Women’s T20 WC: NZ, Ireland eye crucial win to avoid group-stage elimination (Preview)

IANS | June 18, 2026 1:46 PM

Southampton, June 18 (IANS) New Zealand and Ireland lock horns in the 13th match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup with both sides desperately searching for their first points of the tournament. Having lost their opening two matches, the contest has effectively become a must-win fixture, with defeat likely to leave the losing side's hopes of reaching the semi-finals hanging by a thread.

'Selection committee deserves credit for spotting Gurnoor Brar’s potential': Gavaskar

IANS | June 18, 2026 1:27 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has praised the Indian selection committee and team management for identifying and backing young pacer Gurnoor Brar, whose impressive performance helped India secure a commanding 170-run victory over Afghanistan in the second ODI in Lucknow.

Women’s T20 WC: When and where to watch NZ vs IRE; know all details

IANS | June 18, 2026 1:01 PM

Southampton, June 18 (IANS) New Zealand and Ireland enter their ICC Women's T20 World Cup clash knowing there is little room left for error, with both teams still searching for their first points of the tournament. A third straight defeat for either side would leave their semi-final hopes hanging by a thread, making this a must-win contest.

Constant communication helped me stay focused: Shafali on guidance from senior pros Harmanpreet and Smriti

IANS | June 18, 2026 11:39 AM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Indian batter Shafali Verma credited the guidance she received from senior players Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur for staying focused to execute her plans well.

'Feel proud to wear the jersey again': Ishan relishes India ODIs return after match-winning ton vs Afghanistan

IANS | June 18, 2026 10:58 AM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Ishan Kishan reflected on his successful return to the ODI setup after smashing a breathtaking 125 against Afghanistan in the second match of the series in Lucknow, saying that wearing the national jersey again filled him with immense pride and he willlook up to make India win more matches.

Women's T20 WC: 'Points in the bag are all that matters,' says Wolvaardt after SA win over Pakistan

IANS | June 18, 2026 10:47 AM

Birmingham, June 18 (IANS) South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt admitted her side did not produce their cleanest performance but was satisfied to begin their campaign with a victory after edging Pakistan by two wickets in a low-scoring contest of the Women’s T20 World Cup at Edgbaston.

'I’m enjoying it, but we need to win games': Pakistan skipper Sana on historic T20 WC double

IANS | June 18, 2026 10:38 AM

Birmingham, June 18 (IANS) After Fatima Sana made history as the first captain to score a half-century and claim a three-wicket haul in a Women’s T20 World Cup match, the Pakistan skipper stated she is embracing the milestone but remains focused on the bigger picture.

Jamshedpur Steelers, Koylanchal Super Kings santch points in Jharkhand T20 Cricket League

IANS | June 18, 2026 6:36 AM

Ranchi, June 18 (IANS) JSCA International Stadium Complex witnessed a day dominated by clinical bowling and high-pressure rearguard actions, as both the Jamshedpur Steelers and the Koylanchal Super Kings successfully defended their totals. Despite heroic, fighting knocks from opposition batters in both chases, the bowling units held their nerve to secure crucial points in the ongoing Jharkhand T20 Cricket League 2026.

2nd Test: Bethell strikes twice after Blundell's 51 help New Zealand fight back on Day 1

IANS | June 18, 2026 1:50 AM

London, June 18 (IANS) Tom Blundell and Glenn Phillips scripted a middle-order recovery for New Zealand, but part-time spinner Jacob Bethell claimed two late wickets as England fought back to grab the initiative on the opening day of the second Test at The Oval in London on Wednesday.

MPL T20 Scindia Cup: Aniket Verma hits 60 as Bhopal Leopards chase 195 against Malwa Stallions

IANS | June 17, 2026 11:52 PM

Indore, June 17 (IANS) In another high-scoring fixture in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026, Bhopal Leopards chased down a target of 195 by five wickets against Malwa Stallions with more than an over to spare at Holkar Stadium, Indore, to return to winning ways.

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Women’s T20 WC: NZ, Ireland eye crucial win to avoid group-stage elimination (Preview)

'Selection committee deserves credit for spotting Gurnoor Brar’s potential': Gavaskar

Women’s T20 WC: When and where to watch NZ vs IRE; know all details

Constant communication helped me stay focused: Shafali on guidance from senior pros Harmanpreet and Smriti

'Feel proud to wear the jersey again': Ishan relishes India ODIs return after match-winning ton vs Afghanistan

Women's T20 WC: 'Points in the bag are all that matters,' says Wolvaardt after SA win over Pakistan

'I’m enjoying it, but we need to win games': Pakistan skipper Sana on historic T20 WC double

Jamshedpur Steelers, Koylanchal Super Kings santch points in Jharkhand T20 Cricket League

2nd Test: Bethell strikes twice after Blundell's 51 help New Zealand fight back on Day 1

MPL T20 Scindia Cup: Aniket Verma hits 60 as Bhopal Leopards chase 195 against Malwa Stallions

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