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Women's cricket - Do you care?

Indian Women Cricket now takes precedence over even Champions Trophy. Checkout front page of Cricinfo.

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charlie007 said:
Australia Women’s team will beat Bangladesh Men’s team 8/10 times.
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I don't think so. They may go to ER if they face Nahid Rana's 150 KMH. :inti

Fastest ball ever bowled in women's cricket was something like 126 KMH (I forgot the exact number but it was around 126).
 
Devadwal said:
Lol you didn't even watch than how can You say ?? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

:kp
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I have seen women's cricket.

- Ridiculously short boundaries.
- Bowlers bowling lollipops.
- Comical fielding.
- Hardly any huge six.
- No sledging.

Again, no disrespect to the ladies. I just think women's cricket isn't very serious as of now. :inti
 
I do care. Women need good
Constructive role models in every field like men. Also what it is this argument that some club team in Canada beat women team argument, in fact who is letting women around 50 yr old bearded shady sunday league uncles from Bangladesh anyways? That’s a red flag.Women compete with women, men compete with men. That’s how it works.
 
sweep_shot said:
I have seen women's cricket.

- Ridiculously short boundaries.
- Bowlers bowling lollipops.
- Comical fielding.
- Hardly any huge six.
- No sledging.

Again, no disrespect to the ladies. I just think women's cricket isn't very serious as of now.
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You can say about Bangladesh women's team.

In india, WPL matches are blockbuster. Full house at the stadiums and Tv viewership is increasing by record number .

Smrithi Madhana is better player than most of Bangladesh man team player's and she can Cross any boundaries.
:kp
 
Devadwal said:
You can say about Bangladesh women's team.

In india, WPL matches are blockbuster. Full house at the stadiums and Tv viewership is increasing by record number .

Smrithi Madhana is better player than most of Bangladesh man team player's and she can Cross any boundaries.
:kp
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Seriously bro? What is your excuse to respond?
 
sweep_shot said:
Cricinfo is practically CricIndia.

They put their events ahead of other events.

There is no way Women's IPL is better than CT.

:inti
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In India, CT isn't getting much traction to be honest.

Hardly people even ask about matches. The pubs are still running music video here.
 
I want women to succeed in everything they do.

Having said that, I do not believe women's cricket should be a thing. Maybe they can play for fun but cricket boards shouldn't waste money on actual women's cricket. Women's cricket is not serious cricket due to basic biology.

Women should play these sports only --> volleyball, golf, snooker, tennis, badminton, and swimming.

:inti
 
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sweep_shot said:
I want women to succeed in everything they do.

Having said that, I do not believe women's cricket should be a thing. Maybe they can play for fun but cricket boards shouldn't waste money on actual women's cricket. Women's cricket is not serious cricket due to basic biology.

Women should play these sports only --> volleyball, golf, snooker, tennis, badminton, and swimming.

:inti
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Why women's shouldn't play cricket??
 
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Look at the crowd supporting the ladies .

The Chinnaswamy roar was deafening .Harmanpreet Kaur literally has to shut out the noise—hands over her ears, crowd on fire!
This atmosphere was next level

:kp
 
I think Women T20 International World Cup I can definitely watch. However, Women Test Matches? I also watch a bit of Women World Cup soccer and Swimming.
 
Devadwal said:
You can say about Bangladesh women's team.

In india, WPL matches are blockbuster. Full house at the stadiums and Tv viewership is increasing by record number .

Smrithi Madhana is better player than most of Bangladesh man team player's and she can Cross any boundaries.
:kp
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There is one thing for certain, Indians do love their homemade products a lot more in contrasts to Bangladeshi.
Just look at Bollywood which dishes out 90% waste of time movies filled with their nepo kids, but they are still profitable due to the 1.5 billion population.
 
Devadwal said:
Why women's shouldn't play cricket??
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Where did I write that?

I wrote they could play for fun but cricket boards shouldn't fund these due to lack of profit.

They should play these sports primarily ---> golf, snooker, tennis, volleyball, and swimming.

:inti
 
sweep_shot said:
Where did I write that?

I wrote they could play for fun but cricket boards shouldn't fund those due to lack of profit.

They should play these sports primarily ---> golf, snooker, tennis, volleyball, and swimming.

:inti
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Test cricket is not profitable for most team's so we should binned the test cricket ?

Australia, England and indian - BIG three women's Match + WPL is profitable for respective boards.

:kp
 
BDfanforever said:
There is one thing for certain, Indians do love their homemade products a lot more in contrasts to Bangladeshi.
Just look at Bollywood which dishes out 90% waste of time movies filled with their nepo kids, but they are still profitable due to the 1.5 billion population.
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Indians know how to differentiate.

I'll watch a movie with nepo kid for a different reason than let's say a movie of satyajit roy. But I may find entertainment in both the type in different parameters.
 
That is gender stereotype.
U should be banned.LOL 😂

TBH nobody nobody cares about womens cricket except some delusional Indian posters.
sweep_shot said:
Where did I write that?

I wrote they could play for fun but cricket boards shouldn't fund these due to lack of profit.

