A new Christie Thriller South Africa v England Much of yesterday foresaw a draw looming. The Proteas batted with care, building a useful score, but not fast enough to threaten taking a decent lead. Then the collapse English fans had hoped for took place. Morning Heather Knight took a four off de Klerk’s first over
South Africa v England The wise heads tell you: “You can’t know how things will work out till both sides have batted.” Then with a grin they add: “And even then you’ve no idea.” That’s the joy of multi-day cricket. There are so many ups and downs; even draws are permitted, and they can bring
MCC has announced that Lord’s will host its first women’s Test match in 2026, exactly 50 years since Rachael Heyhoe Flint first led out an England Women’s team at the Ground. Today’s news came as part of the announcement of a packed men’s and women’s season at the Home of Cricket in 2025. Fresh from
India v South Africa This is a very rare one-off test match, due to last four days. We are supposed not to draw lengthy conclusions from insufficient evidence, but one single day of test-match cricket in Chennai makes us wonder about the future of multi-day women’s cricket. India finished on a quite massive 525-4. This
India Women took control of their Test match with England after impressing on a 19-wicket day at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. England fell to 136 all out in reply to India’s first-innings of 428. Off-spinner Deepti Sharma took 5-7, with Nat Sciver-Brunt’s 59 a significant contribution for England. India decided against the the follow-on,
The first question we have to ask is: how serious are national boards and the ICC about increasing the number of tests? While you hear that wish expressed on all sides, the effects at ground level are far harder to perceive. For example, the coming test at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai is
Emma Lamb has been withdrawn from the England Women Test squad to play India due to a back problem. Lamb has returned home to the UK where she will see a spinal surgeon to determine next steps. Maia Bouchier has been called up to the Test squad while Kirstie Gordon also links up with Heather
The question should really be: what can the England selectors and coaching staff learn? Jon Lewis’ response after a loss by 85 runs was for the players to go harder. An interesting response after the intense efforts they put in. I would prefer him to have said: ‘I must think harder’. In one sense there
Match drawn. South Africa 181-5 & 284 all out drew with England 417 Rain intervened on the final day at Taunton to see the LV= Insurance Test between England Women and South Africa drawn. The hosts went into the final day needing seven wickets, but only 43 overs were possible. The two teams shared the
Issy Wong took two late wickets to liven up a frustrating, rain-affected day at Taunton and leave the LV= Insurance Test fascinatingly poised heading into day four. The Warwickshire and Central Sparks pacer dismissed Lara Goodall and Laura Woolvardt in a lively evening session consisting of just 12.5 overs. Earlier England had extended their first innings
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