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England seamer Katherine Brunt has announced her retirement from Test cricket.

Brunt, 36, steps away from the game as England Women's third-leading Test wicket-taker with 51 wickets. She will continue to play ODI and IT20 cricket.

Brunt made her Test debut in 2004, and was part of a momentous moment for English cricket in just her third Test match - taking nine wickets across the match and scoring 52 to help Clare Connor's team retain the Women's Ashes after 42 years.

She retires having enjoyed the tenth-longest Test career in the history of the women's game.

Brunt said: "I feel like as an athlete there is never an obvious time to step away from doing the thing that you love.

"But over the past two years thoughts of retirement have surfaced more and more, so I’ve decided to make a smart decision rather than an emotional one. Test cricket is my absolute passion and to retire from this format was truly a heart-breaking choice to make, but it allows me to prioritise white-ball cricket."

"I know that I leave it in a great place, the bowlers coming through are ready and they’re just itching to be let loose! And with the South Africa game around the corner, I’m very much looking forward to watching them from the best seat in the house."

Jonathan Finch, Director of England Women's cricket, said: "Katherine’s passion and commitment was never more evident than when she played Test cricket for England and you only need to watch the last Ashes Test to see her desire, her heart and her undoubted ability with the red ball in hand.

"She has given everything for England Women in Test cricket and we are fully supportive of her decision to focus on white-ball cricket on the international stage. Katherine can leave the red ball behind knowing she is a true legend in that form of the game and that she has set standards that future generations can only aspire to."
 
England women's coach Lisa Keightley calls ICC chair's comments on Tests 'disappointing'

England coach Lisa Keightley said the women's game must continue to "evolve" after International Cricket Council chairman Greg Barclay's "disappointing" comments about Test matches.

Barclay said he does not see women's Tests "being any part of the landscape moving forward".

England play South Africa in a Test at Taunton next week.

"The last few Tests have shown they are worth playing," Australian Keightley told BBC Sport.

England's last Test, against Australia in January, resulted in a thrilling draw that went down to the final ball of the match.

However only England, Australia and India have played women's Tests in the past seven years. South Africa's previous match came in 2014, while the last team outside that quartet to play a Test was the Netherlands 15 years ago.

Speaking to Test Match Special earlier this month, Barclay said: "I can't really see women's Test cricket evolving at any particular speed.

"That's not to say any countries that choose to play Test cricket can't do so. But I don't see it being any part of the landscape moving forward to any real extent at all."

But Keightley, who played nine Tests in a 10-year international career, said: "As a coach in women's cricket I find those comments disappointing. We have to continue to evolve women's cricket."

One barrier to the growth of women's Tests is the absence of multi-day, red-ball matches played in domestic cricket across the globe.

Keightley, though, said the England and Wales Cricket Board is "keen" for their introduction.

She was speaking at the announcement of the England squad, which includes five uncapped players, for the four-day Test against the Proteas starting on Monday.

It begins a multi-format series, with three one-day internationals and three Twenty20 matches to follow.

None of the last five women's Tests have produced a result, leading to England captain Heather Knight to call for an extension to match five-day men's Tests.

"You can get a result in four days, even though it's hard," added Keightley. "You probably need both teams being brave and you'd potentially need a declaration.

"At the moment, my preference is probably for four days because of workloads. Moving forward, I could see five-day Tests if we play them more regularly."

Keightley, 50, revealed she also has "no desire" to take up the vacant head coach role with her native Australia.

Matthew Mott left the world champions to become the new white-ball coach of the England men's side.

Keightley's contract with England runs until early 2023.

"I'm focused on doing my job for England and coaching here," she said. "I'm really keen to make sure I finish out my contract."

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<b>Tuba Hassan earns central contract</b>

• Aliya Riaz and Nida Dar among eight players to get promotions in the 20-player list

• New contracts see a 15 per cent increase in retainers across all categories

Lahore, 1 July 2022:

Promising 21-year-old leg-spinner Tuba Hassan was one of the three first-time women cricketers who were awarded central contracts for the 2022-23 season, which came into effect on Friday. The other two first-timers are Gul Feroza and Sadaf Shamas, who have been identified as future prospects.

