Author: Priya Menon

Brazil Women secured the Kalahari Women’s T20I Tournament 2026 title with a tense three-wicket victory over Botswana Women in the final at the Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1 in Gaborone. In a match dominated by bowlers, Botswana were dismissed for just 37, but pushed Brazil hard before the chase was completed. After winning the toss and opting to bat, Botswana struggled from the outset. Keletso Raphapha fell for a duck in the opening over, and the innings never recovered as Brazil maintained tight lines and sharp fielding to keep the pressure on. The top order failed to settle, with wickets…

Pakistan Cricket Board has named 25 players for a women’s skills and fitness camp scheduled to take place at the Ghani Glass Cricket Ground from April 16 to 23, as preparations begin for the upcoming home series against Zimbabwe. The selected group includes a mix of regular national players who have featured in recent international assignments, along with six uncapped cricketers—Amber Kainat, Eman Naseer, Komal Khan, Maham Anees, Momina Riasat and Saira Jabeen—who have earned opportunities based on recent performances. According to the PCB, selections have been made considering both international form and performances in the recently concluded National Women’s…

Malawi Women secured a dramatic one-wicket victory over Mozambique Women in the third-place playoff of the Kalahari Women’s T20I Tournament 2026, edging home in a low-scoring contest that went down to the closing moments. Mozambique, after opting to bat, struggled to build momentum and were restricted to 91/8 in their 20 overs. Despite the modest total, Malawi’s chase turned into a tense affair as wickets fell regularly, before they eventually reached 92/9 in 18 overs to claim the bronze medal. Malawi Bowlers Restrict Mozambique Mozambique’s innings never gained traction, with Malawi’s bowlers maintaining tight control throughout. Runs came in small…

Hampshire Women secured a thrilling five-wicket victory over Essex Women in the ECB Women’s One-Day Cup 2026, chasing down the target in the final over of a closely contested match that swung throughout. Essex, batting first, endured an early setback as Grace Scrivens was dismissed for a duck at 1–1 in 1.6 overs following sharp work involving Maia Bouchier and Linsey Smith. Cordelia Griffith attempted to rebuild but was run out for 6 (15), leaving the side at 2–21 in 5.3 overs. A steady recovery followed through a key partnership between Alice Macleod and Jodi Grewcock. Grewcock Anchors Essex Innings…

Somerset Women pulled off a dramatic one-wicket victory over Yorkshire Women in a thrilling ECB Women’s One-Day Cup 2026 clash at Taunton, chasing down the target with 24 balls remaining after a tense contest that swung throughout. Yorkshire, asked to bat first, made a cautious start but lost an early wicket when Blackwell was dismissed at 27/1 in 5.5 overs. Lauren Winfield-Hill provided stability at the top with a composed 36 off 41 balls, sharing a brief partnership with Jess Jonassen. However, wickets continued to fall at regular intervals, with Jonassen departing at 64/2 (12.6 overs) and Winfield-Hill soon after…

India all-rounder Deepti Sharma has been named the Leading Woman Cricketer in the World for 2025 by the Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack, capping a standout year in which she played a decisive role in India’s success on the global stage. The honour was announced ahead of Wisden’s 163rd edition, with Deepti’s all-round excellence earning her the top recognition. Australia’s Mitchell Starc was named the Leading Men’s Cricketer. Deepti’s defining performances came during the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, where she emerged as one of the tournament’s most influential players. She played a central role in helping India secure their first…

Cricket South Africa has named a 15-player Proteas Women squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against India at home, their final international assignment ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England. Captained by Laura Wolvaardt, the squad largely retains its core group as the team looks to refine combinations before the global tournament in June. The series is scheduled from April 17 to 27 and will be played in Durban, Johannesburg, and Benoni. South Africa enter the series on the back of a 3-2 T20I series win over New Zealand, a closely contested campaign that highlighted…

Surrey Women produced a dominant all-round display to defeat Warwickshire Women by 52 runs in a high-scoring ECB Women’s One-Day Cup 2026 encounter, highlighted by Danni Wyatt-Hodge’s record-breaking century and strong middle-order partnerships. After electing to bat, Surrey made a brisk start despite early setbacks. Sophia Dunkley struck 31 off 18 balls, while Paige Scholfield added 19 from 19 as the pair put on 44 in 5.4 overs. However, Warwickshire responded quickly, with Scholfield dismissed by Mary Taylor, followed by Dunkley at 54/2 in 6.4 overs, also falling to Taylor. Alice Capsey (9) and Alice Davidson-Richards (57 off 75) attempted…

Lancashire Women opened their ECB Women’s One-Day Cup 2026 campaign with a dominant 149-run victory over Durham Women at Chester-le-Street, delivering a comprehensive all-round performance in the tournament’s opening fixture. After choosing to bat, Lancashire built their innings steadily rather than explosively. Eve Jones provided early stability with a composed 82 off 106 balls, anchoring the innings with controlled stroke play. Although Emma Lamb contributed just 6 from 10 deliveries, Jones ensured momentum was maintained through smart rotation and timely boundaries. The innings shifted gears significantly once Gaby Lewis arrived at the crease. Lewis produced a commanding knock of 131…

USA Women secured a 20-run win over Uganda Women in a shortened five-over contest in the Women’s Easter T20 Cup, with a composed batting recovery and disciplined bowling proving decisive. The match saw early momentum shifts before USA took firm control through key partnerships and tight execution with the ball. USA’s innings began aggressively but suffered an immediate setback when Ritu Priya Singh was dismissed for 0 off 1 ball, caught and bowled by Asumin Akurut, leaving the side at 1/1 in just 0.3 overs. The early breakthrough slowed their progress, but Sainavi Kambalapalli anchored the innings with a steady…