Women’s World Cup: ‘Crowd pressure could work in our favour’, says SA skipper Wolvaardt ahead of final with India

IANS | November 1, 2025 9:59 PM

Navi Mumbai, Nov 1 (IANS) South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt believes that the intense home support India will enjoy in Sunday’s ICC Women’s World Cup final at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai could actually work to her team’s advantage. As the Proteas prepare for their maiden World Cup final, Wolvaardt said that the capacity crowd and the expectations surrounding the hosts might add an extra layer of pressure on India.

Najmul Hossain Shanto reinstated as Bangladesh Test captain until end of WTC cycle

IANS | November 1, 2025 8:19 PM

Dhaka (Bangladesh), Nov 1 (IANS) Najmul Hossain Shanto will continue to lead Bangladesh in Test cricket until the conclusion of the ongoing 2025–2027 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed on Saturday.

Women’s World Cup: Hopefully, South Africa can turn the tide this time, says Paul Adams

Niharika Raina | November 1, 2025 8:09 PM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Led by the prolific Laura Wolvaardt and powered by veteran Marizanne Kapp, South Africa stand on the brink of history – of winning their first-ever Women’s ODI World Cup title. Sunday’s final against India at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai offers them a chance to shed the nearly tag that has followed them after being runners-up in two T20 World Cups.

Women’s World Cup: India, South Africa meet as tournament gears up for historic crowning in 52 years (Preview)

IANS | November 1, 2025 7:39 PM

Navi Mumbai, Nov 1 (IANS) Women's cricket is set for another upheaval when India and South Africa meet in a historic final clash in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup, eying their maiden title. Whichever team is crowned the champion on Sunday night after a mouth-watering clash at the DY Patil Sports Academy will make history as only the fourth team ever to win the World Cup in the 50-over format, joining Australia, England, and New Zealand as the countries to win the coveted title..

IND-A vs SA-A: Rishabh Pant scores 64 not out to conclude evenly poised Day 3

IANS | November 1, 2025 5:56 PM

Bengaluru, Nov 1 (IANS) India A finished at 119/4 in the final innings against South Africa A in what was an evenly-poised outing for both sides on Day 3 of the first unofficial test, happening here at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1. India A survived an early scare as they kicked off the fourth innings, courtesy of Rishabh Pant’s half-century.

Women’s World Cup: India-South Africa start as even stevens ahead of final, says Anjum Chopra

Niharika Raina | November 1, 2025 5:28 PM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Anjum Chopra believes the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup final between India and South Africa, to be held at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, will be a level playing field, adding that the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side enjoys only a marginal advantage of their previous familiarity with the venue.

We'll try our best to be better in the future, says captain Harry Brook after England’s ODI series loss to New Zealand

IANS | November 1, 2025 5:01 PM

Wellington, Nov 1 (IANS) Harry Brook reflected on his team’s loss to New Zealand as the BlackCaps whitewashed England in an ODI series for the first time in 42 years, and said that his side did well by ‘nearly’ defending the low score. After losing a rain-marred T20I series at home against the same opponents, New Zealand ended their three-match ODI series on a high.

South Africa A bowlers make early inroads, reduce India A to 25/2 at tea

IANS | November 1, 2025 2:57 PM

Bengaluru, Nov 1 (IANS) India A dished out South Africa A for 199 runs in their second innings to set themselves a 275-run target to win the first unofficial Test of the two-match series here at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1. Tanush Kotian was yet again the pick of the bowlers as he finished his spell with a four-wicket haul in the second innings.

Women’s World Cup: Jemimah's century against Australia was a year in the making, says coach Shetty

Niharika Raina | November 1, 2025 2:14 PM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Behind Jemimah Rodrigues' match-winning 127 not out against Australia to help India chase down a record 339 to enter the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup final was a result of a year’s hard work and preparation, said her long-term coach Prashant Shetty.

MCA announces Rs 40 lakh cash prize for Senior Women's T20 Trophy winning side

IANS | November 1, 2025 1:47 PM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) After their historic win at the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy, Rohit Pawar, president of the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA), announced a cash reward of Rs 40 lakh for the Maharashtra women's team in honour of their remarkable accomplishment.

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Women’s World Cup: ‘Crowd pressure could work in our favour’, says SA skipper Wolvaardt ahead of final with India

Najmul Hossain Shanto reinstated as Bangladesh Test captain until end of WTC cycle

Women’s World Cup: Hopefully, South Africa can turn the tide this time, says Paul Adams

Women’s World Cup: India, South Africa meet as tournament gears up for historic crowning in 52 years (Preview)

IND-A vs SA-A: Rishabh Pant scores 64 not out to conclude evenly poised Day 3

Women’s World Cup: India-South Africa start as even stevens ahead of final, says Anjum Chopra

We'll try our best to be better in the future, says captain Harry Brook after England’s ODI series loss to New Zealand

South Africa A bowlers make early inroads, reduce India A to 25/2 at tea

Women’s World Cup: Jemimah's century against Australia was a year in the making, says coach Shetty

MCA announces Rs 40 lakh cash prize for Senior Women's T20 Trophy winning side

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