Author: Snehasis Mukherjee

Australia clinched a thrilling 21-run victory against England in the second ODI of the Women’s Ashes series in Melbourne. They defended a modest total of 180 in a match brimming with tension, drama, and high-pressure moments. Despite a valiant fight from England, especially from Amy Jones, critical lapses in decision-making and execution ultimately cost them the game. Australia, helped by strategic brilliance and unrelenting pressure, demonstrated once again why they are the most successful team in the history of women’s cricket. The climax of the game unfolded in the final three overs, with England needing 28 runs and Jones batting…

India Women registered a commanding 116-run victory over Ireland in the second ODI at Rajkot, sealing the series 2-0 with one match left to play. Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal and Harleen Deol scored crucial half-centuries, while Jemimah Rodrigues hit her maiden ODI century to help India post their highest-ever total in WODIs — 370/5. Chasing a daunting target, Ireland fell short by 116 runs, but their approach left India’s bowlers frustrated as they batted out the full 50 overs. India’s bowlers were expected to deliver a better performance after failing to dismiss all Irish batters in the series opener. During…

Jamie Maclaren’s lone goal secured a crucial win for Mohun Bagan over arch-rivals East Bengal in the Indian Super League (ISL) clash in Guwahati on Saturday. With this victory, the Mariners extended their unbeaten streak against the red-and-gold brigade in the competition. The match also witnessed some controversial decisions, with the referee once again under scrutiny in an East Bengal game. However, Mohun Bagan appeared more composed, organised and intense, ultimately overcoming the derby challenge. The game began explosively for the Mariners, with Maclaren scoring just one minute and 38 seconds into the match, setting a record for the fastest…

India Women secured a six-wicket win over Ireland Women in the first match of the three-game ODI series at the SCA Stadium in Rajkot. After an average bowling effort from the hosts, Pratika Rawal and Tejal Hasabnis delivered brilliant performances with the bat to breeze past the target of 239 in just 34.3 overs. India began their chase with a strong opening stand between Smriti Mandhana and Pratika. The pair added 70 runs before Mandhana (41 off 29) fell to Freya Sargent, attempting a slog sweep against the spin. Harleen Deol looked in good touch during her 20 but played…

India Women had the chance to sweep the ODI series, and they seized it with a commanding five-wicket win over West Indies in the third match at Vadodara. Renuka Singh and Deepti Sharma starred with the ball, while Deepti also shone with the bat during the chase. India capped off their year with a dominant series victory. Deepti was named Player of the Match for her all-round brilliance, and Renuka received the Player of the Series award after taking 10 wickets. West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews won the toss and chose to bat first. India handed Tanuja Kanwar her ODI…

The Indian women’s team secured the three-match ODI series against the West Indies with a dominant 115-run victory in the second game at Vadodara. India’s batters were in roaring form, posting their joint-highest total in ODIs. Harleen Deol smashed her maiden century, supported by fifties from Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal and Jemimah Rodrigues. Despite Hayley Matthews’ brilliant century for West Indies, the visitors fell well short, losing with 3.4 overs to spare. Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and chose to bat, fielding an unchanged XI from the previous game. The opening pair of Smriti and Pratika once again gave India…

The Indian Under-19 girls’ cricket team were undefeated while winning the first edition of the ACC Women’s U-19 Asia Cup, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In the final, they defended a target of 118 by bowling out Bangladesh for just 76. Throughout the tournament, different players stepped up at crucial moments. Gongadi Trisha was the star of the tournament with her consistent performances. She scored 159 runs in five innings, with an impressive average of 53.00 and a strike-rate of 120.45. Her contributions included two half-centuries. In the final, she played a crucial knock of 52 off 47 balls, earning…

India Women achieved a massive 211-run victory against West Indies Women in Vadodara, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. This was the first-ever international game at the new stadium, and Harmanpreet Kaur’s team made it a memorable occasion. India excelled in all departments and outperformed the visitors. While the batters set the stage, it was the bowlers who stole the show. Renuka Singh Thakur, who claimed her maiden five-wicket haul in WODIs, was named the Player of the Match. After winning the toss, Hayley Matthews chose to bowl first. Pratika Rawal, making her debut, opened the innings…

Gujarat Giants (GG) have been the most disappointing team in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) over the past two seasons. They have won only four matches across two editions, giving their fans very few joyful moments. All eyes were on the franchise during the mini-auction in Bengaluru, where they had four spots to fill. They spent a large amount of money on Deandra Dottin and Simran Shaikh. Beth Mooney is expected to captain the team again. However, whether they can perform better this season and give their fans more memorable moments remains to be seen. Retained squad: Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney,…

The three-match ODI series between India Women and West Indies Women begins today in Vadodara. The Windies lost the T20I series 2-1 and are now aiming for a strong start in the 50-over format. Deandra Dottin will play a crucial role in their efforts. Despite the team’s struggles, Dottin stood out in the T20I series with her all-round performance. With the bat, she scored 77 runs in two innings at a strike rate of 171.11. She also took four wickets in three innings. In the recent Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 mini-auction held in Bengaluru, Gujarat Giants signed her for…