Author: Priya Menon

Laura Wolvaardt produced a commanding innings to lead South Africa to a dominant win over India in the third T20I, scoring 115 off 53 balls in a successful chase of 193 that was completed with 21 deliveries to spare. Opening the innings alongside Sune Luus, Wolvaardt set the tempo early as South Africa raced to 72 without loss in the Powerplay, their highest-ever total in the first six overs of a women’s T20I. She reached her half-century in just 23 balls, the quickest of her career, immediately shifting the pressure onto India in what initially looked like a challenging target.…

New Zealand allrounder Suzie Bates has confirmed she will retire from international cricket following the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England in 2026, bringing the curtain down on a career spanning two decades. Bates, who recently returned from a quadriceps injury, is set to be included in New Zealand’s 15-player squad for the tournament. The squad announcement will take place at her former school, Otago Girls’ High School, next Wednesday. She will then travel with the team for their ODI and T20I tour of England in early May. As defending champions, New Zealand will enter the tournament aiming to…

South Africa secured a comprehensive 3-0 series victory with a commanding 9-wicket win in the third T20I on April 22, 2026, at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. The result followed earlier wins by 6 wickets and 8 wickets, sealing a dominant sweep. The defeat marked India’s first bilateral T20I series loss since April 2024, ending a strong run and raising concerns ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5, 2026. India’s previous series defeat had come in January 2024, when they lost 1-2 to Australia at home in a three-match…

The Costa Rica Cricket Federation has confirmed that Costa Rica Women will host Chile Women for a three-match T20 International (T20I) series this week, marking an important moment for women’s cricket in the ICC Americas region. All fixtures will be played at the Los Reyes Polo Club in Guacima. The series begins on Friday, April 24, followed by the second match on Saturday, April 25, before concluding on Sunday, April 26, 2026. First-Ever Meeting Between the Two Sides This series will mark the first time Costa Rica and Chile face each other in a T20I. Despite both teams being part…

Entebbe Cricket Ground witnessed a landmark moment in Ugandan cricket on April 21, 2026, as Sharon Athoula and Gloria Obukor became the first all-female umpiring duo to officiate a Men’s 50-Over League match. Their appointment marked a significant breakthrough in a competition traditionally overseen by male officials. While Wanderers CC secured a narrow one-run victory over Kutchi Tigers B in a closely contested encounter, the historic presence of Athoula and Obukor stood out as the defining narrative of the day. Their role at the centre represented not only personal achievement but also a broader step forward for inclusivity within the…

India opener Shafali Verma reached a significant career milestone by surpassing 4,000 international runs during the third T20I against South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on April 22, 2026. The 22-year-old achieved the landmark in style, scoring a fluent 64 off 46 balls while opening alongside Smriti Mandhana. Her innings, which included eight boundaries and two sixes, marked her second half-century of the series and helped India post their highest T20I total against South Africa — 192/4 in 20 overs. Bright Spot in a Difficult Series Despite India suffering a heavy defeat as South Africa completed a 3-0…

USA Women delivered a commanding performance to defeat Vanuatu Women by 53 runs in the eighth match of the ICC Women’s T20I Challenge Trophy 2026 at Gahanga Cricket Stadium in Kigali. The contest was largely one-sided, shaped by a dominant batting display and a controlled bowling effort. After posting 153/6, the USA bowlers ensured Vanuatu never gained a foothold, eventually dismissing them for exactly 100 on the final ball. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, USA built their innings around an outstanding knock from Chetna Reddy Pagydyala. While wickets fell at regular intervals at the other end, she…

Nepal Women held their composure in a tense, low-scoring encounter to defeat Rwanda Women by 2 wickets in Match 7 of the ICC Women’s T20I Challenge Trophy 2026 in Kigali. In a game where bowlers dictated the tempo and runs were hard to come by, Samjhana Khadka’s measured innings proved decisive in the end. Rwanda struggled to build momentum after being put under pressure early in their innings. Openers Fanny Utagushimaninde and Gisele Ishimwe found it difficult to settle, as Nepal’s bowlers struck quickly to reduce them to 4/1 in 1.3 overs and then 6/2 by 2.4 overs. Utagushimaninde managed…

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt etched her name deeper into cricketing history, surpassing the 8,500-run milestone in international cricket during a sensational performance in the 3rd T20I against India at Johannesburg on April 22, 2026. The landmark came in emphatic fashion, as Wolvaardt smashed a breathtaking 115 off 53 balls, leading South Africa to a dominant nine-wicket victory and sealing the five-match T20I series 3-0 with games to spare. A Century That Defined the Series Wolvaardt’s innings was a masterclass in modern T20 batting: Her knock dismantled India’s bowling attack and underlined her authority both as a batter and captain.…

Italy Women held their composure in a tense run chase to edge past Vanuatu Women in a closely contested ICC Women’s T20I Challenge Trophy 2026 clash. A match-winning knock from Ilenia Sims proved decisive as Italy sealed victory with three balls to spare. Vanuatu Build, But Fail to Capitalize Vanuatu Women began steadily, with Rachel Andrew and Valenta Langiatu putting on 37 runs for the opening wicket. Andrew scored 14 before being run out, while Langiatu added 20 off 25 balls. The innings was anchored by Nasimana Navaika, who compiled a determined 36 off 39 deliveries. She shared a 32-run…