Author: Priya Menon

Australia delivered a dominant performance to defeat India by ten wickets in the one-off day-night Test at the WACA Ground in Perth, giving retiring captain Alyssa Healy a winning farewell. Although Healy did not get another opportunity to bat, Australia wrapped up the match inside three days to close the multi-format series with a decisive 12–4 points victory. Match summary:Australia 323 (Sutherland 129, Perry 76, Satghare 4-50) and 28/0 (Voll 16*, Litchfield 11*) beat India 198 (Rodrigues 52, Sutherland 4-46) and 149 (Rawal 63, Rana 30, Hamilton 3-32, Gardner 2-8, Sutherland 2-15, King 2-23) by ten wickets. The match had…

Australia all-rounder Ellyse Perry achieved a historic milestone during the one-off Test against India Women at the WACA Ground in Perth, becoming the leading run-scorer for Australia Women in Test cricket. Entering the match with 930 runs in the format, Perry began the game ranked third on Australia Women’s all-time Test run list. Her innings on March 7 allowed her to surpass that mark and set a new national record. Perry Crosses 1000 Test Runs Batting at No. 3 in Australia’s innings, Perry played a composed knock of 76 from 116 balls, striking 10 fours and a six. She looked…

Ire;and secured qualification for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 after finishing second in the standings at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2026. Led by captain Gaby Lewis, the side collected six points from five matches, registering three wins to book their place at the tournament alongside Scotland, the Netherlands, and Bangladesh. The global event will take place from June 12 to July 5 in England and Wales. Among Ireland’s contributors during the campaign was wicketkeeper-batter Amy Hunter. The 20-year-old scored 111 runs across four innings at a strike rate of 132.14 and an average of 37,…

For many of the younger players, Test cricket carries a deeper meaning than other formats. Wearing the whites symbolizes tradition, patience, and resilience, qualities that have defined the game for generations. Standing on the brink of their first appearance in the longest format, several players spoke about the pride and responsibility of representing India. Pratika Rawal Reflects on Pride of Wearing the Indian Jersey Opening batter Pratika Rawal captured the emotion of the occasion as she spoke about what it means to represent the country. “Whenever you are wearing an Indian jersey, I think it’s enough pride that you carry…

Smriti Mandhana produced a remarkable fielding moment during Day 2 of India Women’s one-off Test against Australia Women at the WACA Ground in Perth. Positioned at forward short leg midway through the day’s play, the Indian vice-captain reacted quickly to complete a sharp catch off Tahlia McGrath. The impressive effort helped Shafali Verma claim her first wicket of the match, leaving Australia Women at 277/8 in 75.2 overs. Mandhana’s Reflex Catch Provides Breakthrough The moment came during the 76th over of Australia’s first innings on March 7. Fielding close to the batter, Mandhana responded instantly to a flying inside edge…

England Women are set to play a five-match intra-squad T20 series in Pretoria this March as part of their preparations for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. The tournament is scheduled to take place in June and July and will be hosted by England and Wales. With the event on home soil, England aim to make the most of familiar conditions while identifying the strongest squad for the competition. The series was initially planned in Abu Dhabi, but it has now been moved to South Africa due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Teams Named After England Cricket…

In Test cricket, a century often transforms a match and becomes a defining moment in a player’s career. Yet there is another side to the story, when an innings stops agonizingly at 99. Few know that feeling better than Alyssa Healy and Mitchell Starc, Australia’s well-known cricketing couple who have both seen Test hundreds slip away by the narrowest of margins. During Australia Women’s Test against South Africa Women in 2024, Alyssa Healy produced a remarkable innings as anticipation built around a possible three-figure milestone. However, just when the moment seemed within reach, the Australian captain fell for 99, leaving…

New Zealand captain Amelia Kerr delivered a remarkable performance during the second ODI between New Zealand Women and Zimbabwe Women in Dunedin on Sunday. In the match, Kerr produced one of the most impressive bowling displays in ODI history. Most significantly, she claimed seven wickets to help New Zealand take firm control of the contest. After winning the toss, New Zealand chose to bowl first, and the decision quickly paid off as their bowlers applied immediate pressure on Zimbabwe’s batting lineup. Zimbabwe Struggle To Build Momentum Zimbabwe found it difficult to construct partnerships throughout their innings. Only a handful of…

Annabel Sutherland’s record-breaking fourth Test century, combined with a strong display from Australia’s fast bowlers under lights, placed the hosts firmly in control against India on day two of the pink-ball Test at the WACA Ground. After scoring 129 from 171 balls earlier in the day, Sutherland returned with the ball to claim 2 for 15 from six overs. She was supported by debutant Lucy Hamilton, who produced another impressive spell with figures of 3 for 32 from eight overs. Their efforts reduced India to 105 for 6 at stumps in the second innings. Pratika Rawal (43*) and Sneh Rana…

Nineteen-year-old Lucy Hamilton delivered a composed and impressive display on her Test debut, claiming three wickets to help Australia gain the upper hand on the opening day against India at the WACA Ground. The left-arm fast bowler dismissed key batters including Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues as India were bowled out for 198, giving Australia an early advantage in the one-off Test. Rapid Rise to the Test Arena It has been a remarkable week for Hamilton. The teenager made her international debut for Australia just days earlier in the third ODI against India, where retiring captain Alyssa Healy presented her…