Author: Priya Menon

Indian women’s cricket has changed in many ways over the last two decades. The journey started with players who built the team through patience, consistency, and determination. Legends like Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami gave Indian women’s cricket a strong identity at a time when opportunities were limited. Today, the sport has entered a new phase where fearless batting, fast scoring, and match-winning performances are becoming the biggest measures of success. 1xBet Analyst Karan Sharma believes this shift shows how modern cricket rewards players who can change a game within a few overs rather than simply staying at the crease…

Match 22 of The Hundred Women’s 2026 brings an exciting Midlands derby as Trent Rockets Women take on Birmingham Phoenix Women at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Wednesday, August 5. Both teams have plenty to play for, but they enter the contest with contrasting form. Trent Rockets Women have been one of the standout teams this season, while Birmingham Phoenix Women are still searching for consistency. This Women’s Hundred match preview looks at the team news, predicted playing XI, live streaming details, and match prediction. Women’s Hundred Match Preview Trent Rockets Women currently sit second in the standings with four wins…

Sunrisers Leeds Women produced a composed run chase to defeat London Spirit Women by five wickets in Match 20 of The Hundred Women’s 2026 at Headingley, Leeds. Chasing a target of 137, the hosts reached 142/5 in 98 balls to seal victory with two balls remaining. The Sunrisers Leeds Women result was built on an excellent all-round performance. After restricting London Spirit Women to 136/7, the home side chased confidently thanks to valuable contributions from Phoebe Litchfield, Annabel Sutherland, and Jess Jonassen. The Sunrisers Leeds Women vs London Spirit Women highlights included Grace Harris’ explosive half-century, a rain interruption, and…

Pakistan Women ended Sri Lanka Women’s dominance with a four-wicket victory in the third and final T20I at Dambulla, chasing down a target of 114 with 10 balls to spare. Although Sri Lanka secured the three-match series 2-1, Pakistan finished the tour on a positive note thanks to a composed innings from Ayesha Zafar, who was named Player of the Match. After high-scoring contests in the opening two matches, the series finale presented a completely different challenge. On a slower surface, Pakistan’s spinners dictated proceedings before the batters calmly completed the chase to deny Sri Lanka a clean sweep. Ayesha…

Match 21 of The Hundred Women’s 2026 will feature an exciting contest as Manchester Super Giants Women take on Welsh Fire Women at Old Trafford, Manchester, on Wednesday, August 5. Both teams remain in the race for the knockout stage, making this an important fixture in the competition. Manchester Super Giants Women have enjoyed a strong campaign so far and will look to continue their winning momentum. Welsh Fire Women, meanwhile, are aiming to build on their recent victory and move further up the standings. Fans are also searching for the Manchester Super Giants Women vs Welsh Fire Women prediction…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Women’s Selection Committee has announced the India Women’s Asia Cup squad for the upcoming Women’s Asia Cup 2026, with experienced campaigner Harmanpreet Kaur continuing as captain and Smriti Mandhana serving as vice-captain. The selectors have largely retained the core group that has represented India over the past year, while also rewarding promising leg-spinning all-rounder Prema Rawat with a place in the 15-member squad. The tournament, scheduled to take place from late August to mid-September, will be a crucial preparation event before the Asian Games in Japan. Prema Rawat Retains Her Place…

The global betting company 1xBet has extended its collaboration with the Dallas Open and will remain the Official Betting Partner of the prestigious tennis tournament. The Dallas Open is held every year on indoor hard courts and features men’s singles and doubles events. In 2025, the competition was upgraded to ATP 500 status. With a large prize pool and plenty of ranking points on offer, it regularly attracts top tennis players. The Dallas Open serves as a bridge between the start of the season and the spring series of major championships in the US. The location also plays an important…

Welsh Fire Women have been dealt a significant setback in The Hundred Women’s 2026 after captain Sophie Devine was ruled out of the remainder of the tournament due to injury. The New Zealand all-rounder, one of the marquee signings ahead of the season, will play no further part in the competition, forcing the franchise to make immediate leadership and squad changes. As part of the latest Sophie Devine injury update, Welsh Fire have appointed Australian all-rounder Georgia Wareham as the team’s new captain. The franchise has also signed Ireland international Orla Prendergast as Devine’s replacement for the rest of the…

Sunrisers Leeds Women will host London Spirit Women in Match 20 of The Hundred Women’s 2026 at Headingley, Leeds, on August 4. Both teams head into this contest needing a victory to keep their playoff hopes alive after suffering defeats in their previous matches. Sunrisers Leeds Women are looking to recover from a narrow five-run loss to Trent Rockets, while London Spirit Women will aim to bounce back after falling short against Southern Brave. With both teams eager to return to winning ways, fans can expect a closely contested encounter. Match Details Headingley has generally provided balanced conditions in the…

Welsh Fire Women produced one of the most exciting finishes of The Hundred Women’s 2026, defeating Southern Brave Women by four wickets on the final ball at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. Chasing a target of 122, the hosts held their nerve in a dramatic finish as Heather Graham and Niamh Holland guided the team to a memorable victory. The thrilling contest handed Southern Brave Women their first defeat of the season and also gave Welsh Fire a significant boost in the race for the playoffs. The Welsh Fire Women vs Southern Brave Women highlights feature a brilliant all-round performance from…