Marizanne Kapp starred with bat and ball, taking 2/27 and scoring an unbeaten 81 off 45 balls to lead South Africa to a six-wicket victory over India in the Women's T20 World Cup. India posted 158/7, but Kapp's performance, aided by dropped catches, secured the win with five balls to spare.
Marizanne Kapp's unbeaten 81 guided South Africa to a six-wicket victory over India in the Women's T20 World Cup. South Africa successfully chased down 159 with five balls to spare, keeping their tournament hopes alive.
Sri Lanka's captain Chamari Athapaththu blamed a poor batting display for their five-wicket loss to West Indies in the Women's T20 World Cup. Sri Lanka was bowled out for 98, a total West Indies chased down with 23 balls to spare.
West Indies secured a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the Women's T20 World Cup, chasing a target of 99. Despite a late wobble at 70-5, Stafanie Taylor's unbeaten 27 guided them to victory, keeping them unbeaten in Group 2 and eliminating Ireland.
India and South Africa, both with respectable but inconsistent starts to the Women's T20 World Cup, face off in a crucial match. India seeks middle-order consistency and coping with Shreyanka Patil's absence, while South Africa aims to improve partnerships and strike rotation. Deepti Sharma is close to a world record wicket tally.
Cricket Ireland confirmed the T20I series against India will proceed as planned on June 26-28 in Belfast, following a security review. Authorities are satisfied that appropriate measures are in place, with no specific threat identified.
Australia secured a 3-0 T20I series sweep over Bangladesh with a 7-wicket win in the final match, chasing down 110 in 11 overs, led by Mitchell Marsh's 60 off 28 balls.
West Indies dominate Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup, with Hayley Matthews taking 3 wickets. Sri Lanka struggles at 81/7, with Nilakshika Silva and Kawya Kavindi trying to build a fighting total.
Kieron Pollard has become the highest run-scorer in T20 cricket history, surpassing Chris Gayle's record during his second T20 century for MI New York in the Major League Cricket season. Despite his historic feat, MI New York lost to Washington Freedom.
Kieron Pollard has become the leading run-scorer in T20 cricket history, surpassing Chris Gayle with 14,582 runs. He achieved this milestone during his second T20 century for MI New York in the MLC 2026 season, despite his team's eventual defeat.
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 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.
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.
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. The win keeps New Zealand's semi-final hopes alive, while effectively eliminating Ireland from the tournament.
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.
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.
