Nitish Kumar Reddy Is Natural Successor To Hardik Pandya, Says India Assistant Coach Ten Doeschate
Nitish Kumar Reddy: Indias assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said the side has identified Nitish Kumar Reddy as the natural successor to Hardik Pandya in the seambowling allrounder role, adding that the youngster has been groomed over the last 18 months with next years World Cup in mind. Reddy missed the second ODI against Afghanistan in Lucknow due to soreness in his left thigh and could return for the clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. When Hardiks fit, he obviously brings a different element because hes such a strong batter, such a strong finisher. That sort of role scarcity is difficult to find - a finisher who can give you overs as well. So those guys are all tracking really nicely. Like I said with Nitish, for the last 18 months, hes shown glimpses of how important he can be to this team, particularly in this format. I feel his bodys getting stronger and stronger, and I sort of feel he is the natural successor or backup to Hardik, Ten Doeschate said in the pre-match press conference. India have also experimented with Harshit Rana and Gurnoor Brar as lowerorder options, but ten Doeschate underlined their primary role as bowling allrounders. I would still say the majority of those guys are bowling allrounders. But certainly to see these other guys chipping in and working on their games, even someone like Gurnoor and Harshit again, theyre bowling allrounders. But the fact that we feel weve got guys who can hold the bat at No.9 and obviously looking forward to the next 1415 months, that is going to be very important, especially in South Africa when you want to play three proper outandout seamers. Those guys are going to need to bat. So yeah, a lot of good signs on the allrounder front and also on the fast bowler front. I think its been refreshing this week to see Prince, Gurnoor, and Nabi, he added. With India having sealed the ODI series, ten Doeschate confirmed changes are on the cards for the game in Chennai. We will be making a few changes from the first two games. I think part of the brief coming into the series was that we wanted to try a few different combinations and give everyone a fair share of games. If someone like Arshdeep does very well in the first two games, he can take a rest tomorrow. On wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishans century in Lucknow, ten Doeschate praised his versatility. I think with Ishan, the only concern was whether he transforms himself from a T20 specialist into a 50over player, potentially even a redball player. I think he showed that the other night. By nature, hes very aggressive, and we still feel theres space for that in this team. You do have some solid batters around him if you include them in the team. With Shubman and Virat, you have two of the more classical guys who are going to bat through the innings. He is a very versatile player. He can bat at the top of the order, he can bat in the middle, and obviously, the fact that hes a top gloveman as well. I think he ticks a lot of boxes and so on. Like I said, purely for versatility is something you want in your squad, he said. He signed off by saying India is likely to retain the same top three from the second ODI in Lucknow - Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal opening, followed by Shubman Gill at number three. It is a consideration. The versatility of their batting lineup is fantastic. I dont think KL will bat at No.3 tomorrow. We want to have a good look at Yashasvi as well. Obviously, he didnt get around to the last game, so he will probably get another game, I would have thought. Maybe with the combination, we need to look at Nitish again. Unfortunately, he couldnt play the last game, and he needs to start as well. So I would imagine five batters plus Nitish and Washi (Washington Sundar). It is a consideration. The versatility of their batting lineup is fantastic. I dont think KL will bat at No.3 tomorrow. We want to have a good look at Yashasvi as well. Obviously, he didnt get around to the last game, so he will probably get another game, I would have thought. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Jaiswal does get a few chances, and it is incredibly tough because he has so much quality. But he is one of those guys who, when he gets the odd opportunity like this, will have to score runs, Article Source: IANS
MPL T20 Scindia Cup: Chambal Ghariyals extended their unbeaten run in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026 with another impressive victory, defeating Jabalpur Royal Lions by five wickets at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. The win also secured the Ghariyals a place in the semi-finals of the tournament. Batting first, Jabalpur Royal Lions posted a daunting 204/5 in their allotted 20 overs, thanks largely to a sensational unbeaten century from wicketkeeper-opener Ajay Rohera. Registering his second hundred of the season, Rohera produced one of the finest knocks of the tournament, smashing 132* off just 63 deliveries. His innings, the second-highest individual score of the season, featured 10 sixes and seven fours. The Lions made a steady start with Rohera and Mihir Hirwani adding 37 runs for the opening wicket in 4.3 overs before Hirwani departed for 19 off 20 balls. Despite wickets falling regularly at the other end, Rohera continued to dominate the bowling attack and kept the innings together. With the score at 94/4, skipper Rahul Batham joined Rohera in the middle, and the pair stitched together a crucial 110-run partnership that propelled the Lions past the 200-run mark. Batham played the supporting role effectively, contributing 22 off 16 deliveries before falling on the final ball of the innings. For Chambal Ghariyals, Aman Bhadoriya was the standout bowler, returning highly economical figures of 2/18 from his four overs. Sandeep Singh claimed three wickets but proved expensive in the death overs, finishing with figures of 3/40. Chasing 205, the Ghariyals were powered by a magnificent unbeaten century from opener Ankush Singh, who anchored the chase with 107* off just 57 deliveries. His match-winning knock was laced with 13 fours and four sixes. Ankush and Harsh Dixit gave the Ghariyals a strong start, putting together 57 runs for the opening wicket inside five overs. Dixit scored a brisk 27 off 14 balls before departing, after which Shubham Sharma joined Ankush at the crease. The duo added 65 runs for the second wicket to keep the chase firmly on track. Sharma contributed 15 off 12 balls before being dismissed. Although the Ghariyals lost a few wickets in regular succession during the middle overs, Ankush remained composed and continued to find boundaries. Ankush and Harsh Dixit gave the Ghariyals a strong start, putting together 57 runs for the opening wicket inside five overs. Dixit scored a brisk 27 off 14 balls before departing, after which Shubham Sharma joined Ankush at the crease. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Reflecting on the teams win, Ankush said, The atmosphere in our dressing room has been fantastic. Winning consistently certainly helps, but what makes this group special is that every player genuinely enjoys and celebrates the success of others. That positive energy and team spirit have played a big role in our campaign so far. Article Source: IANS
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Renshaw: 'Nice to realise that I'm good enough at T20Is'
The Australia batter's unbeaten 89 earned him the Player-of-the-Match honours. He has also stepped up with the ball on the tour
Jay Shah Reaffirms Commitment To Sri Lanka Cricket After Meeting Sri Lanka's President
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara: ICC chairman Jay Shah met Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Friday and discussed the current state of cricket in the island nation, with a focus on expanding opportunities for emerging players, strengthening grassroots and youth development programmes, and using the sport as a catalyst for social impact and economic growth. In a post on social media, Shah described the meeting as a privilege and highlighted Sri Lanka's enduring contribution to world cricket. It was a privilege to meet His Excellency President @anuradisanayake today and discuss the current status of cricket in Sri Lanka. Our discussions focused on increasing opportunities for emerging players, supporting grassroots and youth development programmes, and leveraging cricket as a vehicle for social impact and economic growth. We also exchanged views on the role Sri Lanka continues to play in hosting major international events and contributing to the global development of our sport. Sri Lanka holds a special place in the history of cricket, and I look forward to working closely with all stakeholders to further strengthen the game and create new opportunities for future generations. My sincere thanks to His Excellency for his time and unwavering support for cricket, Jay Shah posted on X. The meeting between ICC chairman Jay Shah and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake comes at a delicate time for the country's cricket environment. Concerns are rising within the ICC about the appointment of an interim committee to manage Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). We also exchanged views on the role Sri Lanka continues to play in hosting major international events and contributing to the global development of our sport. Sri Lanka holds a special place in the history of cricket, and I look forward to working closely with all stakeholders to further strengthen the game and create new opportunities for future generations. My sincere thanks to His Excellency for his time and unwavering support for cricket, Jay Shah posted on X. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The interim committee hoped to gain an open-ended mandate from the ICC to carry out reforms, including writing a new constitution for Sri Lanka Cricket. Silva and his officials later resigned, reportedly at the request of President Dissanayake, who was unhappy with how the administration was running. Article Source: IANS
India's depth takes centrestage as Afghanistan fight to avoid whitewash
India's youngsters have grabbed their opportunities leaving Afghanistan searching for answers ahead of the final ODI
Matt Renshaw Stars In Bangladesh T20 As Australia Seal The Series
Matt Renshaw's all-round show with an unbeaten 89 and a wicket helped Australia with a seven-run win over Bangladesh in the second T20 in Chattogram on Friday to seal the three-match series. Renshaw's career-best score after Australia won the toss and decided to bat first helped the visitors reach 196-5, which they defended in a last-over thriller, with Bangladesh only managing 189-6. Chasing 197, Bangladesh made a blistering start through openers Tanzid Hasan and Saif Hassan, who put on 48 in just 3.4 overs to raise hopes of a series-levelling win. Tanzid smashed 30 off 15 balls with four fours and a six before Renshaw made the breakthrough, taking a sharp return catch off his own bowling. Soumya Sarkar kept up the momentum as Bangladesh raced to 72-1 at the end of the powerplay, but Adam Zampa removed him for 15 to slow the charge. Parvez Hossain Emon then counter-attacked, hammering 36 off 22 balls and combining with Saif in a 53-run stand to keep Bangladesh on course. But Australia came back in the game when Aaron Hardie dismissed Emon, with captain Mitchell Marsh taking a running catch at cover, before Joel Davies removed the set Saif for 42. Bangladesh needed 63 runs off the last 40 balls, with captain Towhid Hridoy holding the line. Hridoy fought till the end with a brisk 35 off 22 balls, sharing a 36-run stand with Abdul Gaffar Saqlain, but was caught on the boundary with Bangladesh needing eight off the last ball of the chase. We were moving according to plan, Emon said after the game. I felt the biggest damage was my wicket and Saif's wicket falling back-to-back, he added. We fell a bit behind there, otherwise it was looking very good. Australia's Hardie took two wickets, while Nathan Ellis, Renshaw, Zampa and Davies claimed one each. Earlier, Renshaw's innings lifted the visitors after they stumbled to 44-3 inside the powerplay. Josh Inglis and Marsh gave the tourists a brisk start before Nasum Ahmed dismissed Inglis for 11 and Nahid Rana removed the in-form Cooper Connolly for one. Mustafizur Rahman then sent back Marsh for 20 on the final ball of the powerplay. Renshaw rebuilt with Tim David, whose 45 off 26 balls came in a match-defining 97-run stand. It's nice to get a couple of wins and wrap up the series after two games, Renshaw said after the game. The T20 series win comes after Australia's shock 2-1 loss in the preceding one-day international series earlier this month. Yeah, a little bit, Renshaw said when asked if the result felt like settling scores. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The one-day series, it was a few really good games, he added. It felt like every game we were just a little bit shy.
Matt Henry Strikes As New Zealand Lead England By 100 Runs In 2nd Test
Matt Henry took five wickets as New Zealand strengthened their grip on the second Test against England on Friday by establishing a first-innings lead of 100 runs. England were dismissed for 291 on the stroke of lunch on the third day at the Oval in reply to New Zealand's 391. Fast-medium bowler Henry returned fine figures of 5-80 in 24 overs to bolster the Black Caps' bid to level this three-match series at 1-1 after their 115-run defeat in the first Test at Lord's. England's position would have been worse but for tailender Matt Fisher's 50 not out -- his maiden Test half-century. Fisher, on his Surrey home ground, was supported in a last-wicket stand of 53 by Sonny Baker, one of three England debutants, after they came together with the hosts in dire straits at 238-9. England had resumed play on 222-6 on Friday morning. Debutant Jordan Cox was 22 not out and he quickly clipped Kyle Jamieson for four as play got underway beneath sunny skies on a pitch of even pace and bounce -- seemingly ideal conditions for batting. But Cox fell for 27 after a full-blooded clip off Henry was caught by diving New Zealand captain Tom Latham. Henry, troubled by back spasms at Lord's, struck again with the aid of another well-executed tactical ploy when Jofra Archer was out for eight after a top-edged cut was brilliantly caught by wicket-keeper Tom Blundell, standing up to the stumps. Josh Tongue's miscued drive off Henry was well-held one-handed, at the second attempt, by a back-pedalling Nathan Smith at mid-on. Tongue's exit gave Henry his seventh five-wicket haul in 35 Tests. Fisher and Baker then hung on against a succession of bouncers, with fast bowlers on both sides curiously reluctant to test the tail-enders with yorkers instead. Fisher, in just his second Test and first in four years, even hooked the odd short ball for four and, giving himself room outside leg stump expertly cut several deliveries to the boundary. A pull off Henry, his sixth four in 76 balls faced, saw Fisher to his fifty. Also Read: Live Cricket Score By that stage New Zealand had taken the new ball and that did the trick when Baker nicked Jamieson to second slip.
