Author: Priya Menon

South Africa Women Under-19 delivered a dominant all-round performance to secure a comprehensive 99-run victory over Ghana Women in the third match of the Nigeria Invitational Women’s T20 Tournament in Lagos. The convincing display underlined their strength in both departments and reinforced their credentials in the competition. South Africa’s innings began cautiously after Chanel Venter fell early, scoring a quick 8 from 8 deliveries before being caught by Essoun off Awuah at 12 for 1 in 2.2 overs. Ghana briefly gained encouragement from the early breakthrough, but Ashley Barnard and Siphokuhle Masilela attempted to stabilise the innings. Barnard, however, departed…

Sophie Devine struck her second consecutive half-century as New Zealand registered another six-wicket win at Sky Stadium in Wellington on Sunday (March 22), sealing an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series against South Africa. Chasing 160, the hosts completed the task with nine balls remaining to wrap up the contest comfortably. Earlier, Annerie Dercksen led South Africa’s batting effort, with an unbeaten 55 from just 30 deliveries after the visitors chose to bat first. Sune Luus, opening alongside Chloe Tryon this time, helped the side to a steadier start before she was stumped by Amelia Kerr in the ninth…

Australia completed a 2-0 series triumph over West Indies in Kingstown, overcoming a spirited half-century from Hayley Matthews thanks to decisive performances from Alana King and Kim Garth. Georgia Voll and Ellyse Perry laid the foundation with crucial contributions before disciplined spells from the bowlers ensured Australia defended their total successfully. Australia 164 for 5 (Perry 42, Voll 39) beat West Indies 147 for 4 (Matthews 56, Dottin 39, King 2-25) by 17 runs* Voll’s rapid 39 from 23 deliveries and Perry’s composed 42 off 28 anchored Australia’s innings as they posted 164 for 5, matching the score from the…

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has unveiled a major highlight of its 2026/27 home season, confirming a full bilateral series against Australia Women that will include three T20Is, three ODIs and a one-off Test in April. The upcoming contest will mark South Africa’s first complete multi-format series against Australia. It will take place only a few months after the Proteas Women welcome India for three ODIs and a one-off Test in December 2026. Australia, led by captain Sophie Molineux, are currently in the West Indies for a white-ball tour comprising three ODIs and three T20Is between March 20 and April 2,…

Cricket Ireland (CI) has stood by its decision to stage a bilateral series against Afghanistan this summer, despite admitting that the Taliban’s treatment of women and girls has created “moral discomfort” within its board. Several international sides, including Australia and England, have either cancelled or chosen not to arrange bilateral fixtures with Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to power in 2021. However, Ireland’s men are scheduled to host Afghanistan for a five-match ODI series between August 5 and 14, following approval from the CI board during a single-issue meeting that lasted 90 minutes on Wednesday evening. Sarah Keane, who recently…

Queensland denied Alyssa Healy a dream send-off by edging New South Wales in a rain-affected Women’s National Cricket League final in Sydney, sealing the title by seven runs via the DLS method. Centuries from Georgia Redmayne and Grace Harris powered Queensland to a formidable total of 332 for 7. In response, NSW were 212 for 6 when their chase was halted by storms, leaving them short of the revised target of 220. Match Summary: Playing her final competitive match, Healy struck a brisk 64 from 63 balls to keep the Breakers in contention before her dismissal at 129 for 1.…

West Indies wicketkeeper-batter Shemaine Campbelle achieved a significant career milestone on March 20, 2026, during a difficult run chase against Australia at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown, St Vincent. The experienced 33-year-old became the first player from her country to reach 150 T20I appearances and also crossed the mark of 1500 runs in the format. Batting at number three in the opening T20I of the white-ball series, with Hayley Matthews captaining the hosts and Sophie Molineux leading Australia, Campbelle compiled a steady 15 from 15 deliveries, striking one four and one six. However, West Indies finished on 121/6 in…

South Africa Women are preparing for a significant home season that will feature a historic first full tour by Australia, alongside a visit from India, with both series set to include Test matches. India’s tour will begin with a three-match ODI series that forms part of the ICC Women’s Championship. The opening fixture is scheduled for December 9 in Potchefstroom. The second ODI will take place in Bloemfontein before the teams travel to Newlands for the third and final match of the series. The itinerary also includes a one-off Test at St George’s Park in Gqeberha, set to be played…

Rwanda’s Fanny Utagushimaninde scripted history by becoming the first woman to score a century on T20I debut. The teenager struck an unbeaten 111 off 65 deliveries against Ghana in Lagos during the Nigeria Invitational Women’s T20I Tournament. At just 15 years old, Utagushimaninde also set a new benchmark as the youngest centurion in women’s T20 Internationals. The earlier record for the highest individual score by a woman on T20I debut had been held by Australia’s Karen Rolton, who made 96 not out against England in Taunton in 2005, in only the second women’s T20I ever played. Before this achievement, the…

Cricket Central in Sydney will host a high-stakes showdown as New South Wales (NSW) Breakers take on Queensland Fire in the Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) 2025–26 Final. The Breakers have dominated the campaign, losing just one of their twelve matches to finish comfortably atop the standings with 49 points. Queensland Fire, meanwhile, had to overcome a challenging mid-season phase and hold off a late push from Western Australia, eventually sealing their place in the final with eight wins. With NSW carrying the confidence of a commanding league phase and the Fire proving their ability to edge close contests, the…