Cricket

INDORE: The Proteas Women and wicketkeeper-batter, Sinalo Jafta, are determined to produce a strong comeback performance in their second match of...

India made it two wins from two at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup as they overcame Pakistan by 88 runs thanks to a star turn from Kranti Gaud in Colombo. Having already seen off Sri Lanka in their opening match, India battled to 247 all out batting first against Pakistan. That proved to be …

The league stage match between defending champions Australia and Sri Lanka at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 was abandoned without a ball bowled at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. In what would have been Sri Lanka’s first home fixture at the World Cup, the toss was initially delayed due to a wet …

The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 has approved Hannah Rowe as a replacement for Flora Devonshire in the New Zealand squad. Rowe was named as a replacement after Devonshire was ruled out after sustaining an injury to her dominant handduring the team’s training session at the Holkar Stadium in …

GUWAHATI: England secured a 10-wicket triumph over The Proteas Women in their opening match of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup...

GUWAHATI: England secured a 10-wicket triumph over the Proteas Women in their opening match of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup...

Linsey Smith and England’s spinners put South Africa to the sword in a comprehensive 10-wicket victory. Only Sinalo Jafta made a score in the double figures for the Proteas, with 22, as the three-time champions split the wickets between them. In response, Amy Jones and Tammy Beaumont chased down their modest target of 70 in …

GUWAHATI: England secured a 10-wicket triumph over the Proteas Women in their opening match of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup...

Bangladesh secured their second-ever Cricket World Cup win in their opening match of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 against Pakistan in Colombo. Having battled to their first World Cup victory over Pakistan back in 2022, Bangladesh took the opportunity to notch another victory over the same opponents. The Women in Green struggled to …

GUWAHATI: Proteas Women’s captain, Laura Wolvaardt, expressed her excitement to kickstart their ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 campaign as they...

GUWAHATI: Proteas Women’s captain, Laura Wolvaardt, expressed her excitement to kickstart their ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 campaign as they...

Ashleigh Gardner’s superb century ensured Australia began the defence of their ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup crown with victory over New Zealand. Gardner’s sparkling 83-ball 115 carried the reigning champions to 326 and the White Ferns fell 89 runs short despite a superb run-a-ball 112 from Sophie Devine, who made a fine individual start to …

GUWAHATI: As the first feature of the ‘The Coach’s View’ series at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 held in India and Sri...

India’s flamboyant opener Abhishek Sharma has set a new rating points record for batters in the ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings after his Player of the Series effort in the Asia Cup held in the United Arab Emirates. The 25-year-old left-hander reached 931 ratings point, which is 12 more than the previous best rating of …

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 launched with record-breaking attendance for the opening match between India and Sri Lanka in Guwahati. Almost 23,000 fans thronged the ACA Stadium to watch a cornucopia of great cricketing action, enthralling live performances and a scintillating musical tribute to a local icon. The attendance of 22,843 spectators for …

Deepti Sharma insisted she felt no pressure despite being left with work to do at the crease as she hauled India to victory over Sri Lanka in the opening match of the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. Sharma hit 53 as India won the clash of the hosts by 59 runs (DLS method), having …

The battle of the hosts at the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup went the way of India in an intriguing match in Guwahati. A crowd of 22,843 were present at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium, breaking the previous record of 15,935 for the highest attendance of a group match at either the ICC Women’s Cricket …

South Africa’s Tazmin Brits has backed teenage star Karabo Meso to put the rest of the world on notice at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. The 18-year-old wicketkeeper is hotly tipped to make her major tournament debut after being named in Mandla Mashimbyi’s 15-strong squad. Meso made her international bow aged just 16 …

JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) has confirmed an adjustment to the men’s international schedule for the 2025/26 season, with the...

I often go back to that magical evening of June 25, 1983, when India’s fearless band of brothers lifted the World Cup at Lord’s. I was barely 10 years old, but the images of the players running with stumps and bails, including Mohinder Amarnath, who also won the Man of the Match in both the …

As the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 approaches, attention turns to those likely to be in contention for the top run scorer prize. From seasoned accumulators to big hitters, here are the batters to look out for from each of the teams competing in India and Sri Lanka. Australia – Beth Mooney Mooney has …

The International Cricket Council and UNICEF have joined hands to amplify the Promise to Children digital campaign during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 to be played in India and Sri Lanka. The campaign calls on cricket fans, audiences and players to join hands with UNICEF and create equal opportunities for all children, especially …

England secured an impressive victory over holders Australia in their final ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 warm-up match. South Africa were comfortable in their chase of Pakistan’s 229, winning by the same margin as England, four wickets. Glenn and Capsey deliver England win Sarah Glenn’s five-for set up Alice Capsey’s 88 not out as …

Bangladesh and India rounded off their ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 preparations by claiming victory in their second and final warm-up matches. Bangladesh showed nerves of steel to defeat Sri Lanka by a single run in a thrilling encounter in Colombo, while India enjoyed a statement win over New Zealand in Bangaluru. Marufa Akter …