Womens T20 WC: Shreyankas Absence A Setback, India May Turn To Radha, Says Mithali Raj
T20 World Cup: Former India captain Mithali Raj on Friday said the unavailability of off-spin bowling all-rounder Shreyanka Patil is a setback for the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side and that the team management may have to turn to Radha Yadav to fill the void in the bowling combination ahead of a crucial Group A clash against South Africa in the ongoing Womens T20 World Cup. Shreyanka made a return to the India T20I set-up after a long injury layoff due to shin splints and thumb fracture and was named in the T20 World Cup squad. But after twisting her right ankle while fielding off her own bowling against Netherlands at Headingley, Shreyanka was ruled out of the tournament, with leg-spin bowling all-rounder Prema Rawat called as her replacement. Well, it definitely will be a setback because keeping her in mind, I am sure the support staff did have the strategies and tactical plans in place for this World Cup. She, as an individual player also, looked so forward to the World Cup. She was coming from an injury, where she was in for a year and so on. It is tough for any player to get injured and then miss out on a global stage like a World Cup. It is tough for her, I am sure, Mithali, an ICC Women's T20 World Cup expert, told IANS on a JioStar Media Day. The absence of Shreyanka also means that India, who are already without seam-bowling all-rounders Amanjot Kaur and Kashvee Gautam due to back and knee injuries respectively, will be without a vital bowler who can challenge left-handed batters and be impactful in the death overs. Mithali, regarded as one of India's finest batters, feels that Radha, the left-arm spin bowling all-rounder, is best placed to step into the third spinner's role and partner with left-arm spinner N Sree Charani and off-spin bowling all-rounder Deepti Sharma. As far as the Indian team is concerned, I am sure now they perhaps have to go back to plan B or plan C. They do have Radha Yadav in the ranks and maybe they will call for a replacement (Prema Rawat). So, either way, I think they will definitely have someone step into that role. India's strength has been spinners and Radha Yadav has done decently well in the ODI World Cup and she is part of this squad. So, immediate change, what I see is that if they need a third spinner, she is someone who would step into Shreyanka's role, she added. Mithali also flagged concerns over India's middle-order batting, saying the team has been losing wickets in clusters, which has piled pressure on the batters coming in, including wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh. Against Pakistan, India had Bharti Fulmali at number five, but lasted three balls before falling for a duck. In the clash against Netherlands, India brought in Yastika Bhatia, who made just three. With tough opponents like South Africa and Australia coming up, the number five batters choice is also a major concern. See, when we talk about our batting unit, especially the middle order, I think we are losing a couple of wickets in a span of a word or two. That is where the pressure is a lot more on the incoming batters, whether we speak about Shefali and Jemimah getting out against Pakistan or Jemimah and Yastika (being dismissed quickly against Netherlands). So, there is no partnership there which we expect like say from number three, four or five batter. That is where we feel when Richa comes, she has a lot to do. She has to set the momentum and also take it forward, and take it higher. It can happen, she has done it most of the time and we would want her to do it in important games. But we also expect that our top 3-4 batters, apart from the opening batters, need to get some partnerships in the middle. Even if they have about a 30 runs partnership, I think that will help greatly for the launch of Richa Ghosh to come in 15th over or 14th over where she takes about two overs, as that gives her a better platform to play the role that she has been playing, she explained. On whether theres a case for senior pacer Renuka Singh Thakur to be included in India's remaining league stage fixtures, Mithali felt her omission from the opening match against Pakistan suggested the team management may have reservations over her current form. In terms of Renuka, if India has not gone with her against Pakistan, I am not sure if she is actually in good rhythm. If in the first game of the World Cup, you opt for Kranti and Arundhati and not for an experienced Renuka Thakur, so clearly, she might not be in the rhythm that the support staff feels for this World Cup, she said. However, Mithali added there was nothing wrong with India opting for a three-seamer attack depending on conditions, citing the pitch used for the Australia-Bangladesh fixture in Leeds as an example. Having said that, there is no harm in going with three seamers too. We have always gone with a lot more spinners and it depends on the strip that they are playing. If it is like Leeds, the first game where Australia and Bangladesh played, it was quite green. It was a fresh wicket because I did the pitch report and there was a lot of bounce in that. So in a condition like that, there is no harm in going with three seamers. As long as your seamers are in good rhythm, that is the most important thing. Whichever combination of bowlers you pick, you need to know that the bowlers are in that zone of executing the plans that they have been told to do. Having said that, there is no harm in going with three seamers too. We have always gone with a lot more spinners and it depends on the strip that they are playing. If it is like Leeds, the first game where Australia and Bangladesh played, it was quite green. It was a fresh wicket because I did the pitch report and there was a lot of bounce in that. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Watch India vs South Africa in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, June 21, LIVE on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network Article Source: IANS
Saturday triple-header: Pakistan look for a W; Australia, England target three in three
Australia are set to face Netherlands in a T20I for the first time while England will face Scotland for only the second time in the format
Henry five-for secures New Zealand lead despite Fisher rearguard
Fisher scored his maiden Test half-century and added 53 for the final wicket to reduce England's margin of deficit
Australia bowlers close out T20I series after Renshaw stars with 89*
Bangladesh were well placed in the chase but couldn't quite get over the line as the visitors finished well with the ball
Former India All-rounder Yuvraj Singh Likely To Join Delhi Capitals Support Staff For IPL 2027
Indian Premier League: Former India allrounder Yuvraj Singh is set to take up his first formal coaching assignment in the Indian Premier League (IPL), by joining the Delhi Capitals support staff for the 2027 season. Yuvraj, who has won the 2007 Mens T20 World Cup and 2011 Mens ODI World Cup, has mentored several young cricketers in recent years, including Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, and Abdul Samad, apart from training Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant at a certain point. But Yuvraj had never been a part of an official coaching setup after his retirement in 2019. According to a report in The Times of India, Yuvraj will join a fresh backroom team expected to be led by former India captain Sourav Ganguly, with JSW Group regaining control of the IPL franchise for the next two years. It is to be noted that Ganguly, currently the President of Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) and head coach of Pretoria Capitals in SA20, is also JSWs Director of Cricket. Delhi Capitals, jointly owned by conglomerates GMR and JSW, rotate the teams management every two years in IPL and WPL. But Yuvraj had never been a part of an official coaching setup after his retirement in 2019. According to a report in The Times of India, Yuvraj will join a fresh backroom team expected to be led by former India captain Sourav Ganguly, with JSW Group regaining control of the IPL franchise for the next two years. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Interestingly, talks of Yuvraj, who played 40 Tests, 304 ODIs, and 58 T20Is, joining DC support staff had emerged after the side missed IPL 2024 playoffs, but it never became a reality. DC, still chasing their maiden IPL crown, will hope Yuvrajs presence in their coaching set-up can help turn their fortunes in the 20th season of the ten-team league. Article Source: IANS
Women's T20 WC: When And Where To Watch England Vs Scotland Clash, Know All Details
ICC Wo9men: England Women will look to continue their unbeaten start in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 when they take on Scotland Women in Match 16 of Group 2 at Headingley in Leeds on Saturday. England have looked impressive so far in this tournament and remain at the top of Group B, having won both of their games so far. Any victory on Saturday would see the Three Lions move one step closer to a place in the semifinals, as they have the quality on both fronts to compete right through the tournament. The Women come into the match off the back of a convincing four-wicket triumph over Ireland. Chasing 119 for victory, they would reach the total in 17.3 overs with the ever-reliable Nat Sciver-Brunt leading the line as she made 48 off just 37 deliveries. A formidable all-round performance was on the cards, and the whole squad, both in terms of bat and ball, has come to the fore so far. In contrast, Scotland have had a somewhat mixed campaign to date as they lie third in the table having secured just one win of their opening two encounters, though they did push West Indies Women close in the last outing. Chasing 153 for victory, Scotland got bowled out for 146 despite a superb fight from Darcey Carter, who was the only batter to impress, as she top-scored with a magnificent 59 off 62 balls. When: Saturday, June 20 at 11:00 PM IST Where: Headingley Cricket Ground Where to watch: The England vs Scotland match will be broadcast on Star Sports, and live streaming will be available on JioStar. Squad: Scotland: Kathryn Bryce (c), Chloe Abel, Olivia Bell, Sarah Bryce, Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Gabriella Fontenla, Katherine Fraser, Kirstie Gordon, Ailsa Lister, Maisie Maceira, Hannah Rainey, Megan McColl, Rachel Slater, Pippa Sproul. Scotland: Also Read: Live Cricket Score Nat Sciver-Brunt (captain), Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Dani Gibson, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Heather Knight, Linsey Smith, Issy Wong, Danni Wyatt-Hodge Article Source: IANS
Women's T20 WC: When And Where To Watch Pakistan Vs Bangladesh Clash, Know All Details
T20 World Cup: Pakistan Women will look to keep their Women's T20 World Cup 2026 hopes alive when they take on Bangladesh Women in Match 15 at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on Saturday. Both teams walk into this game following defeats in their respective previous games and will be feeling the heat. Having played two games without opening their account for the tournament Pakistan lie fifth on the Group 1 points table. Having started the tournament with an impressive six-wicket win Bangladesh's hopes were dashed with a big defeat against Australia and they currently occupy the fourth spot on the table. Pakistans last outing saw them post 126 having elected to bat first in their match against South Africa. Although they did put a score on board for their bowlers, however they faltered as the South African side achieved the chase with just two balls to spare. South Africa required 129 to get there and did so successfully with just two overs down, indicating struggles on both sides. Bangladesh too had a nightmarish previous fixture. Having begun their campaign with a positive start, the batting collapsed spectacularly against a powerful Australian side managing just 77. Australia had a chase easily completed in under 10 overs thanks to 91* from David Warner and a brilliant opening stand between him and Aaron Finch. For Pakistan it's about scoring freely with the bat and picking early wickets to get back on track for a place in the semi-finals of the competition. Another loss will put their chances at a standstill. Bangladesh will be looking to regain the momentum they had established during their opening fixture against Papua New Guinea. While their bowlers were exposed by Australia in their previous clash, its their batting that will need to dig in now against a Pakistani attack which will undoubtedly see this game as a chance for redemption. When: June 20, Saturday at 7:00 PM IST Where: The Rose Bowl, Southampton Where to watch: The Pakistan vs Bangladesh match will be broadcast on Star Sports Network and live streaming on JioStar. Squads: Where to watch: The Pakistan vs Bangladesh match will be broadcast on Star Sports Network and live streaming on JioStar. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Bangladesh Women: Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana (C), Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Sultana Khatun, T Nehar, Fariha Islam, Fahima Khatun, Shanjida Akther Maghla Article Source: IANS
Womens T20 WC: Heavyweights Australia Aim To Extend Their Dominance Against Netherlands (Preview)
T20 World Cup Group: Pre-tournament favorites Australia will look to continue their winning streak when they face newcomers the Netherlands in a 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup Group A clash at The Rose Bowl on Saturday. Its the first time Australia will take on Netherlands in a Womens T20 World Cup game after having played against them in Womens ODI World Cups, with the former winning on all five occasions. A clinical victory for Australia will take them closer to clinching the semi-finals slot and replace India as the Group A toppers. Australia, the six-time champions, enter the fixture after dismantling South Africa and Bangladesh in their previous games. Australias formidable lineup could be further strengthened by the return of star off-spin bowling all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner from an ankle sprain, though explosive batter Phoebe Litchfield remains sidelined due to a quad strain. If Ashleigh is fit for Saturdays clash, it gives selectors a luxury dilemma - whether to leave out the big-hitting Grace Harris or drop a frontline bowler to stack their batting. For the Netherlands, their maiden T20 World Cup campaign is now at the point of them being at the ultimate test of survival. Having suffered consecutive defeats to Bangladesh and India, despite showing spirited glimpses of themselves, the Dutch need to bank upon their elements of surprise if they are to put up a strong showing against a powerhouse opponent in Australia. For the Dutch, Saturdays game has historical importance as skipper Babette de Leede and Robine Rijke are set to become the first Dutch women to reach 100 T20I appearances. To add to the occasion, Australias veteran all-rounder Ellyse Perry is poised to become the first player in history to make 50 appearances at the tournament. Squads: For the Dutch, Saturdays game has historical importance as skipper Babette de Leede and Robine Rijke are set to become the first Dutch women to reach 100 T20I appearances. To add to the occasion, Australias veteran all-rounder Ellyse Perry is poised to become the first player in history to make 50 appearances at the tournament. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Netherlands: Babette de Leede (c), Caroline de Lange, Frdrique Overdijk, Hannah Landheer, Heather Siegers, Iris Zwilling, Isabel van der Woning, Lara Leemhuis, Myrthe van den Raad, Phebe Molkenboer, Robine Rijke, Rosalie Lawrence, Sanya Khurana, Silver Siegers, and Sterre Kalis Article Source: IANS
Women's T20 WC: When And Where To Watch Australia Vs Netherlands Clash, Know All Details
T20 World Cup: Australia will aim to strengthen their grip on a Women's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final spot when they face tournament debutants Netherlands in the 14th Group 1 match at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on Saturday. Australia are up and running after a perfect start with back-to-back wins meaning they sit joint top of Group 1 alongside India in a group featuring all three of last years semi-finalists. Already having accounted for a big one when beating South Africa in their opener, should the Aussies prevail over the Dutch and Pakistan then they will arrive in Lords for their crunch final group encounter with India in a very strong position. The match offers the Netherlands the chance to measure themselves against one of the pre-tournament favorites of world cricket once again. This is the nations debut at a T20 World Cup but they have already shown plenty of fighting qualities in the face of tougher opposition. Babette de Leede leads the charge for her nations cause from the top of the order, the skipper topping the run-scoring charts for the Dutch in the opening two matches. Taking four wickets to date, Caroline de Langes spin attack offers another significant threat in this fixture. It could be said then that the element of surprise is with the underdog, having played little against this particular team before with Australia having found that tough to get too familiar with the Dutch XI which will no doubt be another way they hope to earn a surprise victory that could be the biggest of the entire tournament. Australia have much the stronger of the form books, to say the least, although it would be entirely premature to declare that it can only be the one result from either the Australian or Dutch perspective. There is zero history between the two sides in T20 cricket though they met at the Womens ODI World Cups at intervals between 1988 and 2000 with the Australians taking all of those games by varying wide margins of 255 runs, 173 runs, 10 wickets, 115 runs and 10 wickets. Australia bring experience throughout, they may not be firing on all cylinders at every stage, but are a settled looking batting unit and they know how to apply pressure on the opposition with their bowling. They may even enjoy having a target, having had to bat first in both their matches so far. For the Netherlands they must restrict any score and have experienced players step up, with de Leede and de Lange both sure to take responsibility on their shoulders when battling it out against the six-time winners. When: June 20, Saturday at 3:00 PM IST Where: The Rose Bowl, Southampton Where to watch: The Australia vs Netherland match will be broadcast on Star Sports Network and live streaming on JioStar. Squads: Where to watch: The Australia vs Netherland match will be broadcast on Star Sports Network and live streaming on JioStar. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Netherlands: Babette de Leede (c), Caroline de Lange, Frdrique Overdijk, Hannah Landheer, Heather Siegers, Iris Zwilling, Isabel van der Woning, Lara Leemhuis, Myrthe van den Raad, Phebe Molkenboer, Robine Rijke, Rosalie Lawrence, Sanya Khurana, Silver Siegers, Sterre Kalis Article Source: IANS
With Series Already Clinched, India Eyes ODI Clean Sweep Against Afghanistan (Preview)
With Nitish Kumar Reddy: Having already secured the ODI series, a dominant India will aim to secure a 3-0 result when they take on Afghanistan in the third and final ODI at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday. With the series already clinched, India will be keen to see how certain individuals fare in Chennai. Left-hander Yashasvi Jaiswal will be keen to get a big knock after scoring just four runs in Lucknow, where the likes of skipper Shubman Gill and wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan made merry by smashing centuries. With the potential return of Virat Kohli from a hamstring injury for the series against England set to shake up the batting order, the onus is on Jaiswal to get big runs in what is effectively a dead rubber. Eyes will also be on how KL Rahul re-engineers his ODI batting game to provide late-innings impetus at number six rather than steady accumulation as a number five batter. India will also be buoyed with the return of seam-bowling all-rounder Harshit Rana, who has been added to the squad in Chennai after completing rehabilitation for a knee injury. With Nitish Kumar Reddy nursing a thigh issue, Rana could be immediately put on the test to play the match, and give the team management a chance to assess his preparedness, fitness and playing wise, ahead of Ireland and England tours. Meanwhile, Afghanistan have been thoroughly outplayed by a formidable India in both formats on this tour and face a daunting task to rectify their batting and bowling flaws and sign off on a high against a relentless home side. When: Saturday, June 20, 1:30 PM IST Where: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Where to watch: Star Sports Network for live TV broadcast and JioHotstar for live streaming Squads: Where to watch: Star Sports Network for live TV broadcast and JioHotstar for live streaming Also Read: Live Cricket Score Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Sediqullah Atal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicket-keeper), Ikram Alikhil (wicket-keeper), Azmatullah Omarzai, Bilal Sami, Nangeyalia Kharote, Fareed Ahmad Malik, AM Ghazanfar, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Darwish Rasooli, Ibrahim Zadran, and Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi. Article Source: IANS
