Indian cricketers Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill took to their social media accounts to send their best wishes to the Indian Women's Cricket Team ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup set to be played in the UAE. The Indian team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will face tough competition from powerhouse teams like Australia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and New Zealand. The Indian team has a strong batting lineup with the likes of Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, and Jemimah Rodrigues, but the number three slot continues to be a concern for the team.
Top Indian women's cricket players Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Smriti Mandhana were selected in the Women's Big Bash League overseas draft for the upcoming season. Sharma was chosen by Melbourne Stars, Rodrigues was drafted by Brisbane Heat, and Mandhana was pre-signed by Adelaide Strikers. This marks a significant moment for Indian representation in the WBBL, with six players being selected in the first three rounds.
Six Indian cricketers, including vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, will be joining the upcoming Women's Big Bash League, with Mandhana already pre-signed by the Adelaide Strikers. Among the other players, Dayalan Hemalatha will make her WBBL debut with the Perth Scorchers, while Yastika Bhatia will join the Melbourne Stars and Shikha Pandey is expected to make an impact with the Brisbane Heat. These players are expected to bring their skills and power to the league, making for an exciting season.
Indian vice-captain and opening batsman Smriti Mandhana will be joining the Adelaide Strikers for the upcoming Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) season. This will be her fourth WBBL team, having previously played for Brisbane Heat, Hobart Hurricanes, and Sydney Thunder. Mandhana's partnership with coach Luke Williams has proven to be successful, as they led the Royal Challengers Bengaluru to victory in the Women's Premier League earlier this year. The duo will now reunite at the Strikers, with Williams expressing excitement about Mandhana's technical skill and leadership. The Strikers will begin their season on October 27 against the Brisbane Heat, and Mandhana is one of the 19 Indian women cricketers who have nominated themselves for the WBBL draft.
Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana, known for her impressive batting skills, has joined Adelaide Strikers for the upcoming Women's Big Bash League (WBBL|10) season. Her strong strike rate and experience in the league are expected to boost the team's chances of winning a third consecutive title. Under the coaching of Luke Williams, Mandhana has also led Royal Challengers Bangalore to victory in the Women's Premier League. This major signing highlights Adelaide Strikers' commitment to maintaining a strong squad.
Sri Lanka defeated India by 8 wickets in a thrilling final match of the Women's Asia Cup 2024. Harshita Samarawickrama's blazing batting in the death overs led Sri Lanka's successful chase of 166 and sealed their first ever Asia Cup title. Despite strong performances by Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Richa Ghosh for India, fielding errors and lack of bowling strength cost them the game. Radha Yadav's disastrous over proved to be the turning point in the match as she leaked 17 runs, leaving India unable to make a comeback.
Harmanpreet Kaur-led India will square off against Chamari Athapaththu's Sri Lanka in the Women's Asia Cup Final at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. India, who have been dominant throughout the tournament, will be banking on strong performances from their openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, as well as star bowlers Deepti Sharma and Renuka Singh. Both bowlers have been the most economical in the tournament and will look to stifle the Sri Lankan batting lineup. Stay updated with the live score and updates of the match here.
The Indian women's cricket team, who has dominated their opponents in this year's Asia Cup, will defend their title against Sri Lanka in the final on Sunday. With strong performances from top-order batters Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, as well as bowlers Deepti Sharma and Renuka Singh, India has been able to secure easy wins over Pakistan, UAE, Nepal, and Bangladesh. The team will aim to continue their unbeatable streak and claim a record-extending eighth Asia Cup title.
India asserted their dominance in Asian cricket once again with a resounding 10-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the semi-final of the Women's Asia Cup. Pace bowler Renuka Thakur led the charge with 3 quick wickets in the powerplay, supported by Radha Yadav's 3-wicket haul. In the chase, Smriti Mandhana's well-crafted half-century and Shafali Verma's quick runs sealed the win in just 11 overs. India will now face a strong challenge in the final as they aim to continue their winning streak in Asian cricket.
Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana's outstanding performance of an unbeaten 55 helped India secure a spot in the Women's Asia Cup final for the ninth time, defeating Bangladesh by 10 wickets. Contributing to the win, Renuka Singh Thakur and Radha Yadav both took three wickets, restricting Bangladesh to a mere 80/8. Smriti and Shafali Verma then chased down the target in just 11 overs, maintaining India's unbeaten streak in the tournament.