Author: Priya Menon

Captain Chamari Athapaththu delivered with both bat and ball as Sri Lanka secured a four-wicket victory over West Indies in the second T20I in Grenada, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. The opening match had been abandoned due to rain. Although West Indies were restricted to 101/9 after being asked to bat, Sri Lanka’s pursuit was far from straightforward. The chase became tense despite the modest target, with Athapaththu’s early fireworks proving decisive in complementing her earlier impact with the ball. Sharing the new ball, as she had in the washed-out opener, Athapaththu conceded nine runs from her first…

Bangladesh batter Sobhana Mostary has been awarded the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for January 2026 after delivering a string of decisive performances in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier. The 24-year-old right-hander, who also contributes with right-arm off-break, played a pivotal role in Bangladesh’s unbeaten run that sealed their place at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup later this year. Her ability to combine consistency with attacking intent set her apart during the tournament. Ireland captain Gaby Lewis and USA fast bowler Tara Norris were the other nominees for the January honour. Key contributions in the…

Australia 409 for 7 (Healy 158, Mooney 106, Voll 62) beat India 224 (Rana 44, Rodrigues 42, King 4-33) by 185 runs* Alyssa Healy signed off from ODI cricket in spectacular fashion, blasting 158 off just 98 deliveries in her final appearance in the format, while Beth Mooney struck an unbeaten century as Australia piled up 409 for 7 in Hobart. The commanding performance sealed a 185-run win over India and ensured Australia cannot be overtaken in the multi-format series ahead of the concluding Test in Perth. Despite managing a calf concern during her innings, which she attributed to “getting…

Australia Women registered a convincing five-wicket victory over India Women in the second ODI of the three-match series at Bellerive Oval on Friday, moving 2-0 ahead. The result further extended Australia’s remarkable home record in bilateral ODI series. It has now been 39 years since Australia women lost a bilateral ODI series on home soil, with their only such defeat coming against New Zealand in 1987 — a statistic that remains one of the most notable achievements in the sport. Australia comfortably chased down the 252-run target, completing the pursuit in the 37th over. Georgia Voll was named Player of…

Delhi and Railways booked their places in the Senior Women’s One Day Trophy 2025-26 final after registering victories in their respective Elite semifinals on Thursday. Delhi produced a commanding performance against Andhra, while Railways secured a hard-fought win over Chhattisgarh in a tightly contested second semifinal. Delhi sealed a massive 199-run triumph over Andhra to advance to the title decider. The innings was built on a solid 124-run opening partnership between Priya Punia and Pragya Rawat, which provided the early platform. Shweta Sehrawat then accelerated the scoring with a blistering 113 off 73 deliveries. She also stitched together an important…

Railways Women booked their place in the final of the Senior Women’s One Day Trophy Elite with a composed 27-run win over a determined Chhattisgarh in the second semi-final. The contest, held at the Ropar Cricket Ground on February 25, 2026, saw the defending giants compile 173/8 from their 50 overs. In response, Chhattisgarh battled throughout but were dismissed for 146 in 49.5 overs. Ultimately, Railways’ experience in crucial moments proved decisive against a side pushing for a landmark result. Goplani and Goel Steady the Innings After winning the toss and opting to bat, Railways endured a shaky start, slipping…

Sophie Molineux’s participation in Australia’s upcoming tour of the West Indies is now in question after the allrounder was ruled out of the rest of the ongoing multi-format series against India due to back soreness. Molineux, who led Australia during the T20I leg, had been set to captain the side across formats in the Caribbean for the first time. However, ahead of the second ODI against India in Hobart, Cricket Australia confirmed she would take no further part in the series after experiencing lower back pain following the opening ODI in Brisbane. Australia are scheduled to travel to the West…

India introduced 20-year-old left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma to the ODI arena in the second match against Australia at Bellerive Oval on Friday. Having already featured in five T20Is, Sharma now adds the 50-over format to her international résumé. After winning the toss, India chose to bat first. The multi-format contest stands level at 4-4, following Australia’s victory in the opening ODI at Allan Border Field in Brisbane. The visitors made a couple of changes to their XI, resting Shafali Verma and Renuka Singh Thakur. Amanjot Kaur returned to the side, while Sharma’s inclusion was aimed at strengthening the bowling unit.…

Stafanie Taylor has etched her name into the history of West Indies women’s cricket, becoming the first player from her country to surpass 6,000 runs in One Day Internationals. The 34-year-old all-rounder is only the second woman overall to reach the landmark, following India great Mithali Raj. The milestone was achieved during the third ODI against Sri Lanka on February 25, 2026, at the National Cricket Stadium in St. George’s, Grenada. Requiring 34 runs to get there, Taylor produced a steady 38 from 70 deliveries, striking one boundary, as West Indies successfully chased down 218 with six wickets in hand.…

New Zealand women’s cricket celebrated a significant milestone as captain Amelia Kerr powered her way past 1,500 T20I runs during the opening T20I against Zimbabwe at Seddon Park, Hamilton, on February 25, 2026. The 25-year-old all-rounder produced a stunning unbeaten 101* from 51 deliveries to headline a dominant performance from the White Ferns. Batting at No. 3 and requiring 47 runs to reach the landmark, Kerr launched a commanding innings decorated with 19 boundaries. Her effort propelled New Zealand to 202/1 in their allotted 20 overs — their highest T20I total at home — after Zimbabwe skipper Nomvelo Sibanda elected…