Sciver-Brunt Is Not Just A Batter Or Bowler; She Is A Genuine Match-winner': Hartley
T20 World Cup: Former England cricketer Alex Hartley has hailed Nat Sciver-Brunt as a 'complete cricketer' and a genuine match-winner, praising the England stand-in captains ability to influence games with both bat and ball during the ongoing ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026. Nat Sciver-Brunt is a complete cricketer. When you look at her batting stats, she runs so many twos before she starts hitting boundaries. Early in her knock, she rotates the strike, finds the gaps, and keeps the scoreboard moving. She doesnt panic, Hartley told Jio Hotstar. The praise comes during a tournament in which Sciver-Brunt has continued to underline her status as one of Englands most influential players. Earlier this month, she became Englands all-time leading run-scorer in Womens T20 World Cup history, surpassing Charlotte Edwards tally of 768 runs. The England skipper now has 784 runs from 30 World Cup appearances. Hartley said one of Sciver-Brunts greatest strengths is her ability to judge the tempo of an innings before launching an assault on opposition bowlers. Then, after about 25 or 30 balls, she shifts gears and starts exploding. That ability to pace an innings is rare. In ODIs, she takes a little more time. In T20s, she accelerates much quicker, she added. Sciver-Brunt has enjoyed a strong start to the World Cup, scoring 94 runs without being dismissed. She struck an unbeaten 46 off 22 balls against Sri Lanka before following it up with 48 off 37 deliveries against Ireland, anchoring Englands successful chase. Hartley also praised the 33-year-olds contributions with the ball, describing her as one of the most complete all-rounders in the womens game. With the ball, she is equally valuable. She bowls at a good pace, hits the right lengths, and can swing it both ways. She picks up key wickets in the middle overs and bowls economically at the death, Hartley said. Nat Sciver-Brunt is not just a batter or a bowler; she is a genuine match-winner with both bat and ball, She added. With the ball, she is equally valuable. She bowls at a good pace, hits the right lengths, and can swing it both ways. She picks up key wickets in the middle overs and bowls economically at the death, Hartley said. Also Read: Live Cricket Score England remain hopeful that their captain will recover in time for the teams final group-stage fixture against New Zealand later this month. Article Source: IANS
Australia bat first and recall Hardie in bid to wrap up T20I series
Bangladesh have made two changes, bringing in Nahid Rana and left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed
Ecclestone May Not Take 4 Wickets Everytime But Her Spells Win You The Game: Nasser Hussain
T20 World Cup: Former England captain Nasser Hussain has praised spinner Sophie Ecclestone for successfully adapting her game to the evolving demands of T20 cricket, saying she may not take four wickets in every game but her spells will help the team to win the match. Hussain believes that Ecclestones role within the England side has evolved as batters have become more cautious in their approach against her. Sophie Ecclestone is a world-class bowler. She has had to adapt because batters have changed their approach against her, Hussain told Jio Hotstar. According to Hussain, Ecclestone has become the bowler England captains turn to when breakthroughs are required, whether under former captain Heather Knight or current skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt. She is the go-to bowler for her captain. When a wicket is needed, Ecclestone gets the ball. She may not take four wickets every game. But in high-scoring matches, she will bowl four overs for 15 runs. That spell wins you the game. Very rarely do you look at an England scorecard and see Sophie Ecclestone has gone for runs. Almost never. That is the mark of a true champion, he said. Ecclestone remains a key figure in Englands Womens T20 World Cup campaign. She has taken five wickets in two matches in the ongoing tournament. She started the campaign with two crucial wickets against Sri Lanka and continued her good form, bowling a match-winning spell of 3-22 against Ireland. She is the go-to bowler for her captain. When a wicket is needed, Ecclestone gets the ball. She may not take four wickets every game. But in high-scoring matches, she will bowl four overs for 15 runs. That spell wins you the game. Very rarely do you look at an England scorecard and see Sophie Ecclestone has gone for runs. Almost never. That is the mark of a true champion, he said. Also Read: Live Cricket Score In T20 cricket, I don't see it being a problem. She won't be too drained physically, and her game awareness is sharp enough to handle both roles. She reads the game well and knows when to accelerate. She is definitely one of the first names on the team sheet when it comes to T20 cricket. Her consistency and ability to perform in big moments make her irreplaceable, she added. Article Source: IANS
T20 World Cup: Following the call-up of leg-spinner Prema Rawat to the senior national team for the ongoing ICC Womens T20 World Cup, the BCCI Womens Selection Committee on Friday announced crucial additions to the India A squads for the upcoming bilateral series against England A. All-rounder Niki Prasad has been drafted into the India A T20 squad, while off-spinner Minnu Mani has been added to the One-Day setup. The Women's Selection Committee has made the following additions to the India A squads for the upcoming series against England A: Niki Prasad has been added to the India A T20 squad. Minnu Mani has been added to the India A One-Day squad, the BCCI said in a statement on Friday Initially, Niki was only named in the One-Day squad, while Mani was part of the T20 setup, and Prema was included in both white-ball squads. But, after Shreyanka Patil was ruled out of the T20 World Cup due to an ankle injury sustained during the match against the Netherlands on June 17 and Prema's elevation to the main squad as Shreyanka's replacement, the selectors moved quickly to fill the vacancies in the India A squads. Anushka Sharma will lead the updated T20 squad with Vrinda Dinesh serving as her deputy, while the veteran Harleen Deol will captain the One-Day side, which features vice-captain Pratika Rawal. India As tour of England will have three T20Is beginning on June 20 followed by three ODIs from July 1. Other capped players in India A team include Tejal Hasabnis, G. Kamalini, Priya Punia, Tanuja Kanwar, Sayali Satghare, Simran Bahadur, Minnu Mani, and Saima Thakor. The likes of Tanisha Singh, Nikki Prasad, Jintimani Kalita, Prema Rawat, and Deeya Yadav have also been included in the A team set-up. India As tour of England will have three T20Is beginning on June 20 followed by three ODIs from July 1. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Updated India A squad for One-Days against England A: Harleen Deol (C), Pratika Rawal (VC), Priya Punia, Tanisha Singh, G Kamalini (WK), Uma Chetry (WK), Tejal Hasabnis, Niki Prasad, Tanuja Kanwer, Vaishnavi Sharma, Shabnam Shakil, Sayali Satghare, Jintimani Kalita, Saima Thakor, Minnu Mani Article Source: IANS
Harshit Rana Added To India Squad For Third ODI Against Afghanistan
IDFC First Bank ODI: India all-rounder Harshit Rana has been added to the India squad for the third and final ODI against Afghanistan, scheduled to take place on Saturday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, the BCCI said on Friday. . Rana, who has completed his rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE), has linked up with the ODI squad in Chennai. The Men's Selection Committee has added Harshit Rana to the India squad for the third and final IDFC First Bank ODI against Afghanistan. Rana, who has completed his rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE), has linked up with the ODI squad in Chennai, the BCCI statement read. The all-rounder suffered a ligament strain in his right knee during the 2026 Mens T20 World Cup warm-up game against South Africa in Navi Mumbai and pulled out after having delivered just one over and subsequently underwent surgery. He was replaced by Mohammed Siraj, as India went on to win the 2026 Mens T20 World Cup at home. The right-arm quick was also ruled out of IPL 2026 due to his recovery from the knee surgery he underwent in February, with Kolkata Knight Riders signing right-arm pacer Navdeep Saini as his replacement for the tournament. The 24-year-old has played 14 ODIs for India, taking 16 wickets at an average of 27.38 and an economy rate of 6.21. His last appearance for India came during the home T20I series against New Zealand in January this year. Rana has also been named in Indias squad for the upcoming tours of Ireland and England, where the team is scheduled to play seven T20Is. The 24-year-old has played 14 ODIs for India, taking 16 wickets at an average of 27.38 and an economy rate of 6.21. His last appearance for India came during the home T20I series against New Zealand in January this year. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Updated squad for the third ODI against Afghanistan: Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain), KL Rahul (wicket-keeper), Ishan Kishan (wicket-keeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, Harsh Dubey, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Harshit Rana Article Source: IANS
Harshit Rana added to India's ODI squad after recovering from knee surgery
Fast bowler had missed the T20 World Cup and the IPL after injuring his knee in February
Women's T20: West Indies Survive Scotland Threat For Second Straight Win
The West Indies: The West Indies overcame a spirited challenge from Scotland to scrape their way to a second win of the Women's T20 World Cup with a nervy seven-run victory in a Group B clash in Headingley here on Friday (IST). After Stafanie Taylor's late heroics with the bat lifted West Indies to 153/6, Scotland made a run for it with a strong start. Despite a gritty half-century by Darcey Carter, Scotland fell short at 146 in 20 overs. After being put into bat, the West Indies struggled to score freely on a good pitch as Scotland suffocated the Windies' batting with disciplined bowling. The Caribbean side only had four boundaries in powerplay and posted 33/1 in the first six overs. Katherine Fraser (2-31) was the pick of the Scottish attack and also produced a run-out as well as a contender for catch of the tournament on the boundary to dismiss opener Qiana Joseph. Hayley Matthews was the next to depart as she got castled for a 22-ball 14. At the halfway point, the 2016 champions were precariously placed at 59/2. Shemaine Campbelle kept the scorecard ticking for a while, but Scotland remained on top of the contest with regular strikes. With Chinelle Henry also departing for a low score, things appeared bleak for the West Indies at 85/5 in 14.3 overs. Campbelle was once again amongst the runs, registering 36 off 26. She steadied the innings with a 35-run stand with Deandra Dottin, playing her milestone 150th T20I on the day, for the third wicket. The West Indies turned it around in the last five overs, recovering from 85/5 to 153/6, as Stafanie Taylor used the crease well to make space and free her arms for a few big hits. West Indies plundered 29 runs in the last two overs, with Taylor signing off with two big hits to the fence in the final over. She finished unbeaten at 47 off just 19 balls. Scotland's reply got off to an electric start as Darcey Carter (59) and Fraser (20) brought up a half-century partnership in five overs. But Matthews turned the match with two wickets in the sixth over. She provided the breakthrough by crashing through Fraser's defence as the batter attempted a slog sweep. Two balls later, she dismissed her opposite number Kathryn Bryce. A collapse of four wickets for four runs in 13 balls to the spinners turned the game on its head, as Scotland slipped from 51-0 to 55-4. From there on, it was an uphill task for the Scots. However, Carter kept them in the hunt with a dogged 59 off 62 balls. Carter battled on despite a calf injury and reached a well-deserved half-century. Her 58-run partnership for the sixth wicket with Ailsa Lister took them within striking distance. A collapse of four wickets for four runs in 13 balls to the spinners turned the game on its head, as Scotland slipped from 51-0 to 55-4. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Brief scores: West Indies 153/6 in 20 overs (Stafanie Taylor 47 not out, Shemaine Campbelle 36; Katherine Fraser 2-34) beat Scotland 146 in 20 overs (Darcey Carter 59, Ailsa Lister 33; Aaliyah Alleyne 3-11, Hayley Matthews 3-19) by 7 runs Article Source: IANS
Women's T20 WC: Shreyanka Ruled Out With Injury As Prema Rawat Named Replacement
The Event Technical Committee: India have suffered a major injury blow in their Women's T20 World Cup campaign as off-spinner Shreyanka Patil has been ruled out of the tournament after sustaining an injury to her ankle. Uncapped legspinner Prema Rawat has been named her replacement. During India's Group A clash against the Netherlands on Wednesday, the off-spinner was stretchered off the field after twisting her right ankle on the first ball of the sixth over of the Netherlands' innings when Shreyanka, having just come in to bowl, chased a ball towards midon, but went down on the field after twisting her right ankle. She immediately clutched her ankle and winced in pain, with teammates rushing to her aid. The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 has approved Prema Rawat as a replacement for Shreyanka Patil in the India squad. The replacement of a player requires the approval of the Event Technical Committee before the replacement player can be officially added to the squad, ICC said in a statement. The 24-year-old leg-break bowler impressed in her recent outing in the Women's Premier League and also in the Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars. She picked eight wickets at an average of 9.62 for India A in the latter. Prema has featured in six Women's Premier League matches for Royal Challengers Bengaluru over the last two seasons, picking up three wickets. In the domestic circuit, she played a crucial hand in Uttarakhand's victory in the domestic senior championship. Shreyanka, meanwhile, had made a comeback to international cricket from injury earlier this year, and had featured in Indias win against Pakistan, where she finished with 0-17 from three overs. The 24-year-old leg-break bowler impressed in her recent outing in the Women's Premier League and also in the Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars. She picked eight wickets at an average of 9.62 for India A in the latter. Prema has featured in six Women's Premier League matches for Royal Challengers Bengaluru over the last two seasons, picking up three wickets. In the domestic circuit, she played a crucial hand in Uttarakhand's victory in the domestic senior championship. Also Read: Live Cricket Score India are unbeaten in their group so far, having beaten Pakistan and Netherlands. They face South Africa on Sunday in Manchester. Article Source: IANS
Stafanie Taylor, spinners help West Indies overcome Scotland threat
Carter's half-century in vain for Scotland as Taylor's cameo helps West Indies plunder 51 at the death
NZ toast Gay wicket after Conway and Nicholls coax Latham into review
Nicholls, at third slip, and Conway, in the gully, insisted they heard a noise as Gay flinched at back-of-a-length ball from O'Rourke
2nd Test: Phillips Century Helps New Zealand Take Upper Hand Against England
Glenn Phillips: Glenn Phillips scored a hundred and shared an 87-run partnership with Kyle Jamieson before their bowlers claimed crucial wickets to leave England struggling at the end of the second day of the second Test at The Oval in London on Thursday. New Zealand dominated the day with Phillips' hundred and Jamieson's 31, helping them reach a first-innings total of 391 before Matt Henry (2-57) and Will ORourke (2-61) struck crucial blows to reduce England to 222/6 in 59 overs at stumps, leaving them 169 runs behind and in a position to further strengthen their position. New Zealand had lost the first Test at Lord's and now have a good opportunity to win the second match and level the three-match series. Henry caused the most damage to England's first innings by claiming the wickets of stand-in skipper Joe Root (46) and Harry Brook (24), while O'Rourke bagged the crucial wicket of opener Emilio Gay for 53 and wicketkeeper-batter James Rew (24), Emilio Gay (53 off 114) had kick-started England's innings with a second successive Test half-century, only to fall two balls later as New Zealand worked their way through the top order. A 39-run stand between debutants James Rew and Jordan Cox looked to have seen England through to the close, only for O'Rourke to dismiss Rew at the death to leave England six down and in trouble. Earlier, Phillips smashed his first century for New Zealand in 133 balls as England took the entire morning session to wrap up the Black Caps' innings, before their reply unravelled in an extended evening session. New Zealand resumed on 291-7 at the start of a miserable morning session for England, where the hosts were architects of their own downfall. Ben Duckett shelled a gilt-edged chance to remove Kyle Jamieson on 15 in the third over of the day, before their persistence with a short-ball strategy failed to bear fruit. England's abject start was epitomised by part-time spinner Jacob Bethell taking the new ball after five overs, with quick Jofra Archer not introduced until the 15th. Jamieson took full advantage of his early reprieve, piling on 87 from 96 in an increasingly frustrating eighth-wicket stand for England. New Zealand resumed on 291-7 at the start of a miserable morning session for England, where the hosts were architects of their own downfall. Ben Duckett shelled a gilt-edged chance to remove Kyle Jamieson on 15 in the third over of the day, before their persistence with a short-ball strategy failed to bear fruit. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Matt Henry holed out off the very next delivery, and Phillips lasted just two more, with the centurion the last to fall as England finally dismissed New Zealand for 391. Article Source: IANS
Phillips dedicates maiden Test hundred to late dad 'watching in some stage'
He became only the third New Zealand batter, after McCullum and Guptill, to score a century in all three formats
BAN vs AUS 2nd T20I: Preview, Predicted XIs, Player Tips & Match Prediction
BAN vs AUS 2nd T20I , Cricket Tips :After winning the ODI series, Bangladesh have lost two consecutive games against Australia. The visitors won the third ODI and followed it up with another good win in the first game of the T20I series. The spin mantra of Australia proved worthy for them, and their spinners took nine wickets in the first T20I. Bangladesh kept losing wickets and failed completely. Now, Bangladesh and Australia will be up against each other in the second game. This contest will be held at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram, on Friday at 1:30 PM IST. Australia will look to wrap up the series with a win. Also Read: Live Cricket Score BAN vs AUS: Match Details Date : June 19, 2026 (Friday) Time : 1:30 PM IST Venue : Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram BAN vs AUS: Live Streaming Details The first and only option to watch the BAN vs AUS 2nd T20I will be available on the FanCode mobile app or website. BAN vs AUS: Head-to-Head in ODIs Total Matches : 12 Bangladesh : 04 Australia : 08 No - result : 00 BAN vs AUS: Ground Pitch Report The wicket in Chattogram is slow and very low. The spinners are expected to dominate here. Batting will be difficult, because timing the shot will be a bit difficult here. That is where it will be wise to bowl first here. BAN vs AUS: Possible XIs Bangladesh : Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy (c), Parvez Hossain (wk), Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Shak Hasan, Shoriful Islam, Rishad Hossain, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain, Mustafizur Rahman Australia : Josh Inglis (wk), Mitch Marsh (c), Cooper Connolly, Matt Renshaw, Tim David, Joel Davies, Nikhil Chaudhary, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson, Adam Zampa BAN vs AUS: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Cooper Connolly and Towhid Hridoy are two key batters for two teams going into this contest. Probable Best Bowler Adam Zampa bowled a match-winning spell in the last contest and will be a tough bowler to face. For Bangladesh, Rishad Hossain needs to take wickets in the middle more. Today Match Prediction : Australia have the momentum, and they are expected to win the second game. BAN vs AUS Match 2nd T20I, Today Match BAN vs AUS, BAN vs AUS Prediction, BAN vs AUS Predicted XIs, Injury Update for Bangladesh vs Australia Match Disclaimer : The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
