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Nat Sciver-Brunt took England to the brink of victory before retiring with calf tightness as the hosts made it two wins from two at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. The England skipper scored 48, putting on 64 with her predecessor Heather Knight as the host nation eventually came away with a four-wicket win …

South Africa wicketkeeper Sinalo Jafta will be beaming with pride when Laura Wolvaardt leads out the Proteas in her 100th T20I against Pakistan on Wednesday. Opening batter Wolvaardt will become the sixth South African woman to do so and is likely to be joined in the Proteas XI for their second ICC Women’s T20 World …

A brilliant unbeaten half-century from Nilakshika Silva saw Sri Lanka complete a spectacular chase and claim a five-wicket win over reigning champions New Zealand at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Chasing 151, the Sri Lankans looked in a world of trouble at 55 for four, but Silva had other ideas, putting on a …

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 has got off to a record-breaking start with the opening weekend breaking attendance, viewing and engagement records across the United Kingdom (UK), India and the rest of the world. A total of 44,844 fans attended games across the first three days of the tournament, a new record for …

Deepti Sharma took the second five-wicket haul of her T20I career as India convincingly beat Pakistan to begin their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign on a high. A crowd of 18,814 were at Edgbaston to watch the two rivals go head-to-head, the highest-ever attendance for an ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Group Stage …

Sharmin Akhter steered Bangladesh through a mid-innings wobble with a mature 37 not out as the Tigresses beat the Netherlands at Edgbaston. The Netherlands (ICC Ranking: 14) were playing in their first-ever ICC Women’s T20 World Cup match and, after posting 139 for eight in their innings, they pulled Bangladesh (ICC Ranking: 10) back from …

The Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Officials have been confirmed for each match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 group stages, with Jacquline Williams and Eloise Sheridan chosen as on-field umpires for Friday’s opening match. An all-female match officials panel has been confirmed for the tournament, with 14 umpires and four match …

England and Australia both earned victories in the final ICC Women’s T20 World Cup warm-up matches. England got past India in a thrilling five-run victory, with Amy Jones and Nat Sciver-Brunt both impressing with the bat in Cardiff. Australia then defeated the West Indies by six wickets thanks to a fine knock from Georgia Voll. …

Nepal all-rounder Dipendra Singh Airee and the Bangladesh pair of Taijul Islam and Mushfiqur Rahim have been shortlisted for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for May while England seam bowler Lauren Bell, Pakistan batter Gull Feroza and New Zealand batter Maddy Green make it to the shortlist for the women’s award. Airee’s …

Column by England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt on behalf of the ICC: I didn’t think I’d get to play one World Cup at home, let alone two. It is so exciting, and I just think this summer will be such a brilliant moment for women’s sport in England, and I am expecting the cricket to be …

The pitches used for the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord’s in London and for the third ODI between Pakistan and Australia at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore have been rated as “Unsatisfactory” and the venues have received one demerit point each under the ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process. Match Referees …

Column by Ireland captain Gaby Lewis on behalf of the ICC: The fact the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is in England this year is a really exciting prospect. Having the competition so close to home is going to be really special, and it will be great to see as many fans as possible at …

Ahead of the 2026/27 Season The North West Dragons are preparing for an exciting new chapter as anticipation builds ahead of the 2026/27 domestic cricket season. With a dynamic squad assembled and a renewed sense of purpose throughout the organisation, the Dragons are ready to embrace the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. The upcoming …

Ellyse Perry’s masterful 64 helped Australia secure a five-wicket warm-up win over ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 hosts England. In the second of two matches in Cardiff, the six-time champions chased down 158 with an impressive performance ahead of their opening game against South Africa on Saturday. Earlier in the day, Radha Yadav took …

Column by Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu on behalf of the ICC: No matter what stage your career you are at, a World Cup is hugely exciting and I am extremely happy to get the opportunity to lead my country in yet another ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. The women’s game is on an massive …

Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu made a statement of intent by blasting 94 as her side beat Pakistan by nine wickets in an ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up match. South Africa and New Zealand were among the day’s other winners, with Laura Wolvaardt and Amelia Kerr in the runs against Ireland and Bangladesh …

When Tilly Corteen-Coleman was presented with her Kent U11s cap by Charlotte Edwards, she could never have known that the England great would have some even better news to deliver a few years later. Now 18, it was fitting that Corteen-Coleman got the call from Edwards to tell her that she was part of England’s …

The International Cricket Council has congratulated Rod Tucker of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Umpires for officiating on field in his 100th Test as he took the field at Lord’s for the first match of the ICC World Test Championship series between England and New Zealand. Tucker, who is only the fourth umpire in …

Since the first ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2009, 12 nations have played across nine tournaments, conjuring moments from the divine to the devastating. Only four nations have won the tournament – Australia triumphing six times with England, New Zealand and the West Indies winning once each – but eight other teams will be …

From devastating speed to devious spin, the bowlers on show at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be doing their best to make life as tough as possible for the batters. Meet the players hoping to bowl their teams to glory in England and Wales. Australia – Annabel Sutherland T20 is the format in which Annabel Sutherland’s …

In a game of fine margins like T20, batters who can take the game away from their opposition are worth their weight in gold. With the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 now expanded to 12 teams, there are even more opportunities for big hitters to make a big impact. Here are 12 batters (one …

The International Cricket Council (ICC) concluded its Board meetings in Ahmedabad, India, on Sunday, and announced a series of decisions aimed at strengthening governance, supporting women’s cricket, enhancing global competition structures, and fostering innovation in the game. 1. Regulations The ICC Board approved several recommendations from the Chief Executives Committee, including: Trialling the use of …

Column by Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty on behalf of the ICC: I am very excited to be leading Bangladesh into our seventh ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. It is my sixth World Cup, and I still have happy memories of playing my first tournament back in 2016 at just 18 years old. I did …