Author: Priya Menon

South Africa Women and India Women are set to begin their five-match T20I series at the Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium in Durban on April 17. For India, the tour presents an opportunity to carry forward momentum from a strong domestic season while refining team combinations under captain Harmanpreet Kaur. The visitors arrive with a largely settled squad, particularly with a dependable top order, but the conditions in Durban — known for bounce — are expected to test their technique. South Africa, led by Laura Wolvaardt, will aim to maximise home advantage. With a pace attack suited to local conditions, the hosts…

Warwickshire Women produced a dominant batting display against Hampshire Women in Match 6 of the ECB Women’s One-Day Cup 2026 in Birmingham, but persistent rain forced the game to be abandoned, with both sides sharing points. Strong Opening Sets the Platform Warwickshire began with intent, as their opening pair laid a solid foundation. Amu Surenkumar anchored the innings with a steady 51 off 63 balls, striking seven boundaries and rotating the strike effectively. At the other end, Davina Perrin provided early momentum with an attacking 81 off 76 deliveries, including eight fours and three sixes. The duo put together a…

Durham Women produced a composed and commanding performance to defeat Essex Women by 23 runs in a high-scoring ECB Women’s One-Day Cup 2026 clash at Chester-le-Street. The contest featured shifting momentum and strong contributions from both sides, but Durham proved more effective in crucial moments. Wilson and Armitage Anchor Durham’s Total Durham made a steady start, with Emma Marlow laying the foundation through a measured 53 off 73 balls. While the early phase remained controlled, the innings gained significant momentum through a dominant second-wicket partnership between Tahlia Wilson and captain Hollie Armitage. Wilson led the charge with a career-best 152…

India Women, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, are set to tour South Africa for a five-match T20I series from April 17 to April 27, 2026. The series serves as an important preparatory assignment ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales, scheduled from June 12 to July 5. India hold a slight advantage in head-to-head T20I contests against South Africa, with 10 wins, 6 defeats, and 3 no-results from 19 matches. Their record in South Africa is also favourable, with 4 wins, 2 losses, and 2 washouts in 8 games. The opening match will be played at…

Australia U19 Women delivered a dominant all-round display to defeat England U19 Women by 9 wickets in Match 7 of the U19 Tri-Series in Australia 2026 at the Ian Healy Oval. Chasing a modest target, the hosts completed the task with ease, showing control and composure throughout the innings. England U19 Women Struggle for Momentum England’s innings never gained consistency despite a few brief starts. Mollie Adams fell early for 1, leaving the score at 1/6 inside the powerplay. Sophie Beech soon followed for 5 off 6 balls, as Filippa Suesee struck twice to disrupt the top order. Reduced to…

Sri Lanka U19 Women, led by Chamodi Praboda, edged past England U19 Women, captained by Genevieve Jeer, by 8 runs in the second T20 match of the ongoing Under-19 Tri-Series in Australia. The game was played on April 12, 2026, at Bill Pippen Oval, Gold Coast. England had earlier dominated the one-day leg, winning both their matches. Sri Lanka Post 136/6 After Strong Start After winning the toss, Chamodi Praboda chose to bat first. Openers Vimoksha Balasuriya and Sanjana Kavindi provided early momentum with a 41-run stand. Malisha Tennakoon broke the partnership in the fifth over by dismissing Balasuriya. Umayangana…

The Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack honour for the Leading Woman Cricketer in the World stands as one of the game’s most respected individual accolades, recognising the best performer across formats in a calendar year. Known widely as the “Bible of Cricket,” Wisden’s selections hold significant weight, and for Indian women’s cricket, each award has signalled a key moment in its global rise. To date, three Indian players have received this recognition on four occasions, each representing a distinct phase in the team’s development. Mithali Raj (2017) Mithali Raj earned the honour in 2017 during a defining period of her career, marked…

Brazil, led by skipper Laura Cardoso, secured the Kalahari Women’s T20I Tournament 2026 title with a thrilling three-wicket win over hosts Botswana in the Super League final at Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1 in Gaborone on April 11, 2026. The closely fought final capped a competitive tournament featuring six teams — Brazil, Botswana, Mozambique, Malawi, Lesotho, and Zambia — played between April 6 and April 11, highlighting emerging talent and strong performances across the competition. Team Performances Overview Zambia Under the leadership of Nancy Chabula, Zambia endured a challenging campaign, finishing without a win in seven matches. Filo Chenda emerged…

Stars, captained by Tuba Hassan, faced off against Muneeba Ali’s Invincibles in the National Women’s T20 final on April 12, 2026, at the Ghani Glass Cricket Ground in Lahore. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Stars posted a strong total of 156/9 in their 20 overs in a high-pressure final. Leading from the front, skipper Tuba Hassan struck a fluent 50 off 31 deliveries. She was supported by Sidra Amin (30 off 23), Kaynat Hafeez (20 off 14), Omaima Sohail (17 off 12), and Waheeda Akhtar (16 off 11), all contributing valuable runs to the total. For the…

Uganda Women produced a composed all-round effort to defeat Uganda A Women by 37 runs in the Easter Women’s T20 Cup 2026, with the contest shaped by key partnerships, timely wickets, and a disciplined bowling performance. Uganda Women Build Competitive Total Uganda Women had a slow start after opting to bat, with Janet Mbabazi unable to settle early. She scored 6 off 8 balls before being dismissed by Irene Alumo, leaving the score at 21/1 in 3.1 overs. The situation worsened shortly after when Kevin Awino fell for just 1 in the following over, again to Alumo, as the score…