NZ-W vs IRE-W Match 13, Cricket Tips :New Zealand Women's dream of retaining the title by winning the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 is hanging by a thin thread. They have suffered two consecutive defeats and have yet to earn their maiden point. New Zealand will be up against Ireland Women on Friday in Southampton. This contest will kick off at 11 PM IST at the Rose Bowl. The White Fern need this win to survive in the competition. They need to win all three remaining matches. Ireland Women are also coming off two consecutive defeats. Another loss can end their tournament. Also Read: Live Cricket Score NZ-W vs IRE-W: Match Details Date : June 19, 2026 (Friday) Time : 11 PM IST Venue : The Rose Bowl, Southampton NZ-W vs IRE-W Live Streaming Details Indian fans can watch the NZ-W vs IRE-W on the Star Sports Networks. The live stream of the game will be available on the Jio Hotstar app or website. NZ-W vs IRE-W Head-to-Head in T20Is Total Matches : 04 New Zealand Women : 04 Ireland Women : 00 No - Result : 00 NZ-W vs IRE-W: Ground Pitch Report The wicket in Southampton has been pretty good for T20I. Fast bowlers will get early movement, and spinners will get some grip when the ball becomes old. For batters, sticking on to the crease will be a key. The more time you spend, the better it will be to bat. NZ-W vs IRE-W Possible XIs NZ-W : Georgia Plimmer, IsaGaze (wk), Amelia Kerr (c), Brooke Halliday, Sophie Devine, Maddy Green, Jess Kerr, Izzy Sharp, Nensi Patel, Rosemary Mair, Bree Illing IRE-W : Alana Dalzell, Amy Hunter (wk), Orla Prendergast, Gaby Lewis (c), Rebecca Stokell, Leah Paul, Alice Tector, Louise Little, Arlene Kelly, Cara Murray, Aimee Maguire NZ-W vs IRE-W Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Orla Prendergast and Amelia Kerr will be two batters to watch out for in this game. Probable Best Bowler Jess Kerr for New Zealand and Arlene Kelly for Ireland are two in-form bowlers going into this contest on Friday. Today Match Prediction : New Zealand Women are better than Ireland Women on the basis of experience, skills, and combination. Hence, we predict New Zealand to win this game. NZ-W vs IRE-W Match 13 ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, Today 2026 Match, NZ-W vs IREO-W 2026 Prediction, NZ-W vs IRE-W Predicted XIs, Injury Update for NZ-W vs IRE-W Match Disclaimer : The predictions or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
Scotland bowl; Henry and Taylor return for WI
Scotland are unchanged from their win against Ireland
PCB sets minimum international appearance criteria for new central contracts
Only players who have played four Tests, six ODIs, or six T20Is in the last year will be eligible for the new structure
Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Aneeshwar Gautam To Lead Hubli Tigers In Season 5
Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Governing: Hubli Tigers announced Aneeshwar Gautam as captain for the fifth edition of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 to be played in Bengaluru on Thursday. The franchise also unveiled its team jersey and launched the official Hubli Tigers anthem ahead of the upcoming season. Hubli Tigers, champions of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 in 2023, enter the new season looking to add another title to their trophy cabinet. The franchise assembled a strong squad at the Season 5 Player Auction, headlined by the acquisitions of Abhinav Manohar and Mayank Agarawal, alongside a host of proven performers and emerging talent from across Speaking after being named captain, Aneeshwar Gautam said, When I was approached about the captaincy, I was slightly nervous. But Vinay Kumar and the coaching staff gave me a lot of confidence, and I received tremendous support from everyone in the team. It is an honour and a privilege to lead this side. Every year, going into the auction, I always hoped I would be picked by the Hubli Tigers. To now be leading this team feels very special. Head Coach Vinay Kumar praised the franchise's support structure and the balance within the squad. I can proudly say that this franchise works like an IPL franchise. The management gives the coaching staff the freedom to run the show and provides all the support required to get the best out of the players. They have been the backbone of this franchise from day one. This year, we have a wonderful team with a good mixture of youth and experience. We have done our job; now it is up to the players to go out there, give their best, and try to win this competition, he said. The event was attended by KSCA Vice-President Sujit Somasunder, Chairman of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Governing Council M.S. Keshava, KSCA Treasurer B.N. Madhukar, Hubli Tigers owner Shivek Jindal, and Sushil Kumar Jindal, along with players, coaching staff, and team management. Hubli Tigers co-owner Sushil Kumar Jindal said, This jersey is our destiny, and this anthem is our voice. Together, they represent the pride, resilience, and ambition of North Karnataka. Karnataka is a goldmine of raw talent, and our purpose is to provide a platform where young homegrown players can chase their dreams and fulfil their potential. The fifth edition of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 will be played from June 20 to July 12 across Mysuru, Hubballi, and Bengaluru, with six teams competing for the title. Hubballi will host 12 matches from June 27 to July 3 as the tournament returns to one of Karnataka's premier cricketing centres. Hubli Tigers will begin their Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Season 5 campaign against Coastal Kings Mangaluru on June 21. Earlier in the day, Mysore Warriors unveiled their jersey and announced Vyshak Vijaykumar as their captain. Hubli Tigers will begin their Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Season 5 campaign against Coastal Kings Mangaluru on June 21. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Abhinav Manohar, Mayank Agarawal, CR Hardik Raj, Manvanth Kumar L, Shikhar Shetty, Abhishek Ahlawat, Aneeshwar Gautam, Vaibhav Sharma, Kumar LR, Tanish Mahesh, Aditya Goyal, Kruthik Krishna, Mohammed Taha, Rakshit S, Preetesh Ingle, Vikas Gowda, Ronak Yelwal, Vinayak Holla K, Rohan M Yareshmi, Adarsh Article Source: IANS
Shreyanka Patil all but out of T20 World Cup with ankle ligament injury
The allrounder twisted her leg while fielding in the match against Netherlands on Wednesday
Nidar Dar makes herself available for Pakistan selection after year-long hiatus
She last played for Pakistan in October 2024, before taking a break in April 2025 to focus on her mental health
Zee 5 to set aside 15% of football-related subscription revenues for Indian football
Zee said it will help in terms of structured training initiatives and create scalable league formats at the city, district, state and national level
Ben Stokes set to play for Durham as England investigation continues
Stokes named in Durham squad on same day he and Atkinson interviewed by Cricket Regulator
Dropped England Test Captain Stokes To Turn Out For Durham In County Championship
Dropped England Test: England Test captain Ben Stokes will make his return to competitive cricket for Durham after being named in their 15-member squad for the County Championship match against Northamptonshire beginning at Chester-le-Street near Durham on Friday. Stokes, along with fast bowler Gus Atkinson, were left out of Englands ongoing second Test against New Zealand at The Oval due to investigations pending into a nightclub incident in London. Both Stokes and Atkinson, however, have been cleared to feature in domestic cricket. While seam-bowling all-rounder Stokes will line up for Durham at ChesterleStreet, Atkinson is expected to be part of Surreys squad for their fixture against Glamorgan in Cardiff. The duo breached Englands midnight curfew while celebrating their 115-run victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Lords and were present in the nightclub when a member of the teams security staff was struck by a Saracens rugby player. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the independent Cricket Regulator are conducting their inquiries. But concerns over Stokes future surfaced in the immediate aftermath, with speculation about a possible retirement from international cricket. Those fears were eased when Stokes, 35, returned to training with Durham, and is now set to play his third county match of the season. In Stokes absence, Joe Root has taken charge as Englands Test captain on a game by game basis. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the independent Cricket Regulator are conducting their inquiries. But concerns over Stokes future surfaced in the immediate aftermath, with speculation about a possible retirement from international cricket. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Durham squad: Colin Ackermann, Kasey Aldridge, David Bedingham, Graham Clark, Alex Lees, Ben McKinney, James Minto, Duanne Olivier, Callum Parkinson, Matthew Potts, Ben Raine, Will Rhodes, Luke Robinson, Ollie Robinson, Ben Stokes. Article Source: IANS
Cricket journalist and broadcast legend Qamar Ahmed dies aged 88
Q was witness to Gavaskar's 10,000th run, Hadlee's 400th wicket, Kumble's 10-for, cricket's 1000th Test and its 2000th in 2011
Pakistan Skipper Fatima Sana Lands The Hundred Wildcard Deal With Birmingham Phoenix
Birmingham Phoenix Performance Director: Pakistan captain Fatima Sana will become the first player from her country to feature in the womens Hundred after being signed by Birmingham Phoenix in Thursdays wildcard draft. Fatima has now filled the Phoenixs fourth overseas slot, after it was vacated as Cricket Australia withdrew Lucy Hamilton to manage her workload. Fatima, the seam-bowling all-rounder, will get 15,000 pounds for playing at The Hundred, though her availability could be affected by Pakistans tour of Sri Lanka from July 23 to August 4. Her selection comes a day after she produced a stunning all-round performance in Pakistans defeat to South Africa in the 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup at Edgbaston, which is also the Phoenixs home ground. Fatima topscored with an unbeaten 55 off 38 balls before picking 3-16, as South Africa scraped home by two wickets. Fatima will become the third Pakistani player signed up to play in the Hundred this season, after spinners Usman Tariq (Phoenix mens team) and Abrar Ahmed (Sunrisers Leeds). Apart from Fatima, all-rounder Mary Taylor has also been signed by Phoenix from the wildcard draft. In the womens team, signing Fatima Sana is a real statement of intent. She is Pakistans captain, an international-class pace bowler, and a brilliant replacement for Lucy Hamilton, who is unavailable due to her Australia commitments. Mary Taylor is an exciting addition too, shes a homegrown talent with strong ties to Edgbaston through her work with Warwickshire Bears, and this is a fantastic opportunity for her to develop at the highest level of the womens franchise game, said James Thomas, Birmingham Phoenix Performance Director. Scotland openers Darcey Carter and Katherine Fraser have also earned The Hundred deals after being picked by Sunrisers Leeds and Southern Brave, respectively. The Hundred will be staged from July 21 to August 16, marking the first season since private investors took partial or full control of franchises following last years sale of team stakes. Women's Hundred wildcards Birmingham Phoenix: Mary Taylor, Fatima Sana Welsh Fire: Niamh Fiona Holland, Georgia Davis London Spirit: Trudy Johnson, Liv Barnes Trent Rockets: Amu Surenkumar, Eve Jones The Manchester Super Giants: Mia Rogers, Beth Langston MI London: Kate Coppack, Francesca Sweet Southern Brave: Naomi Dattani, Katherine Fraser Sunrisers Leeds: Darcey Carter, Sophia Turner. Men's Hundred wildcards Welsh Fire: Jordan Clark, Dillon Pennington Southern Brave: Manny Lumsden, Saif Zaib The Manchester Super Giants: James Sales, Adam Finch London Spirit: Henry Crocombe, Kiran Carlson Birmingham Phoenix: Tom Helm, Sean Dickson MI London: Eddie Jack, Sebastian Morgan Birmingham Phoenix: Tom Helm, Sean Dickson Also Read: Live Cricket Score Trent Rockets: Ben Raine, Ben Sanderson. Article Source: IANS
Glenn Phillips' maiden Test ton takes New Zealand to 391
Phillips became the third New Zealand batter to score a century in all three international formats
New Zealand desperate to put title defence back on track against Ireland
Both teams seek first points after two straight defeats in this World Cup
Bangladesh face bowling conundrum as Australia look to seal series
Bangladesh also have questions regarding their middle order as they look to stay alive in the series
Capsey, Corteen-Coleman among new faces in England Test squad
Mady Villiers, Grace Potts and Ellie Threlkeld the other uncapped members of 15-player group
Fatima Sana lands Hundred wildcard deal for Birmingham Phoenix
Allrounder earns deal having impressed in defeat against South Africa in Women's T20 World Cup
Womens T20 WC: After India Thrash Netherlands By 95 Runs, Richa Ghosh Wins Impact Fielder Award
T20 World Cup: India wicketkeeperbatter Richa Ghosh was adjudged as Impact Fielder of the Match in the sides comprehensive 95run victory over the Netherlands in their second Womens T20 World Cup clash at Headingley. Indias fielding coach Munish Bali lauded the collective effort and singled out Richas sharp glovework, especially the stumping of Netherlands captain Babette de Leede, in a video posted on BCCIs social media accounts on Thursday. Backtoback win, girls. Well done. Excellent energy. Throwing was very good from deep. Again, we caught six catches. Jemi - three catches. Smriti Mandhana - two catches. Richa, two stumpings and most especially, the one she inflicted off Nandu's ball one catch, two stumping and standing on the top against a pacer and doing the stumping off the bouncer well done, said Bali. Indias strength and conditioning coach Nicholas Lee presented Ghosh with the fielding medal in unique fashion by arriving on a tractor to mark the occasion. Anyone who's around cricket long enough knows that it's a tough game. So, when you do well, it's really important that you celebrate a good day. Smriti Mandhana - two catches. Richa, two stumpings and most especially, the one she inflicted off Nandu's ball one catch, two stumping and standing on the top against a pacer and doing the stumping off the bouncer well done, said Bali. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Indias victory was built on a record batting performance of 209/5 in their 20 overs, followed by incisive bowling led by N Sree Charanis four-fer that bundled out the Netherlands for 114 in 17.3 overs. India, the Group A toppers, will next take on South Africa at Old Trafford in Manchester on Sunday. Article Source: IANS
'The Main Thing Is That We Ended Up On The Right Side', Says Dercksen After SAs First T20 WC Win
T20 World Cup: South Africas seam-bowling allrounder Annerie Dercksen admitted she felt immense relief after the side past Pakistan by two wickets to register their first win of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup, adding that ending up on the right side of the result was the main thing for them. Promoted to number three, Annerie struck 52 - her maiden T20 World Cup halfcentury to take the Proteas over the line in a chase of 127 at Edgbaston. I said to the team I'm probably going to die 30 years before I should, because we have a knack of doing this, but the main thing is that we ended up on the right side. We've done it a couple of times in World Cups now. Credit to the team, credit to the people coming in and pulling that game through for us, because I think at one stage the odds were probably stacked against us a little. I'm just really proud of the fact that we were able to pull that through. Its crucial as its always nice to get some momentum with a win. Were well aware that every game now is sort of do-or-die for us. Were very happy that we could get some momentum going into the next game (against India at Old Trafford on Sunday), said Annerie after the game ended. She also backed the Proteas team managements decision to promote her to one-down, despite the move not working out in their tournament opening defeat to Australia. It's quite nice. I've been doing it for a while in ODI cricket so it hasn't been too foreign to me. It's quite nice to face the ball when you're in the Powerplay and only have two fielders out and a hard new ball. Obviously there's gonna be games like the last one where it doesn't pay off, but I am fortunate that it came out on the right side here. Anneries aggressive approach against the spinners was decisive, particularly after South Africa suffered early setbacks in the chase. I wouldnt say its a concern. Im more proud of the fact that we were able to pull it through. It's quite nice to face the ball when you're in the Powerplay and only have two fielders out and a hard new ball. Obviously there's gonna be games like the last one where it doesn't pay off, but I am fortunate that it came out on the right side here. Also Read: Live Cricket Score We've been fortunate enough to play a lot of teams in the subcontinent recently, and we also had Pakistan tour South Africa, so maybe, without realising it, I got to work on my game against spin. And it was something I made a conscious effort about as well, she added. Article Source: IANS
Kumble Recalls 'chucking Accusation' That Shifted His Career From Pace To Spin
The Great Indian Cricket Show: The former India captain Anil Kumble recalled how questions over his bowling action as a teenager forced him to abandon pace bowling and unexpectedly embrace leg spin, a decision that would ultimately define his illustrious career. Kumble revealed that he was primarily a fast bowler while playing school and club cricket before a senior player raised concerns over his action. One of the senior players in my club asked my coach to stop me from bowling as he felt I was bending my elbow. I honestly didnt even realise I was bending my elbow. I was bowling the way that felt natural to me. I was around 13-14 at that time and probably not strong enough, Kumble said while speaking on The Great Indian Cricket Show on Doordarshan. The accusation left the young Kumble searching for an alternative just weeks before the Karnataka Under-15 selection trials. Unable to continue bowling pace, he turned to his brother for advice, who suggested trying leg spin in the hope of improving his chances of making the squad. Then I got a chance for the Under 15 selection trials, which were a month or two away. By then I couldnt bowl pace because people were already saying I used to chuck. My brother told me, Try leg spin, there arent many people, maybe you will get a look. I didnt even know much about leg spin then. I had heard the name B. S. Chandrasekhar, but television was not common and I hadnt seen him bowl in matches. Kumble admitted he entered the new discipline with little technical understanding and without formal coaching. Rather than learning textbook leg-spin, he improvised using the grip he already knew from bowling off-spin, teaching himself through experimentation. Then I got a chance for the Under 15 selection trials, which were a month or two away. By then I couldnt bowl pace because people were already saying I used to chuck. My brother told me, Try leg spin, there arent many people, maybe you will get a look. I didnt even know much about leg spin then. I had heard the name B. S. Chandrasekhar, but television was not common and I hadnt seen him bowl in matches. Also Read: Live Cricket Score That selection marked the beginning of a remarkable journey. What started as a forced change born out of criticism eventually laid the foundation for a career that saw Kumble claim 619 Test wickets, become only the second bowler to take all 10 wickets in a Test innings, and establish himself as one of India's greatest cricketers. Article Source: IANS
Sooryavanshi to have parents with him on tour of Ireland and England
BCCI secretary said the decision would help the 15-year old cope with challenges on his maiden India tour
I Tried To Replicate What Worked For Me In India A: Gurnoor