They should play these sports primarily ---> golf, snooker, tennis, volleyball, and swimming.

:inti
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jamie smith said:
That is gender stereotype.
U should be banned.LOL 😂

TBH nobody nobody cares about womens cricket except some delusional Indian posters.
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Jisko dekhna h dekhega, no one force anyone to watch women's cricket but if you cant support them than fine but you can't say women's shouldn't play the cricket just because it not profitable.

:kp
 
Devadwal said:
Test cricket is not profitable for most team's so we should binned the test cricket ?

Australia, England and indian - BIG three women's Match + WPL is profitable for respective boards.

:kp
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That is fine, but the problem here is that how ESPN Cricinfo is highlighting some WPL games over actual Mens Tournament that is happening simultaneously. Also, I would be very weary if IND dont get a hold of their population growth.
 
BDfanforever said:
That is fine, but the problem here is that how ESPN Cricinfo is highlighting some WPL games over actual Mens Tournament that is happening simultaneously. Also, I would be very weary if IND dont get a hold of their population growth.
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Well that is because of the sponsors associated with WPL. Now if it promotes girls taking up sports and new role models, what exactly is the issue. As far as Indian population goes, I would be more wary about Bangladesh’s population density. India has at least some things going for it among a lot of issues, I would be worried about 0 redeeming things in Bangladesh right now.
 
jamie smith said:
TBH nobody nobody cares about womens cricket except some delusional Indian posters.
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Yes.

I guess Indians try very hard to appear progressive. They end up looking silly at times.

Again, nothing wrong with women's cricket. I never said that they shouldn't play cricket. All I said was boards shouldn't pour in so much money in this because there was no profit. Better to use that money in men's cricket. :inti

Women are very good at tennis, volleyball, swimming etc. They should only play those sports I guess. :inti
 
I like watching women’s cricket and have watched a couple of WPL matches just like I watch some men’s IPL matches. I don’t understand why some people don’t want women to play competitive, professional cricket. In fact, I admire the Aussie women for what they bring to this beautiful game - absolute champions.
To each their own, I guess. I am cool with people not liking or enjoying women’s cricket but strongly disagree with conceited comments about which sport women should play and which they shouldn’t- that’s exactly the definition of male chauvinism. Very poor and stone age comments.
 
Very good pay out for women. Nat sciver brunt got 400000 USD. Ash Gardner 400000 USD which is more than most men make in other leagues.
 
So if wpl is having more crowd than ct, its says either wpl is top notch in quality and pcb sucks in pulling crowd.it may be both as we saw pathetic crowd in psl.Any person talking about 1.5 billion should remember China is also same and they don't bother. Bcci hardwork did the miracle. Wpl is happening in 2 cities primarily but attendance is quite impressive.
 
sweep_shot said:
It is about quality. Not money.
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Quality of womens cricket is good from women's standard. If you compare it with men then obviously it will be inferior. Why you think there are 3 sets in ladies wimbledon final compared to 5 for men?

There is also startling difference in quality between an Ashes/BGT versus a test series involving Bangladesh. So should BCB stop investing?

Everyone is aware the mindset towards women for people like you...lets not make it so obvious. The fact that you find things progressive which wider world considers normal is alarming. Yeah...lets cage the women..else its progressive.
 

South Africa's Kapp wants more women's test matches​


There should be more women's test cricket in order to improve standards in the game, South Africa all-rounder Marizanne Kapp has said.

Kapp, who made her international red-ball debut in 2014, scored 150 against England in 2022 but has played in only four tests.

Since 2010, only 19 test series have been played in women's cricket, of which nine have been England v Australia, with most of them one-off matches.

"It's the longest format of the game where you probably need the most skills," Kapp told Reuters.

"It can only help the women's game and how players grow as well because you learn so much about yourself and your skill and your game when you play the longest format.

"For me, it's about getting as much international women's cricket as possible. It doesn't matter the format. The more games and teams you get to play, the stronger it will get and the better everyone will get."

The Twenty20 format of the game is thriving with the introduction of cash-rich franchise leagues around the world.

Kapp plays in the Women's Premier League (WPL) for Delhi Capitals who signed the 35-year-old for around $181,000 in the inaugural auction in 2023.

She has also played in the Big Bash League, The Hundred, T20 Super League and Caribbean Premier League.

"I know a lot of times we complain and say all these leagues are not good for the game because you lose players or their focus isn't international cricket anymore but I feel it's so good for the women's game," Kapp said.

"If you only have one or two leagues, you'll only get the best of the best picked up. Now with more and more leagues happening, second-tier and third-tier international players are getting picked up as well."

Kapp, who bowled a double-wicket maiden for the Capitals in a six-wicket win over Gujarat Giants last week, believes the WPL's quality has improved and gives players vital experience ahead of the one-day World Cup in India.

"Playing in these conditions is a massive help... I think if you can have as many as possible of your players playing in these conditions that will only help your team," Kapp said.

 

Ice-cool Sciver-Brunt helps Mumbai Indians win WPL​

Nat Sciver-Brunt claimed 3-30 and held her nerve at the death as Mumbai Indians won the Women's Premier League for the second time with an eight-run victory over Delhi Capitals in the final.

