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New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr has climbed to No.1 in the ICC Women's T20I all-rounder rankings for the first time in her career. She achieved the milestone with a career-best rating of 508, dethroning West Indies captain Hayley Matthews, who had held the top spot since October 2023. Kerr was outstanding in the recent series against Zimbabwe, starring with both bat and ball. She became only the fourth women's cricketer after Chamari Athapaththu, Meg Lanning and Matthews to score multiple T ...Read More >
Australia could be without their experienced skipper and wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 semi-final against India on Thursday (October 30) in Navi Mumbai. Head coach Shelley Nitschke suggested on Sunday that she still hadn't fully recovered, though the team remained 'hopeful'. Healy picked up a calf injury in Australia's training on October 19 and consequently missed their next two games against England and South Africa. Though the defending champions didn't p ...Read More >
England will monitor the fitness of key spin bowler Sophie Ecclestone before Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against South Africa, after she sustained a shoulder injury in Sunday's victory over New Zealand. The 26-year-old came off the field in the first over at Visakhapatnam after diving awkwardly over the boundary rope. She returned later in the innings to bowl, dismissing Brooke Halliday with her fourth delivery, but immediately walked off the field and did not return as England completed ...Read More >
A dominant win for England against New Zealand in the lead-up to the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 semi-finals. It was at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati where England thrashed South Africa by 10 wickets at the start of the tournament and the side also picked up a four-wicket triumph over Bangladesh at the same venue four days later. While Jones knows South Africa will be a more difficult prospect than what they faced the first time around, the in-form opener thinks the conditio ...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 >
Visakhapatnam, Oct 26 (PTI) New Zealand captain Sophie Devine was "disappointed" not to end her illustrious career on a winning note but expressed pride in witnessing the growth of women's cricket during her journey. She was also grateful for the friendships she built and and memories cherished for nearly two decades in the sport. Devine bid a quiet farewell to her career as New Zealand suffered a eight-wicket loss to England in their final group-stage match of the tournament. Devine said she ...Read More >
Australia and England are historic rivals in cricket, and the latest fixture in this rivalry will play out at the ICC Women's World Cup. Notably, both sides have qualified for the Semi Finals already, and so, the result of this encounter won't play much of role in the tournament's dynamics. That said, it will account for bragging rights until they face each other again. For those interested in catching the action, here's how to watch the ICC Women's World Cup AUS vs ENG live streaming and TV b ...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, Oct 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) formr India skipper Anjum Chopra criticised all-rounder Deepti Sharma's game plan as Team India suffered their third consecutive loss at the ongoing Women's ODI World Cup after falling short by just four runs during their chase against England on Sunday. While vice captain Smriti Mandhana and captain Harmanpreet Kaur put up a brilliant performance with the bat, the former's wicket initiated a collapse as India's batting unit started crumbling under pressure. ...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 >
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 >
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 >
New Delhi: India and England meet at a decisive juncture in the World Cup, more for the hosts. Unbeaten England sit comfortably with seven points while India, after two losses in a row, are under pressure with just four points from as many matches with a semi-final spot at stake. India head coach Amol Muzumdar had hinted at changes being imminent after the defeats to South Africa and Australia in Visakhapatnam, suggesting that the batting approach and team composition were under review ahead of ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 14 (ANI): The outstanding batting displays at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 have reshaped the top 10 of the ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings, with several in-form players making significant strides in the latest update of the ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings, as per the official website of ICC. India opener Smriti Mandhana, who struck form with a brilliant 80 in Vizag, continues to dominate the ODI batting charts, maintaining a strong lead at the top. However ...Read More >
Guwahati, Oct 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Sobhana Mostary stood tall amid Bangladesh's batting collapse, crafting a fighting half-century, but her effort wasn't enough as the side was bundled out for 178 in 49.4 overs after being asked to bat first against England Women in their Women's World Cup clash at Baraspara Stadium in Guwahati. Mostary's gritty 60 off 108 balls, laced with four boundaries, was the lone highlight in an otherwise disappointing batting display by Bangladesh. She showed composure af ...Read More >
New Delhi: Before this match, South Africa were expected to be a tough challenge. They made it to the finals of the most recent ICC events after all. But in their first match at the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025, they were handed a major reality check - a colossal 10-wicket defeat - by England at the Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati on Friday. It was a reality check so strong that it has given them a negative run-rate of 3.22. In what was a stunning collapse, South Africa were bowled out for 69 run ...Read More >
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