After a long streak of playing their home matches in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi, the Indian women's cricket team will now play a historic Test match in Chennai against South Africa. This will be the first time since 1976 that Chennai will host a women's Test match, adding to the significance of the upcoming match. With limited experience in playing red-ball cricket, both teams will be looking to adapt to the conditions and gain valuable experience ahead of the ODI World Cup next year. The Indian team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, is grateful for the opportunity and hopes to utilize it to improve their skills and performance.
The New Zealand Women's cricket team has made a bold decision by choosing to bat first against the formidable England side in an upcoming match. With both teams yet to begin their match and the stakes high, fans are eager to see how the game will unfold. As the match between these two powerhouse teams begins, all eyes will be on the outcome of this exciting match.
England Women and New Zealand Women will compete in an exhilarating one-day international cricket match, with live updates available on Sky Sports Cricket. The highly anticipated game will take place in Durham, promising an intense battle between the two talented teams. Fans eagerly await the outcome of this thrilling competition.
English and Kiwi cricket fans are in for a treat as England Women prepares to host New Zealand Women for an exhilarating 3-match ODI series, followed by 5 T20Is. The ODI series will commence at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street, with both teams looking for a strong start. The T20I series will take place at four different stadiums in Southampton, Hove, Canterbury, and London, promising plenty of action for fans. Expectations are high for a competitive and exciting series between these two top women's cricket teams.
The Sri Lanka Women's cricket team dominated the West Indies Women in the 2nd T20I at Hambantota. With a strong performance from WK Dilhari and GWHM Perera, they posted a solid total of 89/4 in the first innings. However, ASS Fletcher's 4/23 provided some resistance for the West Indies, making it an exciting match to watch.
As the India Women take on South Africa Women in the 2nd ODI at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, it is set to be a battle of the openers. Both teams are coming off a high-scoring first match and will be looking to continue their strong batting form. However, India will be hoping to improve their bowling and be more strategic in their approach in order to secure a win against a tough South African side.
India's star batsman Smriti Mandhana equaled Mithali Raj's record for most hundreds in women's ODIs with her second consecutive century in the ODI series against an international opponent. After a slow start, Smriti found her rhythm and showcased her signature stroke play to guide India to a formidable total in the second match. With this century, Smriti has further solidified her position as one of the best batters in the women's game.
India and South Africa are set to face off in a critical three-week long all-format series, with an eye on the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup. Despite the focus on T20, the ODI series holds great importance for both teams as they look to gain momentum and kick-start their preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup. The first ODI will be held in Bengaluru on Sunday, and both teams will be determined to prove their mettle.
The West Indies Women's cricket team, led by captain Hayley Matthews, will take on the Sri Lankan Women's team in the first of three ICC Women's Championship ODIs today. Matthews, the current No. 1 all-rounder in the world, will face off against Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu, the current No. 5 and ICC Player-of-the-Month for May. With both teams tied on 14 points in the ICC Women's Championship table, the series will be crucial for direct qualification to the ICC Women's ODI World Cup next year.
Sri Lanka Women and West Indies Women faced off in a thrilling match, with South Africa ultimately winning by just 1 run. In another match, New Zealand dominated against Uganda, winning by 9 wickets with a whopping 88 balls remaining. Meanwhile, Team USA faced defeat against Nepal in a stunning match.