MI made a slow start after being asked to bat first as Marizanne Kapp took 2-11 from a miserly opening spell before Harmanpreet Kaur got them up and running with 66 off 44 balls.

The MI skipper cracked nine fours and two sixes in an 89-run partnership with England all-rounder Sciver-Brunt for the third wicket.

MI's innings stalled after Sciver-Brunt swept Shree Charani into the hands of mid-wicket for a 28-ball 30 and Harmanpreet followed not long after, caught in the deep off Annabel Sutherland.

Jess Jonassen and Charani finished with two wickets apiece for the Capitals as MI, who are coached by former England captain Charlotte Edwards, posted a competitive 149-7.

Delhi lost captain Meg Lanning for 13 early in their reply, bowled by a Sciver-Brunt in-ducker, before fellow opener Shafali Verma was trapped lbw to Shabnim Ismail.

From 17-2 Jemimah Rodrigues led the fightback for Delhi - beaten finalists in the past two WPLs - with a gutsy 30.

But when she became Kiwi spinner Amelia Kerr's second wicket in the 11th over, the scoreboard read 66-5 and the Capitals' fate looked to be sealed.

However, South Africa all-rounder Kapp ensured the match went deeper than expected with a defiant 40 off 26 balls before she chipped Sciver-Brunt into the hands of long-off.

The Capitals required 14 runs off the final over of the game but Sciver-Brunt was ice cool with ball in hand as she conceded just five singles.

MI's victory was their second over the Capitals in a WPL final, having beaten them by seven wickets in 2023.

Source: BBC
 
ECB supports dedicated ICC initiative for Displaced Afghan Women Cricketers

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has today announced the formation of a dedicated task force to support displaced Afghan women cricketers. In a landmark initiative, the ICC has joined hands with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), and Cricket Australia (CA) to assist these talented athletes in both their cricketing and personal development journeys.

As part of the initiative, the ICC will establish a dedicated financial fund to provide direct monetary assistance, ensuring these cricketers have the resources they need to continue pursuing the game they love. This will be complemented by a robust high-performance programme offering advanced coaching, world-class facilities, and tailored mentorship to help them reach their full potential.

Commenting on the initiative, ICC Chairman Mr. Jay Shah said: “At the International Cricket Council, we are deeply committed to fostering inclusivity and ensuring every cricketer has the opportunity to shine, regardless of their circumstances. In collaboration with our valued partners, we are proud to launch this task force and support fund, complemented by a comprehensive high-performance programme, to ensure displaced Afghan women cricketers can continue their journey in the sport. This initiative reflects our steadfast dedication to cricket’s global growth and its power to inspire unity, resilience, and hope.”

The ICC believes this initiative will not only help preserve the sporting careers of Afghan women cricketers but also reinforce the sport’s role as a unifying force that transcends borders and adversity.

Richard Gould, Chief Executive Officer at the ECB added: “We are proud to support this new initiative from the ICC. We have been vocal in recent times around the need for meaningful funding to support female players from Afghanistan so that they can thrive despite not being able to play at home.

“Having previously contributed a significant sum to the Global Refugee Cricket Fund, we are encouraged that this positive step from the ICC will go even further. We want the Afghanistan women’s team to continue being a beacon of hope for all women and girls.’’
 
Explained: Why the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 in India will use a hybrid model
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 will be held in a hybrid model, it was confirmed on Thursday after Pakistan qualified for the tournament. Pakistan women’s cricket team progressed to the 2025 World Cup after beating Thailand in an ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Thursday.

Sidra Amin (80) and Fatima Sana (62) were the pick of the batters for Pakistan as they posted 205/6 in 50 overs batting first. Thailand were bowled out for 118 in 34.4 overs as Rameen Shamim returned match figures of 3/18 and Nashra Sandhu took three wickets for 19.

Pakistan’s qualification to the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, however, means that the tournament will not be held entirely in India. Pakistan will be playing its matches at a neutral venue. The neutral venue is still not decided, but they are expected to be either in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh or the UAE.

Why will Pakistan play its matches at a neutral venue?

This is as per the agreement reached between the International Cricket Council (ICC), Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) ahead of the Men’s Champions Trophy 2025.

With BCCI refusing to send Team India to Pakistan for the tournament, the three parties settled on a hybrid model agreement according to which India and Pakistan matches in ICC events hosted by either country during the 2024–2027 rights cycle will be played at a neutral venue.

As a result, the Indian men’s cricket team played their matches in Dubai during the Champions Trophy 2025 and the Pakistan women’s cricket team is also expected to play their matches at a neutral venue and not in India.

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 in India will be held from 29 September to 26 October across five venues – Indore, Mullanpur, Raipur, Thiruvananthapuram and Visakhapatnam.

Source: https://www.firstpost.com/firstcric...ll-use-a-hybrid-model-explained-13880923.html
 
Nat Sciver-Brunt named England Women captain

Nat Sciver-Brunt has been named as the new England Women's captain.

Sciver-Brunt was deputy to Heather Knight, who lost the job after nine years in the aftermath of a woeful Ashes campaign in Australia, where England lost the multi-format series 16-0.


