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South Africa's Women Eye First Cricket World Cup Title
Sports1d ago

South Africa's Women Eye First Cricket World Cup Title

After three straight World Cup finals without a trophy, South Africa's women's cricket team heads to England with renewed confidence and their strongest squad yet. Coach Mandla Mashimbyi says he's already picturing the final at Lord's.

Daily Maverick2 min read
Afghanistan Women's Cricket Team Tours England This June
Community HeroesMay 21

Afghanistan Women's Cricket Team Tours England This June

Exiled Afghan female cricketers, banned from their homeland since the Taliban took power in 2021, will tour England this summer as they fight for international recognition. The tour marks another milestone in their journey to reclaim their right to play.

BBC Sport2 min read
England's Capsey Scores Unbeaten 74 in T20 Win Over NZ
SportsMay 21

England's Capsey Scores Unbeaten 74 in T20 Win Over NZ

Alice Capsey's brilliant 74-run performance led England to a seven-wicket victory over defending T20 World Cup champions New Zealand. The 21-year-old's confidence showcases England's rising talent ahead of the World Cup.

BBC Sport2 min read
Teen Sees Women's Cricket on TV, Now Plays for Australia
SportsMay 11

Teen Sees Women's Cricket on TV, Now Plays for Australia

At 10 years old, Hasrat Gill flipped through TV channels and discovered something that changed everything: women playing cricket. Now 20, she's representing Australia and inspiring a surge of South Asian girls to pick up the sport.

ABC Australia2 min read
Three England Cricket Debutants Each Take First Wicket
SportsMay 10

Three England Cricket Debutants Each Take First Wicket

Three women made their England cricket debuts and all claimed their first international wickets in the same match against New Zealand. Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Jodi Grewcock, and Dani Gibson wrote their names into the record books during the opening one-day international in Durham.

BBC Sport2 min read
England Cricketer Freya Kemp Returns After 14-Month Injury
SportsMay 8

England Cricketer Freya Kemp Returns After 14-Month Injury

England all-rounder Freya Kemp is making a comeback after battling multiple stress fractures that kept her from bowling for over a year. The 21-year-old never considered giving up and has earned her spot in England's T20 World Cup squad.

BBC Sport2 min read
Nandni Sharma Makes India's T20 World Cup Squad at 24
SportsMay 3

Nandni Sharma Makes India's T20 World Cup Squad at 24

A young woman who begged her father for cricket lessons as a fourth-grader just earned her spot on India's Women's T20 World Cup team. Nandni Sharma's journey from a Chandigarh cricket academy to bowling alongside the world's best proves that childhood dreams paired with relentless work can come true.

Indian Express2 min read
Nigeria's First Women's Cricket League Enters Semifinals
SportsMay 1

Nigeria's First Women's Cricket League Enters Semifinals

Four teams are battling for the championship in Nigeria's pioneering women's cricket league, which started in 2021 as the country's first professional platform for female players. The South-South Female Cricket League is creating opportunities for women athletes while building gender equality in Nigerian sports.

Punch Nigeria2 min read
New Zealand Defends World Cup Title in Legends' Final Tour
SportsApr 29

New Zealand Defends World Cup Title in Legends' Final Tour

Three of New Zealand's greatest cricket stars will retire after the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup, as the defending champions aim for back-to-back titles. The White Ferns squad blends veteran leadership with fresh talent for an emotional farewell campaign.

Google News - New Zealand Success2 min read
England Picks 18-Year-Old Tilly Corteen-Coleman for World Cup
SportsApr 28

England Picks 18-Year-Old Tilly Corteen-Coleman for World Cup

An 18-year-old spinner who earned just £12,500 last year is heading to the Women's T20 World Cup after impressing England's coaches. Tilly Corteen-Coleman's rapid rise shows how young talent is reshaping women's cricket.