Gurnoor Brar: India fast bowler Gurnoor Brar said his seamless transition to international cricket has been shaped by the lessons picked while playing domestic cricket and spending time in the India A setup, where he learned to trust his strengths and replicate his methods at the higher level. The India A setup is obviously a big thing for me. If we perform in the Ranji Trophy, we get picked for India A, the Duleep Trophy or the Irani Cup. When I got the callup for India A, I was very happy. It was the same for me as when I bowled in Ranji, bowling fast, hitting a hard length and swinging the ball. I tried to replicate the exact same thing in India A and hit the same lines. I dont think about that (reputation) much. I believe in myself and whatever I am doing, whether it is hard length or fastpaced bowling. I tried to replicate that here as well, said Gurnoor at the end of the second ODI, where he picked 3-60 as India won by 170 runs to get an unassailable lead in the three-game series. He also admitted about being hungry to put in better performances at the international level. In these two matches, I wanted to do better from my end. I know that I can do better than I bowled here. Hopefully, in the coming matches, I will be better. The management and bowling coach back me a lot, which gives me the chance to bowl more openly. They didnt give me any new tips; they just told me to back my strength. His IPL 2026 stint with Gujarat Titans, though spent largely on the bench, provided him valuable exposure. There is a very good atmosphere in GT. There is (Ashish) Nehra sir, (Kagiso) Rabada, (Mohammed) Siraj bhai, Prasidh (Krishna) bhai and Ishant Sharma, so you get to learn a lot from them. Obviously, every player wants to get a chance to play, and I was also waiting for my chance there. But at the same time, I was observing where they were making mistakes and where they were doing well. For me, it was about how much more I could learn so that when I got my chance, I could do better. I am thankful to God that I got my chance to show what I can do with the Indian team. His IPL 2026 stint with Gujarat Titans, though spent largely on the bench, provided him valuable exposure. There is a very good atmosphere in GT. There is (Ashish) Nehra sir, (Kagiso) Rabada, (Mohammed) Siraj bhai, Prasidh (Krishna) bhai and Ishant Sharma, so you get to learn a lot from them. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The ball wasnt swinging much due to the heat and the wicket here. So we adjusted the plan. If we dont get swing, we put the ball back. It all works according to the batsman, the wicket, and the match situation. I dont get satisfied. I am happy that I did well, but I want to do more for Team India. I want to keep doing better. I just keep doing my work. Article Source: IANS
'Ishans Ability To Adapt And Improve Makes Him Special': Graeme Swann
Graeme Swann: Former England spinner Graeme Swann lavished praise on Ishan Kishan after the wicketkeeper-batters explosive century helped India register a commanding 170-run victory over Afghanistan in the second ODI in Lucknow and secure the three-match series. Kishan produced one of the finest knocks of his ODI career, smashing 125 off just 79 deliveries, studded with 14 fours and seven sixes. His breathtaking innings came in a match-winning 224-run third-wicket partnership with captain Shubman Gill, who struck a magnificent 154 as India piled up 402 before bowling Afghanistan out for 232. Speaking on JioStar Swann highlighted Kishans versatility and selfless approach, saying the left-hander has the rare ability to adapt to any role demanded by the team. He is the sort of player who will do whatever job you ask of him without any complaints. The fact that hes come back into the team and looks like hes never been away is remarkable, Swann said. The former England spinner was particularly impressed by the manner in which Kishan constructed his innings before unleashing a devastating assault on Afghanistans bowling attack. He came to the crease and was circumspect for his first fifty, but then took just 19 deliveries to go from 50 to 100, which is ridiculous. It wasnt crazy hitting or slogging either. He was simply being sensible, picking his spots on the leg side, forcing the bowlers to change their lines, and then playing those gorgeous lofted extra-cover drives. Swann said Kishans acceleration reflected not only his natural talent but also his growing maturity as a batter. Its a sign of sheer class. That shot, wide of long-off, is something hes worked on over the last two years. It was an area where bowlers could shut him down, but he went away, worked on it, and turned it into a strength, which is brilliant, he added. Kishan reached his century in just 71 balls and ensured Indias scoring rate never dipped during his partnership with Gill. The duo completely dominated the Afghan attack and laid the foundation for one of Indias highest ODI totals in recent times. Indias bowlers then completed the job in emphatic fashion, with Arshdeep Singh and Gurnoor Brar claiming three wickets apiece, while Rahmat Shahs fighting 79 proved insufficient as Afghanistan were dismissed for 232. Kishan reached his century in just 71 balls and ensured Indias scoring rate never dipped during his partnership with Gill. The duo completely dominated the Afghan attack and laid the foundation for one of Indias highest ODI totals in recent times. Also Read: Live Cricket Score IANS Article Source: IANS
Womens T20 WC: NZ, Ireland Eye Crucial Win To Avoid Group-stage Elimination (Preview)
T20 World Cup: New Zealand and Ireland lock horns in the 13th match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup with both sides desperately searching for their first points of the tournament. Having lost their opening two matches, the contest has effectively become a must-win fixture, with defeat likely to leave the losing side's hopes of reaching the semi-finals hanging by a thread. The defending champions have endured an unexpectedly difficult start to their title defence. New Zealand were edged out by the West Indies in a dramatic one-run defeat before suffering another setback against Sri Lanka, who chased down 151 with three balls to spare. While the White Ferns have shown glimpses of their quality with the bat, they have repeatedly been let down by poor execution in key moments. Their fielding has been particularly costly, with multiple dropped catches across both games allowing opponents to build decisive partnerships. Against Sri Lanka alone, New Zealand missed three opportunities, including an early reprieve for match-winner Nilakshi de Silva, while a cautious approach in the Powerplay saw them manage just 38/1 before Amelia Kerr and Sophie Devine rescued the innings with identical scores of 45, lifting the total to 150/6. Back-to-back defeats have placed the reigning champions in unfamiliar territory. Widely tipped to progress alongside England from the group, New Zealand now face the genuine prospect of an early exit unless they can quickly rediscover the consistency that powered them to last year's title. Ireland, meanwhile, have also found victories hard to come by, beginning their campaign with defeats to Scotland and England. Their opening fixture promised much before the batting line-up collapsed, allowing Scotland to take complete control. However, there were encouraging signs in their second outing against tournament hosts England. Despite posting a modest 118 in 20 overs, Gaby Lewis' side produced an impressive display with the ball, claiming six wickets and forcing England to work hard before sealing victory in the 18th over. The spirited bowling effort demonstrated the resilience within the Irish squad, even if the batting unit continues to search for greater consistency. With both teams yet to open their account, every remaining match carries knockout implications. New Zealand will be eager to translate their experience into a complete performance, while Ireland will believe another disciplined bowling display, backed by an improved batting effort, could reignite their campaign. All signs point to a fiercely contested encounter between two sides with little margin left for error. When: Friday, June 19, 11:00 PM IST Where: The Rose Bowl, Southampton Where to watch: The NZ vs IRE match will be broadcast on Star Sports channels, with JioHotstar live-streaming the game. Squads: Where to watch: The NZ vs IRE match will be broadcast on Star Sports channels, with JioHotstar live-streaming the game. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Ireland: Gaby Lewis (c), Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Alana Dalzell, Georgina Dempsey, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Louise Little, Aimee Maguire, Lara McBride, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell, Alice Tector Article Source: IANS
Womens T20 WC: When And Where To Watch NZ Vs IRE; Know All Details
T20 World Cup: New Zealand and Ireland enter their ICC Women's T20 World Cup clash knowing there is little room left for error, with both teams still searching for their first points of the tournament. A third straight defeat for either side would leave their semi-final hopes hanging by a thread, making this a must-win contest. The White Ferns were stunned by the West Indies in their campaign opener as the Caribbean side clinched a one-run win. The defending champions then faced Sri Lanka in their second encounter, but faced another setback despite posting a 151-run target as the Islanders bagged a five-wicket win with three balls to spare. New Zealand's fielding once again let them down. After several drops against the West Indies in their opening loss, they missed another three chances, including Bree Illing's important drop of match-winner Nilakshi de Silva on one. The White Ferns were poor in the field and too cautious with the bat, reaching only 38-1 during the powerplay before captain Kerr and Sophie Devine scored 45 each, helping them reach 150-6. New Zealand's opportunity to defend their title is diminishing after an unforeseen defeat to Sri Lanka. After consecutive losses in the final overs, they now face the possibility of being eliminated in the group stage, even though they are among the favourites to progress alongside England. The Irish team has not secured any points so far, losing to Scotland and England. Their first match against Scotland started promising but became one-sided at the halfway point, as Ireland experienced a batting collapse. Led by Gaby Lewis, the team put up a strong fight against the tournament hosts at The Rose Bowl. After scoring just 118 in their 20 overs, they challenged England and made it tough for them to win easily. England, guided by Nat Sciver-Brunt, chased the modest target and reached the finish line in the 18th over, with Irelands promising bowlers taking six wickets. With both sides eager for victory and each game in the tournament becoming critical, the upcoming match promises to be highly exciting. When: Friday, June 19, 11:00 PM IST Where: The Rose Bowl, Southampton Where to watch: The NZ vs IRE match will be broadcast on Star Sports channels, with JioHotstar live-streaming the game. Squads: Where to watch: The NZ vs IRE match will be broadcast on Star Sports channels, with JioHotstar live-streaming the game. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Ireland: Gaby Lewis (c), Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Alana Dalzell, Georgina Dempsey, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Louise Little, Aimee Maguire, Lara McBride, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell, Alice Tector Article Source: IANS
Roberta Moretti, Brazil's trailblazing women's cricketer, retires from internationals
I feel the moment is right, the former Brazil captain and current board president said in an Instagram post
BCCI mulls early start to IPL to minimise matches in extreme summer
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has revealed plans to run the tournament from around March 10 to May 15 starting next year
T20 World Cup: Indian batter Shafali Verma credited the guidance she received from senior players Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur for staying focused to execute her plans well. India continued their impressive start to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 with a commanding 95-run win over the Netherlands in Leeds, moving to the top of Group A. Mandhana and Shafali were leading the charge with their opening partnership of 115 as India posted 209/5, their highest score in Women's T20 World Cups. They followed it up with a clinical bowling performance, where Shafali icked 3-20 to dismiss the European side for 114 in 17.3 overs. On the advice she received from Smriti Mandhana at the start of her innings, Shafali said om JioStar, I couldn't execute my plans the way I wanted in the last match against Pakistan. I was a bit rushed, and my shot selection wasn't ideal. But against the Netherlands, I kept it simple. I decided to just watch the ball and react. I didn't overthink. The shots came naturally. I only went after deliveries in my hitting arc. It felt like I was in auto mode. At the start, I kept reminding myself to play along the ground. Smriti didi kept telling me to watch the ball closely. It sounds like a small thing, but as a batter, it makes a huge difference. It helps you stay balanced and time the ball better. We kept talking about it throughout the innings. That constant communication helped me stay focused. She also opened up on the support she gets from skipper Harmanpreet. She added, It feels really good to win the first two matches of the T20 World Cup. We won both games by big margins, which is crucial in a tournament like this. The atmosphere in the dressing room is very positive. We want to keep winning and make sure we qualify for the semi-finals without any last-minute pressure. Things are going as per plan, the batting is clicking, the bowlers are delivering, and the fielding has been sharp. We need to carry this momentum into the upcoming games. Every match is important, and we are not taking anything for granted. We want to keep improving and stay focused on the bigger goal of lifting the trophy. Speaking on India's strong start in the T20 World Cup, Shafali said the team needs to carry the momentum in the remaining group stage games to qualify for the knockouts without any last-minute pressure. Things are going as per plan, the batting is clicking, the bowlers are delivering, and the fielding has been sharp. We need to carry this momentum into the upcoming games. Every match is important, and we are not taking anything for granted. We want to keep improving and stay focused on the bigger goal of lifting the trophy. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Things are going as per plan, the batting is clicking, the bowlers are delivering, and the fielding has been sharp. We need to carry this momentum into the upcoming games. Every match is important, and we are not taking anything for granted. We want to keep improving and stay focused on the bigger goal of lifting the trophy. Article Source: IANS
Ekana Cricket Stadium: Ishan Kishan reflected on his successful return to the ODI setup after smashing a breathtaking 125 against Afghanistan in the second match of the series in Lucknow, saying that wearing the national jersey again filled him with immense pride and he willlook up to make India win more matches. The left-handed batter's explosive century, combined with captain Shubman Gill's magnificent 154, powered India to a commanding 170-run victory at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday, helping the hosts seal the three-match series 2-0. Kishan played one of the finest knocks of his ODI career, hammering 125 off just 79 deliveries, hitting 14 fours and 7 sixes. After Rohit Sharma's fluent 48 had laid the platform, he stitched together a game-changing 224-run partnership with Gill for the third wicket, dismantling Afghanistan's bowling attack and propelling India to 402. Reflecting on his return, Kishan said the opportunity to represent India again meant more than individual milestones. I feel very proud right now because I'm wearing this jersey after a long time. More than that, I'm just happy to be in this tremendous side because all the players here are experienced, young. It's all a mixture of everything. So, just looking up to make India win more matches, Ishan said in a BCCI video. The century marked an emphatic statement from the wicketkeeper-batter, who accelerated brilliantly after a measured start and reached three figures in only 71 balls. His fearless strokeplay ensured India maintained an aggressive scoring rate throughout the middle overs before Afghanistan briefly fought back with late wickets. I feel very proud right now because I'm wearing this jersey after a long time. More than that, I'm just happy to be in this tremendous side because all the players here are experienced, young. It's all a mixture of everything. So, just looking up to make India win more matches, Ishan said in a BCCI video. Also Read: Live Cricket Score I think it never ends for us as athletes. We just keep on playing. So, I'm just looking to be helping each teammate of mine and just trying to put up a good show every time I go in with this jersey on me, he added. Article Source: IANS
Women's T20 WC: 'Points In The Bag Are All That Matters,' Says Wolvaardt After SA Win Over Pakistan
T20 World Cup: South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt admitted her side did not produce their cleanest performance but was satisfied to begin their campaign with a victory after edging Pakistan by two wickets in a low-scoring contest of the Womens T20 World Cup at Edgbaston. Chasing 127, South Africa survived a dramatic late wobble despite being in a commanding position, eventually sealing the win after Pakistan captain Fatima Sana's all-round brilliance threatened to script an unlikely comeback. While Wolvaardt praised her bowlers for setting up the game and lauded Annerie Dercksen's attacking half-century, she also acknowledged areas for improvement ahead of South Africa's next fixture against India. Points in the bag are all that matters today. It was a little scratchy and not the way we would have liked, but there are still lots of positives to take out of it. We'll take those and move on, Wolvaardt said after the game. South Africa's victory was built on an explosive start with the ball, led by Marizanne Kapp, who dismissed Muneeba Ali with the first ball of the match before reducing Pakistan to 29/5 inside the powerplay. Shabnim Ismail's new-ball spell complemented Kapp's efforts as Pakistan's top order crumbled. It was a lovely way to start the game. Setting the tone with a wicket on the first ball was important. I think Kappie was excellent, and I thought Shabnim was great today as well. It was nice to have them bowling in tandem up front and setting up the innings like that, she added. Despite Pakistan slumping further to 50/8, Fatima Sana refused to surrender. Her unbeaten 55 from 38 balls, alongside Tuba Hassan, lifted Pakistan to 126/9 through a remarkable 71-run ninth-wicket partnership. Wolvaardt revealed South Africa's strategy was centred on limiting Sana's influence once the collapse had unfolded We knew Fatima was still there, so we tried our best to keep her off strike for as long as we could and bowl as much as possible to the other batters. I think we did well to keep her as quiet as we did. She's played innings against us before where she's hurt us a lot more than she did today. We probably could have executed a little better at the death, but she batted really well. At the end of the day, we were happy chasing 120, Wolvaardt stated. South Africa appeared to be cruising in the chase after Annerie Dercksen launched a blistering counterattack, racing to a 32-ball half-century and putting the required run rate firmly under control. However, Pakistan clawed their way back with regular wickets before Nadine de Klerk guided the visitors home in a tense finish. Wolvaardt singled out Dercksen's fearless approach as the defining feature of South Africa's chase, particularly on a sluggish surface where cautious batting could easily have allowed Pakistan back into the contest. The power she has is incredible. She's able to hit even really slow bowlers for big sixes, so it's awesome to have that in our lineup. The intent she came out with was exactly what this chase needed. It's easy to go into your shell when you're only chasing 120 and the wicket is slow and turning. I thought she played excellently and took a lot of pressure off the rest of the batting lineup, she noted. Wolvaardt singled out Dercksen's fearless approach as the defining feature of South Africa's chase, particularly on a sluggish surface where cautious batting could easily have allowed Pakistan back into the contest. Also Read: Live Cricket Score It was quite slow today and we faced a lot of spin. I imagine Manchester will be pretty similar, and India have some quality spinners as well. It's probably back to the drawing board to see how we can play those situations better. We can take some learnings from Annerie's innings and Nadine's innings. They played it really well, and we'll take it from there, she concluded. Article Source: IANS
