Leeds, June 22 (IANS) Australia will look to seal their fourth successive victory in the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup when they face an already eliminated Pakistan at Headingley on Tuesday.With South Africa’s win over India tightening the semi-finalists race from Group 1, Australia sit at the top with three wins from as many games and a strong net run rate. Another convincing victory would take them closer to a semi‑final berth. Australia have dominated Pakistan in this competition by wi…
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Hobart, June 22 (IANS) Damien Wright will return to Tasmania as bowling coach of the men’s team once he completes his current stint with the West Indies women’s team in the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, Cricket Tasmania announced on Monday.Wright has been the assistant coach of the West Indies women’s team since January 2024 and is specialising in fast bowling. As of now, West Indies are at second spot in Group B of the Women’s T20 World Cup and are one of the three unbeaten teams…
Bristol, June 22 (IANS) Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu took full responsibility for her side’s five-wicket defeat to the West Indies in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, admitting the loss had left her devastated as it pushed Sri Lanka to the brink of elimination from the tournament. Facing the media after the match, an emotional Athapaththu said the disappointment extended beyond a single defeat, as she feared another opportunity to guide Sri Lanka into the knockout stages of a World Cup ma…
Bristol, June 21 (IANS) West Indies captain Hayley Matthews believes her side’s unbeaten start to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup has put them firmly on course for the knockout stage after their five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka at the County Ground in Bristol on Sunday as she said that the team has got ‘high confidence’ heading into their next clash against hosts England, who are also unbeaten.Speaking after the match, Matthews said the Caribbean side’s tactical decisions before the game, di…
Bristol, June 21 (IANS) West Indies captain Hayley Matthews credited her side’s aggressive start with the ball after guiding the Caribbean outfit to a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at the County Ground in Bristol on Sunday.Named Player of the Match following her decisive spell with the new ball, where she scalped three wickets in her first two overs, Matthews said the team’s plan was to strike early against a Sri Lankan batting unit featuring several left-ha…
Bristol, June 21 (IANS) Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu admitted her side’s batting unit failed to adapt to the conditions after suffering a five-wicket defeat to the West Indies in their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup clash at the County Ground in Bristol on Sunday.Speaking after the loss, Athapaththu said early wickets and an underwhelming total of 98 left Sri Lanka with too much to do against an unbeaten West Indies side, despite a disciplined effort from the bowlers.Sri Lanka never recovere…
Bristol, June 21 (IANS) West Indies continued their unbeaten run in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup with a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka at the County Ground in Bristol on Sunday, riding on captain Hayley Matthews’ incisive new-ball spell before overcoming a few stumbles in the chase to reach the 99-run target in 16.1 overs. The result lifted West Indies to three wins from as many matches, while Sri Lanka were left to rue another batting collapse and a series of costly lapses in the field.Aft…
Bristol, June 21 (IANS) The West Indies produced a ruthless bowling display to dismiss Sri Lanka for just 98 in 19.4 overs after opting to field first in their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Group B clash at the County Ground in Bristol on Sunday. Captain Hayley Matthews set the tone with a devastating opening spell that ripped through Sri Lanka’s top order, leaving the Asian side struggling to recover from an early collapse. Matthews struck in the very first over, removing Vishmi Gunaratne for one w…
Manchester, June 21 (IANS) India bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi paid glowing tribute to captain Harmanpreet Kaur on the eve of her historic 200th T20 International, describing her as ‘a role model for almost all cricketers globally’ and praising the veteran’s work ethic, leadership and influence on the next generation ahead of India’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup clash against South Africa at Old Trafford on Sunday.Harmanpreet is set to become the first cricketer to feature in 200 women’s or men’s T…
Bristol, June 21 (IANS) West Indies won the toss and elected to bowl against Sri Lanka in the 17th match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup here at County Ground in a fixture that will probably decide the fate of Group B with a spot in the semi-final at stake. West Indies head into today’s contest with momentum firmly on their side after opening their campaign with back-to-back victories. While neither win came without anxious moments, particularly their hard-fought escape against Scotland, they…