Author: Priya Menon

The USA women’s cricket team have named a 14-player squad for the Easter Women’s T20 Cup 2026 in Entebbe, scheduled from April 9 to 15, as they aim to regain momentum following a challenging run in recent international fixtures. The tri-series tournament, featuring hosts Uganda and Uganda A, will be played at Entebbe Cricket Oval and provides an important opportunity for the USA side to prepare for upcoming ICC pathway events. USA Women Squad for Easter T20 Cup 2026 The squad maintains a familiar core, with captain Aditiba Chudasama leading the side alongside experienced all-rounders Ritu Singh and Gargi Bhogle.…

Mozambique Women produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat Zambia Women by 144 runs in the Kalahari Women’s T20I Tournament 2026, delivering a one-sided display with both bat and ball. Mozambique’s innings began with an early setback when Olga Mondlane was dismissed for 5 off 8 balls at 17/1 in 2.3 overs, with Mercy Nguni providing the breakthrough. However, the momentum soon shifted decisively through a commanding second-wicket partnership between Palmira Cuinica and Amelia Mundundo. Cuinica and Mundundo Build Match-Defining Stand The pair added 132 runs for the second wicket, taking control of the innings and putting Mozambique in a…

Uganda have named a 14-player squad for the Easter Women’s T20 Cup 2026, set to take place in Entebbe from April 9 to 15, as they continue to build on their recent progress in international cricket. The tournament, featuring Uganda A and the United States women’s team, will be held at Entebbe Cricket Oval and offers an important opportunity for the hosts to fine-tune their preparations ahead of upcoming ICC events. Uganda Squad for Easter Women’s T20 Cup 2026 Uganda enter the competition with a settled core group. Captain Janet Mbabazi continues to play a key role, while Ritah Musamali…

Malawi Women delivered a commanding performance to defeat Lesotho Women by nine wickets in the second match of the Kalahari Women’s T20 Tournament 2026 at Botswana Cricket Association Oval 2 in Gaborone. The tournament, which began on April 6 and runs until April 11, saw Malawi, led by Euless Chiralile, take on Maneo Nyabela’s Lesotho side. Earlier, Brazil, captained by Carolina Nascimento, had beaten Botswana by 83 runs in the opening match at Oval 1. Malawi captain Chiralile won the toss and chose to field, a decision that proved decisive as her bowlers dismantled Lesotho’s batting lineup. Praise Maziya led…

Brazil Women produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat Botswana Women by 83 runs in the opening match of the Kalahari Women’s T20I Tournament 2026 in Gaborone. The contest saw Brazil recover from an early setback to build a strong total before delivering a clinical bowling display to secure a one-sided victory. Brazil’s innings began on a shaky note as Laura Agatha was dismissed for a first-ball duck by Wendy Moutswi at 1/1 in 0.2 overs. The early pressure continued when Lindsay Boas, after scoring a quick 7 off 5 balls, also fell to Moutswi, leaving the side at 19/2…

Durham Cricket have bolstered their squad ahead of the new season by signing Australian batter Tahlia Wilson as an overseas player for the opening phase of the ECB Women’s One Day Cup 2026. The 26-year-old top-order batter is set to link up with the team before their opening match against Lancashire at Banks Homes Riverside on April 11. She will remain with the side until mid-June, adding depth and experience at the top of the order during a key stretch of the competition. Wilson arrives in England following an impressive run in domestic cricket with the New South Wales Breakers…

Greece Women delivered a composed all-round performance to secure an eight-wicket victory over Cyprus Women in the sixth T20I in Episkopi, completing the chase with 22 balls to spare and registering their first win of the six-match series. Cyprus Women began steadily but were disrupted by early breakthroughs. Thanuja Gedarage was dismissed for 4 at 16/1 in 3.5 overs, caught by Maria Syrioti off Sofia-nefeli Georgota. On the very next delivery, Alexandra Taylor departed for a duck at 16/2, further putting the innings under pressure. Ayesha Dirannehelage then anchored the innings with 26 off 40 balls, adding 35 runs for…

The latest ICC Women’s ODI Rankings have seen notable changes following recent bilateral series, with Australia’s Alana King reclaiming the No.1 position in the bowling charts, while India’s Smriti Mandhana continues to lead the batting rankings. These updates come amid strong performances in recent series, including New Zealand’s 2-1 ODI win over South Africa — following their 4-1 T20I series victory — and Australia’s 3-0 ODI sweep of West Indies. With the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup scheduled in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5, 2026, the rankings reflect the current form across teams. Batting Rankings: New…

England wicketkeeper-batter Amy Jones and Australia seamer Piepa Cleary have announced their marriage, sharing the news through a joint social media post that read: “04.04.26 – The best day”. The ceremony was held in Western Australia, where the couple marked the occasion with close friends and members of the cricketing community. The setting provided an intimate and relaxed atmosphere, away from the demands of international cricket. Among those part of the celebrations were Nat Sciver-Brunt and Katherine Brunt, who served as bridesmaids, underlining Jones’s strong connections within the England setup. The announcement drew widespread support from across the cricket world.…

Captain Muneeba Ali delivered a commanding performance with the bat as Invincibles secured a convincing six-wicket victory over Strikers in the 11th match of the National Women’s T20 Tournament 2026 at the Ghani Glass Cricket Ground on Monday. Strikers opted to bat first after winning the toss, but the decision did not yield the desired outcome as they posted 161/7 in their 20 overs despite a strong middle-order contribution from Aliya Riaz. Riaz led the scoring for Strikers with a brisk 47 off 27 deliveries, striking six fours and a six. The opening pair of Sadaf Shamas (33) and Dua…