Author: Meera Nair
Meera Nair
Meera writes about international women’s cricket, major tournaments, and player storylines. She focuses on context, form trends, and what matters most ahead of big matches.
India begin the ODI leg of their multi-format tour of Australia with the series opener in Brisbane on 24 February 2026. The first match is a day/night fixture and sets the direction for the three-match 50-over contest. After sealing a 2-1 win in the T20I series, India will aim to take that confidence into an ODI format where Australia have traditionally been a formidable opponent. With a high-quality clash expected, three India players stand out as key influences for the first ODI. Smriti Mandhana Smriti Mandhana remains India’s biggest ODI batting threat. The left-handed opener has produced a standout record…
India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, begin a high-stakes multi-format tour of Australia from February 15 to March 6, 2026, with attention firmly on the 1st T20I at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday at 1:45 PM IST. The three-match T20I leg sets the early tempo for a series that also features three ODIs and a pink-ball Test in Perth, as India look to make an impact in Australian conditions. From a squad full of proven names, three players stand out ahead of the opener: Shafali Verma, Amanjot Kaur and N Sree Charani. Their recent form and scope to influence the…
Women’s cricket in Scandinavia is set for a major step forward with the introduction of the Nordic Smash WPL T20, billed as Europe’s first franchise-based women’s cricket competition. Scheduled to be played in Stockholm, the league brings a city-franchise structure to the Nordic region for the first time and marks a notable change in how the women’s game is organised and presented across Sweden and nearby countries. Three sides have been confirmed for the debut season: Stockholm Stars, Gothenburg Queens and Malmo Strikers. Each team is tied to one of Sweden’s leading cities, a move intended to spark local rivalries…
India A booked a place in the semifinals of the ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 on Tuesday, with the Radha Yadav-led side finishing at the top of Group A. The team sealed first place after beating Nepal by eight wickets in their final group fixture. However, India A still needed the outcome of the last Group A match — Pakistan A vs UAE — to confirm qualification. UAE, the only unbeaten side in the group before that game, were beaten by nine wickets by Pakistan A. Led by Esha Oza, UAE were dismissed for 79, and Pakistan A…
Sophie Molineux’s emergence as Australia’s latest T20I captain extends a leadership line that has helped shape the standards of Australia Women’s cricket. Across almost two decades, eight captains before her have influenced how the side has developed in the shortest format, blending on-field tactics with a consistent winning identity. From the first phase of women’s T20 internationals through to Australia’s dominant modern era, each captain has played a role in strengthening the team’s approach. Their leadership records — reflected in matches, wins, losses and win percentages — also highlight periods of change, consolidation and long-term success in women’s T20 cricket.…
India’s women’s team is set for a demanding 2026, with bilateral assignments, multi-format tours and major ICC and continental events on the agenda. The year follows the fourth edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL), held from January 9 to February 5 across DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai and Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. With a packed itinerary ahead, the Women in Blue move into a stretch that includes an all-format contest in Australia, the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales, a one-off Test at Lord’s, the Asian Games in Japan, and tours to Zimbabwe and South…
The fourth season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) wrapped up earlier this week, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru securing a second title in Vadodara. In a gripping final, RCB Women successfully chased a huge target of 204 to beat Delhi Capitals, extending Delhi’s run of finishing runners-up in the WPL to four straight seasons. This edition stood out for the impact made by Indian domestic talent, with several players stepping up and delivering telling contributions. The likes of Gautami Naik, Kanika Ahuja and Niki Prasad offered flashes of their ability across a handful of matches, producing key innings when their…