Author: Priya Menon

Charley Phillips delivered an impressive four-wicket haul to set up The Blaze’s three-wicket victory over Hampshire in the ECB Women’s One-Day Cup 2026 women’s competition at Trent Bridge. The result extended The Blaze’s lead at the top of the table to nine points and marked their sixth consecutive win. Chasing a target of 210, Tammy Beaumont led the scoring with 57, supported by Kathryn Bryce’s 32 and Orla Prendergast’s 28. Emma Jones then guided the side home with an unbeaten 37 from 31 balls, sealing the chase with 29 deliveries remaining. Earlier, Hampshire posted 209 after opting to bat, with…

Pakistan Women produced a dominant performance in Karachi, defeating Zimbabwe Women by 67 runs in the second T20I to secure another convincing result in the ongoing series. The hosts were in control for large parts of the contest, combining strong middle-order batting with disciplined bowling to keep Zimbabwe under pressure throughout the chase. After choosing to bat first, Pakistan Women made a measured start as Muneeba Ali and Gull Feroza looked to rotate the strike against Zimbabwe’s new-ball attack, led by Nomvelo Sibanda and Adel Zimunu. The opening stand ended at 27/1 in 4.3 overs when Michelle Mavunga removed Gull…

Cricket may be the second most followed sport across the globe, but few games can match the emotional pull it creates among its supporters. Across formats, the sport continues to produce extraordinary drama, while World Cups bring an added level of intensity. That excitement has grown even further since the T20 World Cup arrived in 2007. Two years after that launch, the women’s game received its own global T20 platform with the introduction of the Women’s T20 World Cup, giving cricket another major stage. If fans are asked to name the first centurion in T20 World Cup history, Chris Gayle’s…

Australian cricketers Megan Banting and Nicole Bolton have tied the knot, sharing glimpses of their wedding celebrations through a social media post. The couple posted a video on Instagram capturing moments from the ceremony, including time spent with family and friends along with candid highlights from the day. The visuals reflected a personal and understated celebration, with the event appearing to be an intimate gathering attended by close ones. Cricket Careers in Focus Both Banting and Bolton have been involved in Australian women’s cricket, albeit through different paths. Bolton, a former international cricketer, represented Australia as a left-handed opener and…

India Women’s pacer Renuka Singh Thakur has spoken about her recent struggles with the ball and her efforts to rediscover rhythm ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England. Following a challenging tour of South Africa, the seamer is working on regaining her ability to swing the ball, which remains a key part of her bowling. Reflecting on Difficult South Africa Tour India endured a 1-4 defeat in the five-match T20I series, with Renuka finding it difficult to make an impact. She claimed just two wickets in four matches, averaging 64.50 with an economy rate of 9.21. Renuka…

Ticket demand for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales has already reached record levels, with sales passing 145,000 and moving closer to the 150,000 mark just 30 days before the opening match. The 12-team tournament will run from June 12 to July 5 across seven venues and has already gone beyond the 136,549 total attendance recorded at the 2020 edition in Australia. The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 has become the highest-selling edition in the tournament’s history before a ball has been bowled, highlighting the continued rise of women’s cricket and its growing global…

Bhutan Women are set to compete in the ACC Women’s Premier Cup 2026 in Malaysia, marking another step forward in the nation’s progress in women’s cricket across Asia. The tournament, organised by the Asian Cricket Council and hosted by the Malaysian Cricket Association, will feature emerging teams from across the region and serves as an important platform for developing cricket nations to gain international exposure. Group D Fixtures and Schedule Bhutan have been drawn in Group D alongside Nepal, Hong Kong, China and Qatar, with all their group-stage matches scheduled at the KTJ Oval in Malaysia. They will begin their…

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt has been awarded the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for April 2026 after an outstanding run across both ODI and T20I formats. The Proteas batter edged out Sri Lanka’s Imesha Dulani and Brazil’s Laura Cardoso to secure the honour, marking her third win in the past seven months following previous awards in October and December. Dominant Form Across Formats Wolvaardt’s latest recognition comes ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales, with the South African skipper enjoying a prolific month at the crease. “It feels incredible to win a…

The Netherlands women’s cricket team will move into a new phase following the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, with Pierre de Bruyn confirmed as head coach from August 1. The experienced South African coach will take over from Neil McRae, who is set to step down after overseeing the team’s historic qualification for their first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup. McRae will then move on to coach the Jersey men’s side. Historic Moment for Dutch Women’s Cricket The transition comes at a significant time for the Netherlands, who secured qualification for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup through the Global…

England’s second ODI against New Zealand was washed out after persistent rain prevented any play at the County Ground. The hosts had won the opening match in Durham on Monday by one wicket, with their final pair just getting past the White Ferns’ total of 210. England had brought Sophie Ecclestone back into their XI after she missed the one-wicket win in Durham on Sunday. She was set to feature alongside fellow left-arm spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman, the 18-year-old who made her international debut in that match. Corteen-Coleman took two wickets and then shared an unbeaten 10th-wicket partnership with Charlie Dean…