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T20 World Cup: Bangladesh began their ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 campaign on a winning note as opener Juairiya Ferdous struck a brilliant half-century to guide her side to a six-wicket victory over the Netherlands at Edgbaston on Sunday. Chasing a target of 140, Bangladesh made a cautious start with both openers focusing on preserving their wickets against disciplined Dutch bowling. The side managed only eight runs from the first two overs as the Netherlands bowlers kept things tight. Juairiy

T20 World Cup: Captain Babette de Leede produced a composed half-century to guide the Netherlands to 139/8 in 20 overs against Bangladesh in their opening match of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 at Edgbaston on Sunday. After electing to bat first, the Netherlands got off to a cautious start, managing only four runs in the opening over. Opener Phebe Molkenboer looked to accelerate the scoring by striking two consecutive boundaries at the start of the second over, but her promising innings was

T20 World Cup: As India gear up to begin their ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign, the team has received support from across the cricketing fraternity, with former India captain and current head of the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) VVS Laxman sharing a message of encouragement ahead of the tournament opener against Pakistan. India enter the competition carrying high expectations after their historic ODI World Cup triumph last year and will now be aiming to add a maiden T20 World Cup title to t

Most Sharmin Akter Supta: Tournament debutants Netherlands have won the toss and elected to bat against Bangladesh in their first match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Edgbaston on Sunday. Bangladesh enters the game with a stable squad centred around a powerful spin attack. Rabeya Khan has been consistently taking wickets and is expected to be crucial, while Sobhana Mostary and Sharmin Akhter will provide reliable batting support. For the Netherlands, focus will be on Sterre Kalis and B

Adham Mohammad Tumah Makhadmeh: History will be made at Atlanta Stadium as Cabo Verde play in a FIFA World Cup match for the first time when they take on reigning European champions Spain at Atlanta Stadium on Monday (IST). This will be the pair's first meeting at the senior international level. Cabo Verde are the third-least populous nation to reach the tournament behind Curacao and Iceland. Spain are preparing for their 17th FIFA World Cup (1934, 1950, 1962, 1966, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994,

T20 World Cup: As India chase a maiden Women's T20 World Cup title in England, much of the spotlight will naturally fall on established stars. But Abhishek Nayar believes that India's campaign could hinge on a combination of proven match-winners like Smriti Mandhana and emerging performers who are capable of shaping games across different phases. For years, Mandhana has been the face of India's batting unit across formats, combining elegance with remarkable consistency. Nayar believes her abilit

T20 World Cup: As India get ready to start their Women's T20 World Cup campaign in England, former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar emphasises that the team should not only focus on winning matches. Given the unpredictable English weather, which can quickly change the course of a tournament, Nayar suggested India should aim for commanding early victories to prevent problems later in the group stage. The Women in Blue enter the competition as one of the favourites after their historic ODI Wor

The NECO Master Blaster Women: The NECO Master Blaster Womens team secured their spot in the Vidarbha Womens Premier League (VPL) 2026 final with a hard-fought four-wicket win over Orange Tigresses in the Eliminator at VCA Civil Lines Ground. Batting first, Orange Tigresses posted a competitive 144/4 in 20 overs, highlighted by captain Disha Kasats 69 off 54 balls, including seven boundaries and three sixes. Wicketkeeper-batter Riddhima Maradwar supported with a steady 48 off 43 balls, helping t

MPL T20 Scindia Cup: Chambal Ghariyals women clinched Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026, narrowly beating Gwalior Shernis by two runs in a tense, last-ball finish that included a dramatic free hit in the final moments at Holkar Stadium. Batting first, Chambal Ghariyals scored a competitive 146/4 in their 20 overs, driven mainly by a half-century from in-form opener Kanishka Thakur. Thakur and Jincy George provided a strong start, adding 51 runs for the opening wicket in 7.1 overs

T20 World Cup: As the Indian women's team gears up for their highly anticipated ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign opener against arch-rivals Pakistan, members of the Indian men's team have come forward with heartfelt messages of encouragement and support. Fresh off their historic triumph in the Women's ODI World Cup last year, Harmanpreet Kaur and her team enter the tournament carrying the hopes of millions. Having already established themselves as one of the strongest teams in world cricket, I

