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'Disappointing. Not to make it about myself, I wanted to go out on a high and today's performance wasn't that.' IMAGE: New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine, who retired from WODIS after the match against England in the ICC Women's World Cup in Visakhapatnam on Sunday, was accorded a special guard of honour. Photographs: ICC Cricket World Cup/X ● SCORECARD New Zealand captain Sophie Devine was "disappointed" not to end her illustrious career on a winning note but expressed pride in witnessing th ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM - A collective bowling effort, followed by Amy Jones's unbeaten half-century, helped England crush New Zealand by eight wickets in the 27th match of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 here at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium on Sunday. The victory helped England finish second on the points table with 11 points in seven matches, only behind defending champions Australia, while New Zealand, who were already out of the semi-final contention, remained sixth ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM, India (AP) -- Sophie Devine bid adieu to ODIs in a losing cause as England beat New Zealand by eight wickets on Sunday in their final league game at the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup. Left-arm spinner Linsey Smith took 3-30 as New Zealand was bowled out for 168 runs in 38.2 overs. Skipper Devine scored 23 runs in her final ODI appearance, while Georgia Plimmer top-scored with 43 runs. In reply, England scored 172-2 in 29.2 overs with opener Amy Jones leading the way with 86 not ...Read More >
Captain Alyssa Healy has been ruled out of Australia's World Cup meeting with England on Wednesday with a calf injury. Healy sustained the minor strain in a training session on Saturday and Australia face an anxious wait to see if she will recover in time to play again at the 50-over tournament. Australia have booked their place in the semi-finals with two games to spare thanks to Healy's exploits - scoring 142 runs against India before hitting an unbeaten 113 against Bangladesh. Beth Mooney ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 22 (ANI): An all-round performance from Annabel Sutherland and a record-breaking century by Ash Gardner helped Australia romp past England by six wickets at Indore in their ICC Women's World Cup fixture on Wednesday. With this win, Australia is at the top of the points table, having won five matches and drawn one, continuing their unbeaten run. England is in third with four wins, a loss and no result. Also Read | BCCI Invites Quotations for 'Official Pa ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 22 (ANI): An all-round performance from Annabel Sutherland and a record-breaking century by Ash Gardner helped Australia romp past England by six wickets at Indore in their ICC Women's World Cup fixture on Wednesday. With this win, Australia is at the top of the points table, having won five matches and drawn one, continuing their unbeaten run. England is in third with four wins, a loss and no result. Opener Tammy Beaumont's resilient 78 and some valuab ...Read More >
Her absence leaves the team grappling with a selection headache, as she performs the triple role of captain, opener, and wicketkeeper. IMAGE: Skipper Alyssa Healy, who hit back-to-back centuries in the previous two games, will miss Australia's next game against England in the Women's World Cup after straining her calf at training. Photograph: Peter Cziborra/Reuters Defending champions Australia will be forced to reshuffle their combination as they deal with the absence of injured skipper Alyss ...Read More >
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur (up three places to 15th), Australia opener Phoebe Litchfield (up five spots to 17th), and England veteran Heather Knight (up 15 rungs to 18th) have also made substantial gains. IMAGE: Smriti Mandhana is 83 points ahead of England's Nat Sciver-Brunt in the latest ICC ODI ranking for women batters. Photograph: ANI Photo India opener Smriti Mandhana has extended her lead at the top of the ICC ODI ranking for women batters following her fine run at the ongoing Women ...Read More >
During the Women's World Cup clash, Heather Knight made headlines by scoring a magnificent century for England, helping them set a target of 288 for 8 against India. The Indian side responded with grit, as Deepti Sharma's phenomenal four wickets swung the momentum, illustrating India's fighting spirit. Indore: The ever-reliable Heather Knight stamped her authority with a splendid century before India, led by off-spinner Deepti Sharma, stormed back in sensational fashion to restrict England to 2 ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India's Women's World Cup campaign is on a knife-edge after another agonising defeat. Chasing a target of 289 against England in Indore on Sunday, India fell just four runs short, marking their third consecutive loss in the tournament. With the win, England secured a semifinal berth alongside South Africa and Australia, leaving only one spot up for grabs. India currently sit fourth in the points table with four points from five matches (NRR +0.526), while their main competitor for the ...Read More >
