London, July 4 (IANS) Ahead of the high-octane ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final against arch-rivals Australia, England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt on Saturday stated that her side is entering the title clash with far greater composure and confidence, adding that they have improved a lot since making an early exit in the 2024 edition. The iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground holds fond memories for England, who clinched the 2017 ODI World Cup title here under Heather Knight’s leadership with a tense nine…
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London, July 4 (IANS) England’s unbeaten march has carried them to the doorstep of history. On Sunday at Lord’s, the inaugural champions will face six-time title winners Australia in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 final, seeking to preserve a remarkable record that stretches across every women’s World Cup they have hosted.What makes England’s campaign stand out is not simply the six victories on the bounce, but the variety with which they have arrived at the title clash. Record-bre…
London, July 3 (IANS) South Africa head coach Mandla Mashimbyi believes the Proteas will emerge stronger from their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup campaign despite their semi-final defeat to England, insisting the team will use the disappointment as motivation to improve ahead of future global tournaments.South Africa’s run ended at The Oval on Thursday after England secured a strong 40-run victory, earning a place in Sunday’s final against Australia.The Proteas started well by eliminating three En…
London, July 3 (IANS) Nat Sciver-Brunt proved pivotal as all-round England eased South Africa by 40 runs in the semifinal here at The Oval to set up a date with Australia in the Women’s T20 World Cup final. Sciver-Brunt helped England rally from a shaky start and post 169/5. Despite a defiant fifty by Tazmin Brits, South Africa crumbled to 129/8 in their 20 overs.Sunday’s final at the Lord’s Cricket Ground pits the two unbeaten teams of the tournament, England and Australia. England will also be…
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…
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…
London, June 25 (IANS) England captain Charlie Dean said her side will continue striving for higher standards despite securing a place in the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, after the hosts defeated West Indies by 38 runs at Lord’s. The victory ensured England became the first team to qualify for the last four, with a game still remaining in the group stage.England’s progression was built on a commanding batting effort that saw multiple players contribute to a total of 1…
London, June 25 (IANS) West Indies captain Hayley Matthews has urged her side to remain positive and focus on their must-win clash against Ireland after England handed them their first defeat of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Lord’s in the recently concluded encounter. The loss left the Caribbean side needing a victory in their final Group B fixture to keep their semi-final hopes firmly in their own hands, with Matthews insisting that the team still controls its destiny despite the setb…
London, June 25 (IANS) England became the first team to lock in a semi-final spot at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 as they defeated the West Indies by 38 runs, thanks to gutsy half-century from Danni Wyatt-Hodge. After Wyatt-Hodge (65 off 42) and Heather Knight’s (43 off 26) led the hosts to 186/7, England’s bowlers kept a lid on power-packed West Indies line-up to restrict them to 148/5 and registered their fourth straight win of the tournament.Electing to field first, the West Indies foun…
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Former England captain Nasser Hussain has praised spinner Sophie Ecclestone for successfully adapting her game to the evolving demands of T20 cricket, saying she may not take four wickets in every game but her spells will help the team to win the match.Hussain believes that Ecclestone’s role within the England side has evolved as batters have become more cautious in their approach against her. “Sophie Ecclestone is a world-class bowler. She has had to adapt because …