Barbados to host CPL final in 2026, Guyana in 2025

IANS | October 5, 2024 9:54 AM

Trinidad, Oct 5 (IANS) The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has confirmed that Barbados’ iconic Kensington Oval will host the CPL final for the first time in 2026, while Guyana’s Providence Stadium will serve as the venue for the 2025 final, marking its fourth consecutive year hosting the prestigious match.

Women’s T20 WC: Didn't play our best cricket, every game is important going forward, says Harmanpreet

IANS | October 4, 2024 11:57 PM

Dubai, Oct 4 (IANS) In the run-up to the Women’s T20 World Cup, many people including the Indian players, talked about how this was the best-ever team to play in an edition of the tournament, with all bases covered. But Harmanpreet Kaur & co, the pre-tournament favourites, were off to a rough start in Group A with insipid performances across all facets and slumped to a heavy 58-run defeat to New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium on Friday.

Women’s T20 WC: Mair, Tahuhu star as New Zealand thrash India by 58 runs

IANS | October 4, 2024 11:18 PM

Dubai, Oct 4 (IANS) Coming into the Women’s T20 World Cup, New Zealand had lost 10 T20Is in a row. But when it mattered the most, they rose to be top-class in all departments to hammer a listless India by 58 runs in a Group A match of the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup at the Dubai International Stadium on Friday.

Women’s T20 WC: Captain Sophie Devine’s 57 not out carries New Zealand to 160/4

IANS | October 4, 2024 10:01 PM

Dubai, Oct 4 (IANS) Skipper Sophie Devine took charge in the back-end with an unbeaten 36-ball 57 and carried New Zealand to 160/4 against India in a Group A match of the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup at the Dubai International Stadium on Friday. If the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side manages to chase down 161, it will set a new record for the highest successful run chase in the history of the tournament.

Women’s T20 WC: New Zealand win toss and elect to bat first against India

IANS | October 4, 2024 7:31 PM

Dubai, Oct 4 (IANS) New Zealand have won the toss and elected to bat first against India in a Group A match of the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup at the Dubai International Stadium here on Friday. India go in as one of the favourites to win the ten-team competition, while New Zealand come on the back of losing their last 10 T20Is. New Zealand will have Georgia Plimmer opening the batting alongside Suzie Bates, and three seam-bowling specialists, including captain Sophie Devine, while Eden Carson and Amelia Kerr take up spin-bowling duties.