London, June 26 (IANS) Already assured of a place in the semifinals, hosts England will look to finish the group stage with a flawless record when they take on defending champions New Zealand in their final Group B fixture of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at The Oval in London on Saturday.England have been the team to beat in the tournament, winning all four of their matches in style to become the first team to make it to the knockout stage. Saturday’s clash is no less important with an…
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London, June 26 (IANS) After securing a place in the semi-finals already, England will look to end their Group B campaign on a high as they clash against reigning champions New Zealand in the final group fixture of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at The Oval on Saturday.The home side has been the most impressive team in the competition, having registered victories in all four of their matches despite the absence of captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, who is recuperating from a calf injury. A victory ag…
Manchester, June 25 (IANS) India’s rising left-arm spinner N. Shree Charani continued her dream run in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, rewriting the record books on Thursday by becoming the highest wicket-taker for India in a single edition of the tournament during the clash against Bangladesh at Old Trafford.The 21-year-old achieved the milestone in the 20th over of Bangladesh’s innings when she dismissed Shorna Akter to claim her 11th wicket of the tournament, surpassing Poonam Yadav’s previous…
Bristol, June 23 (IANS) New Zealand kept their Women’s T20 World Cup campaign alive with a composed six-wicket victory over Scotland, surviving an early wobble before a 101-run partnership between Izzy Sharp and Brooke Halliday sealed a crucial win that eliminated Scotland from the tournament.Coming into the contest with both teams facing a virtual knockout, New Zealand made the right call at the toss by opting to field. However, the defending champions were made to work hard by a spirited Scotl…
Bristol, June 23 (IANS) New Zealand captain Amelia Kerr hailed youngster Izzy Sharp’s match-winning innings after the defending champions defeated Scotland in their must-win ICC Women’s T20 World Cup clash to keep their semi-final hopes alive.Chasing 132 after restricting Scotland to 131/7, New Zealand recovered from an early top-order collapse through Sharp’s composed half-century, prompting Kerr to single out the young batter while also acknowledging that her side still has areas to improve de…
Bristol, June 23 (IANS) Opening batter Darcey Carter produced a composed and determined unbeaten 72 to steer Scotland to 131 for 7, but a dramatic collapse in the closing overs prevented them from fully capitalising on a promising platform against New Zealand in their must-win Women’s T20 World Cup encounter.After being put in to bat, Scotland made an assured start with Carter taking the initiative. She settled quickly despite a couple of early chances going begging, and New Zealand’s sloppy fie…
Bristol, June 23 (IANS) New Zealand won the toss and elected to field against Scotland in what is a virtual knockout group game of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup here at the County Ground.The pressure could hardly be greater as the two sides lock horns in a contest that has all the makings of an early exit. With both sides needing a victory to keep their Women’s T20 World Cup dreams alive, there is little room for error from here on. A defeat would spell the end of the road for either team, add…
Southampton, June 20 (IANS) New Zealand captain Amelia Kerr believes the White Ferns’ narrow four-run victory over Ireland at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 was less about technical corrections and more about rediscovering belief, insisting the team must focus on their mindset as they fight to keep their semifinal hopes aliveAfter helping New Zealand secure their first win of the tournament with an all-round display, Kerr admitted the defending champions had endured an emotional start to t…
Southampton, June 20 (IANS) New Zealand kept their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 title defence alive with a nerve-racking four-run victory over Ireland at the Hampshire Bowl on Friday, surviving a late scare to register their first win of the tournament and breathe fresh life into their campaign.Having lost their first two matches, the White Ferns entered the contest knowing that another defeat would nearly end their hopes. After managing only 140 for 6, New Zealand looked vulnerable for much…
Dubai, May 26 (IANS) England spinner Linsey Smith has climbed 38 places to a career-best second position in the latest ICC Women’s T20I Bowling Rankings after starring in England’s 2-1 series win over New Zealand women’s ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.Smith was named Player of the Series after picking up six wickets across the three matches, including figures of 3/25 in the second T20I at Canterbury. The left-arm spinner moved past fellow England spinner Sophie Ecclestone, who s…