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The most anticipated match of the upcoming 2026 Women’s T20 Asia Cup is India vs Pakistan, scheduled for September 5 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The tournament will take place between August 28 and September 13. India and Pakistan are in Group A of the 2026 Women’s T20 Asia Cup alongside Thailand and Hong Kong, China. If you are interested in the game odds, 1xBet it is likely to cover this match where India will face Pakistan just a couple of months since the teams played against each other in the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. India emerged…

West Indies captain Hayley Matthews has made history by becoming the first player to win the ICC Player of the Month award five times, moving ahead of India batter Shubman Gill. Matthews claimed the July 2026 honour after an outstanding ODI series against Ireland, where she dominated with both bat and ball during West Indies’ 3-0 series victory. While Justin Greaves claimed his first Player of the Month award for July 2026, surpassing other nominees Harry Brook and Tanzid Hasan, it marks a historic double with Hayley Matthews for West Indies. They are the first-ever West Indies players to have…

Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry has described the latest Women’s T20 World Cup as another major step forward for women’s cricket. The veteran star reflected on Australia’s successful campaign and praised the way the tournament showcased the growing quality, popularity and reach of the women’s game. Perry’s comments came after Australia secured another T20 World Cup title, adding to their remarkable record in the competition. The tournament also highlighted the increasing depth in women’s cricket, with several young players making a strong impact on the biggest stage. Ellyse Perry T20 World Cup Journey Ellyse Perry’s T20 World Cup story is closely…

China will host Oman and Indonesia in an important women’s T20I Tri-series from August 20 to August 24, 2026, at the Zhejiang University of Technology Cricket Field in Hangzhou. The competition will give all three teams valuable match practice ahead of the ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup in the UAE and the 2026 Asian Games. The China Women T20I Tri-Series will also carry full ICC T20I ranking points, making every match important for teams looking to improve their position in international cricket. Tri Series Format and Schedule The Women’s T20I Tri-Series in China will feature a double round-robin league stage.…

England and South Africa Women are using the upcoming series against Ireland and Zimbabwe to look beyond the present and strengthen their squads for the future. Rather than relying only on established names, both teams have rewarded domestic form and opened the door for emerging players to gain international experience in relatively low-pressure series. England Use Ireland Series to Test Depth England have named a 15-player squad for their three-match ODI series against Ireland from September 1-6, with Charlie Dean set to captain the side while Nat Sciver-Brunt manages her fitness. The squad includes uncapped players Kira Chathli and Grace…

Six seasons into its existence, The Hundred is still being asked to justify itself. The 2026 edition delivered arguably its strongest cricket yet, helped by higher-quality overseas recruitment and significant new investment. But the debate around crowds, scheduling, identity and the tournament’s wider purpose remains largely unchanged. Strong Cricket, Mixed Numbers Crowds were slightly down compared with 2025, while broadcast viewing figures increased marginally. The ECB also pointed to encouraging demographic data, with 22% of tickets sold to under-16s, as evidence that the competition continues to attract younger audiences. More than £500 million of private investment has also flowed into…

The 2026 Women’s Asia Cup arrives at a fascinating point in the growth of women’s cricket across the continent. The tournament will be played from August 28 to September 13 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates, with India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh entering as the main Full Member contenders. Thailand, UAE, Hong Kong and Indonesia will add another layer to a competition that is no longer controlled by one team alone. The changing balance is perfectly captured by the growing interest around the tournament, with 1xBet Analyst Karan Sharma highlighting how the competition could…

India have officially qualified for the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy, with the first edition of the tournament set to take place in Sri Lanka in February 2027. The new ICC event will bring six of the world’s leading women’s teams together for a short and highly competitive T20I tournament. The tournament will run from February 14 to February 28, 2027. Sri Lanka will host the event, while India, Australia, England, New Zealand and South Africa have secured their places in the six-team field. India Qualify for the Women’s Champions Trophy India Women Champions Trophy campaign will begin after India secured…

England Women have announced a 15-player squad for their upcoming three-match ODI series against Ireland in September 2026. The series will be part of the 2025 to 2029 ICC Women’s Championship and will provide an important opportunity for several young players to gain international experience. Off-spinner Charlie Dean has been named captain of the side. With several senior players rested following the Women’s T20 World Cup, the series will give England’s emerging players an important chance to prove themselves at the international level. England Women ODI Squad The England Women ODI squad includes a mix of experienced players and promising…

Australian cricket legend Ellyse Perry has praised two of India’s biggest women’s cricket stars, Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur, for the qualities that have helped them succeed at the highest level. Perry highlighted Mandhana’s mental strength and preparation while describing Harmanpreet as one of the fiercest competitors in the women’s game. Perry’s comments offer a unique perspective because she has shared the dressing room with Mandhana at Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Women’s Premier League. She has also faced Harmanpreet regularly in international cricket, which gives her a close view of both players. Ellyse Perry On Smriti Mandhana Ellyse Perry’s…