INDORE, India (AP) -- England dug in for a four-run victory over India to clinch a semifinal spot at the Women's Cricket World Cup on Sunday, leaving the tournament co-hosts in a five-way contest for the remaining place in the final four. Chasing a winning target of 289, India stumbled from a position of strength to fall just short as it was contained to 284-5 in its 50 overs. India was on course for victory for much of its innings - Smriti Mandhana top-scored with 88, while skipper Harmanpree ...Read More >
Indore, Oct 19: India squandered a position of control to make a mess of their chase as they suffered a four-run defeat against England, their third on the trot, in the Women's World Cup here on Sunday. Chasing 289 to win, India were cruising to victory but lost crucial wickets despite fifties by senior players Smriti Mandhana (88), Harmanpreet Kaur (70) and Deepti Sharma (50). From needing 55 runs from 53 balls, India found themselves needing 14 of the last over with England holding their ner ...Read More >
Star England batter Heather Knight has said that her first look at a young Smriti Mandhana made her think highly of the youngster, adding that she admires how the Indian star has progressed in her career as a classy batter. Mandhana was in brilliant touch with the bat during the three-match ODI series against Australia before the start of the ongoing Women's World Cup. Notching two memorable hundreds, Mandhana finished the richly contested bilateral series as the Player of the Series. "I reme ...Read More >
INDORE, India (AP) -- India stumbled from a position of strength as England held its nerve to win by four runs and secure its semifinal spot at the Women's Cricket World Cup on Sunday. Chasing a winning target of 289, tournament co-host India was on course for victory for much of its innings - Smriti Mandhana top-scored with 88, while skipper Harmanpreet Kaur hit a run-a-ball 70. England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt picked up 2-47 in eight overs, while left-arm spinner Linsey Smith bowled a tight ...Read More >
India's women's cricket team faces England in the Women's World Cup 2025. India needs a win to recover after close defeats. England is close to reaching the semifinals. The match is crucial for both teams. Fans can watch the game on Star Sports and stream it on JioHotstar. This encounter promises excitement. The Indian women's team will want to make a comeback when they face England in their fifth match of the Women's World Cup 2025 at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday after losing two clo ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 19 (ANI): England pulled off a thrilling four-run victory over India in Indore on Sunday, securing their place in the semi-finals of the ICC Women's World Cup. It was a heartbreaker for the hosts, who came agonisingly close in a tense chase but eventually fell short despite valiant knocks from veteran batters Smriti Mandhana, captain Harmanpreet Kaur, and all-rounder Deepti Sharma. Also Read | Why Was Australia's Target 131 Despite India Scoring 136/9 i ...Read More >
Deepti Sharma's all-round effort (4/51 & 57-ball 50) went in vain as India choked in the late overs of the run-chase and handed England a 4-run win in Indore on Sunday. It was the third successive loss in a high-scoring encounter for the hosts in the ongoing World Cup. However, with this win, England have become the third team to qualify for the semifinals. India were cruising in the run-chase till the fall of Smriti Mandhana, who departed 12 short of a century. Needing 55 runs off the last 53 ...Read More >
New Delhi: India tripped from a seemingly comfortable position in their run chase as England entered the semi-finals of Women's World Cup with a four-run win in Indore on Sunday. India neeed 55 runs off 53 balls at one stage in chase of 289 runs but couldn't complete the task after Heather Knight's 109 took England to 288 for 8 at the Holkar stadium. Smriti Mandhana (88), Harmanpreet Kaur (70) and Deepti Sharma (50) starred for India but they could only reach 284 for 6 in their 50 overs, as En ...Read More >
Indore, Oct 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) In her 300th international game, Heather Knight's fluent 109 anchored England's innings, but Deepti Sharma's incisive four-wicket haul ensured India clawed back in the death overs to restrict the visitors to 288/8 in their crucial 2025 Women's ODI World Cup clash at the Holkar Stadium on Sunday. Amy Jones had laid the foundation with a brisk 56 at the top, but it was Heather's innings that gave England the momentum. Her fourth ODI century, laced with 15 fours and ...Read More >