'Im Enjoying It, But We Need To Win Games': Pakistan Skipper Sana On Historic T20 WC Double
After Fatima Sana: After Fatima Sana made history as the first captain to score a half-century and claim a three-wicket haul in a Womens T20 World Cup match, the Pakistan skipper stated she is embracing the milestone but remains focused on the bigger picture. Sanabattled hard with an unbeaten 38-ball 55 and a 3-16, but her teammates couldn't quite complement her efforts as Pakistan fell to a two-wicket defeat against South Africa in Birmingham. Reflecting on her landmark performance and her leadership responsibilities, Sana said after the match, I'm enjoying the role, but we still need to win games. I'm enjoying it, but there's still a long way to go. Despite her brilliant individual effort, Pakistan fell short in their pursuit, a result the skipper attributed to a failure in closing out the game. I think we just couldn't finish the game. The fight was there and the effort was there, but we couldn't finish it, she lamented. A major highlight of the Pakistan innings was Sana's resilient 71-run partnership with Tuba Hassan, the highest ninth-wicket stand in Women's T20 World Cups. Against all odds, Pakistan not only batted out their quota of overs but also put up a fighting total. Sana struck back-to-back sixes off Nadine De Klerk in the final over to bring up her fifty and closed the innings by stepping out against the pacer and slashing it behind point for a four, mustering 19 runs off the last over. Explaining the strategy during their time at the crease, Sana noted that the duo focused on resilience and execution. We just tried to take the game deep because we know we have the capability, and Tuba has the capability as well. We tried to take it deep and execute our plans, she said. Sana struck back-to-back sixes off Nadine De Klerk in the final over to bring up her fifty and closed the innings by stepping out against the pacer and slashing it behind point for a four, mustering 19 runs off the last over. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Definitely. We need to stay calm in the field, especially when the momentum is against us. We need to be calmer in those situations, and we'll try to improve and execute better next time, Sana concluded. Article Source: IANS
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2nd Test: Bethell Strikes Twice After Blundell's 51 Help New Zealand Fight Back On Day 1
Jacob Bethell: Tom Blundell and Glenn Phillips scripted a middle-order recovery for New Zealand, but part-time spinner Jacob Bethell claimed two late wickets as England fought back to grab the initiative on the opening day of the second Test at The Oval in London on Wednesday. Blundell scored an 84-ball 51 while Phillips walked off the field undefeated at the end of the first day as New Zealand reached 291/7 in 77 overs, as start of play on the first day was delayed 30 minutes because of wet ground conditions. After stand-in captain Joe Root, deputising for Ben Stokes - who was stood down following his involvement in a nightclub incident after England's first Test win at Lord's - won the toss and asked the BlackCaps to bat first, the hosts struck early blows and had the Kiwis struggling at 75/2 at lunch. Matt Fisher ended a four-year wait for a Test wicket by trapping Devon Conway lbw for nine, and Jacob Bethell picked up a stunning catch that earned Jofra Archer a wicket on his return. Josh Tongue and Sonny Baker then struck early in the afternoon session to leave the tourists 106-4. Blndell (51 off 84) pieced together partnerships of 81 and 75 with Daryl Mitchell (44 off 74) and Glenn Phillips (49 not out off 74) to stabilise New Zealand's innings, with the Black Caps threatening to carry that momentum through to the close before Bethell's intervention. But just when it looked like the visitors would take the upper hand, Bethell turned things in favour of the hosts in the final session of the day. He claimed the wickets of Blundell and Nathan Smith (4) during his five-over spell, bowled in tandem with some fiery short stuff from Archer, which helped curtail New Zealand's scoring and leave the Test finely poised. Blndell (51 off 84) pieced together partnerships of 81 and 75 with Daryl Mitchell (44 off 74) and Glenn Phillips (49 not out off 74) to stabilise New Zealand's innings, with the Black Caps threatening to carry that momentum through to the close before Bethell's intervention. Also Read: Live Cricket Score New Zealand 297/7 in 77 overs (Tom Blundell 51, Daryl Mitchell 44, Glenn Phillips 49 not out; Sonny Baker 2-63, Jacob Bethell 2-8) v England. Article Source: IANS
Bengal T20 League: Siliguri Strikers Seal Last Semifinal Spot As Season 3 Enters Decisive Phase (Ld)
Rashmi NES Medinipur Wizards: Servotech Siliguri Strikers, Novus Royals Purulia, Sobisco Smashers Malda, and Shrachi Rarh Tigers have made it to the semifinals of Season 3 of the Bengal T20 League men's competition after consistent performances in the league stage. In the day's second match, Siliguri Strikers beat Rashmi NES Medinipur Wizards by 7 wickets at the Eden Gardens to seal their place in the last four. Earlier in the day, Purulia booked their spot in the semifinals after beating Malda by 8 runs in their final league game of the season. Batting first, Purulia scored 139/8 in 20 overs, with Yuvraj Deepak Keshwani top-scoring with 40 off 28 balls. For Malda, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Ramesh Prasad, and Prayas Ray Barman bagged two wickets each. In reply, Malda fell short, scoring 131/8 in 20 overs. Prayas Ray Barman top-scored with 32 off 28 balls for Malda. Mithilesh Das (3-18) and Pradipta Pramanik (3-20) were the pick of the Purulia bowlers. In the second match, batting first, Medinipur posted 163/4 in 20 overs, thanks to Priyanshu Gaurav Srivastava (70 not out off 52) and Abhishek Das (42). For Siliguri Strikers, Akhilesh Yadav bagged three wickets. In reply, Siliguri Strikers went over the line comfortably, scoring 167/4 in 18.2 overs. Sudip Chatterjee (34 off 19), Karan Lal (48 off 43), Vishal Bhati (28 off 20), Snehasish Saha (22 not out), and Pramod Chandila (20 not out) impressed with the bat for Siliguri Strikers. The Bengal T20 League is a franchise-based T20 cricket competition organised under the aegis of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). Now in its third season, the league features eight city-based franchises representing the breadth of West Bengal - Adamas Howrah Warriors, Novus Royals Purulia, Kolkata Royal Tigers, Murshidabad Kings & Kueens, Rashmi Nes Medinipur Wizards, Servotech Siliguri Strikers, Shrachi Rarh Tigers, and Sobisco Smashers Malda competing across men's and women's competitions. Men's matches are held at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, with women's matches at the JU Salt Lake Campus, Kolkata. Brief scores: The Bengal T20 League is a franchise-based T20 cricket competition organised under the aegis of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). Now in its third season, the league features eight city-based franchises representing the breadth of West Bengal - Adamas Howrah Warriors, Novus Royals Purulia, Kolkata Royal Tigers, Murshidabad Kings & Kueens, Rashmi Nes Medinipur Wizards, Servotech Siliguri Strikers, Shrachi Rarh Tigers, and Sobisco Smashers Malda competing across men's and women's competitions. Men's matches are held at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, with women's matches at the JU Salt Lake Campus, Kolkata. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Rashmi NES Medinipur Wizards 163/4 (20 overs) lost to Servotech Siliguri Strikers 167/3 (18.2 overs) by 7 wickets Article Source: IANS
MPL T20 Scindia Cup: Aniket Verma Hits 60 As Bhopal Leopards Chase 195 Against Malwa Stallions
Madhya Pradesh League: In another high-scoring fixture in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026, Bhopal Leopards chased down a target of 195 by five wickets against Malwa Stallions with more than an over to spare at Holkar Stadium, Indore, to return to winning ways. Malwa Stallions posted a competitive 194/9 in their allotted 20 overs after being put in to bat, in an innings that was briefly interrupted by rain. The Stallions suffered an early setback when Saksham Purohit was dismissed for 5 off just 4 deliveries. However, Ansh Yadav and Akhil Nigote Yadav steadied the innings with a solid 57-run partnership for the second wicket. Ansh departed for 13 off 11 balls, but Akhil continued to anchor the innings and brought up a fine half-century. He then combined with skipper Ashutosh Sharma to add 39 runs for the third wicket. Ashutosh played an aggressive hand, scoring 32 off 18 deliveries before being dismissed. Akhils impressive knock came to an end at 63 off 36 balls, but Malwa continued to find valuable contributions from the middle order. Parth Sahani played a crucial cameo of 41 off 24 balls, while Rishabh Chouhan chipped in with 19 off 16 deliveries. Sachin Vishwakarma added a useful 12 off 8 balls towards the end as the Stallions finished with a challenging total on the board. For the opposition, Anurag Malviya was the standout bowler, claiming 3/36 from his four overs, while Pranjul Puri picked up two wickets for 33 runs in his spell. In reply, the Bhopal Leopards got off to a flying start with Rahul Chandrol and Tanishq Yadav adding 33 runs for the opening wicket in just 3.2 overs. Chandrol was the first to depart after a quickfire 24 off 14 deliveries. Tanishq then joined forces with captain Aniket Verma, and the duo took complete control of the chase with an aggressive batting display. Verma looked in sublime touch, particularly targeting Parth Sahani, whom he smashed for three sixes in a single over. The Stallions finally found a breakthrough when Ashutosh Sharma had Tanishq caught behind for a well-made 37 off 23 balls. However, the Leopards remained firmly in command at 108/2 after 10 overs, with Verma continuing his onslaught from one end. The skipper soon brought up a brilliant half-century, but the Stallions attempted a comeback by striking a couple of timely blows, including the prized wicket of Verma. He departed after a blistering 60 off just 29 deliveries, an innings studded with five sixes and five fours. Despite the setback, Ansh Bagadia and Himanshu Shinde ensured the chase was in control. The pair stitched together a crucial 62-run partnership for the fifth wicket, keeping the required run rate well under control. Bagadia contributed 29 off 20 balls before falling with the Leopards needing just one run for victory. The skipper soon brought up a brilliant half-century, but the Stallions attempted a comeback by striking a couple of timely blows, including the prized wicket of Verma. He departed after a blistering 60 off just 29 deliveries, an innings studded with five sixes and five fours. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Reflecting on the win, Aniket Verma said, My approach was simple. In the powerplay, I wanted to spend a little time at the crease, settle in, and then build the innings one ball at a time. The idea was to ensure we found at least one boundary every over so that the required run rate never got out of control. I wasnt really looking at my strike rate, but in hindsight, I feel I could have taken the game even deeper and finished it myself. Thats something Ill look to improve in the coming matches. Article Source: IANS
WI-W vs SCO-W Match 12, Cricket Tips :The next game of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will be played between West Indies Women and Scotland Women in Group B. This contest will be held at Headingley in Leeds on Thursday at 11 PM IST. These two teams have started the tournament with a win each. West Indies hammered the defending champion, New Zealand Women in the opening game in a tense chase. Shemaine Campbelle scored an unbeaten 90 and led her team to victory. Scotland are coming off a win over Ireland Women. They have also done well and will challenge West Indies in this game. Also Read: Live Cricket Score WI-W vs SCO-W: Match Details Date : June 18, 2026 (Thursday) Time : 11 PM IST Venue : Headingley, Leeds WI-W vs SCO-W Live Streaming Details The live action of the WI-W vs SCO-W will be available on the Star Sports networks. Fans can also watch the game through the Jio Hotstar app or website. WI-W vs SCO-W Head-to-Head in T20Is Total Matches : 01 West Indies Women : 01 Scotland Women : 00 No - Result : 00 WI-W vs SCO-W: Ground Pitch Report The wicket in Leeds is brilliant for batting. It is generally a flat deck, which has a little help for the fast bowlers early on. But the wicket is expected to get better with time. That is where the chasing team will have a little advantage. WI-W vs SCO-W Possible XIs WI-W : Qiana Joseph, Hayley Matthews (c), Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Jannillea Glasgow, Zaida James, Aaliyah Alleyne, Shawnisha Hector, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack SCO-W : Darcey Carter, Kathryn Bryce (c), Sarah Bryce (wk), Katherine Fraser, Megan McColl, Ailsa Lister, Priyanaz Chatterji, Kirstie Gordon, Rachel Slater, Chloe Abel, Gabriella Fontenla WI-W vs SCO-W Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Shemaine Campbelle and Kathryn Bryce are two in-form batters who played well in their opening matches. Probable Best Bowler Aaliyah Alleyne and Kirstie Gordon are the two bowlers to watch out for in this game. Today Match Prediction : West Indies Women are more experienced side, and they are expected to do well and win this game. WI-W vs SCO-W Match 12 ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, Today 2026 Match, WI-W vs SCO-W 2026 Prediction, WI-W vs SCO-W Predicted XIs, Injury Update for WI-W vs SCO-W Match Disclaimer : The predictions or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
Womens T20 WC: Smriti And Shafali Gave Us A Great Platform, Says Harmanpreet
T20 World Cup: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur hailed the opening stand between Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma as the key factor in her teams comprehensive 95run victory over the Netherlands in the 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup at Headingley in Leeds on Wednesday. Shafali also picked 3-20, while N Sree Charani took 4-19 as India secured their second straight win and moved to the top of Group A. I think we were really good with the bat. It wasnt that easy a wicket, but Smriti and Shafali gave us a great platform. She (Shafali) is always ready with the ball whenever the team needs it. She keeps giving us breakthroughs, and she can go on to be a great all-rounder, Harmanpreet said at the end of the game, where India posted 209/5, their highest total in tournament history. Quizzed on the fast bowlers' performance, Harmanpreet said, Kranti is one who is always bowling for us, and Nandani has got very good experience from WPL, and shes using that here, and it's a good thing that shes giving us breakthroughs in the Powerplay. Asked for an update on Shreyanka Patil, who was stretched off the field due to twisting her right ankle, Harmanpreet said, Right now, I dont have a clear update, but our medical team will give a clear update after assessing her. I think we are in a very good situation. We have achieved what we wanted to in these two games. Smriti Mandhana, adjudged Player of the Match for her second consecutive halfcentury, said she was pleased with her form but stressed preparation against unfamiliar opposition. I think it was a good batting wicket for sure. I mean, whenever we have come to Leeds, Ive played a few matches here in the Hundred, but its always been a good batting wicket and a quick outfield. Again, I mean, the Netherlands did a really good job today. Well, of course, its like unknown territory for all of us. Weve not seen a lot of them. So we had to go through a lot of videos in terms of how they bowl and how we will be approaching the game. One thing we always pride ourselves on is that we dont take any team differently because its their first time or anything. I just thought they put up a really good fight. They fielded really well, and for us it was just about focusing and doing the job for the team. On the preparation for the tougher matches ahead, especially against South Africa and Australia, Smriti said, Again, I wouldnt say I was middling the ball the way I would still like to. Im still a work in progress. But really happy with the way Shafali batted today. We had a good partnership, and it was good to have her back among the runs. Again, I mean, Sree Charani bowled extremely well. So for me, its just about doing the right things, waking up every day, doing the right things, and then seeing how the match goes. Well, of course, its like unknown territory for all of us. Weve not seen a lot of them. So we had to go through a lot of videos in terms of how they bowl and how we will be approaching the game. One thing we always pride ourselves on is that we dont take any team differently because its their first time or anything. I just thought they put up a really good fight. They fielded really well, and for us it was just about focusing and doing the job for the team. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Asked about her assessment of the Netherlands chase, Babette said, I think we never really got going. We lost too many wickets along the way. India bowled very well and very smartly. They played really good cricket, which we can learn a lot from. I think its very special to play against India. To play a top team with our friends and family in the stands, its something Ill always remember. Article Source: IANS
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Women's T20 WC: Smriti, Shafali, Charani Help India Thrash Netherlands By 95 Runs (ld)
T20 World Cup: Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma struck commanding halfcenturies before Sree Charani claimed a four-wicket haul to power India to a comprehensive 95run victory over the Netherlands in their 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup clash at Headingley in Leeds on Wednesday. Pushed into batting first under overcast skies, Smriti and Shafali cashed in on wayward newball bowling to share a 115run stand before Shafali departed for 55 off 38 balls, studded with ten boundaries. Smriti, in imperious touch, top-scored with 74 off 47 balls, her consecutive fifty laced with 11 fours and a six. The finishing burst came from Richa Ghosh (20 not out) and Deepti Sharma (10 not out), who combined clean hitting with sharp placement to take India to their highest score in the competitions history. As India hit their first-ever 200-plus total in ICC Women's T20 World Cup history, the Netherlands had their moments but squandered the chances with dropped catches and nervy bowling. The bowlers, led by Charanis four-for and Shafali Vermas 3-20, ensured it was never threatened as they bowled out the Netherlands for 114 in 17.3 overs. With the win, India are now on top of the Group A table, with a net run rate of 3.98, which is 0.10 more than that of Australia. India will also hope that nothing is too serious with offspin allrounder Shreyanka Patil, who was stretchered off after twisting her right ankle while fielding off her own bowling. The sight of her being taken off the field on a stretcher was a dampener amid Indias dominant win. Indias innings began with Shafali opening her bat face late to steer Iris Zwilling for four, before rocking back to cut Heather Siegers through extra cover for another boundary. With the Netherlands struggling with lines, Smriti joined the boundary-hitting act with crisp drives, before Shafali pulled and lofted Isabel van der Woning for three boundaries. Smriti then lofted Iris over extra cover and punched through the same region to bring up Indias jointfastest team fifty in Womens T20 World Cup history - achieved inside 5.1 overs. Myrthe van den Raads nervy debut overcompounded the Netherlands woes, as she conceded six wides and India surged to 59/0 by the end of the powerplay. The momentum only grew from there as a measured Shafali lofted and sliced Isabel for boundaries, before hoicking and sweeping Caroline de Lange to her maiden T20 World Cup fifty off 34 balls in the 11th over. Smriti followed it up with backtoback fifties of her own this one coming in 36 balls by carving Heather for a six over longoff after dancing down the ground to hit a boundary. Even after Shafalis dismissal for 55, after holing out to long-on off Heather, Jemimah Rodrigues arrived with crisp timing - driving through extra cover and pulling confidently for her boundaries. Smriti showcased her impeccable timing and proper placement of shots while hitting Silver Siegers for four boundaries in the 15th over. She first advanced down the pitch to carve one over extra cover, then again came out to loft straight back over the bowlers head. Staying deep in the crease, Smriti then powered a pull square of the wicket before finishing the 18-run over with an emphatic slog-sweep through deep midwicket. After Smriti brought out a fantastic lofted straight drive off Caroline, Netherlands clawed back Smriti toe-ended a loft to mid-off, while Jemimah gave an edge behind while trying to play a pre-mediated scoop off Myrthe, and Yastika Bhatia was stumped after being foxed by a googly from the leg-spinner. Richa lit up the 18th over with a flat six over the bowlers head and a boundary slapped past sweeper cover, while Harmanpreet Kaur sliced and smashed to get two fours. After Harmanpreet hit to mid-off against Iris, Deepti flicked a full ball over fine leg for six to bring up Indias 200 and pulled the last ball for four, as 19 runs came off the final over. Defending a massive 209, India had to bide their time for a breakthrough as Heather and Phebe Moleknboer hit six boundaries between themselves. They finally got a breakthrough via Nandni Sharma, who had Heather chipping to extra cover for 21. Deepti followed up by taking out Phebe, who sliced to mid-off, while Shafali castled Sterre Kalis to leave the Netherlands reeling at 77/3. Skipper Babette de Leede offered resistance with 28, but her stumping off Nandni triggered a collapse. From 96/4, the Netherlands lost four wickets in the space of 12 balls, as Charani was the chief destroyer, with Robine Rijke, Frederique Overdijk, Myrthe van den Raad, and Iris Zwilling all falling to her guile. Shafali returned to add two more scalps as Indias spinners accounted for nine wickets to take the ODI World Cup holders to the top of Group A. Deepti followed up by taking out Phebe, who sliced to mid-off, while Shafali castled Sterre Kalis to leave the Netherlands reeling at 77/3. Skipper Babette de Leede offered resistance with 28, but her stumping off Nandni triggered a collapse. Also Read: Live Cricket Score India 209/5 in 20 overs (Smriti Mandhana 74, Shafali Verma 55; Caroline de Lange 2-32, Heather Siegers 1-31) beat Netherlands 114 all out in 17.3 overs (Babette de Leede 28, Heather Siegers 21; Sree Charani 4-19, Shafali Verma 3-20) by 95 runs Article Source: IANS
