Author: Priya Menon

Women’s T20 cricket has changed massively over the last few years. The game is now faster, more attacking, and far more tactical than ever before. As teams prepare for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England, it is clear that the old style of slow and careful cricket is disappearing quickly. The rise of tournaments like the Women’s Premier League and the Women’s Big Bash League has helped players improve their power hitting, fitness, and game awareness. Modern teams now focus on scoring quickly, using data smartly, and keeping pressure on opponents throughout the match. This major change…

Thailand Women booked their place in the final of the Asian Games Women’s Qualifier 2026 with a 83-run win over China Women in the first semi-final at the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur. A steady batting performance led by Nannapat Koncharoenkai and captain Naruemol Chaiwai gave Thailand a strong platform before Onnicha Kamchomphu’s brilliant 3/4 helped bowl China out for only 53. Thailand began brightly through opener Natthakan Chantham, who hit four boundaries in a quick 19 from 13 balls. She looked fluent during the powerplay before Wang Huiying gave China their first breakthrough, removing her at the end of…

Nepal Women defeated Indonesia Women by four wickets with three balls remaining in the Asian Games Women’s Qualifier 2026 at the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur. The match featured disciplined bowling, important middle-order stands and calm finishing as Nepal reached the target in 19.3 overs to continue their strong run in the tournament. After choosing to bat first, Indonesia Women were put under pressure almost immediately. Kadek Winda Prastini was run out without scoring in the second over, leaving the side at 1/0. The situation became worse when Rahmawati Pangestuti made only 1 from 5 deliveries before Manisha Upadhayay dismissed…

Malaysia Women delivered a controlled all-round performance to defeat Hong Kong Women by 34 runs in the fifth Group A match of the Asian Games Women’s Qualifier 2026 at the Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur. In a low-scoring contest dominated by bowlers, Malaysia showed composure with both bat and ball and defended a modest total through steady pressure and regular breakthroughs. After Hong Kong Women chose to field first, Malaysia made a careful start but lost an early wicket when Ainna Hamizah Hashim was trapped lbw by Maryam Bibi for 8 from 8 balls at 18/1 in the 3.1 over. Winitfred…

Nepal Women maintained their strong form in the Asian Games Women’s Qualifier 2026 with a 19-run win over China Women in Kuala Lumpur. Puja Mahato’s excellent half-century set up the result before Riya Sharma led a disciplined bowling effort to defend the target. The match saw Nepal recover well from an early setback with the bat, while their bowlers later delivered tight spells and key wickets to prevent China from taking control of the chase. Nepal Women’s innings began poorly as Samjhana Khadka was dismissed in the opening over. She struck one boundary during her short stay but fell to…

Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, was conferred with the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian honour, by President Droupadi Murmu at the Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. The honour recognises Kaur’s outstanding contribution to Indian sport, especially her inspiring leadership during India’s maiden ICC Women’s ODI World Cup triumph. The Padma Shri comes after a defining year for Indian women’s cricket. Led by Harmanpreet and coached by Amol Muzumdar, India won their first senior ICC title by defeating South Africa, captained by Laura Wolvaardt, by 52 runs in the final of the…

India opened their England tour with a 38-run victory in the first T20I, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. After being asked to bat first, India posted 188/7 before restricting England to 150/8. India had a difficult start as stand-in captain Smriti Mandhana became the first Indian woman batter to be dismissed off the opening ball of a T20I. Lauren Bell struck immediately, with Charlie Dean’s field placement working perfectly as Mandhana was caught at short extra cover. In the same over, Shafali Verma also fell, holing out to mid-on while attempting a lofted drive. Yastika and Jemimah…

Thailand Women delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat Malaysia Women by seven wickets in the Asian Games Women’s Qualifier 2026 match in Kuala Lumpur. After a disciplined bowling display led by Phannita Maya, Thailand chased down the target with 45 balls remaining. Malaysia entered the contest looking to gain momentum through their experienced top order, but Thailand’s bowlers kept firm control from the start and never allowed partnerships to develop for long. Malaysia Women’s innings was disrupted almost immediately. Ainna Hamizah Hashim failed to score and was dismissed for a six-ball duck by Phannita Maya in the opening over.…

Hampshire 160 for 7 (Dattani 31, Coppack 4-18) beat Essex 137 for 9 (Grewcock 57*, Dattani 2-24) by 23 runs Hampshire Hawks claimed their first victory of the T20 Vitality Blast women’s competition this season as their spin attack combined to restrict Essex in a 23-run win. Bex Tyson, Georgia Adams and Amanda-Jade Wellington shared 12 overs between them and returned combined figures of 5 for 74. Their control and regular breakthroughs proved decisive as Hampshire successfully defended 160. Kate Coppack’s outstanding 4 for 18 had earlier limited the Hawks to a total around par, with Naomi Dattani leading the…

The Blaze Women secured a dramatic three-wicket win over Lancashire Women in the Women’s T20 Vitality Blast 2026, chasing 163 with three balls to spare at Old Trafford, Manchester. The match produced several momentum shifts, with strong batting performances, important partnerships and late pressure before The Blaze reached 163/7 in 19.3 overs. Asked to bat first, Lancashire made a poor start as Eve Jones was dismissed for 6 off 7 balls by Grace Ballinger, with Marie Kelly involved in the catch, leaving the hosts 9/1 in 1.6 overs. Darcey Carter then struck a quick 13 from 11 balls with two…