India needs a victory against England to stay in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 race. Key changes are anticipated in India's lineup to bolster their bowling and batting. England, though unbeaten, faces scrutiny over their middle-order performance. The match is crucial for India's semi-final aspirations. Holkar Stadium is expected to favor batters. India are expected to make key changes to their lineup in a must-win clash against England in Match 20 of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 at H ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 19 (ANI): England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt won the toss and opted to bat against India in the high-stakes Women's World Cup group-stage fixture at Indore's Holkar Cricket Stadium on Sunday. The Women's World Cup is heating up as the tournament's group stage heads towards the business end. Australia and South Africa have already qualified for the semi-finals, leaving the last two spots up for grabs. Six teams are still in the race, including India and Eng ...Read More >
Indore, Oct 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) India have brought in ace fast bowler Renuka Singh in place of middle-order batter Jemimah Rodrigues, as England won the toss and elected to bat first in a crucial 2025 Women's ODI World Cup clash at the Holkar Stadium on Sunday. Sunday's clash is a crucial game for India, who have two wins from four games and can't afford another slip-up as they resume their quest to enter semi-finals after a week's break. India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur said Renuka's ability to ...Read More >
India's Women's World Cup campaign is under pressure. Facing England on Sunday, the team needs to consider a sixth bowler for a more balanced attack. Recent losses to South Africa and Australia have exposed strategic limitations. India must win their remaining matches to stay in the semifinal race. England, though unbeaten, has shown erratic batting. Under pressure to revive their campaign after back-to-back defeats, India will have to consider adding a sixth bowler to bring more balance to the ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 18 (ANI): Ahead of her side's clash against England, Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma said that after two successive losses to South Africa and Australia, the team is just 'one good game away from bouncing back stronger'. Despite two wins against Asian rivals Sri Lanka and Pakistan to start the tournament, India's ICC Women's World Cup campaign lost steam with losses to South Africa and Australia, with Aussies chasing down a humongous 330 in their match, ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 18 (ANI): Ahead of her side's clash against England, Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma said that after two successive losses to South Africa and Australia, the team is just "one good game away from bouncing back stronger". Despite two wins against Asian rivals Sri Lanka and Pakistan to start the tournament, India's ICC Women's World Cup campaign lost steam with losses to South Africa and Australia, with Aussies chasing down a humongous 330 in their match, ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: For a while, on a tense Tuesday night at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati, Nigar Sultana's Bangladesh had England on the ropes. Chasing 179, the Nat Sciver-Brunt-led side were reduced to 66/5 first before going six down for 103. If not for Heather Knight's patience, along with Charlie Dean, a truckload of luck for England, Bangladesh could have just caused the biggest upset of this World Cup. Knight and Dean rode their luck, kept their cool before taking England home in the 47th over ...Read More >
GUWAHATI: After bowling out the Proteas for a paltry 69 in just 20.4 overs, England's openers Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones made light work of the chase, cantering home in 14.1 overs. Electing to bowl first, England rolled the dice early by tossing the new ball to spin, a move captains often shy away from in the power play. But left-arm tweaker Linsey Smith turned out to be the ace up their sleeve, exploiting a tacky surface that had South Africa groping in the dark. "To get that start was very ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object i ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) England head coach Charlotte Edwards believes her team has found the right balance heading into the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, insisting that recent performances have shown they are "on the right track" as they prepare for their opener against South Africa in Indore on Friday. "The players are really responding well, certainly to a slight change of style," Edwards was quoted by ESPNCricinfo as saying. "Hopefully, we've seen the results over the last fo ...Read More >
The ICC Women's ODI World Cup is set to begin. Harmanpreet Kaur expresses excitement about leading India in the home World Cup. Alyssa Healy acknowledges India as a tough competitor. Sophie Devine highlights the team's self-belief. Nat-Sciver Brunt focuses on compartmentalizing captaincy and batting. Chamari Athapathuthu says Sri Lanka is ready to face India. India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur knows that fans have placed heaps of expectations on her side ahead of the upcoming ICC Women's ODI World ...Read More >
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