New mum Sciver-Brunt, whose wife - the former England seamer Katherine - gave birth to a son named Theodore in March, remains on maternity leave and will assume the role ahead of upcoming home series against West Indies and India.

She has represented her country 259 times across formats since making her debut in 2013, averaging 46.47 in Tests, 45.91 in ODIs and 28.45 in T20Is, whilst also taking 181 international wickets. She has captained England in Knight's absence previously.

The most recent occasion was at the T20 World Cup in October when Knight left the field with a calf injury sustained while running between the wickets and Sciver-Brunt had to step in mid-match. England ended up losing the group-stage game against West Indies after a disastrous fielding performance and were knocked out of the tournament as a result.

But Sciver-Brunt has a 9-3 win-loss record in the 12 matches she has captained for England - 11 T20Is, including at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, and one ODI.

She was England's second-highest run-scorer after Knight and third overall behind Australia's Beth Mooney during the 2024-25 Ashes.

Sciver-Brunt was also the leading run-scorer at the recent edition of the WPL with 523 runs, well ahead of next-best Ellyse Perry on 372, although Sciver-Brunt played two more games, including the final, won by her Mumbai Indians team.

She will be reunited with Charlotte Edwards, her former England captain and more recently coach at Mumbai who relinquished that role after leading the team to two WPL titles in three years to become England Women's head coach.

Edwards was appointed earlier this month, replacing Jon Lewis, who also lost his job following the Ashes whitewash.

"I'm really proud to take on the role of captain of the England Women's team and it's an honour to have been asked by Charlotte, someone I've always looked up to," Sciver-Brunt said. "Ever since I made my England debut back in 2013, all I have wanted to do is help the team in every way that I can. I will try my best to lead this team to success, whilst empowering them to be the best version of themselves.

"We have a really talented group, and we have a group that's united. It's a team I believe in and a team that can have a lot of success together. It's hugely exciting to be working with Charlotte having had the pleasure of working with her in the last three years at Mumbai Indians. Her love of cricket and passion for the England Women's team is inspiring and I'm excited to see where this partnership leads us."

Sciver-Brunt was the ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year for 2022 and 2023. She was also named PCA Women's Player of the Year in 2017 and 2022 and been a part of the ICC Women's ODI and T20 Teams of the Year in 2023.

Clare Connor, managing director of England Women, said: "We are delighted to have appointed Nat as England Women's captain and I know she's excited about the honour of leading the team during an unprecedented chapter in international women's cricket.

"Everyone knows what a fantastic cricketer Nat is, but her qualities extend far beyond her skills on the pitch. She's thoughtful, resilient and driven by getting the best out of herself and everyone around her. Nat is immensely well-respected in the group and I know she will form an exciting and fruitful partnership with Charlotte."

Source: ESPN
 
Lord’s to host final of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026*

- Six other top-class venues confirmed for expanded 12-team tournament that will see a total of 33 matches played over 24 days

The final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be held at Lord’s on Sunday 5 July, it has been announced.

Lord’s, which was also the venue for the thrilling final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup between England and India in 2017, is one of seven venues confirmed for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, alongside Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Headingley, Edgbaston, Hampshire Bowl, The Oval and Bristol County Ground.

The competition will kick off on Friday 12 June before culminating at Lord’s, 33 fixtures and 24 days later, showcasing the best of the global women’s game and seeking to take women’s cricket into the mainstream.

An expanded competition will see 12 teams descend on England and Wales to compete for the prestigious trophy that is currently held by New Zealand.

The schedule of the tournament, which will see the teams competing in two groups followed by a knockout stage, will be announced in due course.

Eight countries are already sure of their place, with the final four participants to be decided through a Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier next year.

England and Wales were awarded hosting rights for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in 2022, with the seven host venues selected subsequently following evaluation of various criteria.

The competition will be officially launched at an event at Lord’s today (May 1), featuring some of the biggest names in British women’s sport, including England Head Coach Charlotte Edwards, England stars Tammy Beaumont, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone and Lauren Bell, and England rugby player Ellie Kildunne. It will set out a vision for the tournament to be a sporting spectacle which can accelerate equality in cricket and change the game for good, taking women’s cricket into the mainstream permanently.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Chair Jay Shah and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Chief Executive Richard Gould welcomed the confirmation of the venues.

ICC Chair Jay Shah said: “The confirmation of venues represents a defining moment as we build towards the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. This tournament will bring together the world’s finest players in a celebration of skill, spirit and sportsmanship.

“The United Kingdom's rich diversity has always shown passionate support for all teams, something we witnessed so memorably at past events. The sell-out Women’s Cricket World Cup final at Lord’s in 2017 remains a landmark in the rise of the women’s game, and I cannot think of a more fitting stage for the final.

“As we turn our focus to preparing for the tournament, we are excited by the promise of thrilling T20 action that will not only captivate fans here but also serve as a showcase for cricket’s return on the Olympic stage in Los Angeles 2028.”

ECB Chief Executive Officer Richard Gould said: “We are hugely excited for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, and thrilled to be able to confirm the seven iconic venues that will host the tournament.

