In a nail-biting encounter at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, South Africa edged past Bangladesh by three wickets to secure a crucial win in the 14th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. Chasing a competitive total of 233, the Proteas rode on Chloe Tryon’s match-winning 62 and a late surge from Nadine de Klerk to clinch victory with just three balls to spare.Bangladesh post competitive 232/6 after opting to batAfter winning the toss, Bangladesh opted to bat first and posted a solid 232/6 in 50 overs, thanks to valuable contributions throughout their top and middle…

In a breathtaking display of batting brilliance, Australia Women pulled off the highest successful run chase in Women’s ODI history, defeating India Women by three wickets with an over to spare in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam.Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal guide India to a big totalAfter being asked to bat first, India rode on fine innings from Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal to post an imposing 330 in 48.5 overs. Mandhana, in sublime form, smashed 80 runs off 66 balls, decorated with nine boundaries and three towering sixes.…

England maintained their unbeaten run in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 with a commanding 89-run victory over Sri Lanka in Colombo. The match was defined by Nat Sciver-Brunt’s brilliant fifth World Cup century and Sophie Ecclestone’s devastating bowling spell of 4/17. England posted a competitive 253/9 after being sent in to bat, recovering from a shaky middle-order collapse to set a challenging target.Despite early resistance from Sri Lanka, including a promising 33 from Harshitha Samarawickrama, the visitors faltered under England’s relentless bowling. Chamari Athapaththu’s retirement hurt Sri Lanka’s chances, and Ecclestone’s spin proved the decisive factor. England’s consistent performance…

New Zealand bounced back strongly in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 with a commanding 100-run victory over Bangladesh at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. After a tough start to the tournament, the White Ferns displayed complete control in all departments with bat, ball, and in the field. Brooke Halliday led from the front with a match-winning knock, while the Kerr sisters and Lea Tahuhu dismantled Bangladesh’s fragile batting order. The win not only handed New Zealand their first points of the campaign but also boosted their net run rate significantly.CWC 2025: Brooke Halliday steadies the innings as Sophie…

In a thrilling encounter at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on October 9, 2025, South Africa Women edged out India Women by three wickets in the 10th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. India set a challenging target of 252 runs, thanks to a brilliant counterattacking innings from Richa Ghosh, who scored a fiery 94. However, it was South African all-rounder Nadine de Klerk who shone the brightest with the bat, steering her team to a memorable victory with an unbeaten 84 off 54 balls, igniting jubilant celebrations among the Proteas fans and solidifying South Africa’s credentials…

Australia Women showcased their class once again in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, defeating Pakistan Women by 107 runs in the 9th match at the R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama.Beth Mooney sizzles with a stunning centuryOpting to bowl first after winning the toss, Pakistan got early breakthroughs, but Beth Mooney’s magnificent century guided the Aussies to a competitive 221 for 9 in their 50 overs. Mooney’s sublime knock of 109 off 114 balls, laced with 11 boundaries, was the backbone of the innings.Australia struggled in the early overs as openers Alyssa Healy (20) and Phoebe Litchfield (10) fell cheaply, followed by…

A pre-Ranji Trophy warm-up match between Maharashtra and Mumbai unexpectedly boiled over recently, as former Mumbai star Prithvi Shaw was involved in a furious on-field altercation. The incident, which saw Shaw allegedly try to strike Mumbai’s Musheer Khan with his bat, has sent shockwaves through the cricketing fraternity, raising questions about player conduct and sportsmanship.Prithvi Shaw’s gritty innings and a fiery dismissalThe stage was set for an intense encounter as Shaw, representing Maharashtra, faced off against his former Mumbai teammates. Shaw, known for his aggressive batting style, was in fine form, having crafted a masterful 181 runs. His innings was…

A spectacular century from Tazmin Brits and a composed knock from Sune Luus powered South Africa to a dominant six-wicket victory over New Zealand in the seventh match of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore. Chasing 232, South Africa cruised to the target in 40.5 overs, thanks to a record 159-run partnership between Brits and Luus.Tazmin Brits and Sune Luus lead South Africa’s chaseAfter losing captain Laura Wolvaardt early for 14, South Africa’s chase was steadied brilliantly by Tazmin Brits, who played one of her finest World Cup innings. Her 101 off 89…

In an exciting clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday, India extended their flawless record against arch-rivals Pakistan, securing a commanding 88-run victory in their second Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 match. After being put in to bat, India posted a challenging 247, powered by Harleen Deol’s patient 46 and a breathtaking 35 off just 20 balls by Richa Ghosh down the order. The Indian bowlers then unleashed a clinical performance, running through Pakistan’s batting lineup. Kranti Goud (3/20), Deepti Sharma (3/45) and Sneh Rana (2/38) made the chase an uphill battle, keeping Pakistan to 159 all…

In a significant leadership shift for Indian cricket, the waves of transition that have affected other formats finally impacted One-Day Internationals on Saturday, October 4. Shubman Gill was named the new captain of the ODI side, replacing the veteran Rohit Sharma, just ahead of the three-match series in Australia, which starts in Perth on October 19.Indian cricket’s ODI leadership transition: Shubman Gill to Rohit SharmaChief selector Ajit Agarkar, during a press briefing in Ahmedabad, clarified that the decision to entrust the Test captain with the ODI role was a strategic move with the 2027 World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and…