Author: Priya Menon

As 38-year-old Suzie Bates prepares for one final international appearance at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales (June 12 to July 5), her career stands as one of the most remarkable in women’s cricket. Having announced she will retire after the tournament, the White Ferns stalwart leaves behind a legacy built over two decades. Bates became the first female cricketer to reach 350 international matches, 800 career games, and 25,000 runs, underlining her longevity and consistency at the highest level. With 362 appearances, 10,681 international runs, and 145 wickets, she remains one of the most…

In women’s cricket, taking a five-wicket haul in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is remains a rare and remarkable achievement, demanding adaptability and consistency across formats. Only four bowlers have accomplished this feat — India’s Jhulan Goswami and Deepti Sharma, England’s Jenny Gunn, and Australia’s Ashleigh Gardner. Deepti Sharma became the latest entrant on April 25, 2026, following her career-best 5 for 19 in the fourth T20I against South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. Defending 186, Deepti’s spell secured a 14-run win along with the Player of the Match award, helping India register their first victory on the South African…

Fatima Sana will lead a refreshed Pakistan women’s national cricket team in their upcoming white-ball series against Zimbabwe women’s national cricket team, as preparations intensify ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Zimbabwe are scheduled to arrive in Karachi on April 29 and begin their preparations before the ODI leg of the tour, with matches set for May 6 and 9. The series will then transition into a three-match T20I contest starting May 12. Fresh Faces in Pakistan Squad Pakistan have named a new-look squad for the series, with Momina Riasat receiving her maiden call-up. The selection reflects…

The fifth and final T20I between South Africa women’s national cricket team and India women’s national cricket team is set to be played at Willowmoore Park in Benoni on April 27, bringing an end to a tour largely dominated by the hosts. South Africa established control early in the series, delivering clinical performances in Durban to put India under immediate pressure. While India showed improvement in Johannesburg, including a competitive 192 in the third T20I powered by half-centuries from Harmanpreet Kaur and Shafali Verma, they were outplayed by Laura Wolvaardt, whose century sealed the series 3-0. India, however, avoided a…

Diana Edulji has called on India’s senior batters to step up as the team prepares for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, stressing the need to adapt more effectively to the demands of the shortest format. With the tournament scheduled to take place in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5, 2026, Edulji highlighted the challenges India have faced in T20 cricket, particularly during their ongoing series against South Africa women’s national cricket team. Series Struggles Highlight Concerns India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, have endured a difficult tour, falling behind 3-1 in the five-match T20I series. South…

India registered a 14-run victory over South Africa, successfully defending a total for the first time in the series, thanks to Deepti Sharma’s all-round brilliance. Her maiden five-wicket haul in T20Is played a decisive role as India reduced the deficit to 3-1 with one match remaining. India 185 for 5 (Rodrigues 43, Deepti 36*, Ghosh 34*, Reyneke 2-10, Marx 2-28)beat South Africa 171 for 9 (Luus 40, Brits 30, Deepti 5-19) by 14 runs After three unsuccessful attempts at defending totals, India finally held their nerve to deny South Africa what would have been their second-highest T20I chase. The result…

Sri Lanka Women completed a well-controlled chase in Rajshahi to secure the ODI series against Bangladesh Women, combining steady accumulation with timely acceleration in a high-scoring decider. The contest featured phases of shifting momentum, but Sri Lanka ultimately imposed their authority through strong partnerships and disciplined execution. Bangladesh Women started cautiously but were set back early. Fargana Hoque struggled for fluency and was dismissed for 11 off 26 balls by Chamari Athapaththu, leaving the hosts at 1/28 in 8.3 overs. Sharmin Sultana attempted to rebuild alongside Shamima Akhter, but a mix-up resulted in Sharmin’s run-out for 17, reducing Bangladesh to…

Rain is expected to play a decisive role ahead of the fourth T20I between South Africa women’s national cricket team and India women’s national cricket team at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, with forecasts indicating a strong likelihood of interruptions. While South Africa have already taken a commanding 3-0 lead in the five-match series, India will be eager to make the most of the remaining fixtures as they look to rebuild momentum ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. However, their chances of a full contest may hinge on weather conditions. High Rain Probability Around Match Time Weather forecasts…

The ongoing T20I series between South Africa Women and India Women has proven challenging for the visitors, with South Africa already sealing an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match contest. In the previous match at the Wanderers, India posted a strong total of 192, powered by attacking half-centuries from Shafali Verma and Harmanpreet Kaur, but South Africa chased it down comfortably, led by a stunning century from Laura Wolvaardt. Heading into the fourth T20I, India’s key concerns remain their fielding discipline and lack of control during the middle overs. While their batting showed improvement in the third match, the bowling…

Harmanpreet Kaur has moved to the top of the all-time charts for most runs as captain in Women’s T20 Internationals, narrowly surpassing Chamari Athapaththu in a closely contested race. The India skipper now has 3017 runs in 125 innings as captain, just one run ahead of Athapaththu’s 3016 runs in 107 innings, while former Australia captain Meg Lanning remains third with 2619 runs in 89 innings. The milestone gains further significance when viewed alongside Harmanpreet’s overall T20I record. Of her 3947 career runs in the format, 3017 have come while captaining India, meaning a substantial majority of her runs have…