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association: In a wholesome gesture that quickly won the hearts of cricket fans across social media, young Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy briefly paused his post-match press conference to answer a phone call from his mother. The incident occurred following India's convincing seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the rain-curtailed first ODI at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium here. While Reddy was addressing questions from media persons a

MSC Maratha Royals: After helping MSC Maratha Royals successfully defend the T20 Mumbai League title with his match-winning 2-22, India pacer Tushar Deshpande outlined his roadmap for a return to the national setup and stated that he will head back to the drawing board to fine-tune his skills ahead of the upcoming domestic cricket season. For his exceptional bowling show throughout the T20 Mumbai League, claiming 12 wickets at an economy of 6.6, Deshpande was adjudged the Purple Cap winner. Desh

Mumbai Cricket Association President Ajinkya: Defending champions MSC Maratha Royals successfully retained their T20 Mumbai League title, edging past ARCS Andheri by eight runs in a thrilling final at the Wankhede Stadium. Powered by Chinmay Sutars gritty half-century and a disciplined bowling display spearheaded by Tushar Deshpande, the Royals held their nerve to seal back-to-back titles. The presentation ceremony was attended by Mumbai Cricket Association President Ajinkya Naik, League Governi

West Indies Women: Shemaine Campbelle produced one of the finest innings of her T20I career, smashing an unbeaten 90 to guide West Indies Women to a memorable seven-wicket victory over New Zealand Women in their opening match of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026. West Indies chased down a challenging target with just one ball to spare, registering the second-highest successful run chase in Womens T20 World Cup history. Campbelle was the star of the show, hammering seven fours and three sixes in

The Jharkhand T20 Cricket League: The Jharkhand T20 Cricket League produced back-to-back thrillers on day four at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, here on Saturday. Koylanchal Super Kings and Chota Nagpur Royals held their nerves in the right moments with close finishes for each team, helping them secure two crucial points each. In the first match of the day, Koylanchal Super Kings posted 142/3 in 16.4 overs before heavy rain interrupted play. Sharandeep Singh Bhatia anchored the innings

IN-W vs PAK-W Match 6, Cricket Tips :India and Pakistan are ready to collide in the ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. This mega event will be held at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday at 7 PM IST. These two teams are in Group A and will start their campaign with this encounter. Harmanpreet Kaur and her women have done well against Pakistan Women in this format. But the Women in Green have beaten India Women twice in the T20 World Cup. So, it will be an interesting contest where both heav

T20 World Cup: Australia captain Sophie Molineux praised her side's ability to recover from a difficult start and hailed Phoebe Litchfield's growing confidence after the six-time champions opened their Women's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a commanding 65-run victory over South Africa at Emirates Old Trafford on Saturday. Australia were rocked early after being sent in to bat, losing Georgia Voll for a duck and Beth Mooney for seven against the new-ball pace of Marizanne Kapp and Shabnim Isma

Bengal T20 League Season: A fine all-round performance powered Servotech Siliguri Strikers to a convincing 61-run victory over Novus Royals Purulia in the men's competition of Bengal T20 League Season 3 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday. Batting first, Siliguri Strikers posted a competitive 173/6 in their 20 overs, courtesy of an explosive 68 off 35 deliveries from Snehashish Saha and a steady 44 off 41 balls from Karan Lal. For the Royals, Purulia, Pritam Chakraborty, and Mithilesh Das

BANW vs NEDW Match 5 , Cricket Tips :Day 3 of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will bring two matches for the fans. The first game to be played on Sunday will take place in Group A. Bangladesh Women and Netherlands Women will lock horns at Edgbaston in Birmingham, starting at 3 PM IST. These two sides will kick off their journey in this tournament with this game. Netherlands will compete in their maiden T20 World Cup, and it will be a memorable day for them. Can they make it special by winnin

T20 World Cup: South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt admitted Australia were the better side on the day after the Proteas suffered a 65-run defeat in their opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Emirates Old Trafford on Saturday. After restricting Australia to 172/8 despite a blistering 51 from Phoebe Litchfield, South Africa struggled in the chase and were bowled out for 107 in 16.4 overs, with Wolvaardt top-scoring with 44. Reflecting on the defeat, the South African skipper fel