“It is of course extra special to announce that the final will be taking place at Lord’s. It is one of the finest venues in world cricket and every cricketer dreams of being part of occasions like a World Cup final at Lord’s.

“This will be the biggest women’s cricket event ever staged in England and Wales and is undoubtedly an opportunity to take the game to more people than ever before and welcome in new fans – young and old.

“Crucially though this isn’t just about scale, it’s about providing a world-class experience for players, fans and broadcasters alike, ensuring that the tournament reflects the elite performance of the players on the pitch.

“We want this competition to be part of a long-term movement, and not just a single moment in time. This World Cup will grow a new generation of fans who didn’t grow up with women’s cricket but will never imagine sport without it.”

Today it was also announced that Director of Women’s Professional Game Beth Barrett-Wild and Director of Major Events Rob Hillman will act as Co-Tournament Directors for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.

The ICC’s global women’s events have been growing since the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2017 with increased attendances at venues and more viewership across broadcast and digital platforms.

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 final between Australia and India in Melbourne saw a record 86,174 spectators in attendance while the finals of the subsequent T20 World Cups in Cape Town (2023) and Dubai (2024) were also sold out in markets where women’s cricket had never been ticketed before.
 
10 batters retired out - UAE cleverly beat the rain
At the Asia qualifier for the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup in Thailand, the United Arab Emirates were getting twitchy.

They had raced to 192-0 in 16 overs against Qatar but rain was looming in Bangkok.

With only one team progressing from the group, the UAE needed the win against the side ranked 32 places below them, at 52 in the world, to stay in control of reaching the next stage.

In a Test a side could declare to save time but in T20s declarations are not allowed.

So instead the two UAE openers - with captain Esha Oza on 113 and left-hander Theertha Satish 74 - retired out and the rest of the batting line-up each came to the crease and did the same under the instruction of coach Ahmed Raza.

It resulted in the remarkable scorecard of UAE being 192 all out in 16 overs - 10 batters retired out and no Qatar bowler taking a wicket.

And afterwards UAE dismissed Qatar for 29 in 11.1 overs to complete a 163-run win.

"Whilst the innings was going on we started hearing thunder and slight drizzle started," Raza said.

"I went to the umpires and checked whether we could declare but in white-ball cricket you can not declare.

"I then asked the match referee if I could retire my whole team out."

The win means UAE are looking good to progress to the Super 3 stage of the Asia qualifier and from there gain one of the two spots that would take them to the Global Qualifier.

Four teams will progress from the Global Qualifier to the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup in England.

"With the thunder and drizzle we just had to make sure the whole game was played because the weather has been around," Raza said.

"At the start of our bowling innings it was already drizzling and we were scared of the thunderstorm. There was not enough time. It was all done purely to get a result.

"By doing this I meant no disrespect to anyone involved, our opposition. Everything that happened was within the laws and was well communicated with the match referee.

"This extraordinary series of events should not overshadow our captain's hundred and our opening stand of 192 and our bowlers doing the remaining job."

Source: BBC
 
ACC Reschedules Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup

Dubai, UAE, [2nd June 2025] – The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) announces the rescheduling of the ACC Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup, previously set to commence on June 6, 2025, in Sri Lanka.

The decision to postpone the tournament comes after consultations were held on a letter received from Mr. Shammi Silva, President Sri Lanka Cricket Board, who wrote to the President of the ACC, seeking postponement of the event citing adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka and health concerns owing to the spread of chikungunya disease in the region.

The ACC values the importance of promoting women's cricket and nurturing emerging talent in the region. "The ACC is committed to providing opportunities for young women cricketers to develop their skills and compete at the highest level," said Mr. Mohsin Raza Naqvi, President Asian Cricket Council. "We understand the strategic significance of this tournament in shaping the future of women's cricket in Asia, and we will work diligently to reschedule the event at the earliest possible date."

The ACC will announce the new dates for the tournament in due course. We appreciate the understanding of all participating teams, players, commercial partners, and stakeholders
 

Dates, venues confirmed for 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup​

The ICC have confirmed the dates and the venues for this year's ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.​


The 13th edition of the Women's 50-over World Cup will run from September 30 until November 2, with five venues across India and Sri Lanka to be used for the eight-team tournament. These will be M. Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru), ACA Stadium (Guwahati), Holkar Stadium (Indore), ACA-VDCA Stadium (Visakhapatnam), and R. Premadasa Stadium (Colombo)

The event will commence with a blockbuster clash featuring India in Bengaluru on September 30 as the Women’s Cricket World Cup returns to the country after 12 years.

The first semi-final will take place in either Guwahati or Colombo on October 29, with the second semi-final to be played the following day on October 30 in Bengaluru.

The two finalists will then have at least two days to prepare for the title decider, with the final of the 2025 Women's World Cup to be held in either Bengaluru or Colombo on Sunday November 2.

The eight teams that will feature in the Women's World Cup are India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan.

Australia will enter the event as the reigning champions having defeated England in the final of the most recent Women's World Cup in New Zealand in 2022. They are also the most successful team in tournament history having been crowned champions on seven occasions.
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The key fixtures for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England were also announced today, with ICC Chair Jay Shah reiterating the governing body's commitment to the women's game.