Womens T20 WC: Charani Picks 4-19 As India Register Comprehensive 95-run Win Over Netherlands
T20 World Cup: Indias bowlers, led by N Sree Charanis 4-19, delivered a ruthless performance to seal a 95run victory over the Netherlands in their 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup group clash at Headingley on Wednesday. With the win, India are now on top of the Group A table, with a net run rate of 3.98, which is 0.10 more than that of Australia. Halfcenturies from Smriti Mandhana (74) and Shafali Verma (55), followed by late fireworks from Richa Ghosh and Deepti Sharma, carried India to 209/5, their highest in Womens T20 World Cup history. The bowlers, led by Charanis four-for and Shafali Vermas 3-20, ensured it was never threatened as they bowled out the Netherlands for 114 in 17.3 overs. India will also hope that nothing is too serious with off-spin bowling all-rounder Shreyanka Patil, who was stretchered off the field after twisting her right ankle. Defending a massive 209, India had to bide their time for a breakthrough as Heather Siegers and Phebe Moleknboer hit six boundaries between themselves. They finally got a breakthrough via Nandni Sharma, who had Heather chipping to extra cover for 21. Deepti Sharma followed up with the dismissal of Phebe, who sliced to mid-off, while Shafali castled Sterre Kalis to leave the Netherlands reeling at 77/3. Babette de Leede offered resistance with 28, but her stumping off Nandni triggered a collapse. From 96/4, the Netherlands lost four wickets in the space of 12 balls, as Charani was the chief destroyer, with Robine Rijke, Frederique Overdijk, Myrthe van den Raad, and Iris Zwilling all falling to her guile. Shafali returned to add two more scalps as Indias spinners accounted for nine wickets to take the ODI World Cup holders to the top of Group A. They finally got a breakthrough via Nandni Sharma, who had Heather chipping to extra cover for 21. Deepti Sharma followed up with the dismissal of Phebe, who sliced to mid-off, while Shafali castled Sterre Kalis to leave the Netherlands reeling at 77/3. Babette de Leede offered resistance with 28, but her stumping off Nandni triggered a collapse. Also Read: Live Cricket Score India 209/5 in 20 overs (Smriti Mandhana 74, Shafali Verma 55; Caroline de Lange 2-32, Heather Siegers 1-31) beat Netherlands 114 all out in 17.3 overs (Babette de Leede 28, Heather Siegers 21; Sree Charani 4-19, Shafali Verma 3-20) by 95 runs Article Source: IANS
Ekana Cricket Stadium: India captain Shubman Gill revealed that his commanding 154 against Afghanistan was the product of a conscious effort to turn promising starts into match-defining innings, as the hosts sealed the ODI series with a commanding 170-run victory at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Gill, who struck 154 off 110 balls and shared a devastating 224-run partnership with Ishan Kishan, admitted the conditions took a physical toll on him, with the oppressive heat causing severe cramps during his stay at the crease. A little sore, got a lot of cramps when I went out, but it was really hot and batted for almost 40-45 overs, so the body was getting a lot of cramps in different areas of the body, but it's much better now, Gill said after collecting the Player of the Match award. While the innings further reinforced his standing as one of Indias premier ODI batters, Gill suggested that the knock was less about form and more about executing a personal objective he had set for himself before the series. Honestly, in a pretty good space. The ball is going exactly where I want it to go, and I'm feeling very confident from the first ball, he said. Even in this match, in the series actually, I had a target for myself that I wanted to be there, I want to finish the matches and bat till 40-45 overs and build that habit. Whenever I get a start, I want to convert those into big ones, he added. That approach was evident throughout Wednesdays innings. After Rohit Sharmas brisk 48 laid the foundation, Gill took charge of the innings and paced it expertly before accelerating through the middle overs alongside Kishan. The pair dismantled Afghanistans attack during a breathtaking stand that propelled India beyond 300 in record time and put the visitors permanently on the back foot. The Indian skipper also acknowledged that a double century had crossed his mind as he marched past 150, though team requirements remained his primary focus. Yes, I was, Gill admitted when asked if he had been eyeing the landmark. But I knew that I'll have to keep hitting my shots, keep 430, 440, 450 in mind, he mentioned. His dismissal eventually arrived unusually when a reverse sweep found a fielder in the deep, ending what had been a near-flawless innings. Reflecting on the shot, Gill offered a light-hearted explanation. Yes, I actually think I middled it too well that it went to deep covers. Despite India posting 402, Gill disagreed with suggestions that batting first provided a significant advantage on the Lucknow surface. The captain felt conditions remained largely unchanged throughout the match and believed his side would have been equally comfortable chasing. Not really, Gill said when asked if it had been a good toss to lose. Even if you would have bowled first, I think the wicket was pretty much similar. If you would have gotten a target of 310-320, it would have been a good chase for us, and it would have been a good kind of pressure on our batting group, he said. While the spotlight naturally fell on the batting fireworks, Gill reserved special praise for Indias bowlers, who backed up the mammoth total by dismissing Afghanistan for 232 despite a fighting 79 from Rahmat Shah. Not really, Gill said when asked if it had been a good toss to lose. Even if you would have bowled first, I think the wicket was pretty much similar. If you would have gotten a target of 310-320, it would have been a good chase for us, and it would have been a good kind of pressure on our batting group, he said. Also Read: Live Cricket Score I think they're all in very good space. The way our fast bowlers are bowling in this heat, on these wickets, it's not easy to keep hitting the deck, keep hitting those areas consistently with that pace. So very happy with that, he said when discussing the newer faces in the squad. Article Source: IANS
Womens T20 WC: Shreyanka Patil Stretchered Off After Twisting Her Right Ankle In Leeds
T20 World Cup: India have suffered a huge scare in their 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup campaign when off-spin bowling allrounder Shreyanka Patil was stretchered off the field after twisting her right ankle during the ongoing Group A match against the Netherlands at Headingley in Leeds on Wednesday. The incident occurred on the first ball of the sixth over of the Netherlands innings when Shreyanka, having just come in to bowl, chased a ball towards midon, but went down on the field after twisting her right ankle. She immediately clutched her ankle and winced in pain, with teammates rushing to aid her. The Indian team medical staff attended to her on the field before she was stretchered off, with Shreyanka looking visibly distressed and covering her face. The injury looks very serious, considering Shreyanka was unable to put any weight on the injured ankle when she tried to get up from the ground. Shafali Verma then came in to complete the remainder of the sixth over. The injury is particularly worrying given Shreyankas previous record of dealing with setbacks. She had previously spent many months on the sidelines - she fractured a finger during the Womens T20 Asia Cup in Sri Lanka in July 2024. After playing in the 2024 Womens T20 World Cup in the UAE, Shreyanka had shin issues in both legs and fractured her left thumb while fielding, before she made her comeback in the 2025 Womens CPL in the West Indies. Shafali Verma then came in to complete the remainder of the sixth over. The injury is particularly worrying given Shreyankas previous record of dealing with setbacks. She had previously spent many months on the sidelines - she fractured a finger during the Womens T20 Asia Cup in Sri Lanka in July 2024. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Indias management is yet to issue an official update on the extent of her injury, but the sight of Shreyanka being stretchered off is a significant blow to Indias balance. With her ability to bowl in the powerplay and being a livewire on the field, Shreyankas potential absence could force India to rethink their combinations for the remainder of the group stage. Article Source: IANS
2nd ODI: We Didn't Bowl Well, Gave Them Momentum, Says Shahidi After Afghanistans Defeat To India
Ekana Cricket Stadium: Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi refused to use conditions or the toss as an excuse after his side suffered a crushing 170-run defeat to India in the second ODI here at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, instead pinpointing shortcomings with the ball as the key reason behind the loss that handed the hosts an unassailable 2-0 lead. India piled up 402 before bowling Afghanistan out for 232 to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. While the visitors faced a daunting challenge after Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan's record-breaking partnership, Shahidi believed Afghanistan's bowlers allowed India to seize control far too easily. You cannot put all things on toss. I think we were not good enough at bowling. So many easy options in the bowling for them. We gave them momentum, I think that's why we didn't bowl well in the first 20 overs, Shahidi said after the match. Afghanistan struggled to contain India's batting line-up once Gill and Kishan settled in. The pair added 224 runs for the third wicket, transforming a solid platform into a mammoth total. Although Afghanistan fought back in the closing overs through Nangeyalia Kharoti and Rashid Khan, the damage had already been done. Shahidi acknowledged the challenging conditions but stressed that his team's execution with the ball fell below expectations. Yeah, it was hot, but at the same time, you cannot put everything on toss. You have to bowl well in the right areas. We didn't do that well today, so hopefully we will learn from this, he added. The Afghanistan skipper also shed light on the decision to promote Darwish Rasooli ahead of him during the chase. Chasing more than 400, Afghanistan needed quick runs, but the move was complicated by Rasooli's physical condition. I think he was cramping. I asked him, the coach asked him if he was okay, he said, 'I am okay, I want to bat.' So that's why I told him to go before me because he is a good striker of the ball and we needed someone to hit big for us, but unfortunately, he got cramps again, and hopefully he recovers soon, he stated. Rasooli's brief appearance ultimately failed to change the course of the contest as India's bowlers maintained complete control. Afghanistan's most significant resistance came through Rahmat Shah, whose fighting 79 helped prevent an even heavier defeat. The experienced batter once again demonstrated his value in the middle order, battling through a difficult chase while wickets continued to fall around him. Despite the disappointing result and the loss of the series, Shahidi insisted there were still positives for Afghanistan to carry into the final ODI in Chennai. He pointed to individual performances, particularly from Rahmat Shah and Rahmanullah Gurbaz, as signs that the batting group continues to make progress against high-quality opposition. I think a lot of learning because it was a tough series for us, and hopefully in the Chennai game, we do well, and I think we had positives also in this series. The way Rahmat played today and the way Gurbaz is playing, we have all these positive things with us, Shahidi noted. However, Shahidi made it clear that Afghanistan's bowling unit must improve significantly if they are to avoid another difficult outing in the series finale. I think a lot of learning because it was a tough series for us, and hopefully in the Chennai game, we do well, and I think we had positives also in this series. The way Rahmat played today and the way Gurbaz is playing, we have all these positive things with us, Shahidi noted. Also Read: Live Cricket Score With the series already decided, Afghanistan will head to Chennai in search of both a consolation victory and answers with the ball, while India will look to complete a clean sweep after another dominant all-round performance. Article Source: IANS
Shreyanka Patil stretchered off after twisting ankle during Netherlands clash
The offspin allrounder suffered the injury after bowling her first ball in the game while attempting to run and stop a single
Bengal T20 League: Bowlers Help Purulia Overcome Malda, Seal Semis Spot In Men's Competition
Bengal T20 League Season: Novus Royals Purulia held their nerve in yet another last-over thriller in the Bengal T20 League Season 3 men's competition, edging Sobisco Smashers Malda by eight runs at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday to seal a place in the semifinals. With the victory, Purulia became the third team after Sobisco Smashers Malda, and Shrachi Rarh Tigers to qualify for the last four. Batting first, Purulia posted 139/8 in 20 overs, with Yuvraj Deepak Keshwani top-scoring with 40 off 28 balls. Ankur Paul and Priyam Sarkar also chipped in with useful contributions to help Purulia post a competitive total. For Malda, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Ramesh Prasad, and Prayas Ray Barman bagged two wickets each. In reply, Malda fought till the very end but fell short, scoring 131/8 in their 20 overs. Prayas Ray Barman top-scored with 32 off 28 balls, but the target proved just beyond their reach. Mithilesh Das (3-18) and Pradipta Pramanik (3-20) starred with the ball for Purulia, while Ravi Kumar and Pritam Chakraborty chipped in with a wicket each to help their side clinch a memorable victory and a semifinal berth. The Bengal T20 League is a franchise-based T20 cricket competition organised under the aegis of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). Now in its third season, the league features eight city-based franchises representing the breadth of West Bengal - Adamas Howrah Warriors, Novus Royals Purulia, Kolkata Royal Tigers, Murshidabad Kings & Kueens, Rashmi Nes Medinipur Wizards, Servotech Siliguri Strikers, Shrachi Rarh Tigers, and Sobisco Smashers Malda competing across men's and women's competitions. Men's matches are held at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, with women's matches at the JU Salt Lake Campus, Kolkata. Mithilesh Das (3-18) and Pradipta Pramanik (3-20) starred with the ball for Purulia, while Ravi Kumar and Pritam Chakraborty chipped in with a wicket each to help their side clinch a memorable victory and a semifinal berth. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Novus Royals Purulia 139/8 in 20 overs (Yuvraj Deepak Keshwani 40) beat Sobisco Smashers Malda 131/8 in 20 overs (Prayas Ray Barman 32; Mithilesh Das 3-18, Pradipta Pramanik 3-20) by 8 runs. Article Source: IANS
CAB Stresses Legal Framework In Complaint Handling
The Cricket Association: The office-bearers of Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) have written a letter to Indranil Khan, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Department of Youth Services & Sports, reaffirming the association's systemic integrity, robust grievance redressal mechanism, and judicial checks and balances. In the formal communication put forth in response to an open letter posted on his Facebook page by former CAB president Avishek Dalmiya, raising generalised apprehensions over alleged corruption, systemic rot, and selection integrity in the organisation. The incumbant managing committee led by former India captain Sourav Ganguly, made its position clear on these allegations by asserting that there are processes in place in The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) to ensure comjpliance to ethical and moral mandate as per the Constitution of the BCCI are enforced via the good office of an Ombudsman, who is, as per the norm, is a retired Chief Justice of a High Court, and an Ethics Officer. This is precisely the framework governing the CAB, where, for the last two years, the Hon'ble Justice Jyotirmay Bhattacharya, former Chief Justice of the High Court of Calcutta, has been officiating as the Hon'ble Ombudsman, and is presently also officiating as the Hon'ble Ethics Officer, the letter said. In the letter, the CAB officer-bearers took pride in stating that all complaints brought in front of the forum are treated with the highest degree of legal sanctity, impartiality, and transparency, entirely free from the interference of current office-bearers. The letter went on to say that this system has been in place since 2019 and also listed the eminent personalities who have led the CAB in the past 30 years. In the communication, the office-bearers also invited the Bengal Sports Minister to visit the CAB and interact with its 140 members to ascertain facts. Given that a retired Chief Justice of the High Court heads this apex integrity mechanism within our constitution, bypassing this established judicial forum via open public letters appears to be an attempt to publicise sports governance issues rather than addressing genuine concerns through proper legal channels, the letter alleged. In the communication, the office-bearers also invited the Bengal Sports Minister to visit the CAB and interact with its 140 members to ascertain facts. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The current administration of the CAB remains entirely focused on the meritocracy of clean governance and major infrastructure projects for the state. We assure the Government of West Bengal that any specific evidence-backed complaint submitted to the Hon'ble Ombudsman will be dealt with under the strict rule of law, the CAB office-bearers asserted in their letter. Article Source: IANS
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Womens T20 WC: I Just Practiced Hard To Get My Shots Again, Says Shafali Verma
T20 World Cup: Indias right-handed opener Shafali Verma said her return to form in the 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup was the result of hard work done in the nets, after she struck a fluent halfcentury in the teams record total of 209/5 against Netherlands at Headingley on Wednesday. Happy to be back with some runs. Happy with the batting. I just practiced hard to get my shots again and I work hard on that in the nets and just executed well. When balls were not coming on, I just went for singles so it was a mature innings. 200plus is a very big score so hopefully it will help the run rate. Richa and Deepti finished well so we are happy with that, Shafali said to broadcasters in a mid-innings chat. Shafali, 22, shared a 115-run stand with vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, which set the tone for Indias mammoth score. Shafalis 55 off 38 balls, laced with ten boundaries, was her first fifty in the Womens T20 World Cup after taking the tournament by storm as a teenager in the 2020 edition in Australia. 200plus is a very big score so hopefully it will help the run rate. Richa and Deepti finished well so we are happy with that, Shafali said to broadcasters in a mid-innings chat. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The Netherlands bowlers had their moments but dropped catches and nervy bowling proved to be costly. India will now aim to get a significant boost to their net run rate, a factor that could prove decisive in a tough group comprising Australia and South Africa, who they will face at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester on June 21. Article Source: IANS
