Author: Snehasis Mukherjee

Australia completed a clean sweep with an 83-run win over India in the third ODI at the WACA Ground, Perth, securing the three-match series 3-0. Annabel Sutherland’s century, Tahlia McGrath’s counter-attacking fifty, and Ashleigh Gardner’s all-round brilliance took the game away from Harmanpreet Kaur’s team. Smriti Mandhana’s century went in vain as India collapsed at the end, losing their last seven wickets for just 26 runs. Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and chose to bowl first. Priya Mishra, who conceded 88 runs in the previous game, was dropped, along with injured opener Priya Punia. Titas Sadhu and Arundhati Reddy made…

The Indian women’s cricket team suffered a 122-run defeat against Australia, in the second ODI at Brisbane. With this win, Australia secured the three-match series 2-0, with one game still to play. Georgia Voll and Ellyse Perry’s centuries, along with Annabel Sutherland’s four-wicket haul, were the highlights of Australia’s commanding performance. After winning the toss, Tahlia McGrath chose to bat. Voll opened the innings with Phoebe Litchfield, and they started with an aggressive approach. The duo added 130 runs for the opening partnership in just 19.2 overs. Litchfield scored a brisk 60 off 63 balls, striking at 95.23. Voll, playing…

Australia claimed a dominant five-wicket victory over India in the first ODI of the three-match series in Brisbane. India’s batters struggled against the Australian bowling attack, led by veteran Megan Schutt, who claimed her maiden ODI five-wicket haul. Debutant Georgia Voll also impressed, showcasing her potential as Alyssa Healy’s replacement. India’s captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, surprised many by opting to bat first after winning the toss. Pacer, Titas Sadhu, received her debut cap, while Priya Punia opened alongside Smriti Mandhana. However, facing an in-form Schutt proved challenging. Mandhana fell for just eight runs in the third over, edging one to Beth…

Railways started their Senior Women’s One-Day Trophy campaign with a commanding 48-run victory over Himachal Pradesh at the 22 Yards Ground in Salt Lake, Kolkata. Nuzhat Parween’s half-century and a dominant display from the Railways’ spinners and fielders stole the spotlight in this emphatic win. After winning the toss, Railways skipper Sneh Rana chose to bat first. The openers, Nuzhat and Indrani Roy, had a slow start. Indrani was dismissed for just 16 runs off 35 balls. Soon after, batters like Pratika Rawal and Mona Meshram also fell cheaply. At No. 5, Dayalan Hemalatha walked in, carrying the responsibility for…

The 2020 women’s T20 World Cup final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). India suffered a crushing defeat against Australia. It was heartbreak for Jemimah Rodrigues and Shikha Pandey. Four years later, they found themselves in a similar situation, playing for Brisbane Heat, at the same venue, in the Women’s Big Bash League 10 (WBBL 10) final. Unfortunately, history repeated itself. Brisbane Heat lost to Melbourne Renegades by seven runs. Individually, it was another forgettable outing for both players, reminiscent of the 2020 World Cup final. Shikha went wicketless, and Jemimah managed only a single-digit score (1). Hayley Matthews stood…

The runners-up of the last IPL season, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), are ready with their 20 players for the 2025 season. They entered the mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with a total purse of ₹45 crore, having retained five players for ₹75 crore. In the auction, they added 15 more players to their squad by spending ₹44.80 crore. SRH now have a balanced squad with seven overseas players and 13 Indian players. Pat Cummins will continue as captain, and their aggressive batting style, which worked well last season, will again be key. This time, they have also brought in experienced…

The league phase of the Women’s Big Bash League 10 (WBBL 10) is over, and the knockouts are set to begin. Melbourne Renegades finished at the top of the table with 14 points and a better net run rate (NRR) of +0.527, earning them the right to host the final. Brisbane Heat also ended with 14 points but had a lower NRR, so they finished second and will play in the Challenger. The winner of the knockout game between Sydney Thunder (third place) and Hobart Hurricanes (fourth place) will face the Heat in the Challenger. Melbourne Stars had a tough…

Halfway through the ongoing Women’s Big Bash League, Sydney Thunder is leading the table with 11 points after eight games. The struggles of Melbourne Stars and Adelaide Strikers continue, as both teams have just four points each. Meanwhile, some Indian players have maintained their good form in recent matches, while others have struggled to make significant contributions. Smriti Mandhana – Adelaide Strikers After a poor start in her first match against Brisbane Heat, Smriti Mandhana bounced back in the next two games. She scored 40 off 25 balls at a strike rate of 160 and stitched a 56-run opening partnership…

Before the current Indian Super League (ISL) season, Mumbai City FC signed 19-year-old midfielder Supratim Das from Reliance Foundation Young Champs on a three-year deal. A pivotal player for the Young Champs, Supratim helped them clinch the Sub-Junior I-League title in 2018-19 and secure a runner-up finish in the MFA Super Division League in 2022-23. His development also included exposure trips with RFYC to Spain (2017-2019) and Japan (2024) Although his opportunities with Mumbai City FC have been limited so far, Supratim shared his journey in an exclusive chat with RevSportz. He talked about his experiences, what he has learned,…

A few days ago, the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy came to an end, with Mumbai successfully defending their title by defeating Bengal in a lopsided final by 10 wickets. Throughout the tournament, several players across all teams delivered standout performances with both bat and ball. Meanwhile, WPL franchises have already submitted their retention lists as they prepare for the third season of the tournament in 2025. Looking ahead to the mini-auction, some top performers from this year’s Senior Women’s T20 Trophy could catch the attention of the franchises. Humairaa Kazi – Mumbai The Mumbai skipper guided her team to glory…