Author: Priya Menon

The Arnos Vale Ground in St Vincent is set to host the opening T20I of the three-match series on March 19 as West Indies take on the top-ranked Australia side. With the T20 World Cup approaching, the contest presents an important test for both teams. Australia arrive with their reputation for consistency and a new leadership phase under Sophie Molineux, while the hosts will aim to capitalise on home conditions and their trademark flair in the shortest format. Squads West Indies Women’s Cricket TeamHayley Matthews, Chinelle Henry, Aaliyah Alleyne, Eboni Brathwaite, Shemaine Campbelle, Jahzara Claxton, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Jannillea…

Australia may take a cautious approach with new captain Sophie Molineux during the upcoming tour of the West Indies, with the possibility that she features as a batter only as the team manages her workload ahead of the T20 World Cup later this year. Molineux led the side in the three-match T20I series against India last month before Alyssa Healy returned for the ODI and Test matches. Following Healy’s retirement at the end of that home multi-format series, the 28-year-old has now officially assumed the captaincy. She is expected to be available for all three T20Is in St Vincent after…

Season 6 of the Mumbai Indians Junior Cricket Tournament concluded on a high note at the historic MIG Cricket Club in Bandra, where Modern English School (Girls U-15) emerged as champions among 17 competing teams. Mumbai Indians Head Coach Mahela Jayawardene attended the closing ceremony, applauding the young participants and encouraging them to pursue their ambitions in cricket. “This is our sixth year of organising MI Junior, and it’s getting more exciting every year,” Jayawardene beamed. “Sports is about participating, and at this age, it is about enjoying the competition more than anything. We are at an iconic venue today,…

The Rwanda Cricket Association has announced the national women’s squad set to compete in the forthcoming Nigeria Women’s Invitational T20I 2026. Under the leadership of experienced skipper Diane Bimenyimana, the side is scheduled to travel to Nigeria on Wednesday. The tournament represents another important milestone in the continued growth of Rwandan cricket, with the “Lady Cranes” aiming to underline the skill and composure that have strengthened their reputation across the continent. The 14-member squad brings together a well-balanced combination of experienced campaigners and emerging young prospects. Prominent performers such as Gisele Ishimwe and Henriette Ishimwe, both key figures in Rwanda’s…

New Zealand’s leading white-ball performers have made notable gains in the latest ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings following their commanding 80-run win over South Africa in the opening match of the five-game series at Mount Maunganui. The White Ferns, captained by Amelia Kerr, entered the home contest after completing a clean sweep against Zimbabwe, led by Nomvelo Sibanda, between February 25 and March 11. They began the South Africa series, with Laura Wolvaardt at the helm, on March 15. Kerr’s explosive 78 secured Player of the Match recognition in the opener, while a strong team effort contributed to several players…

South Africa’s 20-year-old all-rounder Kayla Reyneke continues to build a strong reputation in women’s cricket, and her display in the second T20I against New Zealand further highlighted her growing influence. In a match where the top order had already laid a solid platform, Reyneke delivered the decisive finishing touch that elevated South Africa’s innings. Coming to the crease in the closing stages, she immediately shifted the momentum with an aggressive approach. Showing confidence and powerful ball-striking, she produced a remarkable late flourish, striking a hat-trick of sixes that transformed a competitive total into a formidable one. Her unbeaten 28 from…

The itinerary for Sri Lanka Women’s white-ball tour of Bangladesh in April–May 2026 has been officially confirmed. The bilateral series promises to deliver an engaging contest as both teams aim to maximise their preparation and competitive edge during the tour. Looking at the head-to-head record, Sri Lanka Women have held the upper hand in both formats so far. In One-Day Internationals between the sides, Sri Lanka have won three of the four matches played, while the remaining fixture ended without a result. Bangladesh Women are still chasing their first ODI victory over Sri Lanka, and this upcoming home assignment presents…

Mumbai’s young opening batter Ira Jadhav was honoured with the Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy for Best Woman Cricketer (Domestic) at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026 held on March 15. The 16-year-old received the recognition following her impactful performances in the Women’s Under-19 One Day Trophy, where her aggressive batting displays drew widespread attention. Jadhav’s most remarkable innings came against Meghalaya in Alur, when she struck an unbeaten 346 from 157 deliveries to guide Mumbai to a massive total of 563 for 3. Her knock featured 42 boundaries and 16 sixes, played at a strike rate of 220.38. Meghalaya were bowled out…

New Zealand captain Amelia Kerr achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first White Ferns spinner and only the second bowler after former skipper Sophie Devine to claim 100 wickets in Women’s T20 Internationals. She also became the second-fastest player, in terms of matches (93), to complete the double of 100 wickets and 1,000 runs in the format, after Hong Kong’s Kary Chan. The landmark came during New Zealand’s ongoing white-ball series at home against South Africa, which features a five-match T20I leg followed by a three-match ODI series scheduled from March 15 to April 4, 2026. New Zealand had…

Australia’s upcoming three-match T20I series against West Indies in St Vincent has taken on added importance as the team continues preparations for the Women’s T20 World Cup later this year. The fixtures mark Australia’s final scheduled matches before the June tournament in England, although an additional series against South Africa is expected once both teams arrive in the UK. The series follows a rare T20I defeat to India last month at the beginning of the Sophie Molineux era. India claimed the T20I leg 2-1 in the multi-format contest, even though Australia ultimately secured the overall series convincingly by a 12-4…