Tuba was adjudged ICC Women’s Player of the Month for May 2022 for her impressive debut series against Sri Lanka. She took five wickets in three T20Is, including three for eight in her debut match. Tuba was part of the Pakistan women’s team for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 as a travelling reserve.

Tuba Hassan: “I am absolutely thrilled and excited at being given the prestigious central contract for the first time. Hard work has slowly started to pay off, but this is just the beginning. My focus remains on producing strong performances and contributing in my team’s success, rest I am sure will take care of itself as we have seen in this case.

“I want to thank all my seniors, teammates, support staff and family members who have backed me in this journey to date. Playing and performing for Pakistan and my team remains my only objective, and with the support of a strong group of people around me, I remain confident that I will improve and live up to their expectations.”

Apart from the three first-timers, Ghulam Fatima, Iram Javed and Sidra Amin have regained their central contracts, which see a 15 per cent increase in retainers across all categories.

Ghulam Fatima had last earned a contract for the 2018-19 season, Iram was last awarded a contract in 2016-17 and Sidra Amin was last given a contract in the 2019-20 season.

The six players who have failed to retain contracts include Kaynat Hafeez, Nahida Khan, Najiha Alvi, Rameen Shamim, Saba Nazir and Syeda Aroob Shah.

As many as eight star performers have been promoted in the Women’s Central Contracts 2022-23.

Aliya Riaz and Nida Dar have been promoted to Category A where they join national team captain Bismah Maroof. Anam Amin, Fatima Sana, Nashra Sandhu and Omaima Sohail have been elevated to Category B, while Muneeba Ali and Ayesha Naseem have been upgraded to Category C.

Javeria Khan, who had an ordinary 2021-22 season by her own standards when she managed 141 runs in 10 ODIs, has been demoted to Category C along with all-rounder Kainat Imtiaz, who scored 61 runs in three ODIs and failed to take a wicket. In her only T20I in the previous season, she took one wicket and scored four runs

Asmavia Iqbal, Chair of Women’s Selection Committee: “Eight players receiving enhanced contracts and three players being offered contracts for the first time is an indicator that we are heading in the right direction, though we still have a long road ahead to narrow the gap with the leading sides. We have made progress in the 2021-22 season and I am sure with the amount of cricket that lies ahead, we will emerge as an improved side at the end of the season.

“Central contracts are not only a way to incentivise, appreciate and reward players for their contributions in the previous season, it is also a method to challenge the players to either reclaim or earn better contracts next season, which is only possible through on-field performances. With the investment being made and the opportunities that are presently available, I am optimistic that we will have more good news to share next year.

“I want to thank all the players for their contributions, determination and commitment in the past season and hope they will produce good results in the coming season in which we will feature in the Commonwealth Games, ICC Women’s Championship and ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.”

Women’s Central Contracts 2022-23:

Category A (3) – Aliya Riaz, Bismah Maroof and Nida Dar

Category B (5) – Anam Amin, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Nashra Sandhu and Omaima Sohail

Category C (5) – Ayesha Naseem, Muneeba Ali, Javeria Khan, Sidra Amin and Sidra Nawaz

Category D (7) – Ghulam Fatima, Gul Feroza, Iram Javed, Kainat Imtiaz, Sadia Iqbal, Sadaf Shamas and Tuba Hassan
 
ICC LAUNCHES 100% CRICKET SUPERSTARS WITH UNVEILING OF FIVE PLAYERS

The International Cricket Council has announced the first five players selected as 100% Cricket Superstars ahead of a historic month for women’s cricket, culminating in the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Sophie Ecclestone (England), Amelia Kerr (New Zealand), Hayley Matthews (West Indies), Shafali Verma (India) and Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa) are the first crop of what will ultimately be a 100% Cricket Superstars squad that fans can pick from to decide on a final XI.

The entertaining quintet represents a bright future for a women’s game that continues to grow in popularity following record-breaking digital and broadcast audiences at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in New Zealand earlier this year.

"100% Cricket Superstars celebrates the best talent in the women’s game as part of the ICC's ongoing 100% Cricket campaign during a period that sees some of the sport’s most significant events take place," said Wasim Khan, ICC General Manager - Cricket.

"With women’s cricket making its inaugural appearance at the Commonwealth Games later this month, we will also host the first ever ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup in January which is immediately followed by the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023.

"The players selected today epitomise the future of women’s cricket and it’s going to be exciting to build up to a fan-led vote to narrow down what will be an amazing squad into an XI that I’m sure cricket fans around the world would love to watch!"

The first 100% Cricket Superstars inductees were selected with the input of the ICC Women’s Cricket Committee.

Shafali Verma

242 Test runs at 60.5 in two Tests; 473 ODI runs at 29.56 in 17 ODIs; 753 T20I runs at 24.29 in 32 T20Is

The youngest player to debut for India in international cricket, and the youngest half-centurion, Shafali Verma made a seamless transition to the highest level of the game.

A dashing opening batter capable of clearing the ropes with ease, Verma can take the match away from her opposition in a matter of moments, her power separating her from her peers.

For all the power and aggression though, it’d be remiss not to acknowledge Verma’s early success in the long format of the game. Averaging over 60 across her four Test innings, Verma has shown a maturity to bat long periods in trying and foreign conditions.

Sophie Ecclestone

17 wickets at 37.7 in five Tests; 76 wickets at 21.06 in 47 ODIs; 68 wickets at 13.28 in 50 T20Is

A pivotal figure in the England team, and with over 150 international wickets to her name, it’s crazy to think that Sophie Ecclestone is still just 23 years of age.

The No.1 bowler in both the T20I and ODI MRF Tyres bowling rankings, the left-arm orthodox spinner probes with a nagging line and length, tying opposing batters down.

Since her Test debut in 2017, no player has taken more Test wickets than Ecclestone’s 17. In T20Is since her debut in 2016, only two bowlers have taken more wickets than her 68.

Remarkably, her peak is still to come.

Hayley Matthews

1764 runs at 27.13 and 78 wickets at 24.79 in 69 ODIs; 1055 runs at 17.88 and 58 wickets at 17.93 in 61 T20Is

The newly-appointed West Indies captain, 24-year-old Hayley Matthews is the past, present and future of her international team.

Both the leading run-scorer and wicket-taker for her side in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022, Matthews was also Player of the Final at the ICC 2016 T20 World Cup in a dramatic win over Australia. Making 66 off 45 balls just days after her 18th birthday, Matthews made quite an impression in her first global tournament.

Already third on the West Indies all-time list for runs in both white-ball formats, Matthews is on track to break records. She carries the West Indies torch.

Amelia Kerr

1240 runs at 38.75 and 76 wickets at 27.00 in 53 ODIs; 234 runs at 15.60 and 41 wickets at 21.85 in 42 T20Is

It’s going to take a special effort for someone to take away the world record for the youngest international double centurion from all-rounder Amelia Kerr.

After scoring 232* against Ireland at just 17 years and 243 days in an ODI in Dublin in 2018, Kerr rounded out the day with a five-wicket haul for good measure, becoming the only player to achieve the double in international cricket.

The 21-year-old Kerr is capable of ticking things along when early wickets fall, or attacking when her side is in the ascendancy. With the ball, Kerr has every leg-spinner’s delivery in her arsenal. Mixing her pace cannily, Kerr’s wrong’un has also beaten a host of players around the world.

The record books will likely be re-written again as Kerr continues to set the benchmark in the international game.

Laura Wolvaardt

32 runs at 16.00 in one Test; 3039 runs at 45.35 in 77 ODIs; 618 runs at 26.86 in 36 T20Is

Already with more than 3000 ODI runs to her name, the sky's the limit for South African batting sensation Laura Wolvaardt.

Wolvaardt was a natural fit in ODIs, with 30 scores of over 50 in just 76 innings since she made her debut in 2016. She has evolved in the T20I format too, adding power to a refined game centred on control and expert strokeplay.

Wolvaardt’s trademark cover drive is a glowing image of the women’s game, though it is the array of shots around the wicket that sets the right-hander apart.

Only three players eclipsed Wolvaardt’s 433 runs at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 in New Zealand, though the trio all benefited from playing an extra match at the tournament.

