Author: Priya Menon

Australia U19 Women delivered a dominant all-round display to defeat England U19 Women by 9 wickets in Match 7 of the U19 Tri-Series in Australia 2026 at the Ian Healy Oval. Chasing a modest target, the hosts completed the task with ease, showing control and composure throughout the innings. England U19 Women Struggle for Momentum England’s innings never gained consistency despite a few brief starts. Mollie Adams fell early for 1, leaving the score at 1/6 inside the powerplay. Sophie Beech soon followed for 5 off 6 balls, as Filippa Suesee struck twice to disrupt the top order. Reduced to…

Sri Lanka U19 Women, led by Chamodi Praboda, edged past England U19 Women, captained by Genevieve Jeer, by 8 runs in the second T20 match of the ongoing Under-19 Tri-Series in Australia. The game was played on April 12, 2026, at Bill Pippen Oval, Gold Coast. England had earlier dominated the one-day leg, winning both their matches. Sri Lanka Post 136/6 After Strong Start After winning the toss, Chamodi Praboda chose to bat first. Openers Vimoksha Balasuriya and Sanjana Kavindi provided early momentum with a 41-run stand. Malisha Tennakoon broke the partnership in the fifth over by dismissing Balasuriya. Umayangana…

The Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack honour for the Leading Woman Cricketer in the World stands as one of the game’s most respected individual accolades, recognising the best performer across formats in a calendar year. Known widely as the “Bible of Cricket,” Wisden’s selections hold significant weight, and for Indian women’s cricket, each award has signalled a key moment in its global rise. To date, three Indian players have received this recognition on four occasions, each representing a distinct phase in the team’s development. Mithali Raj (2017) Mithali Raj earned the honour in 2017 during a defining period of her career, marked…

Brazil, led by skipper Laura Cardoso, secured the Kalahari Women’s T20I Tournament 2026 title with a thrilling three-wicket win over hosts Botswana in the Super League final at Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1 in Gaborone on April 11, 2026. The closely fought final capped a competitive tournament featuring six teams — Brazil, Botswana, Mozambique, Malawi, Lesotho, and Zambia — played between April 6 and April 11, highlighting emerging talent and strong performances across the competition. Team Performances Overview Zambia Under the leadership of Nancy Chabula, Zambia endured a challenging campaign, finishing without a win in seven matches. Filo Chenda emerged…

Stars, captained by Tuba Hassan, faced off against Muneeba Ali’s Invincibles in the National Women’s T20 final on April 12, 2026, at the Ghani Glass Cricket Ground in Lahore. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Stars posted a strong total of 156/9 in their 20 overs in a high-pressure final. Leading from the front, skipper Tuba Hassan struck a fluent 50 off 31 deliveries. She was supported by Sidra Amin (30 off 23), Kaynat Hafeez (20 off 14), Omaima Sohail (17 off 12), and Waheeda Akhtar (16 off 11), all contributing valuable runs to the total. For the…

Uganda Women produced a composed all-round effort to defeat Uganda A Women by 37 runs in the Easter Women’s T20 Cup 2026, with the contest shaped by key partnerships, timely wickets, and a disciplined bowling performance. Uganda Women Build Competitive Total Uganda Women had a slow start after opting to bat, with Janet Mbabazi unable to settle early. She scored 6 off 8 balls before being dismissed by Irene Alumo, leaving the score at 21/1 in 3.1 overs. The situation worsened shortly after when Kevin Awino fell for just 1 in the following over, again to Alumo, as the score…

Brazil Women secured the Kalahari Women’s T20I Tournament 2026 title with a tense three-wicket victory over Botswana Women in the final at the Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1 in Gaborone. In a match dominated by bowlers, Botswana were dismissed for just 37, but pushed Brazil hard before the chase was completed. After winning the toss and opting to bat, Botswana struggled from the outset. Keletso Raphapha fell for a duck in the opening over, and the innings never recovered as Brazil maintained tight lines and sharp fielding to keep the pressure on. The top order failed to settle, with wickets…

Pakistan Cricket Board has named 25 players for a women’s skills and fitness camp scheduled to take place at the Ghani Glass Cricket Ground from April 16 to 23, as preparations begin for the upcoming home series against Zimbabwe. The selected group includes a mix of regular national players who have featured in recent international assignments, along with six uncapped cricketers—Amber Kainat, Eman Naseer, Komal Khan, Maham Anees, Momina Riasat and Saira Jabeen—who have earned opportunities based on recent performances. According to the PCB, selections have been made considering both international form and performances in the recently concluded National Women’s…

Malawi Women secured a dramatic one-wicket victory over Mozambique Women in the third-place playoff of the Kalahari Women’s T20I Tournament 2026, edging home in a low-scoring contest that went down to the closing moments. Mozambique, after opting to bat, struggled to build momentum and were restricted to 91/8 in their 20 overs. Despite the modest total, Malawi’s chase turned into a tense affair as wickets fell regularly, before they eventually reached 92/9 in 18 overs to claim the bronze medal. Malawi Bowlers Restrict Mozambique Mozambique’s innings never gained traction, with Malawi’s bowlers maintaining tight control throughout. Runs came in small…

Hampshire Women secured a thrilling five-wicket victory over Essex Women in the ECB Women’s One-Day Cup 2026, chasing down the target in the final over of a closely contested match that swung throughout. Essex, batting first, endured an early setback as Grace Scrivens was dismissed for a duck at 1–1 in 1.6 overs following sharp work involving Maia Bouchier and Linsey Smith. Cordelia Griffith attempted to rebuild but was run out for 6 (15), leaving the side at 2–21 in 5.3 overs. A steady recovery followed through a key partnership between Alice Macleod and Jodi Grewcock. Grewcock Anchors Essex Innings…