Author: Priya Menon

The second unofficial ODI between Sri Lanka A Women and New Zealand A Women at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium developed into a competitive contest before rain forced an early finish. New Zealand A Women were 66/4 while chasing 198 when the match was eventually abandoned. Sri Lanka A Women chose to bat first and made a careful start against accurate new-ball bowling from Hannah Rowe and Emma Black. Openers Vishmi Gunaratne and Sanjana Kavindi looked to settle in, but New Zealand A kept the pressure on with disciplined lines from the beginning. Kavindi found it difficult to rotate strike…

Charlotte Edwards and Danni Wyatt-Hodge have been included among the first names inducted into the newly launched T20 Hall of Fame, recognising their major contributions to domestic T20 cricket in England and Wales. The two England figures were announced alongside Ravi Bopara and James Vince as the first four inductees before the start of the 2026 T20 Blast season. The Hall of Fame has been introduced to celebrate players, coaches and administrators whose achievements and influence have made a lasting impact on the domestic T20 game. The inaugural group was chosen through a mix of public voting and selections from…

England hosted New Zealand in a white-ball series featuring three ODIs followed by three T20Is from May 10 to May 25, 2026. The opening ODI proved to be a tense contest, with the home side eventually crossing the line by one wicket in the penultimate over to take a 1-0 lead. The second ODI was abandoned because of rain, and the weather again threatened to disrupt the third match, which also marked veteran Suzie Bates’ ODI farewell for the White Ferns. However, conditions improved enough for a reduced 33-over contest at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on May 16, 2026. England…

Grace Harris is gearing up for what could be a defining tournament in her career, with the experienced all-rounder aiming to make her versatility count for Australia at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales. After missing Australia’s white-ball tour of the Caribbean earlier this year, Harris has worked her way back into the national squad following a series of strong performances in English domestic cricket. The 32-year-old returns at an important stage as Australia prepare for the global event with a squad built around experience, adaptability and power. Known for her explosive batting, Harris has…

Annabel Sutherland says a brief spell away from cricket has left her recharged before the Women’s T20 World Cup. Australia all-rounder Annabel Sutherland says a short break from the game has helped her return refreshed and prepared for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England. The 24-year-old missed Australia’s white-ball tour of the West Indies in March following a demanding stretch that had started last year with the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. Sutherland believes the time away was valuable for her physical and mental recovery before another major global event. “Physically, mentally, just to refresh and prioritise…

Durham climbed off the bottom of the ECB Women’s One-Day Cup table after a dominant 120-run victory over Somerset, driven by a six-wicket haul from Katie Levick. After posting 292 for 8, built on half-centuries from Hollie Armitage, Bess Heath and Mia Rogers, Durham bowled Somerset out for 172, with Niamh Holland’s 67 proving the only significant resistance. Match Summary: Durham elected to bat first after winning the toss but made a shaky start, losing stand-in opener Katherine Fraser in the opening over to Alex Griffiths. Armitage and Tahlia Wilson steadied the innings through the powerplay, though Wilson was dismissed…

Charley Phillips delivered an impressive four-wicket haul to set up The Blaze’s three-wicket victory over Hampshire in the ECB Women’s One-Day Cup 2026 women’s competition at Trent Bridge. The result extended The Blaze’s lead at the top of the table to nine points and marked their sixth consecutive win. Chasing a target of 210, Tammy Beaumont led the scoring with 57, supported by Kathryn Bryce’s 32 and Orla Prendergast’s 28. Emma Jones then guided the side home with an unbeaten 37 from 31 balls, sealing the chase with 29 deliveries remaining. Earlier, Hampshire posted 209 after opting to bat, with…

Pakistan Women produced a dominant performance in Karachi, defeating Zimbabwe Women by 67 runs in the second T20I to secure another convincing result in the ongoing series. The hosts were in control for large parts of the contest, combining strong middle-order batting with disciplined bowling to keep Zimbabwe under pressure throughout the chase. After choosing to bat first, Pakistan Women made a measured start as Muneeba Ali and Gull Feroza looked to rotate the strike against Zimbabwe’s new-ball attack, led by Nomvelo Sibanda and Adel Zimunu. The opening stand ended at 27/1 in 4.3 overs when Michelle Mavunga removed Gull…

Cricket may be the second most followed sport across the globe, but few games can match the emotional pull it creates among its supporters. Across formats, the sport continues to produce extraordinary drama, while World Cups bring an added level of intensity. That excitement has grown even further since the T20 World Cup arrived in 2007. Two years after that launch, the women’s game received its own global T20 platform with the introduction of the Women’s T20 World Cup, giving cricket another major stage. If fans are asked to name the first centurion in T20 World Cup history, Chris Gayle’s…

Australian cricketers Megan Banting and Nicole Bolton have tied the knot, sharing glimpses of their wedding celebrations through a social media post. The couple posted a video on Instagram capturing moments from the ceremony, including time spent with family and friends along with candid highlights from the day. The visuals reflected a personal and understated celebration, with the event appearing to be an intimate gathering attended by close ones. Cricket Careers in Focus Both Banting and Bolton have been involved in Australian women’s cricket, albeit through different paths. Bolton, a former international cricketer, represented Australia as a left-handed opener and…