Author: Priya Menon

Rwanda Women secured a composed six-wicket victory over Italy Women in the ICC Women’s T20I Challenge Trophy 2026 at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, successfully chasing 124 with three balls to spare. Rwanda Strike Early to Restrict Italy Italy Women, after winning the toss, chose to bat but were immediately put under pressure by Rwanda’s new-ball attack. Rosine Irera and Belise Murekatete made early inroads, reducing Italy to 2 for 2 in the second over with both Methnara Rathnayake and Hinanshi Daluwatta dismissed for ducks. A recovery followed through a 64-run partnership between Ilenia Sims and Alexia Kontopirakis. Sims top-scored…

India Women endured a challenging tour of South Africa, going down 4-1 in the five-match T20I series played from April 17 to 27, 2026. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur and coached by Amol Muzumdar, the side struggled to match the consistency of Laura Wolvaardt’s South Africa Women. The hosts secured victories by six, eight, and nine wickets in the first three matches, before India responded with a 14-run win in the fourth T20I. However, South Africa sealed the series emphatically with a 23-run victory in the final match at Benoni, where India managed 132 for 8 in pursuit of 156. Muzumdar…

Yorkshire Women produced a dominant all-round display to secure an 83-run victory over Lancashire Women in Match 14 of the ECB Women’s One-Day Cup 2026, with Jess Jonassen leading the charge with both bat and ball. Early Setbacks Before Jonassen Rebuild Yorkshire’s innings began on a difficult note as captain Lauren Winfield-Hill was dismissed for a duck by Kate Cross in the second over. Cross struck again soon after, removing Georgie Boyce for 4 to leave Yorkshire at 13 for 2. Despite the early trouble, Sterre Kalis helped stabilise the innings with a composed 45 from 54 balls. However, her…

Sri Lanka Women delivered a strong all-round performance to defeat Bangladesh Women by 25 runs in the opening T20I of the three-match series, successfully defending 161 for 4 as the visitors were restricted to 136 for 7. Sri Lanka Build Through Key Partnerships After being put in to bat, Sri Lanka began steadily with Hasini Perera and Chamari Athapaththu at the top. Perera was dismissed for 7 off 13 balls at 25 for 1, but Athapaththu kept the innings moving with a brisk 32 off 30 deliveries, including four boundaries and a six, before falling at 67 for 2. Following…

Lauren Bell produced a standout bowling performance to guide Hampshire Women to a comfortable six-wicket victory over Durham Women in the ECB Women’s One Day Cup 2026, claiming her first domestic List-A five-wicket haul. Hampshire Bowlers Dominate Early After choosing to bat first, Durham Women aimed to build a steady innings but were unable to gain momentum against a disciplined Hampshire attack. Tahlia Wilson led the early effort with a composed 31 from 40 balls, including five boundaries, while Emma Marlow added 17 from 30. However, both openers fell in quick succession, leaving Durham at 59 for 2 after an…

Somerset Women delivered a dominant all-round display to defeat Surrey Women by 136 runs in a high-scoring clash in the ECB Women’s One Day Cup 2026, highlighted by Heather Knight’s superb century and a strong collective bowling effort. Knight and Luff Lay the Platform After opting to bat first, Somerset made a steady but cautious start, losing early wickets that briefly checked their progress. Rebecca Odgers was dismissed for 10 (15), caught by Corteen-Coleman off Brown, while Niamh Holland added a quick 14 off 10 before Somerset slipped to 27 for 2. The innings was then rebuilt through a key…

USA Women continued their strong run in the ICC Women’s T20 Challenge Trophy 2026 with a convincing seven-wicket victory over Nepal Women in Match 12, successfully chasing a target of 87 in just 11.5 overs. USA Bowlers Dominate Early Nepal Women opted to bat first after winning the toss, but the decision quickly backfired. Samjhana Khadka was dismissed for a duck on the very first ball, giving USA an ideal start. The pressure remained throughout the innings as wickets fell at regular intervals. Bindu Rawal (3), Puja Mahato (8), and Kabita Joshi (1) were all dismissed cheaply, leaving Nepal struggling…

Rwanda Women survived a late scare to secure a narrow three-run win over Vanuatu Women in Match 11 of the ICC Women’s T20I Challenge Trophy 2026 at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium. In a contest that swung dramatically, Rwanda posted 133 for 5 before restricting Vanuatu to 130 for 3 in a tense finish. Rwanda Recover After Early Setback Opting to bat first, Rwanda endured a difficult start, losing two early wickets within the first seven overs with only 27 runs on the board. Gisele Ishimwe was dismissed for 2, followed by Fanny Utagushimaninde for 17. Alice Ikuzwe then stabilised…

Pakistan Women have unveiled a 15-member squad for their upcoming home white-ball series against Zimbabwe, beginning with a three-match ODI leg scheduled from May 4 to 9 at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi. All-rounder Fatima Sana will continue to lead the side, while left-arm spinner Momina Riasat has received her first ODI call-up. The series is part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2025–2029 and serves as preparation for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5. Zimbabwe Set for First Pakistan Tour This will be Zimbabwe Women’s first tour of Pakistan.…

South Africa Women completed a dominant T20I series triumph with a 23-run win over India Women in the fifth and final match in Benoni, sealing the contest 4-1. The result leaves India with key concerns ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England in June–July. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, South Africa made a strong start through Laura Wolvaardt and Sune Luus, who added 75 runs inside the first nine overs. Luus was dismissed for 23, stumped by Richa Ghosh off N Shree Charani despite a slight fumble, and wickets then fell at regular intervals.…