London, July 5 (IANS) Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first against England in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 final at Lord’s Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Both teams have not made any changes to their playing XI. The high-stakes encounter marks the fourth time these two cricketing powerhouses will contest the tournament’s summit clash, having previously met in the 2012, 2014, and 2018 finals – all won by Australia.Six-time champions Australia enter the title decider as firm favourites…
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London, July 4 (IANS) Arch-rivals England and Australia are set to battle for ultimate glory in the final of the 2026ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground on Sunday. The high-stakes encounter marks the fourth time these two cricketing powerhouses will contest the tournament’s summit clash, having previously met in the 2012, 2014, and 2018 finals – all won by Australia. Six-time champions Australia enter the title decider as firm favourites after maintaining a flaw…
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop has termed heavyweights Australia and England as the two standout form teams heading into the high-stakes semi-finals of the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, adding that adaptability to varying conditions for the knockouts will be the ultimate differentiator for any side looking to stop them from lifting the trophy.Six-time champions Australia, the Group A toppers, will take on West Indies, the 2016 champions, who finished second i…
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Former England cricketer Alex Hartley has hailed Nat Sciver-Brunt as a ‘complete cricketer’ and a genuine match-winner, praising the England stand-in captain’s ability to influence games with both bat and ball during the ongoing ICC Women’s 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 keep…
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) ICC chairman Jay Shah extended his best wishes to all 12 participating teams ahead of the start of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, describing the tournament as the biggest edition in the event’s history.Taking to X ahead of the tournament opener on June 12, Shah highlighted the scale of the competition, which will be hosted across England and Wales and feature a record 12 teams for the first time.”Wishing all 12 teams the very best for the biggest ICC Women’s @T20Wor…
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The stage is set for the 10th edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, with the world’s best teams gearing up for a month-long battle for the biggest prize in women’s T20 cricket. Hosted by England and Wales, the tournament begins on June 12 and promises to be the largest edition in the competition’s history, featuring 12 teams for the first time.The tournament returns to England for the first time since the inaugural edition in 2009. On that occasion, England lifted th…
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) England head coach Charlotte Edwards has conceded that her side’s batting combinations remain unsettled ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, despite a morale-boosting series win over New Zealand.England wrapped up a 2-1 T20I series victory against New Zealand in Hove on Monday, producing a dominant bowling display in the decider to dismiss the visitors for just 80. The convincing seven-wicket win underlined the depth in England’s squad, particularly with several…
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Dani Gibson is ready to move past a frustrating time of injuries and make a strong impact for the England women’s team at the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at home.The 25-year-old all-rounder recently returned to international cricket during England’s ODI series against the New Zealand women’s national cricket team. She had spent over a year on the sidelines due to a persistent back injury. Gibson showed promise in the series, scoring a quick 19 in the opening mat…
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Charlotte Edwards believes England are a “very different team” as they head into the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. She supports her team in making a serious title run while preparing to host the event this summer.The former captain, who led England to victory when they hosted and won the first edition in 2009, noted that the current group is eager to replicate that success on home ground. “I think we’re a very different team. We’re coming here to win it. We know …
London, April 28 (IANS) Hosts England have revealed their 15-player team for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, starting June 12. Nat Sciver-Brunt will continue at the helm, leading the team on home soil in her seventh T20 World Cup appearance. Sciver-Brunt is joined by uncapped 18-year-old spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman, who has received her maiden England as well as World Cup call-up. Along with her, Issy Wong and Lauren Filer have made it to the T20 World Cup squad for the first time. Danni Wyat…