London, July 1 (IANS) Australia wicketkeeper-batter Beth Mooney has attributed her side’s run to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final to consistent contributions from across the squad after the six-time champions defeated the West Indies by eight wickets in the semi-final at The Oval.Speaking after the victory, Mooney singled out the impact of Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham and Georgia Voll, explaining how Australia’s depth, versatility and ability to produce match-winners at crucial moments h…
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London, June 30 (IANS) Australia captain Sophie Molineux praised her team’s composure and all-round performance after the six-time champions stormed into their eighth ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final with a commanding eight-wicket win over West Indies at The Oval on Tuesday.Australia once again underlined why they remain the benchmark in women’s cricket, restricting West Indies to 125/7 before chasing down the target with 42 balls to spare. Beth Mooney (61 not out) and Ashleigh Gardner (35 not ou…
London, June 30 (IANS) Beth Mooney produced another masterclass in an ICC knockout match while Ashleigh Gardner capped an outstanding all-round performance as six-time champions Australia crushed West Indies by eight wickets with 42 balls to spare in the first semifinal of the Women’s T20 World Cup at The Oval on Tuesday, booking their place in the tournament final for the eighth time.Australia’s chase of 126 runs finished with seven overs to spare, marking the biggest victory by balls remaining…
London, June 30 (IANS) Australia won the toss and elected to bowl against West Indies in the first semifinal of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, here at The Oval.Australia captain Sophie Molineux said her side opted to bowl first after assessing the pitch, believing the surface offered enough assistance early on to put West Indies under pressure. She noted that the grass covering had increased overnight and wanted her bowlers to exploit the conditions first up. Molineux confirmed Australia were un…
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…
London, June 29 (IANS) As they gear up for Tuesday’s semifinal clash in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup with the West Indies, World No. 1 Australia are wary of the threat posed by the West Indies, especially their captain Hayley Matthews and Deandra Dottin, said their top player, Ellyse Perry.Australia qualified for the knockout stages by finishing at the top of Group A, enjoying an imperious time of it in the groups, completing a fourth win from four with a record ICC Women’s T20 World Cup chas…
London, June 29 (IANS) West Indies captain Hayley Matthews believes her side still has another level to reach as they prepare to face World No. 1 Australia in the semifinals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, insisting the Caribbean side will need their biggest stars to deliver if they are to upset the tournament favourites.Australia head into Tuesday’s match at The Oval in strong form, having won all four of their group-stage games. They finished the group with a record run chase in the ICC…
London, June 29 (IANS) Australia all-rounder Ellyse Perry described her side’s record-breaking victory over India at Lord’s as ‘a really special day for everyone’ after guiding the six-time champions into their fifth consecutive win of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 with a match-winning performance on Sunday.Perry was named Player of the Match after scoring a fluent 56 off 38 balls as Australia chased down 171 with six wickets in hand, completing the highest successful run chase in Women…
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) It was a Sunday that Indian sports fans would rather forget—until hockey stepped in to rescue the mood.While both the Indian men’s and women’s cricket teams suffered painful defeats on foreign soil, the men’s hockey team ensured the weekend didn’t end without a smile, producing a gritty performance to beat England in a dramatic shootout in the FIH Hockey Pro League.The heartbreak began at Lord’s, where India’s hopes of reaching the ICC Women’s T20 World …
London, June 28 (IANS) Australia captain Sophie Molineux hailed veteran all-rounder Ellyse Perry for backing up her confidence with a match-winning innings after her side completed the highest successful run chase in Women’s T20 World Cup history to eliminate India and seal a semifinal berth at Lord’s on Sunday. Chasing 171 in a crucial Group stage clash, Australia recovered from an early setback to cruise home with six wickets in hand and an over to spare. Perry led the charge with a fluent…