Author: Snehasis Mukherjee

Australia Women have made a strong start to the ongoing Ashes series, winning the first three ODIs. With six points already in their bag, they will aim to maintain their dominance in the upcoming T20Is and a Test match. England had their opportunities, especially in the second and third games, but it was Australia’s exceptional fielding that turned the tide. Their fielding efforts created chances out of nowhere, breaking partnerships and taking wickets against the run of play. Fielding is a crucial aspect of cricket that can often be the difference between winning and losing. Outstanding fielding puts the opposition…

Ashleigh Gardner’s maiden ODI century, stellar fielding performances, and Alana King’s maiden five-wicket haul in ODIs highlighted another dominant victory for the Australian women in the third match of the ongoing Ashes WODI series in Hobart. Ruthless as ever, Australia defeated England by 86 runs, taking their tally to six points on the Ashes points table. Gardner’s all-round brilliance earned her the Player of the Match award. England looked strong for a large portion of their chase, reaching 200 runs with just four wickets down and more than 13 overs in hand. Tammy Beaumont’s steady 54 off 77 and Nat…

Pratika Rawal has been sensational since her debut for the Indian Women’s team. In just six ODIs, she has accumulated 444 runs at an average of 74 and a strike rate of 95.68. With three fifties and a century to her name, she has shown remarkable consistency. In her last ODI against Ireland, Pratika scored an impressive 154 and was awarded the Player of the Series for amassing 310 runs in the three-match series. Having consistently performed in domestic cricket, Pratika has seamlessly transitioned to the international stage, proving herself as a rising star. In an exclusive chat with RevSportz,…

Another day, another record-breaking win for India Women as they defeated Ireland Women by a massive 304-run margin in the third ODI, completing a clean sweep in the series. India posted their highest-ever ODI total in women’s cricket, surpassing the 400-run mark with a score of 435/5 in 50 overs. The total was powered by Pratika Rawal’s 154, Smriti Mandhana’s 135 and Richa Ghosh’s 59. In reply, Ireland were bowled out for 131. Pratika was named the Player of the Match and she also earned the Player of the Series award for scoring 310 runs in three innings. India made…

Refereeing mistakes have become common in Indian football, frustrating fans across the country. The ongoing season of the Indian Super League (ISL) has seen several poor decisions by referees that left fans shocked and confused. Some of these decisions even played a major role in changing the outcomes of matches. Glaring errors can have a big impact on teams, especially in a long and competitive league like the ISL. Despite fans openly criticising and expressing anger, there has been no sign of improvement in refereeing standards. Sadly, it seems unlikely that any significant changes will happen soon. Mohun Bagan vs…

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…