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INDORE, India (AP) -- Ashleigh Gardner struck the third-fastest century in the Women's Cricket World Cup as Australia began its title defense by beating New Zealand by 89 runs on Wednesday. Gardner scored 115 runs off 83 balls with 16 fours and a six as Australia notched up 326 runs in 49.3 overs. It was the first-ever century from a batter at No. 6 or lower in the tournament's history. Phoebe Litchfield scored 45 off 31 balls to give a quickfire start to Australia, before Gardner used the goo ...Read More >
Indore, Oct 1 (PTI) Australia skipper Alyssa Healy conceded on Wednesday that she was not really at ease when New Zealand captain Sophie Devine was punishing her bowlers in the middle even though the reigning champions had a 300-plus total to defend in the ICC Women's World Cup match between the trans-Tasman rivals here. Till the time Sophie (111 off 112 balls) was at the crease, the White Ferns had some hope of overhauling Australia's 326-run total, but her dismissal ended New Zealand's hopes ...Read More >
Indore, Oct 1 (PTI) Seasoned Australia all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner struck a commanding century to revive Australia from a mini collapse and take them to a big total of 326 all out against New Zealand in their ICC Women's World Cup opening match here on Wednesday. Gardner, who came in the 19th over when Australia were 113 for 4, struck her second ODI hundred off just 77 balls, to play sheet anchor of their innings. Playing in her 81st match, Gardner eventually got out for 115, her highest ODI ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30 (ANI): Ahead of their side's ICC Women's World Cup title defence against New Zealand, Australian captain Alyssa Healy said that everyone wants to beat Australia in the tournament, but the team stays composed under pressure and fights back while their backs are against the wall. The seven-time champions will be aiming to continue with their record-breaking run when they start their title defence against 2000 champions New Zealand at Indore on Wednesday. ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Smriti Mandhana had just smacked Annabel Sutherland into the stands. It was the second ball of the 22nd over at the New PCA Stadium in Mullanpur. On the previous delivery, her opening partner Pratika Rawal had got to her fifty as the scoreboard read 114/0 in 21.2 overs. Till that point, Australia had tried Megan Schutt, Kim Garth, Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham and Ellyse Perry but none of them had been able to break the opening partnership. Rawal had provided solidity at one end wi ...Read More >
Chandigarh: India Women skipper Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia in the first ODI of the three-match series being played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Sunday. The second and third matches of the series between the two sides will be played on Wednesday (September 17 in New Chandigarh) and Saturday (September 20 in Delhi), respectively. After winning the toss, Harmanpreet Kaur said, "We'll bat f ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 13: Australia vice-captain Tahlia McGrath stated the upcoming three-match ODI series against India, starting on Sunday in New Chandigarh, will be pivotal in reacquainting themselves with subcontinental conditions and set the tone for their Women's ODI World Cup title defence. Australia have not played international cricket since their T20I tour of New Zealand in March, while their last ODI assignment came during the multi-format Ashes in January. Defending Champion Australia Co ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): Australia will have a tremendous opportunity to get accustomed to Indian conditions when they face the hosts of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 in a three-match ODI series starting Sunday, 14 September. Most members of the current Australian squad are well-acquainted with Indian conditions, thanks to regular bilateral series and the advent of the Women's Premier League (WPL), as per the ICC website. Also Read | WWE SmackDown Tonight, September 12: ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Australia vice-captain Tahlia McGrath stated the upcoming three-match ODI series against India, starting on Sunday in New Chandigarh, will be pivotal in reacquainting themselves with subcontinental conditions and set the tone for their Women's ODI World Cup title defence. Australia have not played international cricket since their T20I tour of New Zealand in March, while their last ODI assignment came during the multi-format Ashes in January. With no Indian pl ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): India all-rounder Deepti Sharma, who helped London Spirit lift their maiden Hundred title by dispatching the ball for a maximum on the final ball, has pulled out of the 2025 season to manage her workload, according to ESPNcricinfo. Deepti is currently touring England with the Indian team. She has had a jam-packed schedule, balancing her international and franchise league commitments. With the ODI World Cup on home turf looming later this year, Deepti decided to ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) All-rounder Annabel Sutherland and left-handed opener Travis Head have clinched top honours at the Australian Cricket Awards in Melbourne by winning the Belinda Clark Award and Allan Border Medal respectively on Monday. Annabel got 168 votes ahead of runner-up Ashleigh Gardner (143) and third-placed Beth Mooney (115) to win the Belinda Clark Award for the first time. This huge achievement by Annabel comes less than a week after she scored a century in the Women ...Read More >
Mumbai, December 17: India's star opener Smriti Mandhana climbed three spots to second in the ICC women's ODI batting rankings and one place to third in the ICC women's T20I player rankings. This rise comes on the back of stellar performances against Australia and the West Indies in recent matches. Mandhana, known for her graceful left-handed stroke play, made headlines with a brilliant 105 in the final ODI of the ICC Women's Championship series against Australia in Perth. She followed it up wit ...Read More >
Former India captain Mithali Raj is set to leave her role as mentor of the Women's Premier League franchise Gujarat Giants ahead of the WPL 2025 Auction, according to media reports. Mithali reportedly had signed a three-year contract with the side but that is set to end early. In the first two seasons of the WPL, the Giants finished last on the table with four points on both occasions. In November, the former batter was appointed the mentor of Women's Cricket Operations by the Andhra Cricket A ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 12 (VOICE) Ahead of WPL 2025 auctions, the Adani Sportsline-owned Gujarat Giants have announced that Pravin Tambe and Daniel Marsh have joined their coaching staff as bowling and batting coaches, respectively. In first two seasons of the WPL, the Giants amassed just four points on both occasions to finish at last position on the points table. The franchise also said former India captain Mithali Raj has moved on from being their mentor-cum-advisor, a role which she served in for t ...Read More >
New Delhi: Indian musician and composer Palash Muchhal shared a picture of Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana on his Instagram stories after she scored her ninth ODI century. Mandhana reached this milestone during the third and final ODI against Australia Women on Wednesday, December 11, in Perth. The 28-year-old cricketer made 105 runs from 109 deliveries, striking 14 fours and one six. This century marked Mandhana's fourth in 2024, making her the first female cricketer to hit four ODI centuries ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Indian cricket team will begin their preparations for the upcoming highly anticipated 2025 Women's ODI World Cup as they are ready to lock horns with the mighty Australia women's side in the three-match ODI series, starting on December 5 in Brisbane. The Women in Blue last won against Australia in the 50-over game in 2021 and would aim to break the winless streak at home. Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian side defeated New Zealand 2-1 in an ODI series in October after their poor outin ...Read More >
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