Dubai, July 6 (IANS) Australia’s dominant march to a record-extending seventh ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title was reflected in the ICC’s Team of the Tournament, with champions Australia contributing five players to the star-studded XI, while England, South Africa, India, Pakistan, Ireland, and Sri Lanka also earned representation after an action-packed tournament.Fresh from Sunday’s seven-wicket final win over England at Lord’s, dominant winners Australia make up the bulk of the XI, including Pl…
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Dubai, June 30 (IANS) India left-arm spinner Sree Charani retained her position as the world’s No.1 T20I bowler in the latest rankings released on Tuesday, although England duo Sophie Ecclestone and Lauren Bell have moved closer to the summit following their impressive performances at the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup.Charani, who finished India’s campaign with 14 wickets to emerge as one of the tournament’s standout bowlers, continues to lead the rankings despite the team’s group-stage exit. Ho…
Manchester, June 27 (IANS) Captain Chamari Athapaththu’s explosive start and Nilakshika Silva’s composed unbeaten finish helped Sri Lanka pull off their highest successful chase in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup history, edging Scotland by three wickets with one ball to spare to keep their semi-final hopes alive on Saturday.The stunning win also saw Sri Lanka register their first-ever three victories in a single Women’s T20 World Cup tournament, to jump to third spot in Group B. England have already …
Manchester, June 25 (IANS) An energised Sri Lanka will aim to keep their semifinal hopes alive when they clash with Scotland in their final Group B match of the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup at Old Trafford in Manchester on Friday.While Sri Lanka are in a strict must-win situation, Scotland will aim to sign off on a high from a campaign where they have shown flashes of brilliance despite already being eliminated quickly from the race to knockouts.The qualification scenario in Group B has intensifie…
Bristol, June 23 (IANS) Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce admitted her side fell short of a winning total after their Women’s T20 World Cup campaign ended with a defeat to defending champions New Zealand on Tuesday here at County Ground. Scotland, who posted 131/7 after a promising start before New Zealand chased it down with six wickets in hand, were eliminated from the tournament, with Bryce identifying the final overs of the innings as the decisive phase while also drawing positives from another…
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 22 (IANS) A resurgent New Zealand will look to keep their semifinal hopes alive when they lock horns with a spunky Scotland in a crucial Group B clash of the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at the Bristol County Ground on Tuesday.Having revived their stuttering campaign with a nerve-wracking four-run victory over Ireland, New Zealand, the defending champions find themselves in a must-win situation. Currently third in the standings, New Zealand cannot afford any more slip-ups in th…
Bristol, June 22 (IANS) Defending champions New Zealand will look to build on their dramatic revival and keep their semifinal hopes alive when they take on Scotland in a crucial Group B encounter of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Bristol County Ground on Tuesday. The White Ferns registered a vital four-run win against Ireland to open their account after two early losses. It opened a path to the knockout stages but New Zealand still has no room for error and need a win here to keep t…