Author: Priya Menon

The fifth and final T20I between New Zealand Women and South Africa Women at Hagley Oval carries significance despite the series result already being decided. With the White Ferns holding an unassailable 3-1 lead, the contest offers South Africa one last opportunity to build momentum ahead of the ODI leg, while the hosts aim to maintain the high standards they have displayed throughout the series. New Zealand have appeared confident in home conditions, particularly during the fourth T20I where they completed a record chase. Sophie Devine, marking her 150th T20I appearance, played a key role with a commanding 64 as…

Rwanda Women secured a narrow victory over South Africa Women U19 in a tightly contested fixture of the Nigeria Women’s T20I Invitational, with the result ultimately determined by the DLS method in a rain-affected 14-over-a-side encounter. The match featured a series of momentum shifts, with both teams producing key partnerships and impactful spells throughout the contest. Rwanda began their innings with a measured approach, anchored by Fanny Utagushimaninde at the top. She compiled a patient 24 from 25 deliveries, striking three boundaries, and put together the first significant stand alongside Giselle Ishimwe. Ishimwe contributed a quick 6 off 3 balls,…

In a step towards preparations for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales, scheduled from June 12 to July 5, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has named a 15-member squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against South Africa. The team will be led by Harmanpreet Kaur and includes uncapped batter Anushka Sharma, who has received her first national call-up following an impressive Women’s Premier League campaign with Gujarat Giants during the tournament’s fourth edition. Seam-bowling allrounder Kashvee Gautam is also in line for a potential T20I debut, while wicketkeeper Uma Chetry…

Hosts Nigeria head into Match 8 of the Nigeria Women’s T20I Invitational carrying strong expectations, but they have already demonstrated their ability to perform under pressure at the Tafawa Balewa Square. Built around a settled group of players who have spent significant time together in the national setup, Nigeria will be looking to maintain momentum. Rwanda, on the other hand, arrive as a confident and cohesive unit after registering three successive victories. The fixture is scheduled for March 24, 2026, at the Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval in Lagos, with the start time set for 6:30 PM Indian Standard Time…

Fast bowler Kayley Knight has been handed her first Women’s ODI call-up ahead of New Zealand’s upcoming one-day series against South Africa. Knight recently made her T20I debut during the series in which New Zealand secured a 3-0 sweep over Zimbabwe, finishing with two wickets from her two appearances. A member of New Zealand’s squad at the 2023 U19 T20 World Cup, Knight earned her place in the national setup following consistent domestic performances. She claimed 10 wickets for Northern Brave in the 2025/26 Super Smash, finishing as their joint second-highest wicket-taker, which contributed to her initial T20I selection. Her…

The seventh fixture of the Nigeria Women’s T20 Invitational will feature an intriguing contest between the Under-19 sides of South Africa and Zimbabwe. South Africa have recorded one win and one loss so far, while Zimbabwe enter the match after back-to-back defeats and will be eager to register their first victory. The encounter is scheduled to take place on March 24, 2026, at the Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval in Lagos. Squads South Africa U19 Women’s Cricket TeamAshley Barnard, Daneli Boshoff, Jezé Campher, Jae-Leigh Filander, Bruzaan Goosen, Miya Lalor, Siphokuhle Masilela, Ziya Mohanlall, Kananelo Mokoena, Shelfa Mukhari, Rethabile Nthoba, Mieke…

Cricket Australia has announced a packed 2026-27 international schedule featuring 27 matches across 14 venues over an eight-month period. The Australian women’s side will take centre stage in October, following the highly anticipated 10th edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales, scheduled from 12th June to 5th July 2026. The home summer will also include the team’s traditional February-March window, highlighted by historic day-night fixtures at upgraded venues in Melbourne and Adelaide. Led by Sophie Molineux, Australia Women will begin their campaign under lights with a landmark return to Melbourne after Junction Oval missed the…

Nigeria Women produced a dominant all-round performance to secure a comprehensive victory over Ghana Women in the Nigeria Invitational Women’s T20I Tournament. A combination of disciplined batting and incisive bowling ensured a one-sided contest, as Nigeria set the tone early and maintained control throughout the match. Nigeria’s innings began cautiously before momentum picked up following a steady opening partnership. The first breakthrough came at 50, when Lucky Piety departed after scoring a brisk 23 from 17 balls, including two fours and a six. Her early aggression provided impetus during the powerplay. Victory Igbinedion contributed 18 from 27 deliveries while anchoring…

Georgia Voll struck her first T20I century to headline Australia’s dominant performance as they completed a 3-0 whitewash of West Indies. The opener smashed six sixes during her commanding knock, with rain eventually halting play when the visitors were well behind the DLS target. Australia 211 for 7 (Voll 101, Matthews 3-29) beat West Indies 61 for 3 by 40 runs (DLS method) Voll reached her milestone century from just 52 deliveries, leading Australia to a total of 211 — their highest T20I score since 2023 and the fifth-highest in their history. With the innings, she joined Meg Lanning, Beth…

India fast bowler Arundhati Reddy has been named the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for February 2026 following her impressive performances in the T20I series against Australia. Her consistent seam bowling played a key role in India securing a 2-1 series victory on Australian soil. Reddy, who was part of the Indian side that won the Women’s ODI World Cup last year, delivered a standout display throughout the three-match series Down Under. She finished as the leading wicket-taker with eight wickets across the contests. Her best performance came in the opening match in Sydney, where she recorded career-best figures…