Manchester, June 21 (IANS) Veteran all-rounder Marizanne Kapp produced one of the finest knocks in Women’s T20 World Cup history, smashing an unbeaten 81 off 45 balls to seal South Africa’s six‑wicket win over India in a Group A thriller at Old Trafford on Sunday.Chasing 159 in front of 11,712 fans, South Africa were floundering by making just 25 runs in the powerplay before Marizanne’s brilliance flipped the contest. Even as N Sree Charani took three scalps, including off a double-wicke…
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Manchester, June 21 (IANS) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur rued missed opportunities in the field after her side suffered a six‑wicket defeat to South Africa in the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, saying it was unfortunate that they weren’t able to take a couple of chances, but stressed on the need to stay positive with two league stage matches still to play.In their defence of 158/7, India didn’t have the best fielding performance – Tazmin Brits was dropped on 18 while Marizanne crucially wa…
Manchester, June 21 (IANS) Marizanne Kapp produced one of the greatest knocks in Women’s T20 World Cup history by smashing an unbeaten 81 off 45 balls and carry South Africa to a six‑wicket win over India in a Group A thriller that went down to the final over at Old Trafford on Sunday.Chasing 159 in a must-win game in front of 11,712 fans, South Africa’s innings looked adrift after crawling to just 25 in the powerplay. But Marizanne’s brilliance turned the contest on its head. She unleas…
Manchester, June 21 (IANS) South Africa’s pace spearheads Marizanne Kapp and Shabnim Ismail picked two wickets apiece to peg India back after a blazing start, as the Proteas restricted Harmanpreet Kaur-led side to 158/7 in their Group A clash of 2206 Women’s T20 World Cup at Old Trafford on Sunday. Electing to bat first, India raced to 59/2 in the powerplay, but the middle overs proved far trickier on a dry surface where the ball often held up, as they amassed 57/3 in overs 7-15. Though Indi…
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) India’s opening pair of Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma will face their sternest examination yet when they take on South Africa in a crucial ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A clash, according to former India pacer Shikha Pandey.Pandey highlighted the challenge posed by South Africa’s formidable pace attack, describing it as the strongest bowling unit in the tournament. “India’s opening pair of Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma have given India many strong…
Birmingham, June 14 (IANS) India have included Bharti Fulmali while Yastika Bhatia has been left out as skipper Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and elected to bat first against Pakistan in their first Group A clash of the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup at Edgbaston on Sunday. Just like the previous meetings between the two teams, no handshake happened between the captains at the toss.India arrives in the 12-team tournament after winning the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup on home soil, though their rec…
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) As India chase a maiden Women’s T20 World Cup title in England, much of the spotlight will naturally fall on established stars. But Abhishek Nayar believes that India’s campaign could hinge on a combination of proven match-winners like Smriti Mandhana and emerging performers who are capable of shaping games across different phases.For years, Mandhana has been the face of India’s batting unit across formats, combining elegance with remarkable consistency. Nayar believes …
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming spy-action film ‘Alpha’ has lauded India cricketers Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma for their brilliant knock and the game. As Team India set their sights on lifting their maiden ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title, two heroes of their ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 win, Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma, received special wishes from Bollywood actors Alia Bhatt and Sharvari. Alia …
Birmingham, June 13 (IANS) The spotlight will firmly be on Edgbaston when India and Pakistan face off in their campaign opener of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday. Few fixtures in international cricket generate as much interest as an India-Pakistan encounter, and both teams will be eager to set the tone for their World Cup campaigns with an early victory.The Women in Blue arrive with a settled and experienced squad under Harmanpreet Kaur. Their batting unit remains one of the stronge…
Birmingham, June 13 (IANS) India and Pakistan will launch their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaigns with a blockbuster Group 1 clash at Edgbaston on Sunday, adding another chapter to one of cricket’s most compelling rivalries. Matches between the two neighbours rarely follow conventional expectations, with pressure and emotion often outweighing rankings and recent form. The atmosphere is expected to be electric at Edgbaston, where Birmingham’s sizeable South Asian community has traditionall…