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<b>England Women vs South Africa Women, 2nd ODI</b>

England Women opted to bat

ENGW - 6/0 (1)
CRR: 6.00

England currently lead the series 1-0
 
Ireland claimed the ascendancy with the ball and in the early stages of their batting innings in the third Tri-Series T20I, but Pakistan battled back to claim victory by 13 runs in a rain-affected encounter..

Ireland kept Pakistan to 92-5 in their 14 overs, pegging the tourists back either side of a lengthy rain delay and withstanding a pair of brisk cameos from Muneeba Ali and Nida Dar.

After inclement weather pushed back the start of play to 5pm, Ireland wasted no time in making inroads, Ava Canning striking with her first legal delivery. The right-arm seamer found significant inswing to knock over Iram Javed for a duck.

The rest of the powerplay was a tail of two batters, with Muneeba scoring freely and Bismah Maroof, the Pakistan captain, struggling to get going. The former slashed Canning for four in the first over before sweeping the same bowler to the fence in the fifth, with a pair of pulled boundaries off Arlene Kelly following soon after. Maroof, meanwhile, might have been grateful for the rain which came at the conclusion of the sixth over with her on nine off 20.

The delay reduced the game to 14 overs a side, and Ireland were able to restrict Pakistan well initially after the reduction, three overs following the break passing by boundary-less, and containing the wicket of Muneeba, swinging across the line and having her off stump pegged back by Laura Delany.

The captain struck again soon after, bringing her opposite number’s stay to an end for 13 off 25. That dismissal, skidding through to take out middle stump, brought out Dar, who supplied the day’s most explosive cameo.

She signalled her intent instantly, sweeping Delany for four first ball, and coming down the track to loft Cara Murray down the ground in the next over. With Ayeesha Naseem, becalmed early on, muscling Delany for six, and Dar doing the same to Jane Maguire on the first ball of the final over, Pakistan would have hoped for a strong finish. But Maguire hit back, dismissing both batters and conceding only four further runs to give Ireland the momentum heading into the innings break.

They retained the advantage through the early stages of their innings, with openers Rebecca Stokell and Gaby Lewis combining to take 25 runs of the first two overs, bringing the required rate down to a run a ball in the process.

Stokell cut Diana Baig down to third, with a misfield allowing the ball through to the rope, before a crisp leg-side stroke brought a second boundary. Lewis fell inches short of beginning her innings in perfect fashion, a high and handsome pull shot bouncing just inside the field of play, and a sweep second ball brought another boundary. With Stokell also taking the aerial route, pumping Anam Amin back over her head, and Lewis cutting Dar for four, Ireland were well on top.

Pakistan mounted a comeback however, restricting Ireland to just two further boundaries, both hit by Lewis off consecutive Kainat Imtiaz deliveries, and while Ireland’s strong start meant that they kept in touch with the required run rate, by the end they left themselves too much to do.

Stokell was the first to fall victim to the pressure, bowled by Tuba Hassan in the eighth over, and while Orla Prendergast stuck with Lewis and rotated the strike, the big hits weren’t forthcoming. When the No.3 did attempt to hit out, she could only manage to skew Dar into the air, Javed completing the catch, and from there, Ireland were scrambling.

The last two overs saw four wickets fall, three to run outs and one - Mary Waldron - lbw to Fatima Sana. A close game had ended with Pakistan victorious by 13 runs, with the Tri-Series continuing on Thursday, Ireland taking on Australia at the same venue.


MATCH SUMMARY

Ireland v Pakistan, 3rd Tri-Series T20I, Bready, 19 July 2022

Pakistan 95-7 (14 overs; M Ali 29, N Dar 26; J Maguire 2-14)
Ireland 83-6 (14 overs; G Lewis 47, R Stokell 19; T Hassan 1-10)

Pakistan won by 13 runs (DLS Method)
 
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HOSTS FOR ICC WOMEN’S GLOBAL EVENTS UNTIL 2027 ANNOUNCED


Interview with ICC CEO Geoff Allardice on Board outcomes available here
ICC women’s global events graphic available here
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The ICC Board has approved Bangladesh, India, England and Sri Lanka as the four host countries of the ICC women’s white ball events from 2024-2027.

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be hosted by Bangladesh for the second time, with the 2026 edition going to England for the first time since 2009. The next ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in 2025 will be staged by India and Sri Lanka will host the ICC Women's T20 Champions Trophy 2027 subject to them qualifying for the event.

The hosts were selected via a competitive bidding process overseen by a Board sub-committee chaired by Martin Snedden along with Clare Connor, Sourav Ganguly and Ricky Skerritt. The ICC Board accepted the recommendations of the committee who conducted a thorough review of each bid along with ICC management.

Greg Barclay, ICC Chair said: “We are delighted to have awarded ICC women’s white ball events to Bangladesh, India, England and Sri Lanka. Accelerating the growth of the women’s game is one of the ICC’s strategic priorities and taking these events to some of our sport’s biggest markets give us a fantastic opportunity to do that and deepen its connection with cricket’s one billion plus fans.”

Nizam Uddin Chowdhury, Bangladesh Cricket Board CEO said: “Getting the hosting rights for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 is fantastic news for Bangladesh cricket. On behalf of the BCB, I take this opportunity to thank the ICC Board for awarding this major women’s event to Bangladesh during a time when the women’s game is flourishing and expanding.

“Especially, this will be a watershed moment for women's cricket in Bangladesh as the event will inspire little girls and aspiring female cricketers to dream big. Our women have made steady strides in international cricket and this world event at home will be an ideal opportunity to show that we can compete against the best. Bangladesh has a rich tradition of hosting high profile ICC events and I have no doubts that we will deliver a world class tournament in 2024.”

Mr Sourav Ganguly, President, BCCI said: “We were keen on hosting the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 and we are glad we have won the hosting rights for this marquee clash on the women’s calendar. India hosted the 50-over women’s World Cup in 2013 and the sport has undergone tremendous transformation since then. The popularity of women’s cricket is rapidly rising, and this is a step in the right direction. The BCCI will work closely with the ICC and fulfil all the requirements.”

Mr Jay Shah, Honorary Secretary, BCCI said: “We are delighted to host the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and let me tell you that BCCI will leave no stone unturned to make it a memorable event for everyone concerned. We are taking several steps to raise the profile of the sport right from the grassroots level and hosting the World Cup will further boost the popularity of the sport in the country. The BCCI remains committed to women’s cricket in India. We have the infrastructure in place, and I am confident we will have a very successful edition of the World Cup.”

Clare Connor, England and Wales Cricket Board Interim CEO said: “We’re absolutely delighted that we’ve been selected to host the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. We saw back in 2017 how hosting the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup captured people’s imagination and I’ll never forget watching Heather Knight lift the trophy on that magical day at a sold-out Lord’s.

“Women’s cricket has developed rapidly since then, from the numbers of girls picking up bats through All Stars and Dynamos, joining clubs, and being able to progress on a pathway to the highest levels of performance. We’re seeing right now the positive impact that the Women’s Euros is having for football, and hosting this global cricket event will give us another incredible opportunity to inspire even more girls to pick up a bat and ball.”

Ashley de Silva, Sri Lanka Cricket CEO said: ‘’Sri Lanka Cricket gives utmost importance to the growth of women’s cricket; hence we consider, being bestowed the honor of hosting ICC Women's T20 Champions Trophy 2027 is an excellent opportunity for us to be a part of the global growth program launched by the International Cricket Council to develop women’s cricket.

‘’Hosting this event is also going to give women’s cricket in Sri Lanka a global platform to promote the game within the country, the region and also beyond.’’

The IBC Board approved Lord’s Cricket Ground as the host for the ICC World Test Championship Finals in 2023 and 2025.
 
James said:
<b>England Women vs South Africa Women, 2nd ODI</b>

England Women opted to bat

ENGW - 6/0 (1)
CRR: 6.00

England currently lead the series 1-0
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This multi format series turned out to be a complete squash. Complete domination over South Africa by England. Close to a whitewash.
 