Womens T20 WC: Smriti And Shafali Fifties Carry India To 209/5 Against Netherlands
T20 World Cup: Despite being put into batting first under overcast skies, Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma struck commanding halfcenturies to carry India to 209/5 against Netherlands in the 2026 Womens T20 World Cup clash at Headingley on Wednesday. The openers cashed in on wayward newball bowling to share a 115run stand before Shafali departed for 55 off 38 balls. Smriti, in imperious touch, top-scored with 74 off 47 balls. The finishing burst came from Richa Ghosh (20 not out) and Deepti Sharma (10 not out), who combined clean hitting with sharp placement to take India to their highest score in the competition. Netherlands had their moments but squandered chances with dropped catches and missed runouts, leaving India firmly in command at the halfway stage. Indias innings began with Shafali opening her bat face late to steer Iris Zwilling for four, before rocking back to cut Heather Siegers through extra cover for another boundary. With Netherlands struggling with lines, Smriti joined the boundary-hitting act with crisp drives, before Shafali pulled and lofted Isabel van der Woning for three boundaries. Smriti then lofted Iris over extra cover and punched through the same region to bring up Indias jointfastest team fifty in Womens T20 World Cup history - achieved inside 5.1 overs. Myrthe van den Raads nervy debut over compounded Netherlands woes, as she conceded six wides and India surged to 59/0 by the end of the powerplay. The momentum only grew from there as a measured Shafali lofted and sliced Isabel for boundaries, before hoicking and sweeping Caroline de Lange to her maiden T20 World Cup fifty off 34 balls in the 11th over. Smriti followed it up with backtoback fifties of her own this one coming in 36 balls by carving Heather for a six over longoff after dancing down the ground to hit a boundary. Even after Shafalis dismissal for 55, after holing out to long-on off Heather, Jemimah Rodrigues arrived with crisp timing - driving through extra cover and pulling confidently for her boundaries. Smriti showcased her impeccable timing and proper placement of shots while hitting Silver Siegers for four boundaries in the 15th over. She first advanced down the pitch to carve one over extra cover, then again came out to loft straight back over the bowlers head. Staying deep in the crease, Smriti then powered a pull square of the wicket before finishing the 18-run over with an emphatic slog-sweep through deep midwicket. After Smriti brought out a fantastic lofted straight drive off Caroline, Netherlands clawed back Smriti toe-ended a loft to mid-off, while Jemimah gave an edge behind while trying to play a pre-mediated scoop off Myrthe and Yastika Bhatia was stumped after being foxed by a googly from the leg-spinner. She first advanced down the pitch to carve one over extra cover, then again came out to loft straight back over the bowlers head. Staying deep in the crease, Smriti then powered a pull square of the wicket before finishing the 18-run over with an emphatic slog-sweep through deep midwicket. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Brief Scores: India 209/5 in 20 overs (Smriti Mandhana 74, Shafali Verma 55; Caroline de Lange 2-32, Heather Siegers 1-31) against Netherland Article Source: IANS
Womens T20 WC: England Skipper Nat SciverBrunt Ruled Out Of Next Two Games With Calf Strain
T20 World Cup: England captain Nat SciverBrunt has been sidelined for the next two matches of the 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup after picking a left calf strain during their Group B win over Ireland at The Rose Bowl on Tuesday evening. Vicecaptain Charlie Dean will lead England in their upcoming clashes against Scotland, to be played at Headingley on Saturday, and West Indies, to be staged at Lords on June 24 in Nats absence. Nat, 33, retired hurt on 48 with nine runs needed in Englands fourwicket win after feeling tightness in her calf, but insisted at the conclusion of the game that it was a precautionary decision. But the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Wednesday that a scan revealed a muscle strain in the same area where Nat previously suffered a calf injury in the run-up to the 12-team mega event. England Womens captain Nat SciverBrunt suffered a left calf muscle strain, in a similar location to her recent injury, while batting against Ireland Women in the ICC Womens T20 World Cup group match in Southampton on Tuesday. Following a scan on Wednesday and further assessment by the England medical team, she will be unavailable for the next two fixtures against Scotland and West Indies. Nat will continue to be monitored and assessed by the England medical team as she undertakes her rehab while remaining in the squad, said the ECB in its statement. The recurrence of calf injury to Nat is a major concern for hosts and 2009 champions England, who have begun their campaign with two wins from as many games. She had earlier missed six weeks of cricket after sustaining a minor calf tear in April, which ruled her out of whiteball series against New Zealand and India. Charlie, who only began captaining England in May, had guided the team to series wins against New Zealand and India in Nats absence. Englands victory over Ireland was built on Nats 64run stand with Heather Knight after a toporder wobble left them at 35/3. The recurrence of calf injury to Nat is a major concern for hosts and 2009 champions England, who have begun their campaign with two wins from as many games. She had earlier missed six weeks of cricket after sustaining a minor calf tear in April, which ruled her out of whiteball series against New Zealand and India. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Nats absence for Englands next two games means Sophia Dunkley, who hasnt been at her run-scoring best, could come in to bat at number three. Another option would be either of Amy Jones or Alice Capsey to bat at number three Article Source: IANS
Nat Sciver-Brunt ruled out of England's next two matches in major World Cup blow
Scans reveal England's captain suffered a repeat strain of her left calf muscle against Ireland on Tuesday
Ireland's Ava Canning out of Women's T20 World Cup with injury
Jane Maguire has been called up as a replacement to Ireland's T20 World Cup squad
Womens T20 WC: Jane Maguire Replaces Injured Ava Canning In Irelands Squad
The Event Technical Committee: Ireland have drafted seamer Jane Maguire into their squad for the 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup after medium pacer Ava Canning was ruled out due to a stress fracture in her back. The ICC confirmed Janes inclusion in Irelands squad after getting the approval from the tournaments Event Technical Committee, comprising Wasim Khan (Chair and ICC General Manager Cricket), Gaurav Saxena (ICC General Manager Events & Corporate Communications), Beth BarrettWild (Tournament Director and host representative), and StacyAnn King (Independent nominee). The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 has approved Jane Maguire as a replacement for Ava Canning in the Ireland squad. The replacement of a player requires the approval of the Event Technical Committee before the replacement player can be officially added to the squad, said the ICC in its statement on Wednesday. Ava had missed Irelands clash against hosts and 2009 champions England, which they lost by six wickets at The Rose Bowl in Southampton, with captain Gaby Lewis saying that it was due to a precaution. In her absence, Louise Little came into Irelands playing eleven and hit an unbeaten 26. Canning was sent for a precautionary scan yesterday after she raised concerns over her back after the match against Scotland last Saturday. Unfortunately for the Leinster all-rounder, the scan has revealed a stress fracture in her back, and she will fly home to begin recovery and rehabilitation immediately. Maguire will join up with the squad tomorrow, said Cricket Ireland in its statement. Ava had missed Irelands clash against hosts and 2009 champions England, which they lost by six wickets at The Rose Bowl in Southampton, with captain Gaby Lewis saying that it was due to a precaution. In her absence, Louise Little came into Irelands playing eleven and hit an unbeaten 26. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Ireland have lost both of their Group B games against Scotland and England. They will aim to get off the mark on the points table and get their first-ever win in the Womens T20 World Cup when they take on defending champions New Zealand in Southampton on Friday evening. Article Source: IANS
T20 World Cup: Veteran all-rounder Ellyse Perry said she was delighted to contribute to another Australian victory after playing a key role in her side's commanding nine-wicket win over Bangladesh in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Headingley on Wednesday. Perry produced an impressive all-round performance, claiming 2-14 with the ball before remaining unbeaten on 19 as Australia comfortably chased down Bangladesh's total of 77/8 in just 9.3 overs. Her efforts earned her the Player of the Match award as Australia registered their second consecutive victory of the tournament. Reflecting on the bowling performance, Perry said Australia made the most of favourable conditions after opting to bowl first. I thought we started really well with the ball. Obviously, we came up front to take those early wickets. It sort of felt a little bit seam-friendly today, a little bit off the wicket as well as in the air, Perry said after the match. Australia's bowlers dominated from the outset, with Kim Garth, Sophie Molineux, and Perry taking two wickets each to keep Bangladesh under constant pressure. The Asian side never recovered from their early collapse and were restricted to a below-par total. So yeah, I thought it was a really great all-round job for the whole group. And, nice to contribute a little bit personally as well, Perry added. The experienced all-rounder also spoke about her continued work with the ball, dismissing suggestions that her recent bowling performances were intended to send a message about her role in the side. Its certainly not about sending any signal. I just like any opportunity to contribute. I really enjoy doing that with this group. They are wonderful cricket players, and we have a lot of fun on the field, she said. Perry explained that she continues to work hard on her bowling despite her long and successful international career. Ive been chipping away with my bowling. I love doing it. It keeps me interested in training to have a trundle. And yeah, there are bits and pieces that you've always got to learn and keep trying to develop. I've been doing that for the last little bit, so to have an opportunity today was really enjoyable. Perry also highlighted the importance of adapting quickly to different playing conditions during a major tournament, noting that Headingley offered a different challenge compared to Australia's previous match at Old Trafford. Perry explained that she continues to work hard on her bowling despite her long and successful international career. Ive been chipping away with my bowling. I love doing it. It keeps me interested in training to have a trundle. And yeah, there are bits and pieces that you've always got to learn and keep trying to develop. I've been doing that for the last little bit, so to have an opportunity today was really enjoyable. Also Read: Live Cricket Score With two wins from two matches and strong contributions coming from across the squad, Australia have made an impressive start to their campaign as they chase a record-extending seventh Women's T20 World Cup title. Article Source: IANS
MPL T20 Scindia Cup: In another high-scoring fixture in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026, Bhopal Leopards chased down a target of 195 by five wickets against Malwa Stallions with more than an over to spare at Holkar Stadium, Indore to return back to winning ways. Malwa Stallions posted a competitive 194/9 in their allotted 20 overs after being put in to bat, in an innings that was briefly interrupted by rain. The Stallions suffered an early setback when Saksham Purohit was dismissed for 5 off just 4 deliveries. However, Ansh Yadav and Akhil Nigote Yadav steadied the innings with a solid 57-run partnership for the second wicket. Ansh departed for 13 off 11 balls, but Akhil continued to anchor the innings and brought up a fine half-century. He then combined with skipper Ashutosh Sharma to add 39 runs for the third wicket. Ashutosh played an aggressive hand, scoring 32 off 18 deliveries before being dismissed. Akhils impressive knock came to an end at 63 off 36 balls, but Malwa continued to find valuable contributions from the middle order. Parth Sahani played a crucial cameo of 41 off 24 balls, while Rishabh Chouhan chipped in with 19 off 16 deliveries. Sachin Vishwakarma added a useful 12 off 8 balls towards the end as the Stallions finished with a challenging total on the board. For the opposition, Anurag Malviya was the standout bowler, claiming 3/36 from his four overs, while Pranjul Puri picked up two wickets for 33 runs in his spell. In reply, the Bhopal Leopards got off to a flying start with Rahul Chandrol and Tanishq Yadav adding 33 runs for the opening wicket in just 3.2 overs. Chandrol was the first to depart after a quickfire 24 off 14 deliveries. Tanishq then joined forces with captain Aniket Verma, and the duo took complete control of the chase with an aggressive batting display. Verma looked in sublime touch, particularly targeting Parth Sahani, whom he smashed for three sixes in a single over. The Stallions finally found a breakthrough when Ashutosh Sharma had Tanishq caught behind for a well-made 37 off 23 balls. However, the Leopards remained firmly in command at 108/2 after 10 overs, with Verma continuing his onslaught from one end. The skipper soon brought up a brilliant half-century, but the Stallions attempted a comeback by striking a couple of timely blows, including the prized wicket of Verma. He departed after a blistering 60 off just 29 deliveries, an innings studded with five sixes and five fours. Despite the setback, Ansh Bagadia and Himanshu Shinde ensured the chase was in control. The pair stitched together a crucial 62-run partnership for the fifth wicket, keeping the required run rate well under control. Bagadia contributed 29 off 20 balls before falling with the Leopards needing just one run for victory. The skipper soon brought up a brilliant half-century, but the Stallions attempted a comeback by striking a couple of timely blows, including the prized wicket of Verma. He departed after a blistering 60 off just 29 deliveries, an innings studded with five sixes and five fours. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Reflecting on the win, Aniket Verma said, My approach was simple. In the powerplay, I wanted to spend a little time at the crease, settle in, and then build the innings one ball at a time. The idea was to ensure we found at least one boundary every over so that the required run rate never got out of control. I wasnt really looking at my strike rate, but in hindsight, I feel I could have taken the game even deeper and finished it myself. Thats something Ill look to improve in the coming matches. Article Source: IANS
Womens T20 WC: Getting Those Two Points Against Pakistan Was Very Crucial For Us, Says Shreyanka
T20 World Cup: Indias off-spin bowling allrounder Shreyanka Patil said the 64-run victory over Pakistan at Edgbaston was crucial in setting the tone for the rest of their Womens T20 World Cup campaign. India are aiming to get another win on the trot in their ongoing clash against the Netherlands at Headingley. Absolutely, it was a great start. India-Pakistan is something which we all look up to, the game actually, and then actually getting those two points was very crucial for us. It was a great win altogether, Shreyanka said to broadcasters on Wednesday. On experiencing the atmosphere in England, she added, It does absolutely, its so electrifying. Its so amazing to just be here because its my first time playing in England. So Im enjoying it thoroughly, and yeah, its great to see some fans here, a lot of Indian fans as well. Speaking about the teams outlook for the rest of the competition, Shreyanka said, Now the tournament has just started. We are getting along very well. We are playing our A game. So we hope to continue the same, and hopefully we will lift the trophy. I mean, pressure is always there in any game we play. I think we just have to play our A game no matter who the opponents are. We just have to keep our heads high, do our job, and cross the line. The Netherlands leg-spinner Silver Siegers, meanwhile, reflected on her sides opening defeat to Bangladesh but insisted they are ready to regroup against India. It was a good start for us. It didnt really click together for us, so thats unfortunate. But were so ready to click it together in this game. Weve been talking a lot about strategy. Our execution can be a little bit better, and if we can be a bit braver, maybe, then we can put it together today, she added. The Netherlands leg-spinner Silver Siegers, meanwhile, reflected on her sides opening defeat to Bangladesh but insisted they are ready to regroup against India. It was a good start for us. It didnt really click together for us, so thats unfortunate. Also Read: Live Cricket Score She also insisted that the challenge of facing India is not a daunting one. I dont think so. I think were ready to put the puzzle pieces together today and put in a bit of a better performance than our last game, and then we will see what happens. Its not off, but we love the underdog position. Article Source: IANS
Cooper Connolly Stars as Australia Beat Bangladesh by Four Wickets in T20I Opener
Cooper Connolly struck a rapid-fire 47 off 27 balls to steer Australia to a four-wicket win over Bangladesh in the opening T20 international on Wednesday. Australia chased down 132 with 10 balls to spare, finishing on 133-6 in 18.2 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Connolly anchored the chase after early setbacks, hitting four fours and three sixes before falling three runs short of a maiden half-century. Bangladesh made early inroads as Shoriful Islam dismissed Josh Inglis for five before Mustafizur Rahman removed Mitchell Marsh for 13, leaving Australia at 38-2 inside five overs. Connolly rebuilt the innings in a 40-run third-wicket stand with Tim David, who made 20 before falling to Mehidy Hasan. Connolly then pushed Australia towards the target before he was caught attempting a six off debutant Abdul Gaffar Saqlain. Australia stumbled again as Matt Renshaw and debutant Nikhil Chaudhary both fell for 18, with Saqlain and Rishad Hossain striking to keep Bangladesh in the contest. But debutant Joel Davies and Xavier Bartlett saw the visitors home in 18.2 overs, finishing unbeaten on seven and four respectively. Davies said Australia's bowlers had adapted their plans to the venue's dimensions. Here in Bangladesh, the grounds are a fair bit smaller than in Australia, so if there were any parts of the ground that were slightly bigger, I had to use that to my advantage, he said after the match. Saqlain returned 2-32, while Shoriful, Mustafizur, Mehidy and Rishad took one wicket each. Earlier, Australia's spinners dominated as Bangladesh were bowled out for 131 after electing to bat. Adam Zampa (3-18) and Davies (3-17) led the attack, with Australia's spinners taking nine wickets, the most by Australian spin bowlers in a T20I innings. Bangladesh lost momentum after a brisk powerplay, finishing with only 131 despite reaching 52 in six overs. Mehidy top-scored with an unbeaten 29, while stand-in captain Towhid Hridoy, captain in place of the injured Litton Das, made eight. Bangladesh pace bowling coach Talha Jubair said the hosts failed to build on a promising powerplay. Our powerplay was excellent, we scored 52 in six overs, but from there we could not carry on, he said. Also Read: Live Cricket Score We went too far for boundaries when we could have built a partnership. We lost three wickets between overs seven and 15, where we needed to build our innings, he said.
