New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) India will open their 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup campaign against Pakistan at Edgbaston on June 14, as one of cricket’s most-watched rivalries takes centre stage in a global women’s tournament. The results, though, have been one‑sided in recent years.India have won 13 of 16 T20Is against Pakistan, including a six‑wicket victory at the 2024 T20 World Cup in Dubai. In Women’s T20 World Cup meetings, India lead 6‑2 across eight clashes. All contests have come…
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New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The Bristol County Ground and the Utilita Bowl in Southampton have undergone significant infrastructure refurbishments ahead of the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, with tournament director Beth Barrett-Wild saying that they were done as part of a broader wave of facility investment triggered by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) hosting the global event from June 12 to July 5. “When you host a World Cup, it gives you an opportunity to invest in sort of capital pr…
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Australia’s preparations for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup have been clouded by a fitness concern surrounding Phoebe Litchfield, but the defending champions remain optimistic that the young batter will be available for their opening fixture against South Africa. Litchfield did not feature in Australia’s warm-up games after experiencing discomfort in her quad, prompting team management to take a cautious approach ahead of their campaign opener.With the six-time champions…
London, June 10 (IANS) India spinner Radha Yadav said representing the country remains the biggest feeling in cricket and admitted that winning the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is the goal that drives her as she prepares for her fifth appearance at the global showpiece. Returning to the national side after missing the series against Australia and South Africa, Radha said she was overwhelmed when she received the call-up.”First, I thanked God because people don’t get so many opportunities. …
Leicestershire, June 10 (IANS) As Bangladesh fine-tune their preparations for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, captain Nigar Sultana Joty has identified emerging opener Juairiya Ferdous as a player capable of making a significant impact when the tournament begins. The 20-year-old batter has quickly established herself as one of Bangladesh’s brightest prospects since breaking into the senior side earlier this year. Her performances in the team’s warm-up fixtures have further strengthened expectatio…
Leicestershire, June 10 (IANS) South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt has welcomed a timely reality check ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, insisting her side will need sharper plans and greater execution if they are to overcome Australia in their tournament opener on Saturday. The Proteas head into the marquee Group 1 clash after concluding their warm-up campaign with a five-wicket defeat to New Zealand in Loughborough. While the result denied South Africa a perfect build-up, Wolvaardt beli…
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Even as one of India’s most experienced all-rounders and a regular presence in the national setup, Pooja Vastrakar isn’t immune to feeling starstruck. The Indian woman cricketer, currently captaining Chambal Ghariyals in the Women’s MPL T20, recalled a chance meeting with Virat Kohli in South Africa and admitted that nerves got the better of her, preventing her from striking up a conversation with one of Indian cricket’s biggest icons.”I met Virat in South Africa. But I …
Cardiff, June 9 (IANS) India’s preparations for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup were reinforced when several squad members capitalised on their chances in a strong warm-up win against the West Indies and stand-in captain Smriti Mandhana expressed satisfaction with the increasing competition within the team while also stating that the fringe players finding their mojo was a positive sign. With regular skipper Harmanpreet Kaur absent from the fixture, Mandhana led the team and played a key role at t…
Cardiff, June 9 (IANS) India batter Bharti Fulmali believes the team is building momentum at the right time ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, with early preparation and valuable match exposure helping the squad settle into English conditions. Fulmali’s comments came after India registered a convincing 26-run victory over the West Indies in a tournament warm-up fixture in Cardiff. The middle-order batter played a crucial role in the win, remaining unbeaten on 56 off 40 deliveries as India p…
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…