Manchester, June 13 (IANS) Phoebe Litchfield’s dazzling half-century helped Australia overcome an early wobble and post a competitive 172/8 in their opening match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 against South Africa at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday.After winning the toss and opting to bat, Australia suffered an immediate setback when opener Georgia Voll, the world’s top-ranked T20I batter, was dismissed for a duck in the very first over. Marizanne Kapp set the tone for So…
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Manchester, June 13 (IANS) Australia have won the toss and elected to bat against South Africa in their first match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Emirates Old Trafford on Saturday. The six-time champions enter the tournament as the world’s top-ranked T201 side and will be aiming to make a strong start under the leadership of new captain Sophie Molineux.Meanwhile, South Africa, currently ranked fifth in the format, arrive with growing confidence as they continue to establish themse…
Dubai, June 12 (IANS) International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah has extended his best wishes to all 12 nations that will be participating in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, which started with a clash between co-hosts England and Sri Lanka at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Friday.Jay Shah praised the players for their commitment, talent, and determination, which he said will inspire fans for generations.”As the ICC Women’s #T20WorldCup begins, I extend my best wishes to all 12 participati…
Manchester, June 12 (IANS) Australia will kick off their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a challenging Group 1 clash against South Africa at Old Trafford on Saturday.The six-time champions enter the tournament as the world’s top-ranked T20I side and will be aiming to make a strong start under the leadership of new captain Sophie Molineux. Meanwhile, South Africa, currently ranked fifth in the format, arrive with growing confidence as they continue to establish themselves among the…
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has revealed that batting legend Sachin Tendulkar asked her coach to convey a simple but powerful message ahead of the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup final – to keep her epic semi-final knock aside and start from zero in the title clash. India, who eventually won the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup, are now aiming to win another ICC title on the trot when the Women’s T20 World Cup begins in England on June 12, with Lord’s scheduled to hos…
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, May 26 (IANS) After falling short in three consecutive ICC finals in as many years, South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt believes her side will walk in hungrier than ever to taste the silverware at the Women’s T20 World Cup next month, while also stating that the return of veteran pacer Shabnim Ismail will help the side to lift the trophy.In the lead-up to the marquee event, South Africa have derived major inspiration from a 4-1 T20I series win against Harmanpreet Kaur and Co.”Reachin…
Dubai, May 14 (IANS) Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana and South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt have been named the ICC Men’s and Women’s Players of the Month, respectively, following impressive performances in recent international assignments.Rana secured the men’s honour for the first time after playing a pivotal role in Bangladesh’s 2-1 home series victory over New Zealand. The young fast bowler finished the series with eight wickets at an economy rate of 4.46 and was adjudged Player of the…
Johannesburg, May 12 (IANS) Veteran fast bowler Shabnim Ismail has reversed her retirement and returned to the South African women’s side as the Proteas announced their 15-member squad for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5.The 37-year-old, who last represented South Africa in the 2023 Women’s T20 World Cup final in Cape Town, adds vast experience to the Laura Wolvaardt-led squad with 113 T20I appearances and a national record 1…
Dubai, May 8 (IANS) South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt, Sri Lanka batter Imesha Dulani and Brazil all-rounder Laura Cardosa are the nominees for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month honour.Wolvaardt, who recently won two awards in the space of three months, is in line once again after fine performances in an ODI series against New Zealand and a T20I series versus India.Dulani stood out on an ODI and T20I tour of Bangladesh, while Cardosa came into reckoning after a purple patch that saw her bec…