Author: Priya Menon

New Zealand all-rounder Sophie Devine emerged as one of the standout names at the inaugural Women’s Hundred auction held on March 11, 2026, securing a joint-highest bid of £210,000 from Welsh Fire. Her price matched that of Australia wicketkeeper Beth Mooney, who was signed by Trent Rockets. With the sixth edition of the competition scheduled from July 21 to August 16, Devine reflected on the landmark moment, highlighting the rapid development of women’s cricket. She is also preparing to focus on New Zealand’s title defence at the 10th ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales, set to take…

The 2025–26 CSA Women’s Pro20 Series concluded in dramatic fashion at Kingsmead in Durban, where Western Province Women successfully defended their title in a bowler-dominated contest. Chasing a modest target of 76, they overcame a late surge from the Lions’ attack to secure a four-wicket victory with eight deliveries remaining. Lions struggle to build momentum After being sent in to bat, the Lions were unable to establish any sustained partnerships against a disciplined Western Province bowling unit that made full use of the conditions. Tatum Le Roux played a decisive role with the ball, dismantling the middle order to finish…

Cricket Hong Kong’s U19 Women’s All Stars Series 2025–26 concluded with Jade Jets producing a commanding performance to complete a 3-0 sweep in the three-match T20 series against Bauhinia Stars. Led by Fatima Amir, the Jade Jets maintained an unbeaten record throughout the series. In the opening fixture, the captain set the tone with a composed run-a-ball 26 (26 balls). However, it was Megan Leung’s impactful all-round display — scoring 19 off 31 balls and returning figures of 3/12 — that proved decisive as the Jets successfully defended their total of 106 to register a convincing 19-run victory. Leung’s contributions…

Amid the high-profile setting of the inaugural Women’s Hundred auction held on March 11, 2026, at London’s Piccadilly, MI London head coach Lisa Keightley expressed satisfaction with her squad composition while drawing attention to the lack of female representation in leadership roles. Her team features prominent names such as Hayley Matthews, Amelia Kerr and Danni Wyatt-Hodge, yet Keightley was struck by the broader gender imbalance at the event. She stood as the only female head coach among the eight participating franchises, a group that includes teams reshaped by IPL franchise investments, including Sunrisers Leeds, defending champions Manchester Super Giants, and…

The Women’s Hundred Auction held on March 11, 2026, has reshaped MI London — previously known as the title-winning Oval Invincibles — into a strong contender for the sixth edition of The Hundred, scheduled from July 21 to August 16, 2026. After finishing sixth last season with eight points from eight matches, registering two wins and six defeats under captain Lauren Winfield-Hill, the franchise adopted a renewed strategy at the inaugural auction. By combining retained pre-auction stars such as Amelia Kerr, Hayley Matthews and Danielle Wyatt-Hodge with impactful new signings, MI London have assembled a balanced and competitive squad. The…

The auction of the 2026 edition of The Hundred showed the growing commercial value of Women’s cricket. Many world-class players from around the globe attracted interest, which led to intense bidding battles between the teams. The most expensive player in the auction was Sophie Devine and Beth Mooney, who were signed by the Welsh Fire and the Trent Rockets for £210,000, while Dani Gibson got a close second as she was signed by the Sunrisers Leeds for a £190,000 deal. All these signings highlight the significance of all-around abilities and experience in players who can deliver consistently in the tournament,…

London Spirit Women’s assistant coach Malolan Rangarajan believes a successful Women’s T20 World Cup campaign for England could significantly boost interest in the women’s Hundred competition. Having previously experienced the surge in attention around franchise cricket during his tenure as head coach of Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rangarajan witnessed the enthusiasm surrounding the Women’s Premier League that followed India’s triumph at the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. Now working with London Spirit Women, he was involved as a strategist during the inaugural Hundred Auction held in London on Wednesday. Reflecting on the potential impact of the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup…

The journey to the CSA Women’s Pro20 2026 final has been marked by consistent performances from both finalists. The Lions secured the top spot on the table after registering eight wins from nine matches, maintaining strong momentum throughout the campaign after opening with a victory over the Dolphins and suffering just one defeat. Western Province also recorded eight victories but finished slightly behind due to an additional loss. Their batting line-up has been particularly dominant, highlighted by imposing totals such as 192 against North West. With each side claiming a win apiece during the season — Western Province prevailing in…

New Zealand all-rounder Brooke Halliday reached a significant career milestone at University Oval in Dunedin, making her 100th international appearance during the third ODI against Zimbabwe on 11 March 2026. Batting at number five in the first innings, the 30-year-old contributed a steady 40 off 40 deliveries, striking three boundaries and a six, as the White Ferns posted 303/6 in their allotted 50 overs. The hosts then bowled out Zimbabwe for 103 in the 28th over of the chase, sealing a comprehensive 200-run win and completing a dominant 3-0 sweep in the ODI series under captain Amelia Kerr against Nomvelo…

Manchester Super Giants have confirmed the appointment of Meg Lanning as their captain for The Hundred 2026, signalling a leadership shift built around experience, achievement, and ambition. The Australian great takes charge as the franchise prepares for a new phase in the competition. Lanning is widely considered among the most accomplished captains in women’s cricket. During her tenure with the Australia women’s national team, she was part of a period of remarkable success that included two ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup triumphs and five ICC Women’s T20 World Cup titles. Australia also secured a gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth…