India captain Harmanpreet Kaur will become the first cricketer, male or female, to play 200 T20 Internationals when she faces South Africa on Sunday. The milestone marks 17 years of her career and highlights the growth of women's cricket globally.
Afghanistan's women's cricket team, which fled the Taliban in 2021, is touring England for a series of matches and an advocacy campaign. The team seeks recognition from the International Cricket Council (ICC), which currently cannot sanction them due to the Taliban-controlled Afghanistan Cricket Board's refusal to acknowledge the women's team. The tour aims to highlight their plight and secure future funding and formal recognition.
Afghanistan's women's cricket team, which fled the country in 2021, is embarking on a tour of England. The tour serves as both a cricket series and an advocacy campaign, with players seeking official recognition from the International Cricket Council (ICC) amidst Taliban restrictions on women's rights.
England's dominant batting display, highlighted by Sophia Dunkley's 57 and a rapid 61-run partnership from Freya Kemp and Dani Gibson, secured a 38-run victory over Scotland. The win moves England closer to the T20 World Cup semi-finals.
Australia secured a commanding 98-run victory over the Netherlands in the Women's T20 World Cup, maintaining their unbeaten streak. Beth Mooney scored 74 and Ash Gardner added 58 in Australia's record-equalling 219-6, before the Netherlands were restricted to 121-3.
India all-rounder Shreyanka Patil has been ruled out of the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup due to a right ankle injury sustained during a match against the Netherlands. Patil expressed her disappointment on social media, thanking fans for their support. Prema Rawat has been named as her replacement.
Australia secured a commanding 98-run victory over the Netherlands in the Women's T20 World Cup. Posting a record-equalling 219/6, led by Beth Mooney's 74, Australia's bowlers restricted the Dutch to 121/3, despite a late fightback.
Australia secured a dominant 98-run victory over the Netherlands in the T20 Women's World Cup. Beth Mooney, who scored an unbeaten 74, retired hurt with back stiffness but played down concerns, calling it precautionary.
Australia secured a dominant 98-run victory over the Netherlands in the T20 Women's World Cup. Beth Mooney, who scored an unbeaten 74, retired hurt with back stiffness but downplayed the injury, calling it precautionary.
Netherlands cricketers Robine Rijke and Babette de Leede celebrate their 100th WT20I match against Australia. Rijke expresses excitement and the desire for the Dutch team to prove their professionalism and skill on the world stage. Meanwhile, Australia's captain Sophie Molineux and Netherlands' skipper Babette de Leede discuss the pitch conditions and team strategies.
India's Shreyanka Patil has been ruled out of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup after suffering an ankle injury during a match against the Netherlands. The 23-year-old off-spinner's campaign ends prematurely, and she has been replaced by uncapped leg spinner Prema Rawat.
New Zealand secured a dramatic four-run victory over Ireland in the Women's T20 World Cup. Ireland's hopes of reaching the semi-finals were effectively ended by the loss, while New Zealand remains in contention.
New Zealand secured a dramatic four-run victory over Ireland in the Women's T20 World Cup. The win keeps New Zealand's semi-final hopes alive, while effectively eliminating Ireland from the tournament.
Matt Renshaw's unbeaten 89 guided Australia to a six-run victory over Bangladesh in the second T20, securing the series 2-0. Australia posted 5-196, and despite a strong chase from Bangladesh, they fell short at 6-189.
Australia defeats Bangladesh by 7 runs in the 2nd T20I, securing a 2-0 series lead. Matt Renshaw stars with 89* and contributes with the ball, while Bangladesh falls short at 189/6 despite a strong start.
Shivang Kumar, an all-rounder for Bundelkhand Bulls, defied expectations by developing into a chinaman bowler alongside his batting prowess. His unique skillset, honed through unconventional training and parental support, earned him a spot in the IPL with Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 30 lakh, highlighting the growing talent pool from the Madhya Pradesh League.
Faf du Plessis, at 41 years and 340 days, has become the oldest player to score a T20 century in Major League Cricket history, leading Texas Super Kings to a six-wicket win over Seattle Orcas.
Australia reached 44/3 at the end of the Powerplay against Bangladesh in a T20I match. Mitchell Marsh was dismissed for 14 by Mustafizur Rahman, caught by Saif Hassan. Earlier, Josh Inglis and Cooper Connolly also fell to Nasum Ahmed and Nahid Rana respectively.
Australia posted 196/5 against Bangladesh in the first T20I, with Matt Renshaw scoring an unbeaten 89. Bangladesh, chasing 197, reached 48/1 after 3.4 overs. Rain has started to fall.
Australia is 31/2 in 3.2 overs against Bangladesh. Nahid Rana took two wickets, including Cooper Connolly, while Nasum Ahmed dismissed Josh Inglis for his 50th T20I wicket. Mitchell Marsh scored boundaries early on.
Australia posted 196/5 against Bangladesh in a T20I, with Matt Renshaw scoring an unbeaten 89. Bangladesh, chasing a record T20I score at the venue, started their innings with Saif Hassan and Tanzid Hasan. Renshaw's performance was key for Australia, supported by Tim David's aggressive batting.
Australia defeated Bangladesh by 7 runs in the second T20I to clinch the 3-match series 2-0. Matt Renshaw starred with an unbeaten 89 off 52 balls, guiding Australia to 196/5. Bangladesh fought hard but fell just short, with Towhid Hridoy scoring 35.
Faf du Plessis scored an unbeaten 113 off 52 balls, becoming the oldest player to hit a T20 century, to lead Texas Super Kings to a six-wicket win over Seattle Orcas in their Major League Cricket campaign opener.
India's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign faces a blow as spinner Shreyanka Patil is out with an ankle injury. Uncapped leg-spinner Prema Rawat has been approved as her replacement by the ICC.
