Author: Priya Menon

England became the first team from Group B to qualify for the semi-finals of the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup after defeating West Indies by 38 runs at Lord’s, London, on June 24. The inaugural champions, led by stand-in captain Charlie Dean, remained unbeaten in the tournament with another remarkable performance against Hayley Matthews’ West Indies, the 2016 champions. The previous meeting between the two sides in the Women’s T20 World Cup came in Dubai in October 2024, when West Indies defeated England to secure a semi-final place. West Indies captain Hayley Matthews won the toss and chose to…

Shafali Verma Backs India to Recover After South Africa Defeat India opener Shafali Verma showed great confidence ahead of the team’s important ICC Women’s T20 World Cup clash against Bangladesh. After India’s disappointing group stage loss to South Africa, the team needed a strong response to keep their semifinal hopes alive. During a Shafali Verma interview before the match in Manchester, she made it clear that the players had already moved on from the defeat. She said the squad remained united and was fully focused on the challenge ahead. Her positive words were later matched by an outstanding performance on…

Athapaththu Delivers a Match-Winning Masterclass Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu produced one of the finest innings of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, blasting an unbeaten 106 from just 61 deliveries to lead her side to a nine-wicket victory over Ireland in Bristol. Chasing a target of 131, Sri Lanka completed the task in only 15.3 overs as Athapaththu dominated the run chase with an extraordinary display of power and timing. Her innings featured 17 fours and two sixes, while she maintained a strike rate of over 173 to take the game away from Ireland almost single-handedly. Opening partner…

Scotland Recover Through Darcey Carter’s Unbeaten Fifty New Zealand kept their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign alive with a six-wicket victory over Scotland after recovering from a shaky start to successfully chase 132 in the 19th over. After choosing to field first, New Zealand initially struggled to contain Scotland as the opening pair put together a 51-run partnership inside the first seven overs. Darcey Carter once again led the charge, continuing her outstanding tournament with an unbeaten 72, while Katherine Fraser contributed 7 before eventually falling at extra cover. Despite another dropped catch in the field, New Zealand…

Australia have once again shown why they are one of the strongest teams in world cricket at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. The team has enjoyed an unbeaten run in Group A and is closing in on a place in the semi-finals. While several star players have grabbed attention during the tournament, Australia head coach Shelley Nitschke has highlighted the importance of all-rounder Georgia Wareham. According to Nitschke, Wareham has played a major part in Australia’s success so far. Shelley Nitschke Comments on Georgia Wareham Following Australia’s impressive performances in the tournament, Nitschke spoke highly of Wareham and…

Ahire and Mahto Power India to 170 India Women Under-19 began the Sri Lanka Women Under-19 tour of India 2026 with a 93-run victory in the opening T20 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. After winning the toss and choosing to bat first, India recovered from an early wobble to post an imposing 170/6 in their 20 overs, thanks to superb half-centuries from captain Bhavika Ahire and Nidhi Mahto. The innings started positively as opener Tanishka Sharma blasted 16 off just 10 balls before Chamodhi Herath claimed the breakthrough. Ira Jadhav added 10 from 12 deliveries before falling to…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a major initiative to support female cricketers across the world. For the first time, the governing body has launched official Return to Play Post-Pregnancy Guidelines to help players safely return to cricket after becoming mothers. The new framework is part of the ICC’s 100% Cricket movement and aims to ensure that athletes do not have to choose between motherhood and their cricket careers. The guidelines were developed by Dr. Philippa Inge, a member of the ICC Medical Advisory Committee and the Australian women’s team doctor. The ICC post-pregnancy guidelines explained below show how…

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 continues to deliver exciting contests, and the upcoming clash between India Women and Bangladesh Women promises to be an important one. The two teams will face each other at Old Trafford in Manchester in a match that could have a major impact on the race for a semi final spot. This India vs Bangladesh Women preview looks at the team news, key players, and match prediction ahead of the highly anticipated encounter. Match Details Fixture: India Women vs Bangladesh Women Date: June 25, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM IST Venue: Old Trafford Cricket Ground,…

Harmanpreet Kaur Reaches a Historic Milestone India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has achieved a remarkable milestone in world cricket. On June 21, 2026, she became the first player in the history of international cricket, across both men’s and women’s cricket, to play 200 T20 Internationals. The historic moment came during India’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 group stage match against South Africa at Old Trafford in Manchester. The achievement is another major chapter in the career of one of India’s greatest cricketers. The milestone highlights not only her talent but also her consistency, fitness, and dedication over nearly two decades…

England Seamer Rewarded for Outstanding Form England fast bowler Lauren Bell has been named the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for May, earning the prestigious award for the first time in her career following a series of impressive performances across both One-Day Internationals and T20 Internationals. Bell enjoyed a remarkable month with the ball, consistently delivering breakthroughs for England and establishing herself as one of the team’s most reliable performers. Her success came during a crucial period of the international season as England prepared for a demanding schedule and the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Dominant ODI Series Against…