BAN vs AUS 3rd ODI , Cricket Tips :It has been an excellent and record-breaking month for Bangladesh, as they have beaten Australia for the first time in the bilateral ODI series. They have dominated Australia in the first two matches and didn't let them score 200 runs in an inning. But can they record a series clean sweep? The third and final ODI between Bangladesh and Australia will be held at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday at 10:30 AM IST. Australia have been horrible wi

WI vs SL 2nd T20I, Cricket Tips :After losing the ODI series, West Indies bounced back with a good win to start the three-match T20I series. Jason Holder bowled a brilliant spell of 3/18 to break the backbone of the Sri Lankan batting unit. Kamindu Mendis scored a half-century, but it ended in vain. Captain Shai Hope scored an unbeaten 65 off 54 balls to take his team over the line. With a 1-0 lead, West Indies will take on Sri Lanka in the second T20I. This contest will start at 6 AM IST on

T20 World Cup: Player of the Match Georgia Wareham praised Australia's fearless batting approach and strong bowling unit after the six-time champions opened their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a commanding 65-run victory over South Africa at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday. Wareham played a key role in the win, scoring a valuable 32 runs before returning figures of 3-13 as Australia defended 172 and bowled South Africa out for 107 in 16.4 overs. Wareham played a key role in

Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi: The crowd at the HPCA Stadium may have come expecting a full 50over contest, but they were treated to an entertaining 25over chase in a match truncated due to rain as skipper Shubman Gill hit 84 not out to help India beat Afghanistan by seven wickets in the ODI series opener on Saturday. After debutants Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey claimed three wickets apiece to help India bowl out Afghanistan for 194, despite a blistering 102 coming from Rahmanullah Gurbazs willow, Gill

Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi: The crowd at the HPCA Stadium may have come expecting a full 50over contest, but they were treated to an entertaining 25over chase in a match truncated due to rain, as skipper Shubman Gill hit 84 not out to help India beat Afghanistan by seven wickets in the ODI series opener on Saturday. After debutants Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey claimed three wickets apiece as India bowled out Afghanistan for 194, despite a blistering 102 coming from Rahmanullah Gurbazs willow, Gill pu

T20 World Cup: Phoebe Litchfield's explosive half-century laid the foundation before Georgia Wareham led a clinical bowling display with three wickets as six-time champions Australia began their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a commanding 65-run victory over South Africa at Emirates Old Trafford on Saturday. After posting a competitive 172/8 on the back of Litchfield's 51 off 24 balls, Australia's bowlers struck regularly to bowl South Africa out for 107 in 16.4 overs, with only ca

T20 World Cup: Pakistan captain Fatima Sana said she expects to be fit for her team's ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 opener against arch-rivals India after suffering a minor knock during a training session on Saturday. The 24-year-old all-rounder was struck on the knee during Pakistan's net session, briefly raising concerns about her participation in Sunday's marquee Group-stage clash. However, Sana indicated that the injury was not serious. Ayesha (Zafar) baaji played the shot, and it hit my kn

T20 World Cup: Australia batter Phoebe Litchfield said an aggressive approach against South Africa's premier pace duo of Marizanne Kapp and Shabnim Ismail helped her produce a match-defining half-century in the team's Women's T20 World Cup 2026 opener at Emirates Old Trafford on Saturday. Litchfield smashed 51 off just 24 deliveries, striking nine fours and a six, to lift Australia to 172/8 after the six-time champions suffered early setbacks against a disciplined South African bowling attack. E

Ollie Robinson: England's preparations for the second Test against New Zealand have been complicated by a fitness concern over Ollie Robinson, with the fast bowler set to undergo a precautionary knee scan and uncapped seamer Henry Crocombe drafted into the squad as cover. Robinson, who made an impressive return to Test cricket after more than two years away by claiming seven wickets in England's victory at Lord's, reported soreness in his knee following a training session and is now facing a rac

