Manchester, June 13 (IANS) Phoebe Litchfield's dazzling half-century helped Australia overcome an early wobble and post a competitive 172/8 in their opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 against South Africa at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday.
Dharamshala, June 13 (IANS) Debutants Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey claimed three wickets apiece as India bowled out Afghanistan for 194 in the rain‑hit opening ODI at the HPCA Stadium on Saturday, despite a blistering century coming from Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s willow.
London, June 13 (IANS) New Zealand have called up top-order batter Will Young for the remainder of the Test series against England, with the 33-year-old set to fill the void left by Kane Williamson's retirement from international cricket midway through the tour.
Manchester, June 13 (IANS) Ireland captain Gaby Lewis admitted her side failed to capitalise on a promising start against Scotland and called for the team to regroup after a 40-run defeat in their opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Manchester on Sunday.
Accra, June 13 (IANS) Ghana's government has strongly criticised Canada's decision to refuse a visa to midfielder Thomas Partey, a move that will prevent the player from featuring in the country's opening FIFA World Cup match against Panama on June 17.
Indore, June 13 (IANS) A breathtaking unbeaten century from wicketkeeper-batter Ajay Rohera propelled Jabalpur Royal Lions to a commanding 54-run victory over Malwa Stallions in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026 at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Saturday.
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) SOBO Mumbai Falcons produced a clinical all-round performance to beat Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs by 25 runs and clinch the inaugural T20 Mumbai Women’s League title at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.
Manchester, June 13 (IANS) Australia have won the toss and elected to bat against South Africa in their first match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Emirates Old Trafford on Saturday. The six-time champions enter the tournament as the world's top-ranked T201 side and will be aiming to make a strong start under the leadership of new captain Sophie Molineux.
Birmingham, June 13 (IANS) There is a moment Babette de Leede still replays in her mind while preparing for the side’s first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup. Earlier this year in Kirtipur, Nepal, the Netherlands were confident of chasing down the USA's 129 at the global qualifier. A win would help them qualify for the mega event in England and Wales, but then the skies opened.
Manchester, June 13 (IANS) Skipper Kathryn Bryce led from the front with a sparkling half-century before spinner Kirstie Gordon ripped through Ireland's middle-order as Scotland registered a historic 40-run victory in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign opener at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday.
