Beth Mooney’s first ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup century rescued Australia en route to a 107-run win over Pakistan. Mooney batted Australia out of a hole having been reduced to 76 for seven in the 22nd over and she was ably supported by Alana King. The pace bowlers quickly took control of Pakistan’s chase before
Heather Knight’s unbeaten 79 guided England to a nervy four wicket victory to maintain their 100 per cent record in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. Bangladesh pushed England all the way in Guwahati as the three-time champions pursued their target of 179 after Sophie Ecclestone had earlier taken three for 24. Sobhana Mostary
Tazmin Brits’ fifth ODI century of the year steered South Africa to a six-wicket win over New Zealand for their first victory of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. Nonkululeko Mlaba’s four-for meant Sophie Devine’s 85 was only a bright spot as the White Ferns’ bottom order fell to 231 all out. Brits and
Bea Willis has joined Somerset after signing her first professional contract. The 20-year-old, a product of the Devon and Gloucestershire Pathways and Western Storm Emerging Player Programme, joined the Somerset Girls Academy last winter. After impressing for the Academy this summer, the right-arm seamer has signed a contract that will run across the 2026 &
India made it two wins from two at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup as they overcame Pakistan by 88 runs thanks to a star turn from Kranti Gaud in Colombo. Having already seen off Sri Lanka in their opening match, India battled to 247 all out batting first against Pakistan. That proved to be
The league stage match between defending champions Australia and Sri Lanka at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 was abandoned without a ball bowled at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. In what would have been Sri Lanka’s first home fixture at the World Cup, the toss was initially delayed due to a wet
Linsey Smith and England’s spinners put South Africa to the sword in a comprehensive 10-wicket victory. Only Sinalo Jafta made a score in the double figures for the Proteas, with 22, as the three-time champions split the wickets between them. In response, Amy Jones and Tammy Beaumont chased down their modest target of 70 in
Bangladesh secured their second-ever Cricket World Cup win in their opening match of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 against Pakistan in Colombo. Having battled to their first World Cup victory over Pakistan back in 2022, Bangladesh took the opportunity to notch another victory over the same opponents. The Women in Green struggled to
Heather Knight has watched on captivated as England’s women’s footballers and rugby players have earned silverware this summer – now she wants the cricketers to follow suit. Knight was a spectator at the Lionesses’ opening two group games at the European Championships, which they went on to win, while last weekend saw the Red Roses
Ashleigh Gardner’s superb century ensured Australia began the defence of their ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup crown with victory over New Zealand. Gardner’s sparkling 83-ball 115 carried the reigning champions to 326 and the White Ferns fell 89 runs short despite a superb run-a-ball 112 from Sophie Devine, who made a fine individual start to
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