Author: Priya Menon

Somerset Women pulled off a dramatic one-wicket victory over Yorkshire Women in a thrilling ECB Women’s One-Day Cup 2026 clash at Taunton, chasing down the target with 24 balls remaining after a tense contest that swung throughout. Yorkshire, asked to bat first, made a cautious start but lost an early wicket when Blackwell was dismissed at 27/1 in 5.5 overs. Lauren Winfield-Hill provided stability at the top with a composed 36 off 41 balls, sharing a brief partnership with Jess Jonassen. However, wickets continued to fall at regular intervals, with Jonassen departing at 64/2 (12.6 overs) and Winfield-Hill soon after…

India all-rounder Deepti Sharma has been named the Leading Woman Cricketer in the World for 2025 by the Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack, capping a standout year in which she played a decisive role in India’s success on the global stage. The honour was announced ahead of Wisden’s 163rd edition, with Deepti’s all-round excellence earning her the top recognition. Australia’s Mitchell Starc was named the Leading Men’s Cricketer. Deepti’s defining performances came during the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, where she emerged as one of the tournament’s most influential players. She played a central role in helping India secure their first…

Cricket South Africa has named a 15-player Proteas Women squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against India at home, their final international assignment ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England. Captained by Laura Wolvaardt, the squad largely retains its core group as the team looks to refine combinations before the global tournament in June. The series is scheduled from April 17 to 27 and will be played in Durban, Johannesburg, and Benoni. South Africa enter the series on the back of a 3-2 T20I series win over New Zealand, a closely contested campaign that highlighted…

Surrey Women produced a dominant all-round display to defeat Warwickshire Women by 52 runs in a high-scoring ECB Women’s One-Day Cup 2026 encounter, highlighted by Danni Wyatt-Hodge’s record-breaking century and strong middle-order partnerships. After electing to bat, Surrey made a brisk start despite early setbacks. Sophia Dunkley struck 31 off 18 balls, while Paige Scholfield added 19 from 19 as the pair put on 44 in 5.4 overs. However, Warwickshire responded quickly, with Scholfield dismissed by Mary Taylor, followed by Dunkley at 54/2 in 6.4 overs, also falling to Taylor. Alice Capsey (9) and Alice Davidson-Richards (57 off 75) attempted…

Lancashire Women opened their ECB Women’s One-Day Cup 2026 campaign with a dominant 149-run victory over Durham Women at Chester-le-Street, delivering a comprehensive all-round performance in the tournament’s opening fixture. After choosing to bat, Lancashire built their innings steadily rather than explosively. Eve Jones provided early stability with a composed 82 off 106 balls, anchoring the innings with controlled stroke play. Although Emma Lamb contributed just 6 from 10 deliveries, Jones ensured momentum was maintained through smart rotation and timely boundaries. The innings shifted gears significantly once Gaby Lewis arrived at the crease. Lewis produced a commanding knock of 131…

USA Women secured a 20-run win over Uganda Women in a shortened five-over contest in the Women’s Easter T20 Cup, with a composed batting recovery and disciplined bowling proving decisive. The match saw early momentum shifts before USA took firm control through key partnerships and tight execution with the ball. USA’s innings began aggressively but suffered an immediate setback when Ritu Priya Singh was dismissed for 0 off 1 ball, caught and bowled by Asumin Akurut, leaving the side at 1/1 in just 0.3 overs. The early breakthrough slowed their progress, but Sainavi Kambalapalli anchored the innings with a steady…

New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr has been awarded the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for March, edging out fellow nominees Ayabonga Khaka and Beth Mooney. The accolade, presented by the International Cricket Council, recognises Kerr’s exceptional all-round displays across formats during a successful home season for New Zealand, where she played a pivotal role in series victories over Zimbabwe and South Africa. Her contributions were particularly notable as she assumed white-ball captaincy duties, stepping in for Sophie Devine. Kerr made an immediate impression in the ODI series against Zimbabwe, producing one of the most dominant bowling efforts in recent…

Bangladesh have recalled batter Sarmin Sultana to their ODI setup for the first time in seven years, naming her in the squad for the upcoming three-match home series against Sri Lanka. Her inclusion is part of three changes made to the squad that previously featured at the World Cup in India late last year. Offspinner Sultana Khatun and uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Juairiya Ferdous are the other additions for the series. Meanwhile, Rubya Haider, Nishita Akter, and Sumaiya Akter have been left out from the World Cup squad for the matches against Sri Lanka. Sarmin, now 32, last appeared in an ODI…

Samoa booked their place at the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2027 following an unbeaten run in the East Asia-Pacific Qualifier held in Port Moresby, sealing consecutive appearances on the global stage. Under the leadership of Olive Lefaga Lemoe, the team once again demonstrated their growing dominance in the region with a flawless four-match campaign. Competing at Amini Park, Samoa registered victories over Vanuatu, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and Fiji, mirroring their successful qualification journey from 2024. They opened their campaign with a convincing 58-run win against Vanuatu. After posting a competitive total, Samoa’s bowlers took control to comfortably…

The International Cricket Council has confirmed a record-breaking prize fund of USD 8.76 million for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, marking a major milestone in the continued growth of women’s cricket. The tournament, set to begin on June 12, 2026, in England and Wales, will now be the richest edition in the competition’s history, with a 10% increase in total prize money compared to the previous cycle. Prize money breakdown The ICC has significantly enhanced rewards across all stages of the tournament: This structure highlights the growing financial value of reaching the latter stages of the competition. Rewards…