Author: Priya Menon

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…

Shelley Nitschke will continue as Australia women’s head coach until June 2029 after agreeing a three-year contract extension, with the team preparing for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Nitschke succeeded Matthew Mott following Australia’s 2022 ODI World Cup triumph and has since guided the side to Commonwealth Games gold in 2022 and the 2023 T20 World Cup title. Australia remain ranked No.1 in both women’s ODIs and T20Is, although they have missed the final in each of their last two global tournaments. They were beaten by South Africa in the semi-final of the 2024 T20 World Cup in the UAE…

India’s three-match T20I series against England has become an important final selection test before the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, with injuries to key all-rounders Amanjot Kaur and Kashvee Gautam forcing the management to reconsider combinations only weeks before the tournament starts. India had begun shaping a stable structure around the two all-rounders during last month’s T20I series in South Africa, but both were later ruled out with major injury setbacks. Amanjot suffered a back problem, while Kashvee picked up a knee injury shortly after making her T20I debut and eventually needed surgery. Those absences have reopened competition for several…

Australia Women have ruled international cricket for many years, and their dominance still continues heading into the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales. With six Women’s T20 World Cup titles and seven ODI World Cup trophies, Australia remain the strongest team in women’s cricket history. Every major ICC tournament now begins with the same question: can anyone finally stop Australia? While several teams are improving quickly, Australia still look like the side to beat because of their depth, tactical planning, and winning mentality. The story of Australia Women cricket dominance is not just about talented players.…

England Women received a timely boost ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, as Danielle Gibson rediscovered her bowling rhythm in a dominant T20I series win over New Zealand. Gibson Finds Form at the Perfect Time After more than a year without bowling regularly due to injury concerns, Gibson has made an impressive comeback. Her standout performance came in Hove, where she delivered career-best figures of 3/14, playing a crucial role in dismissing New Zealand for just 80. Her wickets included key players such as Sophie Devine and Melie Kerr, underlining her importance to England’s bowling attack heading…

Women’s T20 cricket is changing quickly, and one of the biggest reasons behind this transformation is the rise of multi-dimensional all-rounders. Modern teams no longer want players who only bat or only bowl. Instead, they are searching for cricketers who can contribute in every department of the game. Ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales, the value of all-rounders has become greater than ever. Teams now believe flexibility and balance are the keys to winning tournaments. This change has completely reshaped the importance of all-rounders in women’s cricket. Why All-Rounders Have Become So Important…

Amy Jones reached a significant milestone in her England career when she made her 250th international appearance in the third and final T20I against New Zealand at the County Ground, Hove, on 25 May 2026. The 32-year-old wicketkeeper-batter began the three-match T20I series three appearances short of the landmark, having built a long and adaptable international career across formats since making her ODI debut in February 2013. Her durability, along with the value she provides with the gloves and bat, explains why Jones remains an important part of England’s plans as they complete preparations for the home ICC Women’s T20…