New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Shabnim Ismail says wearing the Protea badge again feels like an “honour” after the veteran fast bowler made a stunning return to South Africa’s squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup nearly three years after announcing her retirement from international cricket.Emotions came flooding back for the 37-year-old pace icon and South Africa’s leading wicket-taker in both the ODIs and T20Is, who was granted her recall as the Proteas prepare for another shot at…
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Johannesburg, May 12 (IANS) Veteran fast bowler Shabnim Ismail has reversed her retirement and returned to the South African women’s side as the Proteas announced their 15-member squad for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5.The 37-year-old, who last represented South Africa in the 2023 Women’s T20 World Cup final in Cape Town, adds vast experience to the Laura Wolvaardt-led squad with 113 T20I appearances and a national record 1…
Durban, April 18 (IANS) India women’s cricket team will be eager to bounce back when they take on South Africa in the second T20I of the five-match series to be played at the Kingsmead Cricket Ground on Sunday, after suffering a six-wicket defeat in the series opener.Despite a promising start in the first match, India failed to capitalise on key moments. Contributions from Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur helped them reach a competitive total of 157 in 20 overs, but…
Durban, April 18 (IANS) South Africa outclassed India by six wickets in the opening Women’s T20I, riding on a clinical all-round effort to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.Put in to bat, the Women in Blue made a brisk start with Shafali Verma setting the tone through a quickfire 34 off 20 balls, while Smriti Mandhana chipped in with 13. The visitors raced to 46 inside five overs before South Africa struck back with quick wickets to derail the momentum.The innings was then steadied by s…
Durban, April 17 (IANS) Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur excelled by hitting 47 and sharing a solid 71-run partnership with Jemimah Rodrigues, but a late batting collapse meant India managed to post only 157/7 in their 20 overs against South Africa in the women’s T20I series opener at the Kingsmead Stadium on Friday.Sent into batting first on a very dry pitch, India got off to a flier thanks to Shafali Verma’s 20-ball 34, but the Proteas clawed back in the back end (including conceding 10 runs off t…
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr has won the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for March after a record-breaking performance against Zimbabwe and South Africa ODI series, both with the bat as well as with the ball. Amelia’s all-round displays against Zimbabwe and South Africa have led to her being in contention for a third ICC Player of the Month award, while Beth impressed with consistent batting performances against India and the West Indies. Ayabonga, meanw…
Dubai, April 7 (IANS) Australia leg-spinner Alana King reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Women’s ODI Bowling Rankings within four days of losing it as she took a remarkable five for 19 to overtake England spinner Sophie Ecclestone and move up in the list.King’s spell, along with Phoebe Litchfield’s 68 not out (56 balls), helped Australia to a nine-wicket win and a 3-0 series victory over the West Indies.Litchfield’s unbeaten 87-run, second-wicket partnership with Ellyse Perry (33 not out…
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) New Zealand captain Amelia Kerr, Australia batter Beth Mooney and South Africa seamer Ayabonga Khaka have been shortlisted for ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for March. Amelia’s all-round displays against Zimbabwe and South Africa have led to her being in contention for a third ICC Player of the Month award, while Beth impressed with consistent batting performances against India and West Indies. Ayabonga, meanwhile, topped the wicket charts in South Africa’…
Wellington, April 1 (IANS) Skipper Amelie Kerr batting masterclass helped New Zealand pull off the highest successful run chase in women’s ODI history, overhauling a daunting 347 target to defeat South Africa by two wickets in the second ODI here at Basin Reserve and levelling the three-match series 1-1. Amelia scored an amazing 179 not out from just 139 deliveries as New Zealand surpassed India’s record for the highest successful run chase in women’s ODIs as they chased down the Proteas’ mamm…
Wellington, March 31 (IANS) Sune Luus has hailed South Africa’s up-and-coming players as a promising sign for the future following a nerve-wracking victory over New Zealand Women in the opening ODI of their three-match series, which is a part of the ICC Women’s Championship.The Proteas, runners-up at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, clinched a dramatic two-wicket win in Christchurch, thanks largely to a fearless knock from 20-year-old Kayla Reyneke. The youngster finished unbeaten o…