Southampton, June 17 (IANS) Hosts England marched ahead in their charge towards their maiden title as they continued their winning run in the Women’s T20 World Cup, registering a four-wicket win over Ireland in a rain-delayed match at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton on Tuesday.With the experienced Sophie Ecclestone spearheading the bowling attack by claiming 3-22, England restricted Ireland to 118/9. In reply, captain Nat-Sciver Brunt led from the front as the hosts chased down the target in 1…
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Southampton, June 15 (IANS) As they get ready for their second match in Group B against Ireland in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Hampshire Bowl on Tuesday, England top pacer Lauren Bell said they will be starting from zero despite making a winning start in their campaign.England Women opened their campaign with a comprehensive 87-run victory over Sri Lanka in the tournament opener in Birmingham on Friday, with Danni Wyatt-Hodge slamming an unbeaten 105 and Amy Jones stroking 53 off 3…
Southampton, June 15 (IANS) Fresh from a record-setting start, England aim to strengthen their hold on Group B against Ireland, who are eager to bounce back from a setback in their campaign opener, as the two sides gear up for their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup clash on Tuesday at The Rose Bowl. England beat Sri Lanka by 87 runs, led by Danielle Wyatt-Hodge’s unbeaten 105 and Amy Jones’ 53. England scored 219/1, surpassing Sri Lanka’s reach. Freya Kemp took four wickets, sealing the win and toppi…
Southampton, June 15 (IANS) Ireland will be aiming to recover from an opening defeat when they take on Group B leaders England in their Women’s T20 World Cup clash on Tuesday at The Rose Bowl, which pits one of the tournament’s early strugglers against one of its most dominant teams so far. Ireland head into the fixture after a 40-run loss to Scotland. Chasing 162, they found themselves on the back foot after losing Alana Dalzell and captain Gaby Lewis inside the Powerplay. Amy Hunter and Orla P…
Manchester, June 13 (IANS) Ireland captain Gaby Lewis admitted her side failed to capitalise on a promising start against Scotland and called for the team to regroup after a 40-run defeat in their opening match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Manchester on Sunday.Ireland began brightly with the ball and clawed back momentum at the death after Scotland had threatened to post an even bigger total. However, a middle-order collapse during the chase left Ireland with plenty to reflect on as they …
Manchester, June 13 (IANS) Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce credited her team’s confidence, preparation, and collective effort after they secured a landmark victory over Ireland, registering their first-ever win at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup on Saturday.Kathryn, who was named Player of the Match for her all-round display, admitted the significance of the moment was still sinking in after Scotland opened their campaign in style.”I think there’s a lot of emotions flying around at the moment. It w…
Manchester, June 13 (IANS) Skipper Kathryn Bryce led from the front with a sparkling half-century before spinner Kirstie Gordon ripped through Ireland’s middle-order as Scotland registered a historic 40-run victory in their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup campaign opener at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday.Defending 161/5, built around a match-defining 106-run partnership between sisters Kathryn and Sarah Bryce, Scotland produced a disciplined bowling display to bowl Ireland out for 121 in 19.1 …
Manchester, June 13 (IANS) Captain Kathryn Bryce and her sister Sarah produced a batting masterclass to steer Scotland to a competitive 161/5 against Ireland in their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup opener at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday.After an encouraging start from openers Katherine Fraser and Darcey Carter, Scotland recovered strongly from a mid-innings wobble through a game-changing third-wicket partnership between the Bryce sisters that laid the foundation for a challenging t…
Manchester, June 13 (IANS) Ireland won the toss and elected to bowl against Scotland at Emirates Old Trafford in the second match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup on Saturday.Both sides will have more than just two points on their minds, with the teams seeking a landmark first victory in the tournament’s history. The expanded competition offers a fresh opportunity for the two European sides to make their mark on the global stage. While Ireland are returning to the tournament after missing out …
Birmingham, June 13 (IANS) Danni Wyatt-Hodge revealed her newborn daughter Daisy was the inspiration behind her magnificent unbeaten century as England launched their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup campaign with an emphatic 87-run victory over Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on Friday.Wyatt-Hodge produced one of the best innings of her career just weeks after the birth of her first child, blasting 105 not out as England posted a tournament-record 219/1 before dismissing hosts Sri Lanka for 132.“I think I …