“Fans have shown great support for the women’s game in recent years, and I am sure they will start planning for these showpiece events now that they have key dates and venues," he said.

“Women’s cricket stands at the forefront of our vision, and we are confident that these two upcoming tournaments will not only sustain the incredible momentum we've built in recent years but lift it to greater heights.”

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ICC announces ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025

The ICC is pleased to announce the schedule for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.

Hosts India will get the tournament underway against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru. The two countries will get the tournament started at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on 30 September, with action starting at 15h00 local time.

Defending champions Australia, then get their campaign up and running against neighbours, New Zealand, at Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on 1 October, while Bangladesh face Pakistan a day later in Colombo.

Bengaluru plays host for a second time as 2022 runners-up England, face South Africa on Friday, 3 October in the final opening match.

The round-robin stage runs until 26 October, with the final day of group stage action culminating in two matches on the same day with England facing New Zealand in Guwahati and India hosting Bangladesh in Bengaluru.

The semi-finals are scheduled for 29 and 30 October, before the Final takes place on 2 November.

The top four sides from the round-robin stage will progress to the semi-finals, with first place playing fourth and second taking on third.

ICC Chairman, Mr. Jay Shah said: “The confirmation of the schedule only builds further excitement and anticipation for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.

“With the eight best teams in the women’s game descending on India, alongside incredible venues and what promises to be record-breaking crowds, we are all looking forward to an unforgettable tournament.”

ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 schedule:

  • Tuesday 30 September: India v Sri Lanka – Bengaluru – 15h00
  • Wednesday 1 October: Australia v New Zealand – Indore – 15h00
  • Thursday 2 October: Bangladesh v Pakistan – Colombo – 15h00
  • Friday 3 October: England v South Africa – Bengaluru – 15h00
  • Saturday 4 October: Australia v Sri Lanka – Colombo – 15h00
  • Sunday 5 October: India v Pakistan – Colombo – 15h00
  • Monday 6 October: New Zealand v South Africa – Indore – 15h00
  • Tuesday 7 October: England v Bangladesh – Guwahati – 15h00
  • Wednesday 8 October: Australia v Pakistan – Colombo – 15h00
  • Thursday 9 October: India v South Africa – Vizag – 15h00
  • Friday 10 October: New Zealand v Bangladesh – Vizag – 15h00
  • Saturday 11 October: England v Sri Lanka – Guwahati – 15h00
  • Sunday 12 October: India v Australia – Vizag – 15h00
  • Monday 13 October: South Africa v Bangladesh – Vizag – 15h00
  • Tuesday 14 October: New Zealand v Sri Lanka – Colombo – 15h00
  • Wednesday 15 October: England v Pakistan – Colombo – 15h00
  • Thursday 16 October: Australia v Bangladesh – Vizag – 15h00
  • Friday 17 October: South Africa v Sri Lanka – Colombo – 15h00
  • Saturday 18 October: New Zealand v Pakistan – Colombo – 15h00
  • Sunday 19 October: India v England – Indore – 15h00
  • Monday 20 October: Sri Lanka v Bangladesh – Colombo – 15h00
  • Tuesday 21 October: South Africa v Pakistan – Colombo – 15h00
  • Wednesday 22 October: Australia v England – Indore – 15h00
  • Thursday 23 October: India v New Zealand – Guwahati – 15h00
  • Friday 24 October: Pakistan v Sri Lanka – Colombo – 15h00
  • Saturday 25 October: Australia v Sri Lanka – Indore – 15h00
  • Sunday 26 October: England v New Zealand – Guwahati – 11h00
  • Sunday 26 October: India v Bangladesh – Bengaluru – 15h00
  • Wednesday 29 October: Semi-final 1 – Guwahati/Colombo – 15h00
  • Thursday 30 October: Semi-final 2 – Bengaluru – 15h00
  • Sunday 2 November: Final – Colombo/Bengaluru – 15h00

Source: ICC
 
Ball Blazer said:
ICC announces ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025

The ICC is pleased to announce the schedule for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.

Hosts India will get the tournament underway against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru. The two countries will get the tournament started at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on 30 September, with action starting at 15h00 local time.

Defending champions Australia, then get their campaign up and running against neighbours, New Zealand, at Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on 1 October, while Bangladesh face Pakistan a day later in Colombo.

Bengaluru plays host for a second time as 2022 runners-up England, face South Africa on Friday, 3 October in the final opening match.

The round-robin stage runs until 26 October, with the final day of group stage action culminating in two matches on the same day with England facing New Zealand in Guwahati and India hosting Bangladesh in Bengaluru.

The semi-finals are scheduled for 29 and 30 October, before the Final takes place on 2 November.

The top four sides from the round-robin stage will progress to the semi-finals, with first place playing fourth and second taking on third.

ICC Chairman, Mr. Jay Shah said: “The confirmation of the schedule only builds further excitement and anticipation for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.

“With the eight best teams in the women’s game descending on India, alongside incredible venues and what promises to be record-breaking crowds, we are all looking forward to an unforgettable tournament.”

ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 schedule:

  • Tuesday 30 September: India v Sri Lanka – Bengaluru – 15h00
  • Wednesday 1 October: Australia v New Zealand – Indore – 15h00
  • Thursday 2 October: Bangladesh v Pakistan – Colombo – 15h00
  • Friday 3 October: England v South Africa – Bengaluru – 15h00
  • Saturday 4 October: Australia v Sri Lanka – Colombo – 15h00
  • Sunday 5 October: India v Pakistan – Colombo – 15h00
  • Monday 6 October: New Zealand v South Africa – Indore – 15h00
  • Tuesday 7 October: England v Bangladesh – Guwahati – 15h00
  • Wednesday 8 October: Australia v Pakistan – Colombo – 15h00
  • Thursday 9 October: India v South Africa – Vizag – 15h00
  • Friday 10 October: New Zealand v Bangladesh – Vizag – 15h00
  • Saturday 11 October: England v Sri Lanka – Guwahati – 15h00
  • Sunday 12 October: India v Australia – Vizag – 15h00
  • Monday 13 October: South Africa v Bangladesh – Vizag – 15h00
  • Tuesday 14 October: New Zealand v Sri Lanka – Colombo – 15h00
  • Wednesday 15 October: England v Pakistan – Colombo – 15h00
  • Thursday 16 October: Australia v Bangladesh – Vizag – 15h00
  • Friday 17 October: South Africa v Sri Lanka – Colombo – 15h00
  • Saturday 18 October: New Zealand v Pakistan – Colombo – 15h00
  • Sunday 19 October: India v England – Indore – 15h00
  • Monday 20 October: Sri Lanka v Bangladesh – Colombo – 15h00
  • Tuesday 21 October: South Africa v Pakistan – Colombo – 15h00
  • Wednesday 22 October: Australia v England – Indore – 15h00
  • Thursday 23 October: India v New Zealand – Guwahati – 15h00
  • Friday 24 October: Pakistan v Sri Lanka – Colombo – 15h00
  • Saturday 25 October: Australia v Sri Lanka – Indore – 15h00
  • Sunday 26 October: England v New Zealand – Guwahati – 11h00
  • Sunday 26 October: India v Bangladesh – Bengaluru – 15h00
  • Wednesday 29 October: Semi-final 1 – Guwahati/Colombo – 15h00
  • Thursday 30 October: Semi-final 2 – Bengaluru – 15h00
  • Sunday 2 November: Final – Colombo/Bengaluru – 15h00

Source: ICC
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@Aang_The_last_airbender Time for a showdown
 
If there is a close exciting match i ll even watch tape ball cricket. But never have i ever watched a full women cricket match just read about it due to it being cricket and me being a fan of it.
Not against women in cricket but it doesnt give you the excitement when ur team fellows(usually pathans) used to bowl faster than that. It just doesnt give that same excitement or aggression or athleticism that the intense cricket match brings. Maybe will try watching some this wc to see how it goes this time.
 
Hyder said:
If there is a close exciting match i ll even watch tape ball cricket. But never have i ever watched a full women cricket match just read about it due to it being cricket and me being a fan of it.
Not against women in cricket but it doesnt give you the excitement when ur team fellows(usually pathans) used to bowl faster than that. It just doesnt give that same excitement or aggression or athleticism that the intense cricket match brings. Maybe will try watching some this wc to see how it goes this time.
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I tried to watch their cricket a few times. I must say I didn't find it very exciting.

Some observations:

- Very slow-paced. Their fastest bowlers would be trundlers in men's cricket.
- Short boundaries.
- They can't hit many sixes. Whatever sixes they hit are generally either flat sixes or small sixes.
 
Full fixtures released for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
England will host the 10th edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in June-July next year.
The full fixture list of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is out now, with hosts England featuring in the opening clash against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on 12 June۔
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Hyder said:
If there is a close exciting match i ll even watch tape ball cricket. But never have i ever watched a full women cricket match just read about it due to it being cricket and me being a fan of it.
Not against women in cricket but it doesnt give you the excitement when ur team fellows(usually pathans) used to bowl faster than that. It just doesnt give that same excitement or aggression or athleticism that the intense cricket match brings. Maybe will try watching some this wc to see how it goes this time.
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sweep_shot said:
I tried to watch their cricket a few times. I must say I didn't find it very exciting.

Some observations:

- Very slow-paced. Their fastest bowlers would be trundlers in men's cricket.
- Short boundaries.
- They can't hit many sixes. Whatever sixes they hit are generally either flat sixes or small sixes.
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The issue with women cricket is that unlike men cricket their is a disparity for cultural reasons.

If you look at the trophy title cards, Aussie women have dominated the game followed by fluke wins from nz or England women at times.

Australia is a heavy heavy heavy sports oriented country where women are badly encouraged to compete. Women sports is treated as a big deal in aus which explains their domination in said format.

England and NZ women do not have that mantra but they are still a developed country so their women have an advantage but they are more or less in the same boat as Pakistan, India etc etc.

In countries like Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, WI etc etc, where do you find women playing sports competitively.