BBC Sport2 min read
Darwin Women's Cricket Trials AI Umpire Technology
InnovationApr 26

Darwin Women's Cricket Trials AI Umpire Technology

Australian women cricketers in Darwin are now using AI ball-tracking to challenge umpire calls, a first for local cricket anywhere in the country. The technology brings professional-level reviews to grassroots players for a fraction of the cost.

ABC Australia2 min read
England Captain Knight Eyes Legacy at Home T20 World Cup
SportsApr 24

England Captain Knight Eyes Legacy at Home T20 World Cup

England women's cricket captain Heather Knight says hosting the 2026 T20 World Cup offers a bigger chance to transform the sport than their 2017 victory did. With professional structures now in place, the tournament starting in 50 days could inspire a new generation.

Google: world cup victory2 min read
Cricket Legend Suzie Bates Retires After 20-Year Career
SportsApr 24

Cricket Legend Suzie Bates Retires After 20-Year Career

New Zealand's Suzie Bates, the all-time leading run-scorer in women's T20 cricket, will retire after this summer's World Cup. The 38-year-old all-rounder leaves behind a legacy spanning two decades and two sports.

BBC Sport2 min read
Women's T20 World Cup Prize Hits Record $8.8 Million
SportsApr 13

Women's T20 World Cup Prize Hits Record $8.8 Million

Women's cricket reaches a new milestone as the 2025 T20 World Cup offers an $8.8 million prize pool, the largest in the tournament's history. Champions will take home $2.3 million when the competition kicks off in England this June.

Google: world cup victory2 min read
Brazilian Bowler Takes Record 9 Wickets in T20 Cricket
SportsApr 9

Brazilian Bowler Takes Record 9 Wickets in T20 Cricket

A 21-year-old Brazilian cricket player just shattered international records with an extraordinary nine-wicket performance that's making headlines across the sports world. Laura Cardoso's historic achievement shows how emerging cricket nations are making their mark on the global stage.

Al Jazeera English2 min read
Maddy Green's 141 Powers NZ to Fourth Straight Series Win
SportsApr 4

Maddy Green's 141 Powers NZ to Fourth Straight Series Win

New Zealand's Maddy Green battled through severe leg cramps to score an unbeaten 141 runs, leading the White Ferns to a thrilling 66-run victory over South Africa in Wellington. The win secured New Zealand's fourth consecutive home series victory in women's cricket.

Stuff NZ2 min read
New Zealand's Kerr Smashes Record with 179 in Epic Chase
SportsApr 1

New Zealand's Kerr Smashes Record with 179 in Epic Chase

Captain Amelia Kerr led New Zealand to the highest chase in women's cricket history, scoring an unbeaten 179 to hunt down 347 runs against South Africa. The thrilling victory broke India's previous record and showcased one of the greatest innings in the sport.

Indian Express2 min read
NZ Women Break World Record With Historic 347-Run Chase
SportsApr 1

NZ Women Break World Record With Historic 347-Run Chase

New Zealand's women's cricket team just pulled off the greatest comeback in ODI history, chasing down 347 runs to break India's world record. Captain Amelia Kerr's stunning 179 not out sealed victory with just two balls remaining.

Google News - World Record2 min read
U19 World Cup Captain Niki Prasad Joins JSW Sports at 20
SportsMar 30

U19 World Cup Captain Niki Prasad Joins JSW Sports at 20

Niki Prasad, who led India to U19 Women's T20 World Cup glory at just 20, has signed with JSW Sports to support her journey in professional cricket. The young captain who started playing at age nine now joins a roster of India's brightest cricket stars.

The Hindu2 min read
Sophie Devine Leads New Zealand to T20 Series Win at Home
SportsMar 22

Sophie Devine Leads New Zealand to T20 Series Win at Home

Sophie Devine scored 64 runs in her 150th match for New Zealand, leading the White Ferns to their biggest home chase ever and clinching the series against South Africa. The veteran player turned two dropped catches into a match-winning performance in front of her home crowd.

Stuff NZ2 min read

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