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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Zealand's women's cricket team pulled off their highest home run chase in T20 history, with captain Sophie Devine's unbeaten 54 leading them to a series advantage over South Africa. The thrilling six-wicket win at Eden Park gives the White Ferns a chance to seal the five-match series this Sunday.
India's top women cricketers secured lucrative deals in The Hundred draft, with Richa Ghosh earning £50,000 and joining Smriti Mandhana at Manchester Super Giants. The contracts mark growing global recognition for Indian women's cricket talent.
Female cricket players in the UK just became some of the highest-paid sportswomen in the country, with salaries jumping from £65,000 to over £210,000 in a single year. An 18-year-old spinner saw her paycheck leap from £12,500 to £105,000.
White Ferns captain Melie Kerr claimed a stunning hat-trick as New Zealand swept all six matches against Zimbabwe, winning the final ODI by 200 runs in Dunedin. The dominant series offers valuable international experience for Zimbabwe as they continue building their women's cricket program.
Australian cricket legend Alyssa Healy ended her international career with a commanding 10-wicket victory over India in Perth. The win sealed a stunning comeback in the multi-format series, with Australia's rising stars showing the future is bright.
England's women's cricket team aims to replicate the magic of the Lionesses' Euros victory when they host the T20 World Cup starting June 12. With over 115,000 tickets already sold, women's sport in Britain continues its unstoppable momentum.
Young cricket star Georgia Voll scored her second international century to lead Australia to victory over India, marking a perfect send-off for retiring captain Alyssa Healy. The 22-year-old's brilliant performance helped secure the series with a game to spare.
Australian cricket legend Alyssa Healy kicked off her retirement tour with a commanding half-century, leading her team to a decisive victory over India. The 35-year-old opener reminded fans why she's been one of the sport's brightest stars for over a decade.
When Melie Kerr takes the field as White Ferns captain next week, she'll make history as the first leader in two decades without legendary teammates by her side. The milestone marks a new era for New Zealand women's cricket. #
Shree Charani went from playing cricket on dusty village grounds in Andhra Pradesh to becoming India's second-highest wicket-taker at the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup. Her journey proves that small-town dreams can reach the world stage when belief meets determination.
India A Women's cricket team bounced back from their opening loss with a commanding eight-wicket victory over Pakistan A in Bangkok, powered by brilliant spin bowling and a blazing half-century. The young players showed exactly why they're called rising stars.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru completed the highest chase in Women's Premier League history to claim their second title in thrilling fashion. Captain Smriti Mandhana's explosive 87 off 41 balls powered RCB past Delhi Capitals' 203-run target with just two balls remaining.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's captain Smriti Mandhana and opener Georgia Voll smashed their way to cricket history, chasing down 204 runs to claim their second Women's Premier League championship. The dynamic duo turned what seemed like a daunting target into a masterclass of batting excellence.
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