Rahmanullah Gurbaz: Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz said a conversation with India head coach Gautam Gambhir after the recent Test match in New Chandigarh helped him refine his shot selection, as he struck a blazing hundred in the rainhit first ODI against India at the HPCA Stadium on Saturday. Gurbazs blazing knock of 102 off 51 balls was the centrepiece of Afghanistans batting effort. With some outstanding clean striking, Gurbaz raced to his ninth ODI hundred in just 48 balls the fastes

T20 World Cup: Phoebe Litchfield's dazzling half-century helped Australia overcome an early wobble and post a competitive 172/8 in their opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 against South Africa at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday. After winning the toss and opting to bat, Australia suffered an immediate setback when opener Georgia Voll, the world's top-ranked T20I batter, was dismissed for a duck in the very first over. Marizanne Kapp set the tone for South Africa

Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi: Debutants Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey claimed three wickets apiece as India bowled out Afghanistan for 194 in the rainhit opening ODI at the HPCA Stadium on Saturday, despite a blistering century coming from Rahmanullah Gurbazs willow. Gurbaz had luck on his side -- India didn't review an lbw appeal when he was on 14, and he made them pay. After taking time to get going and understanding the pitch, he launched into the Indian back-up bowlers with some outrageous clean hit

With New Zealand: New Zealand have called up top-order batter Will Young for the remainder of the Test series against England, with the 33-year-old set to fill the void left by Kane Williamson's retirement from international cricket midway through the tour. Young will arrive in England on June 14 and join the squad ahead of the second Test at The Oval, scheduled to begin on June 17. The recall offers Young a fresh opportunity at the highest level after he was initially overlooked for the England

T20 World Cup: Ireland captain Gaby Lewis admitted her side failed to capitalise on a promising start against Scotland and called for the team to regroup after a 40-run defeat in their opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Manchester on Sunday. Ireland began brightly with the ball and clawed back momentum at the death after Scotland had threatened to post an even bigger total. However, a middle-order collapse during the chase left Ireland with plenty to reflect on as they slipped to

Jabalpur Royal Lions: A breathtaking unbeaten century from wicketkeeper-batter Ajay Rohera propelled Jabalpur Royal Lions to a commanding 54-run victory over Malwa Stallions in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026 at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Saturday. The win marked the Royal Lions' third successive triumph in the competition, with Rohera producing one of the finest knocks of the season to guide his side to 205/5 in 20 overs. After being asked to bat, Jabalpur made a brisk

T20 World Cup: Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce credited her team's confidence, preparation, and collective effort after they secured a landmark victory over Ireland, registering their first-ever win at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup on Saturday. Kathryn, who was named Player of the Match for her all-round display, admitted the significance of the moment was still sinking in after Scotland opened their campaign in style. I think there's a lot of emotions flying around at the moment. It was absolute

Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs: SOBO Mumbai Falcons produced a clinical all-round performance to beat Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs by 25 runs and clinch the inaugural T20 Mumbai Womens League title at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday. Led by captain Sayali Satghare, the Falcons defended a modest total of 124 with disciplined bowling to become the competitions first-ever champions. The Tigers began their chase steadily before losing skipper Humairaa Kaazi (23) with

T20 World Cup: Australia have won the toss and elected to bat against South Africa in their first match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Emirates Old Trafford on Saturday. The six-time champions enter the tournament as the world's top-ranked T201 side and will be aiming to make a strong start under the leadership of new captain Sophie Molineux. Meanwhile, South Africa, currently ranked fifth in the format, arrive with growing confidence as they continue to establish themselves among

T20 World Cup: There is a moment Babette de Leede still replays in her mind while preparing for the sides first-ever Womens T20 World Cup. Earlier this year in Kirtipur, Nepal, the Netherlands were confident of chasing down the USA's 129 at the global qualifier. A win would help them qualify for the mega event in England and Wales, but then the skies opened. In their entire time in Nepal, the Dutch had not seen a drop of rain. But when it mattered most, the heavens intervened. Fortunately, the N

