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Snehasis Mukherjee in Guwahati The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati is set to host the opening match of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 on September 30 between India and Sri Lanka. Assam recently mourned the loss of one of its favourite sons, singer Zubeen Garg. Now, this World Cup could bring a fresh breath of hope. A 40-minute tribute in memory of the singer will take place before the toss. After that, all focus will shift when Harmanpreet Kaur and her team begin their journey towards glory, aiming to lift the trophy for the first time. Head-to-Head in…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Guwahati On the eve of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 opener, Team India had a long, intense net session. They take on Sri Lanka on September 30 at the ACA Stadium, Guwahati. The players entered one by one, but all eyes were on the all-rounder, Amanjot Kaur. Since a back injury sustained during the England tour, Amanjot has yet to play any competitive cricket. On September 27, during a warm-up game in Bengaluru, she did not bowl at all. She batted only for five balls against England in the second warm-up clash. However, today she…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Guwahati The 2017 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup final remains one of the most emotional chapters in Indian women’s cricket history. That narrow nine-run defeat at Lord’s still stings, as England lifted the trophy in front of a jubilant home crowd. Guiding that historic triumph was Mark Robinson OBE, then head coach of England. Now, with the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup all set to begin on September 30, Robinson has reflected on the tournament and shared his views on several key aspects. He spoke about England’s current squad and their strengths, India’s chances of capitalising…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Guwahati Annerie Dercksen, the 24-year-old South Africa Women’s team all-rounder, is one of the most exciting prospects in world cricket. In 2024, she bagged the ICC Emerging Women’s Cricketer of the Year award, becoming the first South African woman to do so. Earlier this year, in the Tri-Nation series in Sri Lanka, she showcased her ability to bat in subcontinent conditions, scoring 276 runs in four innings (average 92.00, strike rate 113.11), including two fifties and a century. Now, ahead of the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, the Proteas Women recently won a three-match ODI series…

 Snehasis Mukherjee in Guwahati Bangladesh earned their place in the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup through the qualifiers, alongside Pakistan. This will be their second successive ODI World Cup appearance. Under Nigar Sultana Joty’s leadership, they will look to put up a fight. Here is the SWOT analysis of their squad: Strengths Captain Joty will be crucial with the bat. In 2025 so far, she has scored 334 runs in eight innings, averaging 47.71 with a strike rate of 80.28, including three fifties and one century. Sharmin Akhter has been even better, scoring 356 runs in eight innings…

 Snehasis Mukherjee in Guwahati Sophie Devine is all set to lead New Zealand in the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup for the last time. Devine has already announced that this mega event will be her last assignment in the 50-over format before she retires. After producing a surprise performance in 2024 to lift the T20 World Cup, the big question remains: can they do it again in the 50-over format? Here is the SWOT analysis of the squad: Strengths Devine’s leadership and her all-round ability will be key to New Zealand’s success. Recently, she showed strong form in…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Guwahati South Africa are gearing up for the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, as they kick off their campaign on October 3 against England. They recently registered a 2-1 ODI series win in Pakistan. Now, ahead of the mega event, in an exclusive interview with RevSportz, their former assistant coach and former South Africa men’s team spinner, Paul Adams, shared his views on the squad and their preparations. He also opened up on the heartbreak in the 2024 T20 World Cup final, spoke on Team India’s spinners, the importance of spin, and more. Your views…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Guwahati Sri Lanka enter the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup as underdogs. It’s a team that can challenge the top sides but rarely crosses the line. Their superstar and captain, Chamari Athapaththu, is 35, and this is likely her last ODI World Cup. After years of service to Sri Lankan cricket, she deserves a strong send-off. The last time Sri Lanka reached as far as the quarterfinals was in 1997. Now, as hosts of the World Cup for the first time, they will look to better that performance. Strengths Since the 2022 ODI World Cup, Athapaththu…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Guwahati Australia, led by Alyssa Healy, will once again start as one of the firm favourites to win the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, beginning September 30, 2025. Recently, they defeated India 2-1 in an ODI series in India, underlining their readiness for the mega event. With a strong squad in hand, here is a detailed SWOT analysis: Strengths One of the biggest strengths of this Australian side is the presence of multiple all-rounders across the line-up. In the recent India series, skipper Healy used eight different bowling options, showcasing their flexibility with the ball. In…

India, under Harmanpreet Kaur’s captaincy, will be one of the favourites to lift the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, starting from September 30, 2025. In subcontinent conditions, they are expected to produce some big results. But ahead of that mega event, here is the SWOT analysis of the team. Strength Opening Partnership between Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal The opening partnership between vice-captain Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal is going to be the backbone of India’s success. Whether it is setting up a big total or chasing down a tricky target, the team will rely heavily on this pair…