Author: Priya Menon

Durham Cricket have bolstered their squad ahead of the new season by signing Australian batter Tahlia Wilson as an overseas player for the opening phase of the ECB Women’s One Day Cup 2026. The 26-year-old top-order batter is set to link up with the team before their opening match against Lancashire at Banks Homes Riverside on April 11. She will remain with the side until mid-June, adding depth and experience at the top of the order during a key stretch of the competition. Wilson arrives in England following an impressive run in domestic cricket with the New South Wales Breakers…

Greece Women delivered a composed all-round performance to secure an eight-wicket victory over Cyprus Women in the sixth T20I in Episkopi, completing the chase with 22 balls to spare and registering their first win of the six-match series. Cyprus Women began steadily but were disrupted by early breakthroughs. Thanuja Gedarage was dismissed for 4 at 16/1 in 3.5 overs, caught by Maria Syrioti off Sofia-nefeli Georgota. On the very next delivery, Alexandra Taylor departed for a duck at 16/2, further putting the innings under pressure. Ayesha Dirannehelage then anchored the innings with 26 off 40 balls, adding 35 runs for…

The latest ICC Women’s ODI Rankings have seen notable changes following recent bilateral series, with Australia’s Alana King reclaiming the No.1 position in the bowling charts, while India’s Smriti Mandhana continues to lead the batting rankings. These updates come amid strong performances in recent series, including New Zealand’s 2-1 ODI win over South Africa — following their 4-1 T20I series victory — and Australia’s 3-0 ODI sweep of West Indies. With the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup scheduled in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5, 2026, the rankings reflect the current form across teams. Batting Rankings: New…

England wicketkeeper-batter Amy Jones and Australia seamer Piepa Cleary have announced their marriage, sharing the news through a joint social media post that read: “04.04.26 – The best day”. The ceremony was held in Western Australia, where the couple marked the occasion with close friends and members of the cricketing community. The setting provided an intimate and relaxed atmosphere, away from the demands of international cricket. Among those part of the celebrations were Nat Sciver-Brunt and Katherine Brunt, who served as bridesmaids, underlining Jones’s strong connections within the England setup. The announcement drew widespread support from across the cricket world.…

Captain Muneeba Ali delivered a commanding performance with the bat as Invincibles secured a convincing six-wicket victory over Strikers in the 11th match of the National Women’s T20 Tournament 2026 at the Ghani Glass Cricket Ground on Monday. Strikers opted to bat first after winning the toss, but the decision did not yield the desired outcome as they posted 161/7 in their 20 overs despite a strong middle-order contribution from Aliya Riaz. Riaz led the scoring for Strikers with a brisk 47 off 27 deliveries, striking six fours and a six. The opening pair of Sadaf Shamas (33) and Dua…

The fifth T20I between Cyprus Women and Greece Women in Episkopi produced a tense, low-scoring encounter, with Cyprus edging out a dramatic 7-run victory under the DLS method after a match marked by constant momentum swings. Cyprus Women struggled to find early rhythm with the bat as Greece maintained disciplined lines. Alexandra Taylor was the first to fall, dismissed lbw by Sofia-nefeli Georgota for 3 off 8 balls at 10/1 in 3.1 overs. Ayesha Dirannehelage then attempted to rebuild alongside Nilmini Liyanage, with the pair adding 12 runs. However, Dirannehelage departed for 8 off 19 deliveries at 20/2 in 5.5…

Australia’s build-up to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 has been boosted by a commanding series sweep over West Indies and the rapid rise of Georgia Voll, who is establishing herself as a key figure at the top of the order. The 22-year-old has stepped into a prominent role following the retirement of long-serving wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy, producing performances that indicate Australia’s transition may be smoother than anticipated. Her defining moment came in the rain-affected third T20I in St Vincent, where she struck a 53-ball 101 — her first century in the format. With that innings, she joined a…

South Africa head coach Mandla Mashimbyi has highlighted key areas of concern following his side’s ODI series defeat to New Zealand, stressing the importance of addressing missed opportunities and identifying gaps ahead of upcoming challenges. After finishing as runners-up at the World Cup, South Africa would have hoped for a stronger showing in New Zealand. However, the tour saw them lose the T20I series 4-1, and despite splitting the first two ODIs, they were convincingly beaten in the decider, going down by 66 runs to concede the series. Mashimbyi pointed to crucial passages of play that shifted momentum away from…

Cyprus Women held their composure to secure a convincing 34-run victory over Greece Women in the third T20I of Greece Women’s tour of Cyprus. The contest saw shifts in momentum, but Cyprus’s recovery from early setbacks and a disciplined bowling performance ultimately proved decisive. Cyprus Women endured a difficult start with the bat, as Greece struck early through tight bowling. Alexandra Taylor was dismissed without scoring, trapped lbw by Maria Syrioti, leaving the hosts at 1/3 in the opening over. The pressure intensified when Dilini Ishara was run out for a duck, reducing the side to 2/7. The early breakthroughs…

Cricket Australia has unveiled its squad for the upcoming Under-19 Women’s Tri-Series, where Australia will host England and Sri Lanka in a multi-format tournament scheduled across Brisbane and the Gold Coast in April. The competition will feature a combination of 50-over and T20 matches, offering a structured environment for player development. It is set to provide young cricketers with valuable international exposure against two competitive sides. A 14-player Australian squad has been selected, with Western Australia’s Tegan Williamson named captain. The group presents a well-rounded composition, combining batting strength, varied bowling options and all-round depth from across the country’s domestic…