India Women secured a dominant 95-run victory over the Netherlands in the T20 World Cup. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma's opening partnership powered India to their highest T20 World Cup total of 209/5, before their bowlers restricted the Dutch to 114.
Smriti Mandhana became the first player in T20 internationals to hit 600 fours during India's match against the Netherlands. She scored 74, partnering with Shafali Verma (55) for a 115-run stand, helping India post a record 209/5.
Indian cricket vice-captain Smriti Mandhana is the only Indian on TIME magazine's 2026 list of 100 Most Influential People in Sports. The list recognizes global sports figures, including LeBron James, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo. Mandhana is honored for her record-breaking achievements and leadership in women's cricket.
India began their Women's T20 World Cup campaign with a 64-run victory over Pakistan in Birmingham. Deepti Sharma took five wickets as India restricted Pakistan to 106 after posting 170/6, with Smriti Mandhana scoring 68.
India defeated Pakistan by 64 runs in their opening ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 clash. Despite a strong spin attack, former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin predicts India may struggle against stronger teams like Australia and England due to a lack of power-hitting.
Deepti Sharma took a career-best 5/10 and became the highest wicket-taker in Women's T20Is as India defeated Pakistan by 64 runs in their T20 World Cup opener. Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh also starred with the bat for India.
Smriti Mandhana's 68 off 44 balls, her fifth T20 World Cup fifty, helped India post 170/6 against Pakistan. She equaled Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet Kaur's record of five 50+ scores in the tournament. India won by 64 runs.
Deepti Sharma took five wickets as India began their Women's T20 World Cup campaign with a dominant 64-run victory over Pakistan in Birmingham. Sharma's all-round performance, including a crucial run-out, restricted Pakistan to 106 while chasing India's 170. Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh also contributed significantly with the bat.
India began their T20 World Cup campaign with a dominant 64-run victory over Pakistan in Birmingham. Smriti Mandhana scored 68 and Deepti Sharma took five wickets for 10 runs.
India began their T20 World Cup campaign with a dominant 64-run victory over Pakistan in Birmingham. Smriti Mandhana scored 68 and Deepti Sharma took five wickets for 10 runs as India restricted Pakistan to 107/8.
India defeated Pakistan by 64 runs in a Women's T20 World Cup match at Edgbaston, setting a new attendance record of 18,814. Smriti Mandhana scored 68, and Deepti Sharma took 5 wickets.
India defeated Pakistan by 64 runs in their T20 World Cup opener. Smriti Mandhana scored 68 and Deepti Sharma took 5 wickets to secure the win.
India begins its ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against Pakistan on Sunday in Birmingham. India has a dominant 13-3 T20I record against Pakistan and enters the tournament with confidence after recent successes.
India's Women's T20 World Cup campaign kicks off with high hopes after their ODI triumph. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur's squad faces a challenging Group 1, including Australia and South Africa, with recent form and fitness concerns posing hurdles.
Music composer and filmmaker Palaash Muchhal has landed in a legal controversy after social worker and Smriti Mandhana's friend Vidnyan Mane filed a case against him in Sangli, Maharashtra, alleging cheating and invoking the Atrocities Act. However, Muchhal's legal representative has dismissed the allegations, calling them a pressure tactic.
India announced their squad for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup in England, with Yastika Bhatia returning after ACL surgery and Pratika Rawal missing out on the T20 setup despite making the Test squad. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the side, with Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain. Bharti Fulmali, Nandini Sharma and Shree Charani earned places, while Radha Yadav retained her spot. Kashvee Gautam and Amanjot Kaur were unavailable due to injuries.
India have announced their 15-member squad for the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup in England, featuring the return of Yastika Bhatia from ACL surgery and the notable omission of Pratika Rawal from the T20 squad. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side balances established stars with emerging talent, including Bharti Fulmali, Nandini Sharma, and left-arm spinner Shree Charani. Rawal has been included in the one-off Test squad at Lord's instead, along with Harleen Deol.
