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June 18, 2026 10:03 AM

Women’s T20 WC: Smriti, Shafali and Charani star as India crush Netherlands by 95 runs to go top of Group A

A commanding all-round performance led by Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma and Sree Charani powered India to a resounding 95-run victory over the Netherlands in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Headingley on Wednesday, lifting the defending ODI World Cup champions to the top of Group A. India produced their highest-ever total in Women's T20 World Cup history before a ruthless bowling display bundled out the Netherlands for 114 in 17.3 overs, securing their second win of the tournament and improvi...

June 16, 2026 1:34 PM

Women’s T20 WC: Team India reach Leeds for second group clash against Netherlands

Harmanpreet Kaur-led Team India arrived in Leeds for their second Group Stage clash against the Netherlands, scheduled to be played at Headingley on Wednesday. The Women in Blue are coming off an emphatic victory in their tournament opener, having thrashed arch-rivals Pakistan by 64 runs. The team travelled by bus from Birmingham to Leeds, taking in scenic views and enjoying coffee along the way. The BCCI shared a video of the journey on X, featuring Jemimah Rodrigues, Shreyanka Patil, Smriti ...

April 24, 2026 12:05 PM

New Zealand great Suzie Bates to end international career after T20 World Cup

New Zealand will bid farewell to one of its cricketing greats when all-rounder Suzie Bates calls time on her international career at the end of the White Ferns' T20 World Cup campaign in England. The record-breaking 38-year-old confirmed on Friday she will retire after 20 years at the highest level. If Bates has her way, she will bow out with back-to-back T20 World Cup titles, having celebrated a long-awaited maiden championship in the United Arab Emirates two years ago. "When I look back on ...

June 18, 2025 4:32 PM

2026 Women’s T20 WC: India drawn alongside Pakistan, Australia, SA

Hosts England will kick off their 2026 Women's T20 World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on June 12 while holders New Zealand begin their title defence against the West Indies a day later, the International Cricket Council said on Wednesday. Group 1 includes record six-times champions Australia, two-times runners-up South Africa, 2020 finalists India and Pakistan, as well as two teams from the Global Qualifier tournament. New Zealand, 2009 champions England, Sri Lanka, 2016 winners...

October 6, 2024 11:43 AM

Women’s T20 World Cup: India looks to bounce back against high-flying Pakistan

India faces a critical challenge as they prepare to take on Pakistan in their second Group A match of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 on Sunday. Following a disappointing 58-run defeat to New Zealand, the team finds itself in a precarious position, with their hopes of reaching the semifinals hanging by a thread. With a troubling net run rate of -2.99, India must secure substantial victories in their remaining matches against Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Australia. The performance against New Zeala...