
Women's World Cup 2017
Sarah Taylor returns to England Women's World Cup squad
Experienced duo Sarah Taylor and Heather Knight have been named in the 15-member England Women squad that will feature in the upcoming World Cup campaign to be played next month.
Women's Cricket World Cup 2017 Preview
The 2017 edition of Women's World Cup will get underway with a double header on 24th June in Bristol and Derby with eight teams vying for the title.
Mithali Raj hopes to erase scar from 2005 in World Cup final against England
India captain Mithali Raj said she is keen on erasing the scar from the 2005 World Cup final defeat to Australia when they face England in the 2017 edition final at Lord's on Sunday.
Kaur's unbeaten 171 sets up India-England final
Harmanpreet Kaur played the innings of her life as she smashed an unbeaten 171 off 115 deliveries to help India post 281 for four in the allotted 42 overs following which the bowlers restricted Australia to 245 runs as they claimed a 36 run victory in Derby to reach the final of the ICC Women's World Cup 2017.
Edwards, ECB laud ICC investment in women's game
England captain Charlotte Edwards and her employers, the England and Wales Cricket Board, are delighted that the International Cricket Council are furthering the development of women's cricket.
ECB confirms Women's World Cup 2017 venues
Derbyshire, Gloucestershire, Leicestershire, Lord's, and Somerset will be the host venues for the ICC Women's World Cup 2017, the England and Wales Cricket Board have confirmed.
Smriti Mandhana was determined to prove selectors right
India batsman Smriti Mandhana stated that she wanted to repay the faith the selectors showed on her following her back to back match winning knocks in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup in England.
Mithali Raj proud of India's effort despite missing out on World Cup
India captain Mithali Raj admitted that she was proud of her team's efforts in the Women's World Cup final against England at Lord's where they went on to lose the encounter by nine runs.
World Cup winning England Women stars honoured at Wembley
Members of the England's victorious 2017 Women's World Cup team were honoured in Wemberley during the first NFL game between Baltimore Ravens and Jacksonville Jaguars.
PNG Women win opener against Samoa
Papua New Guinea Women beat hosts Samoa Women by six wickets in the opening game of the 2016 ICC East-Asia Pacific Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier.
ICC Women's World Cup schedule unveiled
The International Cricket Council has announced the schedule for the upcoming ICC Women's World Cup 2017 to be held in England in June and July.
Lanning's 152 overshadows Atapattu's 178 as Australia Women continue winning ways
A marathon knock of unbeaten 178 from Chamari Atapattu went in vain as Australia led by a 152-run knock from Meg Lanning chased down 258 runs in 43.5 overs with eight wickets in hand against Sri Lanka in the eighth match of ICC Women's World Cup in Bristol.
Meg Lanning pleased with Australia performance against India
Australia captain Meg Lanning expressed satisfaction over the performance of her team in the recently concluded ICC Women's World Cup clash against India in Bristol that saw them progress to the semi-final of the tournament.
Shrubsole's six-wicket haul leads England to fourth Women's World Cup triumph
Anya Shrubsole registered her career best figures of 46 for six as England made a remarkable comeback to win the ICC Women's World Cup final against India at Lord's by nine runs on Sunday.
PNG beat Samoa, reach Women's World Cup qualifier
Papua New Guinea Women beat Samoa Women by three wickets in game four of the 2016 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier – East Asia-Pacific to book their place in the global qualifier for next year's Women's World Cup.
ICC announces Women's World Cup Qualifier 2017 fixtures
The International Cricket Council on Monday announced the fixtures for the Women's World Cup 2017 which has been scheduled between 7th and 21st February in four venues across Colombo.
ICC doubles Test championship prize money
The International Cricket Council in a board meeting on Tuesday doubled the prize money paid to the top ranked Test team each year to US$1 million.
England clinch thrilling win to reach final of Women's World Cup
A late comeback from South Africa did not prove enough as England completed a thrilling two wicket victory in the first semi-final of the ICC Women's World Cup in Bristol.
Luus, Ismail help South Africa Women pull out tight win against Pakistan
Sune Luus and Shabnim Ismail scored an unbeaten 30 run stand for the eighth wicket as South Africa managed to chase down 207 runs against Pakistan with three wickets in hand in the third game of the ICC Women's World Cup in Leicester.
Gowswami, Parida ruled out of ICC Women's World Cup qualifiers
India Women team will miss the services of seamers Jhulan Goswami and Sukanya Parida in the upcoming International Cricket Council Women's World Cup qualifiers due to injuries.
ICC announces dates for Women's World Cup 2017
The International Cricket Council on Sunday announced the dates for Women's World Cup 2017 to be held in England and Wales.
Cricket World Player of the Week - Anya Shrubsole
For her match-winning performance in the Women's World Cup final against India at Lord's and leading England to their fourth title victory, pace bowler Anya Shrubsole is the Cricket World Player of the Week.
