Author: Priya Menon

India’s victory over Bangladesh in the women’s cricket semi-final at the 2026 Asian Games produced a remarkable collection of records, with Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana both reaching major career milestones in Nisshin. Shafali Verma Creates Asian Games History Shafali Verma became the first woman to score a century in Asian Games cricket, smashing an unbeaten 100 from just 49 balls. Her innings eclipsed the previous highest score in the competition, Chamari Athapaththu’s unbeaten 83 against Pakistan earlier the same day. Her century also matched the fastest ever by an Indian woman in T20Is, equalling Harmanpreet Kaur’s 49-ball hundred against…

India Women have received a major boost ahead of the 2026 Asian Games with off-spinner Shreyanka Patil returning to the squad after recovering from the ankle injury that ruled her out of the Women’s Asia Cup. Shreyanka Patil has been cleared by the medical and fitness staff and joined Harmanpreet Kaur’s squad in Aichi, where India began their campaign against Japan in the quarter-finals. Patil’s Return Confirmed Although Shreyanka Patil was originally named in India’s Asian Games squad, doubts remained over her availability after she missed the entire Asia Cup, which India won by defeating Sri Lanka in the final.…

India Women booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 Asian Games women’s cricket competition with an eight-wicket victory over hosts Japan in the fourth quarter-final at Nisshin on Friday. A disciplined bowling performance restricted Japan to 57 before Shafali Verma’s explosive unbeaten 40 guided India to victory in just five overs with 15 overs remaining. Charani Leads India’s Bowling Charge After electing to field, India took full advantage of a surface offering turn and bounce. Japan’s opening pair, Haruna Iwasaki and Ayaka Kato-Stafford, resisted early pressure with a 24-run partnership, but India quickly seized control once the breakthrough…

The Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 was more than another regional tournament. Held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium from August 28 to September 13, the competition offered a clear view of how women’s cricket in Asia is changing at different speeds. India eventually defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final to win their eighth Asia Cup title, but the bigger story was the growing gap between the strongest teams and the rest of the field. The tournament showed that the old idea of a closely matched Asian group led by India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka is becoming…

Lancashire Women ended their Metro Bank One-Day Cup campaign on a winning note with a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Yorkshire at Headingley. In an emotional farewell, retiring duo Kate Cross and Fi Morris played leading roles as Lancashire bowled Yorkshire out for 210 before chasing the target with ease. Yorkshire captain Lauren Winfield-Hill produced a fine 90, but a dramatic batting collapse saw the hosts lose their final six wickets for just 31 runs. Lancashire opener Eve Jones then anchored the chase with a composed 77 to seal the win in the 41st over. Yorkshire Collapse After Strong Start After…

Sri Lanka Women booked their place in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final with a four-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second semi-final at the Dubai International Stadium on September 11. Chasing 131, the defending champions recovered from a difficult start to reach 134/6 in 18.4 overs, thanks to crucial partnerships from Harshitha Samarawickrama and Kavisha Dilhari before Nilakshika Silva and Kaushini Nuthyangana finished the job. Pakistan captain Fatima Sana impressed with an unbeaten 47 and four wickets, but her all-round effort was not enough to prevent defeat. After winning the toss, Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu chose to field.…

The Women’s Caribbean Premier League 2026 has started with plenty of excitement, close finishes and impressive individual performances. The tournament has expanded to four teams this season, with Jamaica Empress Women joining Trinbago Knight Riders Women, Barbados Royals Women and Guyana Amazon Warriors Women. The opening three matches have already produced a thrilling one-wicket finish, a comfortable victory for Trinbago Knight Riders and a strong bowling performance against Jamaica. With the competition being played at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, teams have already shown the importance of adapting quickly to the conditions. Trinbago Start With Victory The first match…

India Women had a busy T20I calendar in 2026, competing against some of the strongest teams in women’s cricket. From bilateral series against Australia, South Africa and England to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England and the ongoing Women’s Asia Cup in the UAE, several Indian batters have made important contributions. With the Women’s Asia Cup group stage now completed, three batters have clearly stood out in terms of runs. Here are the three players with the most T20I runs India Women 2026. 1. Smriti Mandhana Smriti Mandhana sits at the top of the list with 588 runs…

The Passing of the Guard in Women’s Cricket International women’s cricket is entering a new era. For many years, the game was shaped by players such as Meg Lanning, Mithali Raj, Jhulan Goswami, Anya Shrubsole and Shabnim Ismail, who helped take women’s cricket from a sport fighting for space to a global game with a much bigger audience. Their careers were built in a period when professional support was limited, international matches were fewer and young players had fewer chances to learn from the best. Today, the situation is very different, with young cricketers entering the game through professional academies,…

Pakistan Women slumped to the lowest T20I total in their history after being bowled out for just 55 against India in the ACC Women’s Asia Cup 2026 at the Dubai International Stadium. India Women produced a dominant bowling performance to defeat Pakistan Women by seven wickets. The Indian spinners completely controlled the game as Pakistan suffered a dramatic batting collapse, setting an unwanted national record on one of the biggest stages in Asian cricket. Pakistan Bowled Out for Historic Low After winning the toss and choosing to bat, Pakistan made a promising start, reaching 23 without loss inside the opening…