Author: Priya Menon

The Delhi Capitals Women entered the WPL 2026 Final carrying both hope and pressure. After reaching four consecutive finals, the franchise wanted to finally end its long wait for a title. At the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, Delhi looked ready to break the curse. Under the leadership of Jemimah Rodrigues, the team posted a huge total of 203 for 4 in the final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women. But once again, Delhi Capitals execution under pressure became the biggest story of the night. Despite controlling large parts of the match, Delhi suffered another heartbreaking final defeat as RCB chased down…

The upcoming T20I series between India women’s national cricket team and England women’s national cricket team is much more than a normal bilateral contest. Starting from May 28, the three match series will act as a final preparation stage before the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup begins in England and Wales on June 12. India has already announced its 15 member squad, but the biggest challenge now is deciding the best playing XI for English conditions. After suffering a disappointing 4 1 T20I series defeat against South Africa women’s national cricket team in April, the team management knows there is…

The modern game of Women’s T20 World Cup is changing fast. Young players are no longer waiting years for opportunities. Teams now want fearless cricketers who can change matches in just a few deliveries. That is why the upcoming tournament in England and Wales could belong to the next generation of stars. These teenage cricket sensation Women’s World Cup talents are already creating massive excitement before the first ball is bowled. Here are three women’s cricket breakout teenagers who could dominate the tournament and become global superstars. Tilly Corteen-Coleman Ready to Spin England to Glory Tilly Corteen-Coleman is only 18…

Sophie Devine produced a match-winning 87 off 57 balls to pull New Zealand out of early trouble and guide them to a series-levelling victory over England in Canterbury. Devine’s innings included five fours and six sixes, and she shared a crucial 159-run partnership with Maddy Green, who remained unbeaten on 56. Their stand helped New Zealand recover from a disastrous start and post a total that proved enough in the end. After Amelia Kerr chose to bat first, New Zealand’s top order almost made that decision look costly. The visitors collapsed to 5/3 in the second over as Lauren Bell…

The upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England is not just about big sixes, star batters, or team selection. This tournament could be decided by something much bigger and far more unpredictable: the English weather. Cloud cover in England has always played a huge role in cricket. In women’s cricket, especially in T20 matches, overcast skies can completely change the balance between bat and ball within a few overs. That is why many fans are already discussing how England weather affects women’s cricket before the tournament even begins. Why Are World Test Championship Finals Always in England One of…

Essex Women delivered a commanding all-round display to secure a seven-wicket victory over Warwickshire Women at Chelmsford in the Women’s T20 Blast 2026, completing the chase with 34 balls remaining. A strong batting effort, led by Cordelia Griffith and Alice Macleod, ensured Essex comfortably overhauled Warwickshire’s total despite a standout unbeaten innings from Abigail Freeborn. Freeborn Anchors Warwickshire’s Innings After being put in to bat, Warwickshire lost Meg Austin early, but Abigail Freeborn and Georgia Redmayne steadied the innings with a 79-run partnership for the second wicket. Redmayne made 36 from 30 balls before being dismissed, while Freeborn carried on…

Surrey Women produced a composed yet aggressive chase to defeat Lancashire Women by six wickets under lights at The Oval in the Women’s T20 Blast 2026. Chasing a target of 186, the hosts reached the total with seven balls to spare, led by a dominant innings from captain Bryony Smith. Smith struck a commanding 71 off 35 deliveries, hitting three sixes and ten fours, while Alice Davidson-Richards provided steady support with an unbeaten 47 to guide Surrey home. Lancashire Set Strong Target Earlier, Lancashire Women posted 185 for 7, built around a rapid 56 from 31 balls by Eve Jones.…

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana has set her sights on guiding her team to the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to take place in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5. The team heads into the tournament on the back of a 3-0 series win over Zimbabwe at home and will next travel to Ireland for a tri-series involving the hosts and West Indies from May 28 to June 4 in Dublin. The competition will serve as their final preparation before the World Cup. Pakistan’s preparations have also included a training camp, with the…

Sri Lanka A Women delivered a dominant all-round performance to secure a 56-run victory over New Zealand A Women in the second T20 in Dambulla, taking a 2-0 lead in the series. The hosts combined steady batting partnerships with disciplined bowling to outplay their opponents across all departments. Gunaratne Anchors Strong Batting Effort Sri Lanka A Women made a solid start through Sanjana Kavindi and Vishmi Gunaratne. Kavindi contributed 27 off 20 balls, striking four boundaries, as the opening pair guided the team to 44 before she was dismissed by Jess Watkin in the sixth over. Following the early breakthrough,…

The road to the Women’s Asian Games will begin in Malaysia, with emerging Asian teams set to compete in a high-pressure T20 qualifier. The tournament will feature high-stakes women’s cricket matches from May 26 to 31 at Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur. The competition will be played in the T20 format, with teams divided into two groups. Group A includes Thailand, Hong Kong China, and hosts Malaysia. Group B features Nepal, China, and Indonesia. The top two sides from each group will move into the semi-finals before the final takes place on May 31. Thailand enter the qualifiers as one…