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Snehasis Mukherjee in Dubai Eden Carson’s brilliant three-wicket haul overshadowed Deandra Dottin’s stellar all-round performance, as New Zealand edged West Indies by eight runs in the second semi-final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday. With this victory, the White Ferns advanced to the final, where they will face South Africa. A new champion will soon be crowned in this prestigious tournament. After winning the toss, New Zealand captain Sophie Devine opted to bat first, fielding an unchanged XI from their previous game. West Indies, meanwhile, brought in the experienced Stafanie Taylor, who replaced…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Dubai Australia’s 15-match unbeaten streak at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup ended yesterday at Dubai International Stadium. They suffered an 8-wicket loss to South Africa in the semi-final. For the first time ever, South Africa managed to defeat Australia in this tournament. It was a historic moment for both players and fans to witness. Anneke Bosch stole the spotlight with her sublime, match-winning knock. Here are the top five talking points from the game: South Africa’s gritty bowling performance Restricting the Aussies to 134 runs in 20 overs was a top effort by South Africa. Marizanne…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Dubai After the semi-final loss against South Africa on Thursday night at the Dubai International Stadium, Australia’s stand-in skipper, Tahlia McGrath, attended the post-match press conference. In the same room, Alyssa Healy stood in a corner, visibly devastated, waiting to speak with the press in the mixed zone. She had missed the India game and the semi-final after sustaining an acute foot injury during the Pakistan match. However, when the team arrived for the semi-final, Healy was seen entering the stadium without crutches or a moon boot, sparking speculation among fans about whether she would make the…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Dubai The first semi-final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is upon us. Today, Australia face South Africa at the Dubai International Stadium. The Aussies are undefeated so far. The Proteas women have won all three games at this stadium. Both teams have quality players across all departments. However, one key battle will be between South Africa’s opening pair and Australia’s bowlers. Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits, South Africa’s openers, have been the most successful partnership of the tournament. They have scored 237 runs in four innings, averaging 79.00 with a strike-rate of 117.91. In the…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Dubai Yesterday evening South Africa was training at the ICC Academy while the England vs West Indies clash was taking place in the Dubai International stadium. They were all keeping a close eye on the game as their semi-final berth was in the balance. As West Indies blew England out of the world cup and ensured the top spot, it also meant South Africa qualified in the second spot. In a viral video, shared by ICC on their social media platforms, all Protea women jumped in joy after finding out that they have qualified for the semi-final.…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Dubai Team India’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup campaign in the UAE had many problems. One of the biggest was the poor form of vice-captain Smriti Mandhana. Fans had high hopes for her, as she is considered to be the best batter in the squad. But she scored only 75 runs in four innings, at an average of 18.75 and a strike-rate of 94.93. Her only decent knock was a fifty. It was a tough campaign for the opener. Apart from her innings against Sri Lanka, she struggled in all other games. Before the tournament, India played…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Dubai New Zealand thrashed Pakistan to secure their spot in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals from Group A, alongside Australia. This meant that India suffered a group-stage exit with only two wins from four games. The UAE continues to be a tough hunting ground for Indian cricket, both men and women, in recent times. The men’s team faced a group-stage exit in the 2021 T20 World Cup and failed to win the Asia Cup the following year. Now, the women’s team has also had a disappointing World Cup campaign. The struggle to crack the UAE…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Sharjah India suffered a nine-run defeat against Australia in their final group game of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. With only two wins from four matches, India are now almost out of the tournament. Chasing 152, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur’s unbeaten fifty was not enough to secure a victory. Here are the top five talking points from the match: Bowlers conceding 150 runs in Sharjah Sharjah is not where batters easily score 150-plus runs, as the pitch offers plenty of turn and grip. Some deliveries kept low, and Grace Harris had a tough…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Sharjah It was 6 pm UAE time yesterday when Team India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur arrived at the pre-match press conference at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium ahead of today’s clash against Australia. However, the way she walked to the table raised concerns among those present. With a strap on her left knee and assistance from the media manager, questions about her fitness were inevitable. The first question, naturally, was about her fitness and availability for the crucial match after seeing her limping slightly. Harmanpreet quickly dismissed any worries, saying, “I was not limping. I did not expect…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Dubai Team India face their toughest challenge yet as they take on Australia in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Sharjah tomorrow. The Aussies remain undefeated, making it an uphill battle for the Women in Blue. Historically, Australia have dominated India in this tournament, with four wins and from six meetings. India must win to stay in the race for a semi-final spot. If New Zealand finish with the same points, net run rate (NRR) will come into play, adding extra pressure. India’s last T20 World Cup win over Australia was in Sydney in 2020, though…