Pakistan captain Fatima Sana achieved a historic all-round feat with an unbeaten 55 and 3 wickets against South Africa in the Women's T20 World Cup. Despite her efforts, Pakistan lost by two wickets in Birmingham.
South Africa secured a tense 2-wicket victory over Pakistan in their Women's T20 World Cup opener. Pakistan, led by captain Fatima Sana's all-round performance, recovered from 50/8 to post 126, but South Africa ultimately chased down the target in a dramatic finish.
Ellyse Perry took 2 wickets for 14 runs, leading Australia to a nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup. Australia restricted Bangladesh to 77 and chased the target with ease, all but securing a semi-final spot.
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.
Australia secured a dominant nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the Women's T20 World Cup. Chasing a target of 78, Australia reached it in just 9.3 overs, with Georgia Voll scoring an unbeaten 45.
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.
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is out for at least two T20 World Cup matches due to a left calf injury. Scans revealed a strain, the same muscle injured earlier this summer. She will miss games against Scotland and West Indies, but her tournament status is still being assessed.
Ellyse Perry starred with bat and ball as Australia secured a dominant nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup. Restricting Bangladesh to 8-77, Australia chased the target with ease, remaining unbeaten in Group A.
Australia secured a four-wicket victory against Bangladesh in the first T20 of their series. Debutants Joel Davies and Nikhil Chaudhary impressed with the ball, while Adam Zampa reached a milestone of 150 T20 wickets. Cooper Connolly top-scored for Australia in the chase.
Cooper Connolly top-scored with 47 as Australia chased down Bangladesh's 131 with 10 balls to spare, winning the first T20 by four wickets. Spinners Adam Zampa and Joel Davies were key with three wickets each.
Australia secured a dominant nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh at the T20 World Cup in Leeds. Bangladesh struggled with the bat, scoring only 77/8, while Australia comfortably chased the target in under 11 overs, boosting their net run rate.
Tushar Deshpande has overcome doubts about his pace bowling and batting abilities to emerge as a formidable all-rounder. After being demoted in batting order, he scored 123 off 129 balls in a Ranji Trophy quarter-final, setting a record for a No. 11 batter. He also excelled in the Mumbai T20 league, leading in wickets and hitting numerous sixes, and is now aiming to emulate Ben Stokes.
Nikhil Chaudhary, born in Delhi, made his debut for Australia in the first T20I against Bangladesh, becoming the first India-born male cricketer in six decades to achieve this feat. He previously represented Punjab in domestic cricket before moving to Australia.
England secured a four-wicket victory over Ireland in a rain-affected T20 World Cup match in Southampton. Sophie Ecclestone starred with the ball, taking 3/22, as Ireland posted 118/9. England chased the target, with Nat Sciver-Brunt scoring 48 before retiring hurt, to maintain their winning momentum.
India seeks to refine its game against debutants Netherlands in the T20 World Cup, aiming to improve batting and bowling control after a mixed performance against Pakistan.
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt retired on 48 with a calf injury scare in their T20 World Cup victory over Ireland. The injury raises concerns ahead of their next match against Scotland.
England secured their second win in the Women's T20 World Cup by defeating Ireland by four wickets in Southampton. However, captain Nat Sciver-Brunt retired hurt with a calf issue, raising concerns about her fitness for the remainder of the tournament.
England secured a four-wicket victory against Ireland in the Women's T20 World Cup, but captain Nat Sciver-Brunt's late calf tightness scare cast a shadow over the win. She retired on 48 with nine runs needed, raising concerns about her fitness.
Nilakshika Silva's unbeaten 54 guided Sri Lanka to a five-wicket victory over New Zealand in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. Set 151, Sri Lanka chased the target with one ball remaining, boosting their campaign.
Sri Lanka Women achieved a historic 5-wicket victory over New Zealand Women in the T20 World Cup, chasing 151. Nilakshika Silva's fifty and a crucial partnership with Kaushini Nuthyangana secured the win, putting New Zealand's title defense in jeopardy.
India aims for batting consistency against the Netherlands in the Women's T20 World Cup. Key players like Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh showed form, while spinners Deepti Sharma and Shree Charani excelled. Netherlands seeks improvement after a loss.
India's women's cricket team maintained a 'no handshake' policy against Pakistan during their T20 World Cup match. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana avoided handshakes at the toss. Pakistan's coach Wahab Riaz commented on the trend, stating it won't make a big difference.
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.
