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South Delhi Superstarz Women opened their WDPL 2026 campaign with a 29-run victory over Central Delhi Queens after producing a strong all-round performance. South Delhi posted 156/5 from 20 overs, led by Tanisha Singh’s attacking 64 and Nishika Singh’s half-century, before their bowlers restricted Central Delhi to 127/7. Tanisha and Nishika Build Strong Total South Delhi made a steady start, with Nishika Singh anchoring the innings with 50 from 41 balls, including eight fours. Priya Punia added 16 before Tanisha Singh provided the major acceleration. She smashed 64 from 42 deliveries, striking 10 fours at a strike rate of 152.38.…

Deepti Sharma has developed into one of the renown all-rounders in Indian women’s cricket. As she turns 29, the left-handed batter and right-arm offspinner already owns several major records, memorable performances and a World Cup-winning legacy. Her career reached its highest point at the 2025 ODI World Cup, where she played a decisive role in helping India secure their first global title. From Agra to International Cricket Born on August 24, 1997, in Agra, Deepti developed an interest in cricket at the age of nine. Her brother Sumit Sharma, a former Uttar Pradesh pacer, initially helped with her training. During…

England fast bowler Kate Cross has announced that she will retire from professional cricket at the end of the ongoing 2026 season. The 34-year-old Lancashire seamer confirmed the decision through her social media accounts, bringing the curtain down on a professional career that has spanned more than a decade. Cross Confirms Retirement Sharing a childhood photograph alongside one from her England career, Cross reflected on her journey in the game. “This summer is going to be my last playing professional cricket. It’s incredibly hard to imagine ever saying goodbye to playing the sport that has been such a huge part…

Bangladesh women’s cricket team captain Nigar Sultana Joty has called for more regular bilateral series against the world’s leading teams ahead of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 in Dubai. While major tournaments provide valuable exposure, Sultana believes Bangladesh needs more frequent opportunities to play against strong teams such as Australia, England and India. The comments from Nigar Sultana Bangladesh come as her team prepares for an important Asia Cup campaign. Bangladesh are placed in Group B alongside defending champions Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates and Indonesia. Nigar Sultana Wants More Bilateral Cricket Sultana believes playing only in major multiteam…

Cricket Scotland has confirmed that supporters can attend all three matches of the upcoming Women’s ODI series between Scotland and the Netherlands free of charge. The decision was made because of the short lead time for the series, which begins on August 28 and gives Scotland Women another opportunity to play international cricket on home soil. No Broadcast or Live Stream The three ODIs will not be broadcast or live-streamed due to operational requirements and the short notice period. However, supporters will still be able to follow the matches through live scoring on CS Play, while Cricket Scotland’s digital channels…

China Women began their T20I Tri-Series campaign with an 18-run victory over Oman Women via the DLS method in Hangzhou on August 20. After posting 99/1 in 13 overs, China kept Oman under pressure throughout a rain-shortened chase, with the visitors finishing on 34/4 in seven overs while pursuing a revised target of 53. Wang Huiying Anchors China Innings China made a steady start through Wang Huiying and Wei Haiting, who added 66 runs for the opening wicket. Wang remained unbeaten on 40 from 34 balls, striking three fours and controlling the innings through the middle overs. Wei contributed 26…

The most anticipated match of the upcoming 2026 Women’s T20 Asia Cup is India vs Pakistan, scheduled for September 5 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The tournament will take place between August 28 and September 13. India and Pakistan are in Group A of the 2026 Women’s T20 Asia Cup alongside Thailand and Hong Kong, China. If you are interested in the game odds, 1xBet it is likely to cover this match where India will face Pakistan just a couple of months since the teams played against each other in the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. India emerged…

West Indies captain Hayley Matthews has made history by becoming the first player to win the ICC Player of the Month award five times, moving ahead of India batter Shubman Gill. Matthews claimed the July 2026 honour after an outstanding ODI series against Ireland, where she dominated with both bat and ball during West Indies’ 3-0 series victory. While Justin Greaves claimed his first Player of the Month award for July 2026, surpassing other nominees Harry Brook and Tanzid Hasan, it marks a historic double with Hayley Matthews for West Indies. They are the first-ever West Indies players to have…

Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry has described the latest Women’s T20 World Cup as another major step forward for women’s cricket. The veteran star reflected on Australia’s successful campaign and praised the way the tournament showcased the growing quality, popularity and reach of the women’s game. Perry’s comments came after Australia secured another T20 World Cup title, adding to their remarkable record in the competition. The tournament also highlighted the increasing depth in women’s cricket, with several young players making a strong impact on the biggest stage. Ellyse Perry T20 World Cup Journey Ellyse Perry’s T20 World Cup story is closely…

China will host Oman and Indonesia in an important women’s T20I Tri-series from August 20 to August 24, 2026, at the Zhejiang University of Technology Cricket Field in Hangzhou. The competition will give all three teams valuable match practice ahead of the ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup in the UAE and the 2026 Asian Games. The China Women T20I Tri-Series will also carry full ICC T20I ranking points, making every match important for teams looking to improve their position in international cricket. Tri Series Format and Schedule The Women’s T20I Tri-Series in China will feature a double round-robin league stage.…