Author: Snehasis Mukherjee

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…

Mumbai registered a dominant 10-wicket win over Bengal in the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy 2024 final at Wankhede Stadium. Bengal’s batting faltered, allowing Mumbai to chase down the modest 86-run target comfortably, with 45 balls remaining. Bengal captain Saika Ishaque opted to bat first after winning the toss, carrying forward the confidence from their semi-final win over Himachal Pradesh while batting first. However, the decision proved costly, as Bengal collapsed to 85 all out in 20 overs. Their struggles were largely due to poor shot selection and poor running between the wickets, rather than an extraordinary bowling performance from Mumbai.…

The Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2024-25 is in full swing, with all the teams having played at least five or more games. Sydney Thunder lead the standings with eight points from five games (four wins and a loss), while the next five teams are tied at six points each. The Melbourne Stars sit in second-last place with four points (two wins from five games), and the Adelaide Strikers are at the bottom with just one win in five games. Notably, six Indian players are representing four different franchises and they have already made impactful contributions with both bat and…