is emerging as one of the brightest talents in the future of Indian Women’s cricket. The 25-year-old wicketkeeper-batter from Vadodara has gone from being a promising youngster to one of India’s most dependable players across formats. Her performances in 2026 have significantly boosted Yastika Bhatia’s rise, making her one of the most talked-about cricketers in the…

India great Sachin Tendulkar congratulated India Women with historic Test victory over England at Lord’s. He described it as a “golden moment” for women’s cricket after Harmanpreet Kaur’s side secured a memorable 270-run win in the first-ever women’s Test played at the iconic venue. The one-off Test, held from July 10 to 13, 2026, marked a landmark occasion in the history of the game. India produced a complete team performance, combining disciplined batting with a relentless bowling attack to register one of the biggest victories in their Test history. India arrived at Lord’s with big dreams and left with one…

Hayley Matthews and Realeanna Grimmond produced a record-breaking opening stand as West Indies stormed to a nine-wicket win over Ireland in Bready. Chasing 270, West Indies reached the target with ease thanks to a massive 258-run partnership between Matthews and Grimmond. It was West Indies’ highest partnership for any wicket in women’s ODIs and also powered them to their highest successful ODI run chase. Matthews enjoyed a dream all-round performance, taking 3 for 52 before scoring an unbeaten 159. Grimmond made 91, the second ODI half-century of her career, while Afy Fletcher’s 4 for 49 played a key role in…