ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2024 Day 1 Round-Up: Vanuatu stun Zimbabwe, Slater five-wicket haul gives Scotland comprehensive win over Uganda Vanuatu made a big impression in their opening match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2024 after overcoming Zimbabwe by six wickets at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Nasimana Navaika
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier began in Abu Dhabi today (Thursday). Sri Lanka and Ireland won the opening two matches at Tolerance Oval and Zayed Cricket Stadium respectively. Sri Lanka overcame Thailand while Ireland defeated the hosts, United Arab Emirates (UAE), both winners recorded convincing victories over their opponents. At Zayed Cricket Stadium,
Northern Diamonds vs Western Storm at Leeds (Headingley Stadium) on 24 April (10h30) Diamonds chalked-up back-to-back wins, with some of the ‘most experienced’ players in the competition. Hollie Armitage scored a skipper’s ton (103) to go top of the batting leader board. Commentators lauded Abi Glen who played ’shots all round the ground’ scoring (what turned
Northern Diamonds vs North West Thunder at Chester-le-Street, Co Durham (Seat Unique Riverside) on 20 April (10h30) Katie Levick (pictured) chalked-up her first 4-fer of the season, that included 2 ‘leg-before’ decisions. Katie Levick’s previous 4-fer (in last year’s contest) included 3 ‘leg-before’ against the same team (13/9/23.) Playing against some of the ‘most experienced’ players in the
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu is back at the top of the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings after a superb 195 not out in the third ODI against South Africa in Potchefstroom that helped her team level the ICC Women’s Championship Series 1-1. Athapaththu’s ninth ODI century, which is the highest score in a successful
Central Sparks vs The Blaze at Birmingham (Edgbaston Stadium) on April 20 (10h30) Skipper Eve Jones was ‘chuffed,’ for Sparks inaugural win, beating Blaze for the first time at 50 overs. Commentators highlighted Sparks’ previous history of ‘dropped catches’ that for them, overshadowed this Midlands derby. Electing to bat first on a ‘tricky pitch’ Blaze’s Nadine de
South East Stars vs Southern Vipers (Beckenham, Kent County Ground) on April 20 (10h30) Keenly contested high-scoring match, Stars beating Vipers (as 3 times defending champions): hitting their run-chase target by a wafer-thin margin. Put in to bat, Vipers chalked-up a defendable score, their openers banking 80 runs between EllaMcCaughan and Australian Charli Knott. By contrast, Stars openers achieved a record
Western Storm vs Sunrisers at Cardiff (Sophia Gardens) on April 20 (10h30) Sunrisers chalked-up their fifth consecutive win at fifty overs, although on this occasion both sides played just over thirty overs apiece. Key to Sunrisers’ victory were two 3-fers: from seamer Nicola Hancock (Australian on short-term contract); also from leg-spinner Jodi Grewcock (England u19s – just returned
South East Stars have the best shot at upsetting Southern Vipers’ dominance over the women’s domestic season according to the captains of the eight teams. The ECB has released its annual survey of the women’s regional captains who have predicted what they expect to happen ahead of the opening round of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint
The Blaze Previewed by Jon Culley – ECB Reporters Network Captain: Kirstie Gordon Head Coach: Chris Guest 2023 finish: Runners-up 2023 highest run-scorer: Tammy Beaumont (317) 2023 highest wicket-taker: Grace Ballinger (18) Key winter moves: The return of South Africa all-rounder Nadine de Klerk for a full season is a big boost. In just seven
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