Author: Priya Menon

Australia Women produced a controlled and well-rounded performance to defeat West Indies Women by 90 runs in the second ODI in Basseterre, with key contributions across departments and an outstanding all-round effort from Georgia Wareham. Australia’s innings began with Georgia Voll and Phoebe Litchfield looking to set the tone, but West Indies struck early to keep the contest balanced. Voll made 23 off 24 balls before being dismissed at 64 in the 11th over, caught by Chinelle Henry off Ashmini Munisar. Ellyse Perry followed immediately for a duck, leaving Australia at 64/2. Litchfield continued positively, scoring 46 off 47 deliveries,…

Uganda is set to stage an exciting multi-nation women’s tournament as the Easter Women’s T20 Cup takes place at Entebbe Cricket Oval from April 7 to 16. The competition will bring together teams from three continents, offering a crucial platform for development and international exposure. The tournament will feature the hosts’ senior side, widely known as the Victoria Pearls, alongside a Uganda A team, and visiting sides from Nepal and the United States. While the matches will not carry official T20I status, they are expected to be highly competitive given their importance in preparation for upcoming international assignments. A Key…

Members of the India Women’s Blind Cricket Team, including captain Deepika TC, Kavya V and Kavya NR, have been recognised with the Karnataka Sumana Sadhaka Award by SumanTV Kannada. The honour acknowledges their contributions to the sport and highlights their achievements at the national level. Recognition Beyond Mainstream Cricket While mainstream cricket often dominates attention, the achievements of India’s blind cricket players continue to gain recognition. For Deepika and her teammates, representing the country goes beyond sport, reflecting their journey and commitment to competing at the highest level. Their performances, built on skill and coordination, underline the demands of the…

Mumbai Indians began their IPL 2026 campaign with a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium, ending a 14-year run of opening-match defeats. Led by Hardik Pandya, the hosts delivered a strong performance to start their season on a positive note. While the on-field result stood out, an emotional off-field moment also drew significant attention. Mahieka Sharma Shields Agastya from Camera Flashes As players and their families exited the stadium after the match, Mahieka Sharma was seen protecting Pandya’s son Agastya from a crowd of photographers. Videos circulating online showed her asking photographers to avoid using flash…

Maddy Green achieved a major career milestone during the first ODI against South Africa at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, on March 29, 2026, becoming the latest New Zealand batter to cross 2,000 runs in women’s ODIs. Coming into the match needing 19 runs to reach the landmark, the experienced middle-order batter delivered a composed 85 off 83 balls from the No. 4 position. Key Knock in Christchurch Green’s innings, which included nine boundaries, helped New Zealand post 268 in their 50 overs. However, South Africa edged the contest by two wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Despite…

Centuries from Radha Yadav and Tanisha Singh proved decisive as West Zone and North Zone advanced to the final of the Senior Women’s Inter-zonal Multi-day Trophy in Puducherry. Semi-Final 1: West Zone vs East Zone West Zone, led by Radha Yadav, chose to bat first after winning the toss but suffered early setbacks, losing both openers within the first six overs. A 70-run stand for the third wicket between Tejal Hasabnis and Tejaswini Batwal (35 off 72) steadied the innings, followed by a 120-run partnership between Hasabnis and Umeshwari Jethva (51 off 121) for the fourth wicket to take the…

Australia Women produced a rare collective batting effort in the first ODI against West Indies, posting 341 despite only one player reaching a half-century. In the process, they became the first team in women’s ODI history to have six batters score 40 or more in a single innings. The innings highlighted the depth of Australia’s batting line-up, with contributions spread across the order rather than relying on one or two major scores. Litchfield Leads with Only Fifty Phoebe Litchfield was the top scorer, making 77 from 72 balls. Opening alongside Georgia Voll, she set the tone early and remained the…

England have confirmed their Women’s Under-19 squad for the upcoming tri-series in Australia, featuring hosts Australia and Sri Lanka. The selection brings together a mix of emerging talent and consistent domestic performers, as the team prepares for a demanding overseas assignment. The tour represents an important step in player development, with conditions in Australia and varied opposition expected to challenge the squad across formats. Balanced Squad with Domestic Performers Several players in the squad have earned selection through strong performances in domestic competitions. Names such as Mollie Adams, Maria Andrews and Diya Badge have been rewarded for their consistency and…

The M Chinnaswamy Stadium played host to a lively start to IPL 2026, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru securing a six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad. The evening was further highlighted by the presence of Women’s Premier League stars Smriti Mandhana, Shreyanka Patil and Arundhati Reddy, who were in attendance to support the team. The victory added to the celebratory mood among home supporters, as RCB began their campaign on a positive note. Mandhana Reflects on Chinnaswamy Return Mandhana spoke about the significance of returning to the venue and the memories associated with it. “I mean, it feels amazing to be back…

Australia will host a nine-match Women’s Under-19 Tri-Series from April 6 to 18, 2026, across Brisbane and the Gold Coast, featuring England and Sri Lanka. The competition will include three 50-over matches followed by six T20 fixtures, played at Ian Healy Oval and Bill Pippen Oval. The series also marks a key moment off the field, with former Australia captain Meg Lanning stepping into her first role as a development coach. Lanning Starts Coaching Journey Lanning, who retired from international cricket on November 8, 2023, begins her coaching involvement as part of Australia’s pathway system. She joins head coach Kristen…