Women's cricket making a debut at the CWG

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Australia Women vs India Women, 1st Match, Group A

India Women have won the toss and have opted to bat

Teams:

Australia Women (Playing XI): Alyssa Healy(w), Beth Mooney, Meg Lanning(c), Tahlia McGrath, Rachael Haynes, Ashleigh Gardner, Grace Harris, Jess Jonassen, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown

India Women (Playing XI): Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia(w), Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Meghna Singh, Renuka Singh
 
MenInG said:
Australia Women vs India Women, 1st Match, Group A

India Women have won the toss and have opted to bat

Teams:

Australia Women (Playing XI): Alyssa Healy(w), Beth Mooney, Meg Lanning(c), Tahlia McGrath, Rachael Haynes, Ashleigh Gardner, Grace Harris, Jess Jonassen, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown

India Women (Playing XI): Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia(w), Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Meghna Singh, Renuka Singh
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India looking favs - will be a huge win this

INDW 154/8 (20)
AUSW 34/4 (4.1) CRR: 8.16 REQ: 7.64
Australia Women need 121 runs in 95 balls
 
Australia with a chance now...

INDW 154/8 (20)
AUSW 100/6 (13) CRR: 7.69 REQ: 7.86
Australia Women need 55 runs in 42 balls
 
MenInG said:
Australia with a chance now...

INDW 154/8 (20)
AUSW 100/6 (13) CRR: 7.69 REQ: 7.86
Australia Women need 55 runs in 42 balls
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Tense but good win for Australia Women

INDW 154/8 (20)
AUSW 157/7 (19) CRR: 8.26

Australia Women won by 3 wkts
 
MenInG said:
Tense but good win for Australia Women

INDW 154/8 (20)
AUSW 157/7 (19) CRR: 8.26

Australia Women won by 3 wkts
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Australia began their Commonwealth Games campaign in style, registering a three-wicket win against India.

Match 1: Australia v India
Toss: India elected to bat first
Result: Australia won by 3 wickets

Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur had no hesitation in opting to bat first after winning the toss. Smriti Mandhana was looking in good touch, playing a couple of glorious strokes while farming the majority of the strike. Her knock of 24 though was ended as Darcie Brown struck for Australia.

Shafali Verma would then pick up the mantle, racing away to 48, despite a calamitous run-out of Yastika Bhatia in between. Her knock would end, with Alyssa Healy again doing the damage behind the stumps.

From there onwards, it was the Harmanpreet Kaur show, ensuring that India would put a competitive target on the board. Her knock of 52 off only 34 deliveries meant that India posted a total of 154 on the board. Kaur was dismissed in the final over by Megan Schutt, but the job was already done, with the Indian bowlers having a target to defend.

In reply, Australia found themselves in all sorts of trouble in the Powerplay. The Indian bowlers came out with an aggressive mindset, rocking the World Champions at the very start. Australia lost four wickets inside the first six overs and at one point, found themselves reeling at 49/5. Renuka Singh Thakur was the destroyer-in-chief, sending the Australian top four packing in a sizzling spell. Deepti Sharma then joined in the fun, getting the scalp of Rachael Haynes.

Grace Harris and Ash Gardner then put up a brilliant partnership, which put Australia back in the contest. Harris was the aggressor, while Gardner expertly rotated the strike during their 51-run stand. Harris was finally dismissed on 37 by Meghna Singh, and Deepti Sharma removed Jess Jonassen.

But Gardner kept her nerves, getting brilliant support from Alana King. Her half-century eventually took her side to a victory, while King also chipped in with a crucial 18*. With the victory, Australia began their campaign in style, registering two crucial points on the board.

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Pakistan win the toss and opt to field first against Barbados in their first game of the Commonwealth Games

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After 3 overs Barbados are 15-1. Pakistan used up a review from caught from behind, however it did not go Pakistan way. Love the way Diana Baig is bowling soo far
 
nextover666666 said:
After 3 overs Barbados are 15-1. Pakistan used up a review from caught from behind, however it did not go Pakistan way. Love the way Diana Baig is bowling soo far
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Pakistan are expected to win this.
 
Powerplay done Barbados 38-1

What I observed so far from watching the match
some good bowling by diana and dar, however fielding needs to be better granted their was a drop catch, but at the same time, their needs to be a second effort, or second gear to try to stop the boundaries, which I have not really seen so far. Their has also been 6 extras so far.

