Author: Priya Menon

Australia Women head into the final ODI against West Indies Women with full control of the series after two dominant performances in St Kitts. In the opening game, Australia posted a record 341, a total that proved beyond the hosts despite an unbeaten century from Stafanie Taylor. The second ODI followed a similar pattern, with Beth Mooney scoring 65 and Georgia Wareham contributing 39 runs along with three wickets in a comprehensive 90-run win. With those results, Australia have already sealed the series and extended their winning streak over West Indies to 15 matches. Squads West Indies Women:Hayley Matthews, Chinelle…

Cricket South Africa (CSA) have unveiled their women’s central contracts for the 2026–27 season, naming a 15-player group that blends established performers with emerging talent. The selection reflects a focus on maintaining competitiveness while gradually shaping the next phase of the national side. A notable talking point from the announcement is the absence of former captain Dane van Niekerk. Despite her recent return to international cricket, she has not been included in the contracted list, indicating a clear shift by selectors towards backing the current leadership group and prioritising players consistently involved in recent setups. Meso’s rise highlighted in squad…

Durham Cricket have confirmed that England all-rounder Phoebe Turner has signed a contract extension, keeping her at the club through to the end of the 2027 season. Turner enjoyed a standout campaign in 2025, emerging as one of the most effective seam-bowling all-rounders in the domestic circuit. Her impact with the ball was particularly notable, with her wicket-taking ability proving a key asset across competitions. Alongside that, she contributed with the bat, showing the technique to stabilise innings as well as the ability to accelerate when required. “I’m really excited, I think for me this is the place I want…

New Zealand Women delivered a historic performance in the second ODI against South Africa Women, powered by a remarkable innings from captain Amelia Kerr. A sensational display of batting by skipper Amelia Kerr saw New Zealand Women script history in the second ODI against South Africa Women, as they achieved the highest successful run chase in women’s ODI history at the Basin Reserve to level the three-match series 1-1. Chasing a daunting 347, Kerr produced an unbeaten 179 from 139 balls, guiding the White Ferns to a tense two-wicket victory. Her innings combined control and attacking intent, featuring 23 fours…

South Africa all-rounder Sune Luus reached a significant career landmark at Wellington’s Basin Reserve on April 1, 2026, becoming only the third Proteas woman — after Mignon du Preez and Marizanne Kapp — to make 150 ODI appearances. Batting at No. 4 in the second ODI against New Zealand, led by Amelia Kerr, the 30-year-old contributed a determined 40 from 43 balls, striking four boundaries as South Africa posted a commanding 346/6 in their 50 overs. She also made an impact with the ball, returning figures of 1-21 from three overs. However, her efforts ended in disappointment as Kerr’s unbeaten…

England spinner Sophie Ecclestone has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Women’s ODI Bowling Rankings, overtaking Australia’s Alana King despite not featuring during the latest round of matches. The reshuffle underlines the intense competition in the 50-over format as teams continue preparations for the 10th ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, scheduled in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5, 2026. Recent series results have played a key role in these changes, including New Zealand’s 4-1 T20I series win over South Africa, South Africa’s narrow two-wicket victory in the first ODI of their three-match series to lead 1-0,…

Australian presenter Erin Holland has clarified her absence from the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11, confirming that medical reasons prevented her participation this season. A familiar face in the PSL since its fourth edition in 2019, Holland was notably missing from the presenters’ line-up for the 11th season of the tournament, which is scheduled to run until May 3. Fans seek answers over absence Her absence drew attention from cricket followers, and many took to social media to ask about her situation and express concern, while also hoping for her return to the league. Responding to the queries, Holland…

Amelia Kerr delivered a remarkable unbeaten 179 off 139 balls at the Basin Reserve, guiding New Zealand to the highest successful run chase in women’s ODIs and helping her side level the series against South Africa. Set a daunting target of 348 in the second ODI, New Zealand suffered an early setback with Suzie Bates dismissed in the fifth over. Kerr then combined with Georgia Plimmer to add 52 runs and stabilise the innings during the early stages of the chase. Kerr and Gaze turn the game At 130/4 around the halfway mark, following the dismissal of Brooke Halliday, South…

West Indies Women have endured a challenging stretch, with their on-field struggles now compounded by disciplinary action following the opening ODI against Australia. Captain Hayley Matthews and her side have been fined 10 per cent of their match fee after failing to maintain the required over-rate during the first ODI in St. Kitts. ICC confirms shortfall in overs In international cricket, maintaining the over-rate is closely monitored, and the ICC confirmed that, after accounting for standard allowances and interruptions, West Indies were two overs short of the required target. The decision was enforced by the on-field umpires Lauren Agenbag and…

The latest ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings have brought significant changes, with Australia’s Georgia Voll and New Zealand captain Amelia Kerr claiming the No.1 spots in batting and all-rounder categories respectively. Their rise comes on the back of standout performances in recent series. New Zealand secured a 4-1 T20I series win over South Africa before the Proteas edged a two-wicket victory in the first ODI of the ongoing series. Meanwhile, Australia swept West Indies 3-0 in T20Is and followed it up by sealing the ODI series with a 90-run win on March 29. Batting Rankings: Voll Climbs to the Top…