I'm not referring to the middle or upper class. Majority of cricketers from.india and Pakistan are not degree level educated.

Where do you find lower class women competitively playing and pursuing careers in cricket? Short answer you don't.

The format is too boring as its one professional side(Australia) vs A bunch of amateurs.

Men cricket would also be boring if the teams were like this

1) Australia
2) China
3) Hong Kong
4).Uganda
5) Nepal
6) Oman
7) Canada
8) UAE
9) USA
10) Nambia.

Australia would win everything and the other teams are hilariously bad at playing cricket so the games wouldnt be fun to watch.

That's the issue with women cricket, besides Australia, the other women teams are so bad that someone like me a 25 year old male who has a basic foundation in cricket would slap the crap out of them.

Playing 55-60KPH non existent spin and 100-110 KPH trundler pace with no line, no length, no discipline is child's play.
 
Pakistan women’s cricket team's fixture for T20 World Cup 2026

The International Cricket Council has revealed the complete fixtures list of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 to be played across seven venues in England from 12 June to 5 July.

A total of 12 teams divided into two groups are set to compete for the title in the 33-match tournament with hosts England taking on Sri Lanka in the tournament opener at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham.

Pakistan are slated in Group 1 with Australia, India, South Africa and two qualifying teams. Pakistan will open their campaign against India at Edgbaston on 14 June and will face South Africa at the same venue on 17 June.

Pakistan will travel to Southampton for their third fixture to face qualifier at the Hampshire bowl on 20 June before taking on the defending champions and six-time T20 World Cup winners Australia at Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds.

On 27 June, Pakistan will face the second qualifier in their group for the fifth and last group fixture at the Bristol County Ground. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals set to be played to 30 June and 2 July at the Oval Cricket Ground in London.

The final is inked in at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground on 5 July.

Pakistan’s fixtures at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026:

14 June: vs India at Edgbaston (2.30pm local time)

17 June: vs South Africa at Edgbaston (6.30pm local time)

20 June: vs Qualifier at Hampshire Bowl, Southampton (2.30pm local time)

23 June: vs Australia at Headingley (6.30pm local time)

27 June: vs Qualifier at Bristol County Ground (10.30am local time)
 
mominsaigol said:
The issue with women cricket is that unlike men cricket their is a disparity for cultural reasons.

If you look at the trophy title cards, Aussie women have dominated the game followed by fluke wins from nz or England women at times.

Australia is a heavy heavy heavy sports oriented country where women are badly encouraged to compete. Women sports is treated as a big deal in aus which explains their domination in said format.

England and NZ women do not have that mantra but they are still a developed country so their women have an advantage but they are more or less in the same boat as Pakistan, India etc etc.

In countries like Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, WI etc etc, where do you find women playing sports competitively.

I'm not referring to the middle or upper class. Majority of cricketers from.india and Pakistan are not degree level educated.

Where do you find lower class women competitively playing and pursuing careers in cricket? Short answer you don't.

The format is too boring as its one professional side(Australia) vs A bunch of amateurs.

Men cricket would also be boring if the teams were like this

1) Australia
2) China
3) Hong Kong
4).Uganda
5) Nepal
6) Oman
7) Canada
8) UAE
9) USA
10) Nambia.

Australia would win everything and the other teams are hilariously bad at playing cricket so the games wouldnt be fun to watch.

That's the issue with women cricket, besides Australia, the other women teams are so bad that someone like me a 25 year old male who has a basic foundation in cricket would slap the crap out of them.

Playing 55-60KPH non existent spin and 100-110 KPH trundler pace with no line, no length, no discipline is child's play.
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But when u see the premium fast bowlers bowling at 120 it just doesnt excite me that much personally. Not against anything but i cant watch that for 50 overs.
 
Hyder said:
But when u see the premium fast bowlers bowling at 120 it just doesnt excite me that much personally. Not against anything but i cant watch that for 50 overs.
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At the end of the day they are still women. You cant alter biology.

Despite the whole nonsense feminist movements and women can do everything men can on those weird female social media drama posts,

The truth is Males are born with more muscle mass leading to higher muscle strength. Men will simply be better at any work requiring heavy lifting and sports including cricket fits that bill.

A peak male will always physically outclass a peak female. Even brock Lesnar's alpha female daughter is a toothpick to Brock lesnar himself.

It is not possible for them to bowl beyond that. The fastest female bowler bowled at 130 max.

No female bowler in history regardless of genetics will ever reach the level of Mitchell Starc due to genetics and biology in the same way no female batsmen in history will have the reaction speed and timings of people like Hayden, Viv Richards etc etc.

Infact Men also typically have faster reaction speed times then women due to muscle contraction time as well as Motor responses being faster.

Their have been multiple studies whoch show that on average, Men outclass women in reaction speeds and have better motor responses in general.

A key component of cricket is reaction times. Women cant compete for obvious reasons.
 
Smriti Mandhana becomes the first Indian woman, and fifth overall, to score a century in each international format
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Slightly different sport. There was Women's Euro between Sweden and England. They went into Penalty and out of 14 Penalty Kicks 9 were missed. Unbelievable!
 
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