Credit to the Barbados batters for finding gaps here and their.

So far decent start by both teams
 
Pitch Report: The pitch is a fair scoring pitch and seems to favour the batting team. Out of the 6 T20Is the teams batting first have won all 6. Meaning the surface offers great support in the first innings of the match.

Meanwhile pakistan team management: let's bowl first :misbah
 
The cricket enthusiast said:
Pitch Report: The pitch is a fair scoring pitch and seems to favour the batting team. Out of the 6 T20Is the teams batting first have won all 6. Meaning the surface offers great support in the first innings of the match.

Meanwhile pakistan team management: let's bowl first :misbah
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was a bad decision to make them bat first, makes no sense at all.
 
Wicket for Pakistan by Fatima Sana, but was a gift by Hayley Matthew if anything. Good innings by Matthews regardless 116-2 with 3 overs left
 
Kycia Knight makes 50 runs as well not good innings by her so far. 134-2 barbados are at now. One over left. regardless of what ever the results ends up on Pak needs to work on their fielding, and field placements.
 
144-4 last ball run-out by Pakistan. So Pakistan will need 145 runs to win the match.

I do not follow the womens team, too much, so i do not know if this should be an easy or tough chase for Pak. At the same time, will be hard to judge how the Barbados team will bowl. However their is runs on the board for Barbados, and will not be a walk in the park. I say match can go either way
 
Run-out. Pakistan 49-4 looks like its curtains for Pakistan. Bismah was going no-where with her innings
 
Pakistan's women's team has not progressed one bit over the last couple of years. They were struggling mightily to score over run-a-ball two years ago and they are struggling to play at 6 RPO even now. I don't know what they have been doing in the past 2 years. There is no athleticism nor power within them.
 
77 needed off 36, we just dont have the power game, in terms of batting, bowling and fielding you can see the difference between us and Barbados, their more bulky and fit, but more importantly they seem to have better match awareness.
 
KingKhanWC said:
Such a lovely shot back down the ground, easily clears the ropes.

Dar can win it for Pak, the other player doesnt look at the races.
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Nadeem can hit a bit too, i think Aliyah can take a risk too, if she gets out its not the end of the world, but Nida Dar has to be their at the end.
 
nextover666666 said:
Nadeem can hit a bit too, i think Aliyah can take a risk too, if she gets out its not the end of the world, but Nida Dar has to be their at the end.
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Defo

A big end to this game. Barbados need to cut out the wides, otherwise it will be 20 odd balls.

Pak have a huge task imo.
 
Barbados slow over rate means one less fielder outside the inner circle.

Could help Pak in the last 10 balls.
 
31 needed of 12, its very simple Pakistan need a massive over, and its possible, but this over Pak will have to go big
 
I assume this is a shock victory.

I was thinking of watching Sundays match live at Edgbaston but it could be very one sided, this Pak team looks average.
 
KingKhanWC said:
I assume this is a shock victory.

I was thinking of watching Sundays match live at Edgbaston but it could be very one sided, this Pak team looks average.
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Nothing has changed. They have been average or below that for a while.
 
Congrats to Barbados on historic win. Pakistan you could have won this match, their was sooo many mistakes, but the dumbest was winning the toss, and having Barbados bat first.

Nida Dar should be made captain. She is the only the one that player with heart.
 
BAW 144/4 (20)

PAKW 129/6 (20)

Barbados Women won by 15 runs
 
Pathetic management. Why let that tailender incapable of connecting with the bat eat up 24 deliveries when you've got a six hitter in the dugout? This cowardly brand of cricket won't win many new fans I'm afraid.
 
Hectic said:
Pathetic management. Why let that tailender incapable of connecting with the bat eat up 24 deliveries when you've got a six hitter in the dugout? This cowardly brand of cricket won't win many new fans I'm afraid.
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Barbados cannot believe their luck.

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Hectic said:
Pathetic management. Why let that tailender incapable of connecting with the bat eat up 24 deliveries when you've got a six hitter in the dugout? This cowardly brand of cricket won't win many new fans I'm afraid.
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Their was so many things wrong- I actually watched the whole match. In one sense I happy to see how the women team has progressed, and the sad reality is their has not been any improvements.

