Author: Priya Menon

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana and her squad remain in South Africa following their white-ball tour, as escalating cross-border tensions in the Middle East have led to extensive airspace closures, disrupting their return plans. The travel uncertainty comes shortly after Pakistan concluded the series with a commanding 119-run win over the hosts in the third ODI. The tour, hosted by Laura Wolvaardt’s South Africa from February 10 to March 1, 2026, featured closely contested cricket across both formats. South Africa claimed the three-match T20I series 2-1 before securing the ODI series with victories of 37 runs in the opening game and…

South Africa have opted for a blend of seasoned campaigners and emerging talent in their squad for the upcoming white-ball tour of New Zealand, with 36-year-old all-rounder Marizanne Kapp unavailable as she continues her rehabilitation. Her absence opens the door for 20-year-old Kayla Reyneke to receive her maiden ODI call-up, while Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, and Dané van Niekerk return to the fold. A key figure in the Proteas setup for years, Kapp will miss the five T20Is and three ODIs after falling ill during the third T20I against Pakistan last month. She was subsequently unavailable for the ODI leg…

In a significant step forward for women’s cricket in Mumbai, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has sold three franchises for the inaugural Women’s T20 Mumbai League, generating over ₹4 crore through the bidding process. Structured along the lines of the IPL-style men’s T20 Mumbai League, the women’s competition will feature seven matches and aims to showcase the city’s extensive cricketing base. The bidding figures highlight increasing commercial confidence in the women’s game. The tournament is tentatively scheduled to run from June 1 to 15, alongside the men’s league following IPL 2026. Participation will be limited to women cricketers representing Mumbai’s…

Captain Chamari Athapaththu delivered with both bat and ball as Sri Lanka secured a four-wicket victory over West Indies in the second T20I in Grenada, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. The opening match had been abandoned due to rain. Although West Indies were restricted to 101/9 after being asked to bat, Sri Lanka’s pursuit was far from straightforward. The chase became tense despite the modest target, with Athapaththu’s early fireworks proving decisive in complementing her earlier impact with the ball. Sharing the new ball, as she had in the washed-out opener, Athapaththu conceded nine runs from her first…

Bangladesh batter Sobhana Mostary has been awarded the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for January 2026 after delivering a string of decisive performances in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier. The 24-year-old right-hander, who also contributes with right-arm off-break, played a pivotal role in Bangladesh’s unbeaten run that sealed their place at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup later this year. Her ability to combine consistency with attacking intent set her apart during the tournament. Ireland captain Gaby Lewis and USA fast bowler Tara Norris were the other nominees for the January honour. Key contributions in the…

Australia 409 for 7 (Healy 158, Mooney 106, Voll 62) beat India 224 (Rana 44, Rodrigues 42, King 4-33) by 185 runs* Alyssa Healy signed off from ODI cricket in spectacular fashion, blasting 158 off just 98 deliveries in her final appearance in the format, while Beth Mooney struck an unbeaten century as Australia piled up 409 for 7 in Hobart. The commanding performance sealed a 185-run win over India and ensured Australia cannot be overtaken in the multi-format series ahead of the concluding Test in Perth. Despite managing a calf concern during her innings, which she attributed to “getting…

Australia Women registered a convincing five-wicket victory over India Women in the second ODI of the three-match series at Bellerive Oval on Friday, moving 2-0 ahead. The result further extended Australia’s remarkable home record in bilateral ODI series. It has now been 39 years since Australia women lost a bilateral ODI series on home soil, with their only such defeat coming against New Zealand in 1987 — a statistic that remains one of the most notable achievements in the sport. Australia comfortably chased down the 252-run target, completing the pursuit in the 37th over. Georgia Voll was named Player of…

Delhi and Railways booked their places in the Senior Women’s One Day Trophy 2025-26 final after registering victories in their respective Elite semifinals on Thursday. Delhi produced a commanding performance against Andhra, while Railways secured a hard-fought win over Chhattisgarh in a tightly contested second semifinal. Delhi sealed a massive 199-run triumph over Andhra to advance to the title decider. The innings was built on a solid 124-run opening partnership between Priya Punia and Pragya Rawat, which provided the early platform. Shweta Sehrawat then accelerated the scoring with a blistering 113 off 73 deliveries. She also stitched together an important…

Railways Women booked their place in the final of the Senior Women’s One Day Trophy Elite with a composed 27-run win over a determined Chhattisgarh in the second semi-final. The contest, held at the Ropar Cricket Ground on February 25, 2026, saw the defending giants compile 173/8 from their 50 overs. In response, Chhattisgarh battled throughout but were dismissed for 146 in 49.5 overs. Ultimately, Railways’ experience in crucial moments proved decisive against a side pushing for a landmark result. Goplani and Goel Steady the Innings After winning the toss and opting to bat, Railways endured a shaky start, slipping…

Sophie Molineux’s participation in Australia’s upcoming tour of the West Indies is now in question after the allrounder was ruled out of the rest of the ongoing multi-format series against India due to back soreness. Molineux, who led Australia during the T20I leg, had been set to captain the side across formats in the Caribbean for the first time. However, ahead of the second ODI against India in Hobart, Cricket Australia confirmed she would take no further part in the series after experiencing lower back pain following the opening ODI in Brisbane. Australia are scheduled to travel to the West…