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
Record-breaking attendance on first day of the tournament The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 launched with record-breaking attendance for the opening match between India and Sri Lanka in Guwahati. Almost 23,000 fans thronged the ACA Stadium to watch a cornucopia of great cricketing action, enthralling live performances and a scintillating musical tribute to a
The battle of the hosts at the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup went the way of India in an intriguing match in Guwahati. A crowd of 22,843 were present at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium, breaking the previous record of 15,935 for the highest attendance of a group match at either the ICC Women’s Cricket
I often go back to that magical evening of June 25, 1983, when India’s fearless band of brothers lifted the World Cup at Lord’s. I was barely 10 years old, but the images of the players running with stumps and bails, including Mohinder Amarnath, who also won the Man of the Match in both the
England secured an impressive victory over holders Australia in their final ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 warm-up match. South Africa were comfortable in their chase of Pakistan’s 229, winning by the same margin as England, four wickets. Glenn and Capsey deliver England win Sarah Glenn’s five-for set up Alice Capsey’s 88 not out as
As the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 approaches, attention turns to those likely to be in contention for the top run scorer prize. From seasoned accumulators to big hitters, here are the batters to look out for from each of the teams competing in India and Sri Lanka. Australia – Beth Mooney Mooney has
The ICC has announced the details of its broadcast arrangements for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, which will see eight teams compete for the right to be crowned champions. From the opening day, when India take on Sri Lanka on September 30, through to the final on November 2, fans across the world
Bangladesh and India rounded off their ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 preparations by claiming victory in their second and final warm-up matches. Bangladesh showed nerves of steel to defeat Sri Lanka by a single run in a thrilling encounter in Colombo, while India enjoyed a statement win over New Zealand in Bangaluru. Marufa Akter
England Rugby’s Red Roses will celebrate their historic home Women’s Rugby World Cup win with fans during the Champions Party at Battersea Power Station, London, on Sunday 28 September from 2pm. The event will take place at North Park along the riverside area of Battersea Power Station. Details about transport to the event can be
What a sight! Twickenham Stadium was already over 50,000 full for the bronze medal match; the top (third) tier well stocked for the first time ever in a women’s game. It was hard for both squads collecting themselves after the disappointments of the previous weekend. But there were medals to be won. The world was
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