The main issues I saw
1) Win the toss, and make the other team bat first, ( pak themselfs are not a good chasing side)
2) Dropped catches, and bad or zero efforts made to stop boundaries
3) Given away too many extra runs ( both teams had this issue)
4) Not having the correct batting order, and even the shuffling of bowlers was not done well IMO.
5) Field Placement was horrible too
6) Lack of Match Awarness, and bad running towards the wickets, causing run outs and lack of communication.
6) This is more an assumption, but I think Pakistan underestimated their opponents since it was Barbados

The only positive from this Match Was Nida Dar.
 
Another day, another pathetic performance from Pakistan's women.

Very little improvement over the years.
 
First England game tonight.

Looking forward to it.
 
Saj said:
Another day, another pathetic performance from Pakistan's women.

Very little improvement over the years.
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Highlights

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South Africa Women (Playing XI): Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Sune Luus(c), Laura Wolvaardt, Mignon du Preez, Chloe Tryon, Delmi Tucker, Sinalo Jafta(w), Shabnim Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba|

New Zealand Women (Playing XI): Sophie Devine(c), Suzie Bates, Amelia Kerr, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Hayley Jensen, Izzy Gaze(w), Lea Tahuhu, Hannah Rowe, Fran Jonas, Eden Carson

South Africa Women have won the toss and have opted to field
 
NZW 167/2 (20)

RSAW 154/7 (20)

New Zealand Women won by 13 runs
 
New Zealand beat South Africa by 13 runs in their opening Group B encounter at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Match 3: New Zealand v South Africa
Toss: South Africa elected to field first

Result: New Zealand win by 13 runs

Put into bat first, New Zealand had a fantastic opening stand from their two experienced campaigners, Suzie Bates and skipper Sophie Devine. Though not overly aggressive, the pair expertly handled any threat the South African bowlers posed. They also scored at a decent click, putting the bad deliveries away. Their partnership fell merely 1 run short of the 100-run mark, as Devine was dismissed by Nonkululeko Mlaba on 48.

Bates though carried on with her charge, steadily increasing the scoring rate. She got decent support from Amelia Kerr, who ended on an unbeaten 16-ball 20. Bates' fantastic knock of 91 would end on the final delivery of the New Zealand innings, as she was run-out, pushing for a run. But her exploits ensured that New Zealand ended with a total of 167/2 on the board.

In reply, South Africa were rocked quite early in their chase, losing both their openers. Anneke Bosch (3) was dismissed by Hayley Jensen, while Hannah Rowe sent Tazmin Brits packing. South Africa simply could not recover from these early setbacks, meandering along in their chase.

Mignon du Preez (26) and Laura Wolvaardt (28) steadied the ship, but could not keep up with the required rate. Chloe Tryon was the most impressive batter, scoring 39 in only 17 deliveries but was run out at the most inopportune moment.

Skipper Sune Luus (32 off 18) tried her best, but South Africa ended up being short by 13 runs, as New Zealand began their Commonwealth Games 2022 campaign in style.

https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2699808
 
Sri Lanka Women have won the toss and have opted to bat

Teams:

Sri Lanka Women (Playing XI): Chamari Athapaththu(c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani(w), Ama Kanchana, Oshadi Ranasinghe, Sugandika Kumari, Inoka Ranaweera, Achini Kulasuriya

England Women (Playing XI): Danielle Wyatt, Sophia Dunkley, Natalie Sciver(c), Amy Jones(w), Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Katherine Brunt, Sophie Ecclestone, Freya Kemp, Issy Wong, Sarah Glenn
 
England Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 4th Match, Group B

Sri Lanka Women opt to bat

SLW - 75/6 (15)

CRR: 5.00
 
Nat Sciver stepping up from VC and captaining the England side well tonight.

England should win this comfortably.
 
England Women need 81 runs to win

SLW - 106/9 (20)
ENGW - 26/2 (4)

CRR: 6.50
RR : 5.06
 
Nat Sciver has come in, she is England’s top batter and should take them home.
 
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