Author: Priya Menon

India introduced 20-year-old left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma to the ODI arena in the second match against Australia at Bellerive Oval on Friday. Having already featured in five T20Is, Sharma now adds the 50-over format to her international résumé. After winning the toss, India chose to bat first. The multi-format contest stands level at 4-4, following Australia’s victory in the opening ODI at Allan Border Field in Brisbane. The visitors made a couple of changes to their XI, resting Shafali Verma and Renuka Singh Thakur. Amanjot Kaur returned to the side, while Sharma’s inclusion was aimed at strengthening the bowling unit.…

Stafanie Taylor has etched her name into the history of West Indies women’s cricket, becoming the first player from her country to surpass 6,000 runs in One Day Internationals. The 34-year-old all-rounder is only the second woman overall to reach the landmark, following India great Mithali Raj. The milestone was achieved during the third ODI against Sri Lanka on February 25, 2026, at the National Cricket Stadium in St. George’s, Grenada. Requiring 34 runs to get there, Taylor produced a steady 38 from 70 deliveries, striking one boundary, as West Indies successfully chased down 218 with six wickets in hand.…

New Zealand women’s cricket celebrated a significant milestone as captain Amelia Kerr powered her way past 1,500 T20I runs during the opening T20I against Zimbabwe at Seddon Park, Hamilton, on February 25, 2026. The 25-year-old all-rounder produced a stunning unbeaten 101* from 51 deliveries to headline a dominant performance from the White Ferns. Batting at No. 3 and requiring 47 runs to reach the landmark, Kerr launched a commanding innings decorated with 19 boundaries. Her effort propelled New Zealand to 202/1 in their allotted 20 overs — their highest T20I total at home — after Zimbabwe skipper Nomvelo Sibanda elected…

West Indies 218 for 4 (Matthews 100, Taylor 38, Henry 32, Madara 2-33) beat Sri Lanka 217 for 7 (Samarawickrama 70, Dilhari 45, Matthews 2-33, Ramharack 2-39) by six wickets Hayley Matthews struck her tenth ODI century to steer West Indies to a six-wicket triumph over Sri Lanka in the concluding fixture of the series, securing their first points in the new Women’s Championship cycle. Although Sri Lanka had already wrapped up the series, they were denied a clean sweep as Matthews delivered an all-round performance. She made an immediate impact with the ball by dismissing her counterpart Chamari Athapaththu…

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is once again drawing attention as it prepares to stage the inaugural edition of the Women’s Bangladesh Premier League (WBPL). In a notable development, the board is open to the participation of Indian cricketers, just weeks after tensions with the BCCI surrounding the Mustafizur Rahman-KKR matter and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup episode. With Indian stars such as Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues regularly appearing in franchise leagues across the globe, the BCB Women’s Wing has indicated there would be no barriers to their involvement in the new competition. The tournament is slated for…

Pakistan opener Sidra Amin endured mixed fortunes during the rain-affected first ODI against South Africa at Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein on February 15. The 33-year-old produced a determined half-century in the chase but was later officially reprimanded by the ICC for a Level 1 breach of the Code of Conduct. South Africa, under the leadership of Laura Wolvaardt, is hosting Fatima Sana’s Pakistan side for a white-ball tour featuring three T20Is and three ODIs. After sealing the T20I series 2-1, the hosts opened the ODI leg with a 37-run win in a match shortened by rain. Batting at No. 3…

With the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup only months away, the latest ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings reflect significant movement following the recently concluded T20I series between India and Australia. India, captained by Harmanpreet Kaur, secured a landmark 2-1 series triumph in Australia — their first bilateral T20I series win over Australia on Australian soil since January 2016. The result also handed India a 4-2 advantage in the ongoing multi-format contest (15 February to 9 March 2026), which comprises: India claimed the rain-affected opening T20I by 21 runs via the DLS method. Australia responded with a 19-run victory in the…

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur picked up a left knee injury while batting against Australia Women in Brisbane in the opening ODI of the three-match series. Despite the setback, she continued her innings and scored 53 off 84 deliveries, striking three boundaries, as India were bowled out for 214 in 48.3 overs. Kaur did not return to the field during Australia’s chase, with Smriti Mandhana taking over leadership duties. The BCCI later confirmed that the skipper remained off the field and said the medical staff would continue to assess her condition. Smriti Mandhana Takes Charge The BCCI also clarified that Smriti…

India opened their ODI series against Australia with a six-wicket loss at Allan Border Field in Brisbane on Tuesday. Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana said conditions did not unfold as anticipated. Australia, who entered the contest after a 1-2 defeat in the T20Is, kept India to 214 before completing the chase of 215. Addressing the result at the post-match presentation, stand-in skipper Mandhana said, “We started with the bat with two wickets down, which is never easy. We did really well to come back. The wicket didn’t play the way we thought it would.” Mandhana captained the side in the absence of…

India’s women began their Australia tour with a setback, slipping to a six-wicket loss in the opening ODI in Brisbane on Tuesday. The fixture marked their first appearance in the 50-over format since lifting the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup trophy on home soil. Australia set the tone by limiting India to 214, a total that ultimately proved insufficient. The hosts reached the 215-run target with 11.4 overs to spare and six wickets still intact. India struggle after early setback Fresh from ending a decade-long wait to win a T20I series in Australia, India entered the ODI leg with momentum.…