London, June 29 (IANS) Australia’s march to the Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals has been as commanding as any side left in the tournament, but the heavyweights know all too well that form counts for little once the knockout stage begins.After powering past India at Lord’s in a record-breaking performance to complete an unbeaten group campaign, Australia now turn their attention to a familiar opponent in West Indies, with Tuesday’s semi-final at The Oval standing between them and another World …
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New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) The Indian women’s cricket team has become one of the first sides to qualify for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, while the men’s team will have to finish as Asia’s highest-ranked side in the ICC Men’s T20I rankings by the end of 2026 to secure direct qualification.The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday confirmed that India, alongside Australia, Great Britain (through England) and South Africa, have booked their places in the women’s T20 competition at LA2…
London, June 29 (IANS) Following India’s exit from the Women’s T20 World Cup, head coach Amol Muzumdar pointed out the shortcomings across multiple departments and admitted that Women in Blue’s bowling attack has been “very inexperienced” for international cricket and asked for 18 months to develop it into the attacking unit. Addressing the media after the loss, Muzumdar reiterated that India’s bowling philosophy remains rooted in attacking cricket, insisting that the team has no intention of sh…
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Former India captain Anjum Chopra believes India’s batting strategy cost them dearly in their crucial Women’s T20 World Cup clash against Australia, with the former skipper highlighting delayed tactical decisions, unsettled batting positions and an overly cautious approach as key reasons behind the team’s defeat. Speaking after India’s exit from the tournament, Anjum also backed Harmanpreet Kaur to continue leading the side while urging the team management to redefine i…
London, June 28 (IANS) Australia captain Sophie Molineux hailed veteran all-rounder Ellyse Perry for backing up her confidence with a match-winning innings after her side completed the highest successful run chase in Women’s T20 World Cup history to eliminate India and seal a semifinal berth at Lord’s on Sunday. Chasing 171 in a crucial Group stage clash, Australia recovered from an early setback to cruise home with six wickets in hand and an over to spare. Perry led the charge with a fluent…
London, June 28 (IANS) Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana admitted her side fell just short in a must-win Women’s T20 World Cup fixture against South Africa on Sunday, saying an underwhelming middle phase with the bat ultimately proved decisive in ending their semi-final hopes.Despite a spirited bowling display that stretched the contest to the penultimate over, Bangladesh were unable to defend 117, bowing out of the tournament after a four-wicket defeat.Looking back at her team’s batting effort, …
London, June 28 (IANS) South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt reflected on her side’s nervy victory over Bangladesh after their Women’s T20 World Cup league-stage clash on Sunday, admitting the chase became far tighter than expected despite securing the result they needed. While the Proteas stayed alive in the race for the semi-finals by completing a four-wicket win, Wolvaardt acknowledged her team would now have to rely on Australia defeating India later in the day to keep their campaign alive. W…
Bristol, June 27 (IANS) Ireland scripted history by registering their first-ever victory in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup as Orla Prendergast produced a match-winning knock of 63 to guide her side to a comfortable six-wicket win over West Indies in their final Group Stage match at the County Ground on Saturday.Chasing a modest target of 129, Ireland remained composed throughout the innings before reaching 129/4 in 18.1 overs with 11 balls to spare. Prendergast led the chase with an attacking 63 …
Bristol, June 27 (IANS) West Indies veteran leg-spinner Afy Fletcher said the team is in a positive frame of mind and focused on executing their plans as they clash with Ireland in a crucial Women’s T20 World Cup clash on Saturday to seal a place in the semi-finals.The Caribbean side entered the contest knowing that a victory over Ireland at the County Ground would seal their place in the last four after winning three of their first four matches. Ireland, meanwhile, are already out of semifinal …
Bristol, June 27 (IANS) Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana lauded her side’s collective effort after they ended their Women’s T20 World Cup campaign with a 37‑run win over the Netherlands at the County Ground on Saturday.Gull Feroza’s 63 not out took Pakistan to 126/6 despite losing their last four wickets for just 20 runs, and was followed by Fatima and Ayesha Zafar picking three-fors each to bowl out the Netherlands for just 89. “We needed a win, and credit goes to the whole team for the w…