T20 World Cup: Skipper Kathryn Bryce led from the front with a sparkling half-century before spinner Kirstie Gordon ripped through Ireland's middle-order as Scotland registered a historic 40-run victory in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign opener at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday. Defending 161/5, built around a match-defining 106-run partnership between sisters Kathryn and Sarah Bryce, Scotland produced a disciplined bowling display to bowl Ireland out for 121 in 19.1 overs and s

The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association: The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) successfully showcased the capabilities of its newly-installed SubAir Drainage System at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium, Dharamshala, as the venue was made match-ready in approximately 20 minutes despite more than 12 hours of continuous rainfall in the city. Heavy rain had lashed Dharamshala through the previous day and continued for an extended period leading into the highly antici

Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi: India have handed debuts to left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Harsh Dubey and fast bowler Gurnoor Brar as skipper Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bowl first in the rainhit first ODI against Afghanistan at the HPCA Stadium on Saturday. The toss finally took place after a delay of four hours and 15 minutes due to rain. The match will be played as a 25oversaside contest and will start at 5:45 pm. India have also slotted KL Rahul at number three in Virat Kohlis absenc

First ODI: The toss for the opening ODI between India and Afghanistan at the HPCA Stadium will be held at 5:15 pm after a nearly fourhour rain delay, with the match set to begin at 5:45 pm as a 25oversaside contest. The game being truncated due to heavy rain has meant that each team is likely to have five bowlers delivering a maximum of five overs each, while the batting powerplay will last five overs. Players were seen warming up as conditions improved, bringing relief to spectators after hours

T20 World Cup: Captain Kathryn Bryce and her sister Sarah produced a batting masterclass to steer Scotland to a competitive 161/5 against Ireland in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup opener at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday. After an encouraging start from openers Katherine Fraser and Darcey Carter, Scotland recovered strongly from a mid-innings wobble through a game-changing third-wicket partnership between the Bryce sisters that laid the foundation for a challenging total. Scotl

Nasir Uddin Faruqe: Bangladesh are coming into the 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup on the back of being runnersup in a triseries involving Scotland and Netherlands after suffering a 30 home series defeat to Sri Lanka. Their overall record of just three wins in 25 World Cup matches defines the scale of the challenge they will face in the competition, where they are placed in a group alongside Australia, India, and South Africa. Its the first time Bangladesh will play in England and despite the odds

T20 World Cup: The spotlight will firmly be on Edgbaston when India and Pakistan face off in their campaign opener of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday. Few fixtures in international cricket generate as much interest as an India-Pakistan encounter, and both teams will be eager to set the tone for their World Cup campaigns with an early victory. The Women in Blue arrive with a settled and experienced squad under Harmanpreet Kaur. Their batting unit remains one of the strongest in the t

Emirates Old Trafford: Ireland won the toss and elected to bowl against Scotland at Emirates Old Trafford in the second match of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup on Saturday. Both sides will have more than just two points on their minds, with the teams seeking a landmark first victory in the tournament's history. The expanded competition offers a fresh opportunity for the two European sides to make their mark on the global stage. While Ireland are returning to the tournament after missing out on the

ODI World Cup: India pacer Prasidh Krishna said the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan will help the team get into the right rhythm ahead of the 2027 Mens ODI World Cup, to be played in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. India are due to play the first ODI against Afghanistan at the HPCA Stadium, where toss has been delayed due to heavy rain. These matches help us find the right combinations and build the right rhythm going into the World Cup. We also get to learn whats working, what ca

T20 World Cup: India and Pakistan will launch their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 campaigns with a blockbuster Group 1 clash at Edgbaston on Sunday, adding another chapter to one of cricket's most compelling rivalries. Matches between the two neighbours rarely follow conventional expectations, with pressure and emotion often outweighing rankings and recent form. The atmosphere is expected to be electric at Edgbaston, where Birmingham's sizeable South Asian community has traditionally turned Ind

T20 World Cup: India head coach Amol Muzumdar said the side is fortunate to have the services of skipper Harmanpreet Kaur as they gear up to begin their 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup campaign against Pakistan at Edgbaston on Sunday, stressing that her vast experience will be invaluable to the sides quest of winning the silverware. Set to play in her tenth Womens T20 World Cup, Harmanpreet is among seven players to play in all editions of the competition. You cannot buy experience, isn't it? So,