Author: Priya Menon

New Zealand A Women secured a 1-0 victory in their three-match One Day series against Sri Lanka A Women with an 84-run win at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on May 18, 2026. The final match, shortened due to rain, was decided using the DLS method, with New Zealand’s batting depth and disciplined bowling proving decisive. Rain Disrupts Opening Matches The first two matches of the series were both abandoned due to rain. In the opening game on May 12, Sri Lanka A Women reached 217 for 7 in 42 overs before New Zealand A Women’s chase was halted. The…

England all-rounder Dani Gibson is aiming to make a significant impact in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 after returning to international cricket following an injury-affected period. The 23-year-old has already shown encouraging signs as she works her way back into the national setup during a key year for England. Gibson’s comeback came during the ODI series against New Zealand earlier this month, marking her first appearance for England since March 2025. Her return followed a notable moment in The Hundred auction, where she became the most expensive English women’s player after securing a £190,000 deal with Sunrisers Leeds. Her…

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana set a new record for the fastest half-century in women’s T20Is, reaching the landmark in just 15 balls against Zimbabwe in the third T20I in Karachi. The achievement surpassed the previous record of 18-ball fifties held by Sophie Devine, Phoebe Litchfield and Richa Ghosh. Sana’s effort also equals the fastest fifty recorded in women’s T20 cricket overall, matching Marie Kelly’s feat for Warwickshire against Gloucestershire in 2022 and Laura Harris’ innings for Otago against Canterbury in the 2025 Super Smash. The previous fastest fifty for Pakistan had been scored by Nida Dar, who reached the milestone…

Warwickshire secured their fourth win of the ECB Women’s One-Day Cup season with a three-wicket victory over Yorkshire at Scarborough, despite a brilliant all-round display from Jess Jonassen. Yorkshire posted 238 all out, built largely around Jonassen’s outstanding 110, before Warwickshire reached 239 for 7 with 16 balls to spare. Chloe Brewer’s composed 56 proved decisive in the chase, helping the visitors overcome a wobble and close out the match. Jonassen dominated Yorkshire’s innings and was involved in the two major partnerships that shaped their total. She added 89 for the second wicket with Georgie Boyce and later put on…

The second unofficial ODI between Sri Lanka A Women and New Zealand A Women at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium developed into a competitive contest before rain forced an early finish. New Zealand A Women were 66/4 while chasing 198 when the match was eventually abandoned. Sri Lanka A Women chose to bat first and made a careful start against accurate new-ball bowling from Hannah Rowe and Emma Black. Openers Vishmi Gunaratne and Sanjana Kavindi looked to settle in, but New Zealand A kept the pressure on with disciplined lines from the beginning. Kavindi found it difficult to rotate strike…

Charlotte Edwards and Danni Wyatt-Hodge have been included among the first names inducted into the newly launched T20 Hall of Fame, recognising their major contributions to domestic T20 cricket in England and Wales. The two England figures were announced alongside Ravi Bopara and James Vince as the first four inductees before the start of the 2026 T20 Blast season. The Hall of Fame has been introduced to celebrate players, coaches and administrators whose achievements and influence have made a lasting impact on the domestic T20 game. The inaugural group was chosen through a mix of public voting and selections from…

England hosted New Zealand in a white-ball series featuring three ODIs followed by three T20Is from May 10 to May 25, 2026. The opening ODI proved to be a tense contest, with the home side eventually crossing the line by one wicket in the penultimate over to take a 1-0 lead. The second ODI was abandoned because of rain, and the weather again threatened to disrupt the third match, which also marked veteran Suzie Bates’ ODI farewell for the White Ferns. However, conditions improved enough for a reduced 33-over contest at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on May 16, 2026. England…

Grace Harris is gearing up for what could be a defining tournament in her career, with the experienced all-rounder aiming to make her versatility count for Australia at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales. After missing Australia’s white-ball tour of the Caribbean earlier this year, Harris has worked her way back into the national squad following a series of strong performances in English domestic cricket. The 32-year-old returns at an important stage as Australia prepare for the global event with a squad built around experience, adaptability and power. Known for her explosive batting, Harris has…

Annabel Sutherland says a brief spell away from cricket has left her recharged before the Women’s T20 World Cup. Australia all-rounder Annabel Sutherland says a short break from the game has helped her return refreshed and prepared for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England. The 24-year-old missed Australia’s white-ball tour of the West Indies in March following a demanding stretch that had started last year with the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. Sutherland believes the time away was valuable for her physical and mental recovery before another major global event. “Physically, mentally, just to refresh and prioritise…

Durham climbed off the bottom of the ECB Women’s One-Day Cup table after a dominant 120-run victory over Somerset, driven by a six-wicket haul from Katie Levick. After posting 292 for 8, built on half-centuries from Hollie Armitage, Bess Heath and Mia Rogers, Durham bowled Somerset out for 172, with Niamh Holland’s 67 proving the only significant resistance. Match Summary: Durham elected to bat first after winning the toss but made a shaky start, losing stand-in opener Katherine Fraser in the opening over to Alex Griffiths. Armitage and Tahlia Wilson steadied the innings through the powerplay, though Wilson was dismissed…