Kapp, van Niekerk rattle West Indies as South Africa claim 10-wicket win
Marizanne Kapp and Dane van Niekerk picked four wickets each as South Africa came up with a dominant performance in the 12th match of ICC Women's World Cup after dismissing West Indies for 48 runs and sealing a 10-wicket victory at Grace Road.
Manodara, Gunaratne stars in Sri Lanka's 15 run win over Pakistan
Dilani Manodara scored a vital 84 run knock to lift Sri Lanka to 221 for seven following which Chandima Gunaratne and Ama Kanchana played crucial roles with the ball to seal a 15 run win for their team against Pakistan in the 28th game of ICC Women's World Cup in Leicester.
Lauren Winfield ruled out of England's opening game against India
England opening batsman Lauren Winfield has been ruled out of the opening game of ICC Women's World Cup against India in Derby on Saturday due to a wrist injury.
Ismail, van Niekerk set up convincing victory for South Africa
Shabnim Ismail and Dane van Niekerk shared seven wickets between them as South Africa bowled out Sri Lanka for 101 runs and chased down the target in 23.1 overs with eight wickets in hand in the 22nd match of ICC Women's World Cup in Taunton.
Fit Mandhana replaces Vaidya in India Women World Cup squad
India Women have recalled opening batsman Smriti Mandhana for the ICC Women's World Cup tournament to be played in England and Wales.
PNG Women make it two out of two
Papua New Guinea Women made it two wins out of two at the 2016 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier - East Asia-Pacific in Samoa by beating Japan by five wickets.
Winning send-off for Samoa's Perelini Mulitalo
Hosts Samoa beat Japan on the final day of the 2016 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier – East Asia-Pacific to ensure Perelini Mulitalo ended her career with a win.
India outplay Pakistan to reach top of table
Ekta Bisht picked a five-wicket haul as India successfully defended 169 runs after dismissing Pakistan for 74 runs to win the 11th match of ICC Women's World Cup in Derby by 95 runs.
Knight, Sciver centuries lead England to dominant win in rain affected game
Heather Knight and Natalie Sciver scored centuries to lay the platform for England's mammoth total of 377 for seven following which Pakistan could manage only 107 for three in the 29.2 overs of play possible in the second innings as the hosts bounced back to register a 107 run victory by Duckworth-Lewis in the fifth match of ICC Women's World Cup at Grace Road.
Mandhana century steers India Women to comfortable win over West Indies
Smriti Madhana scored a blistering century as India Women chased down 184 against West Indies Women in the 43rd over with seven wickets in hand during the seventh match of the ICC Women's World Cup in Taunton.
PNG Women complete qualifier undefeated
Papua New Guinea Women ended the 2016 ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier – East Asia-Pacific undefeated after beating Japan by eight wickets to make it four wins out of four.
Australia Women crush Pakistan by eight wickets
Sarah Aley and Jess Jonassen shared seven wickets between them as Australia Women dismissed Pakistan Women for 156 runs and later chased down the target in 23.2 overs with eight wickets in hand following an unbeaten 63 from Beth Mooney in the ICC Women's World Cup warm-up game in Leicester.
West Indies include four uncapped players for Women's World Cup
West Indies selectors have drafted four uncapped players in the squad for the ICC Women's World Cup to be played in June and July in England.
Taylor, Beaumont record stand flatten South Africa
Sarah Taylor and Tammy Beaumont shared a record breaking stand of 275 runs as England registered their third consecutive victory in the ICC Women's World Cup after defeating South Africa by 68 runs in Bristol.
Samoa win a thriller against Japan
The first round of the 2016 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier – East Asia-Pacific concluded with hosts Samoa taking a thrilling 26-run win over Japan in game three.
Australia defend 269 against South Africa to set up semi-final against India
A complete all-round performance from Australia saw them restrict South Africa to 210 runs in a chase of 270 in the 25th match of ICC Women's World Cup in Taunton to finish second in the table.
Bowlers set up another convincing win for England Women over New Zealand
A collective bowling effort from England bowlers saw them dismiss New Zealand for 130 runs and later chase down the target convincingly in 27.2 overs with seven wickets in hand to win their ICC Women's World Cup warm-up game in Derby.
Huddleston, Bates power New Zealand to comfortable victory over Sri Lanka
Holly Huddleston picked a five-wicket haul while Suzie Bates and Amy Satterthwaite remained unbeaten on 106 and 78 runs respectively as New Zealand completed a convincing nine wicket win over Sri Lanka in the ICC Women's World Cup opener in Bristol.
England reach top of table after trouncing West Indies
A clinical bowling performance led by Natali Sciver's three wicket haul helped England restrict West Indies to 128 for nine to seal a 92 run victory in the 26th match of ICC Women's World Cup in Bristol as they finished the group stage at the top position.
