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Snehasis Mukherjee in Dubai A new champion of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup will be crowned today at the Dubai International Stadium as South Africa take on New Zealand. Throughout the tournament, South Africa’s top order has been superb, especially Tazmin Brits (2nd highest run-scorer with 170 runs, average 42.50, strike-rate 104.93) and skipper Laura Wolvaardt (highest run-scorer with 190 runs, average 47.50, strike rate 111.76). In the semi-final against Australia, Anneke Bosch delivered a top-class knock (74* off 48 balls) after struggling earlier in the tournament. The opening pair of Brits and Wolvaardt has been the most successful,…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Dubai New Zealand’s spinners rose to the occasion, stopping the West Indies from chasing down 129 runs. They won the second semi-final of the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup by eight runs at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Eden Carson and Deandra Dottin were the standout performers but here are the top five talking points from the game: New Zealand’s batters’ application in powerplay After winning the toss, Sophie Devine chose to bat first. Suzie Bates and Georgia Plimmer opened the batting and managed to stay unbeaten during the first six overs, scoring 32 runs. In…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Dubai It was a heartbreaking day for South Africa as they lost the Women’s T20 World Cup final in Cape Town to Australia in front of their home fans. On top of that, one of their legends and veteran fast bowlers, Shabnim Ismail, announced her retirement from international cricket. Since 2007, Ismail had led the pace attack, finishing with 113 WT20I appearances. With Ismail’s departure, fans wondered who would step up to support Marizanne Kapp with the new ball. The team management tried different combinations, and finally, Ayabonga Khaka took that spot. Despite playing since 2014, Khaka…

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…