Author: Priya Menon

April 2026 presents a packed schedule in women’s cricket, combining high-stakes bilateral series, youth competitions, and regional tournaments. From the New Zealand vs South Africa ODI decider to India’s upcoming T20I series in South Africa, the month offers a wide range of action across formats and levels. New Zealand vs South Africa: ODI Series on the Line New Zealand, led by Amelia Kerr, hosted South Africa under Laura Wolvaardt for a multi-format series running from March 15 to April 4. The hosts secured the T20I leg 4-1, but the ODI series has been closely contested. South Africa took the opening…

Greece Women are set to tour Cyprus for the first-ever bilateral series between the two sides, with the six-match T20I contest titled the Aphrodite Cup 2026. The series, beginning on April 3, marks a significant development for women’s cricket in the Mediterranean region. All matches will be played at the Happy Valley Ground in Episkopi, with a compact schedule featuring two games per day across three days. For both teams, currently progressing through the ICC rankings, the series provides an important opportunity to gain ranking points and build momentum ahead of future qualification pathways. Match Schedule All six fixtures will…

Katie Mack’s return to the New South Wales Breakers in the WNCL 2025–26 season proved to be a defining chapter in her career, as she was awarded the Belinda Clark Medal following a dominant campaign with the bat. Rejoining her home state side, Mack brought stability and experience to the top order, quickly establishing herself as a key figure in the lineup. Her performances were marked not only by consistency but also by her ability to guide the innings in challenging situations. Consistency Defines Mack’s Campaign Across 13 matches, Mack accumulated 659 runs to finish as the leading run-scorer in…

Meg Lanning has been named Melbourne Stars Player of the Season for WBBL 2025–26 following a consistent and impactful campaign in the Women’s Big Bash League. The experienced Australian batter played a central role in the Stars’ batting lineup, delivering reliable performances throughout the tournament. Lanning stood out for her ability to provide stability at the top of the order in a format often defined by unpredictability. Across the season, she consistently laid strong foundations, adapting to different match situations whether setting totals or guiding chases. Century Highlights Standout Season A defining moment of her campaign came with a remarkable…

Sri Lanka Cricket’s Selection Panel has announced a 15-member Under-19 women’s squad for the upcoming tri-series in Australia, with Chamodi Praboda appointed as captain. The tour will run from April 7 to 18, 2026, featuring two One-Day matches and four T20s. The fixtures are scheduled for April 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, and 18, with the young Sri Lankan side set to face Australia and England in the multi-format series. The team is due to depart from Colombo on April 3, marking an important opportunity for emerging players to gain international exposure. Balanced Squad Selected for Key Tour The squad…

Thailand U19 Women produced a dominant all-round display to defeat Hong Kong, China U19 Women by 93 runs in the U-19 Women’s T20 Challenge 2026, controlling the contest through composed batting and disciplined bowling. Thailand’s innings began with a steady approach as openers Pitchamon Darajareon and Kunnaya Inwin focused on building a platform. Darajareon contributed 20 off 26 balls, rotating the strike effectively, while Inwin added a quick 6 off 5 before falling to Arna Senthilvel at 1/27 in 5.1 overs. Tharada Seesuwan then joined Darajareon, and the pair added valuable runs to take the total past 50. However, Darajareon…

Australia completed a dominant ODI series sweep with a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over the West Indies in the third match at Basseterre on Thursday (April 2). A five-wicket performance from leg-spinner Alana King set up the win, as the visitors dismissed the hosts for 136 before chasing the target with more than 30 overs remaining. West Indies, after opting to bat, made a steady start and reached 49/1 during the Powerplay. However, their innings lost momentum soon after, as they slipped to 78/5 by the 19th over. King Leads Collapse After Promising Start The hosts struggled to recover, with only…

Malaysia Women’s U19 secured a hard-fought 15-run victory over Indonesia Women’s U19 in their Indonesia U19 Women’s Team Tour to Malaysia 2026 encounter, with disciplined bowling and steady batting proving decisive in a closely contested match. Malaysia began their innings with a composed approach, as Nur Aliya M. and Nazatul Hidayah Husna put together a 31-run opening stand. Nur Aliya made 13 off 26 balls before falling to Intan Berlian, while Nazatul contributed 19 off 22 balls at a strike rate of 86.36. The innings gained momentum when Irdina Beh joined Nazatul, adding 21 runs for the next wicket before…

Georgia Redmayne’s standout season with Queensland Fire was recognised with the Jodie Purves Trophy, awarded to the Player of the Year at the Queensland Cricket Awards 2026. Her performances across the campaign made her a central figure in the side’s batting unit, combining consistency with composure under pressure. In a highly competitive season, Redmayne distinguished herself through both the volume of runs and the manner in which she constructed her innings. She emerged as a dependable presence at the top of the order, often providing stability in key moments and setting the tone for her team. Consistency Defines WNCL Campaign…

England Women have strengthened their coaching setup by appointing former left-arm spinner Tom Smith as an assistant coach, with a dedicated focus on spin bowling ahead of a pivotal 2026 campaign. Smith arrives with extensive experience from both his playing days and coaching career. Over nearly 20 years as a professional cricketer, he claimed close to 400 wickets across formats while representing Sussex, Surrey, Middlesex and Gloucestershire. He began his coaching journey at Gloucestershire, initially combining playing and coaching duties in 2021 before transitioning into a full-time assistant coach role in 2025. His experience in the women’s game also includes…