Maroof, Abidi help Pakistan Women chase down 247 against West Indies
Bismah Maroof and Nain Abidi scored 75 and 81 runs respectively as Pakistan Women completed a chase of 247 runs against in the 48th over with five wickets in hand during their ICC Women's World Cup warm-up game face-off in Leicester.
England hold off Australia in a tense three-run win
England managed to overcome late attack from Australia as they completed a three run victory while defending 260 runs in the 19th match of ICC Women's World Cup in Bristol on Sunday.
Sciver, Beaumont take England to semi-finals of Women's World Cup
Natalie Sciver and Tammy Beaumont scored 129 and 93 respectively as England went on to post 284 for nine in their innings and later restricted New Zealand to 209 and completed a 75-run victory in the 24th match of ICC Women's World Cup in Derby to make it to the semi-finals.
Subrina Munroe, Kycia Knight drafted into West Indies Women's World Cup squad
West Indies have named Kycia Knight and Subrina Munroe in the squad for the ongoing Women's World Cup 2017 campaign.
Taylor, Dottin guide West Indies to second win in rain-hit game
Deandra Dottin and Staphanie Taylor contributed with 104 and 90 respectively as West Indies managed to beat Pakistan by 19 runs D/L method in the rain hit 21st match of ICC Women's World Cup at Grace Road.
Klaas' four-wicket haul rip West Indies Women apart
Masabata Klaas starred with a four-wicket haul to dismiss West Indies for just 63 runs as South Africa completed a convincing six wicket victory in the ICC Women's World Cup warm-up game in Oakham on Thursday.
Anisa Mohammed stars as West Indies open account in Women's World Cup
A three-wicket haul from Anisa Mohammed led the bowling attack as West Indies restricted Sri Lanka to 182 runs in a chase of 230 runs to win the 20th match of ICC Women's World Cup in Derby by 47 runs.
Bolton century gets Australia Women off to winning start
Nicole Bolton smashed an unbeaten century as Australia Women chased down 205 runs against West Indies Women in the 39th over with eight wickets in hand in their ICC Women's World Cup clash in Taunton.
Perry, bowlers lift Australia to five wicket win
After Megan Schutt and Jess Jonnasen picked three wickets apiece to restrict New Zealand to 219 for nine, Ellyse Perry led the chase with a confident 71 run knock as Australia reached the target in 48.4 overs with five wickets in hand in the 10th match of ICC Women's World Cup in Bristol.
New Zealand knock Pakistan out of Women's World Cup
After a collective bowling effort from New Zealand restricted Pakistan to 144 runs, Sophie Devine scored a 41-ball 93 runs to help them complete the chase in just 15 overs in the 17th match of ICC Women's World Cup in Taunton.
Top order brilliance get India to winning start in Women's World Cup
Punam Raut, Smriti Mandhana and Mithali Raj all scored half-centuries as India went on to post 281 for three following which a three-wicket haul led by Deepti Sharma restricted England to 246 runs to register a 35-run victory in the second game of the ICC Women's World Cup in Derby on Saturday.
India defend 232 against Sri Lanka to maintain winning streak
Poonam Yadav and Jhulan Goswami led from the front in the bowling department as India successfully managed to defend 232 runs against Sri Lanka and registered a 16-run win in the 14th match of ICC Women's World Cup in Derby.
India trounce New Zealand by 186 runs to make it to semi-final
After Mithali Raj led from the front with a fine century, Rajeshwari Gayakwad picked a five-wicket haul to bowl out New Zealand for 79 runs and secured a massive 186 run win for India in the 27th match of ICC Women's World Cup in Derby and book a berth in the semi-final of the tournament.
Australia trounce Pakistan to reach top of table
Ellyse Perry scored her second consecutive fifty while Kristen Beams and Ashleigh Gardner shared three wickets apiece as Australia trounced Pakistan by 159 runs in the 15th match of ICC Women's World Cup in Leicester.
New Zealand thrash India by seven wickets in warm-up game
A collective bowling effort from New Zealand Women saw them dismiss India Women for 130 runs following which Rachel Priest scored a blistering half-century to complete the chase in 26.3 overs with seven wickets in hand in the warm-up game of ICC Women's World Cup in Derby.
Priest, bowlers help New Zealand return back to winning ways
Lea Tahuhu and Leigh Kasperek shared three wickets apiece while Rachel Priest scored a 55-ball 90 as New Zealand completed a convincing eight wicket win over West Indies in the 16th match of ICC Women's World Cup in Taunton.
Taylor, Knight stars in England's dominant win over Sri Lanka
Sarah Taylor and Heather Knight scored 74 and 82 runs respectively as England went on to chase 205 runs in 30.2 overs with seven wickets in hand against Sri Lanka in the ninth match of ICC Women's World Cup in Taunton.
India Women bounce back with convincing win over Sri Lanka
Mithali Raj led from the front with a 85-run knock while Rajeshwari Gayakwad picked a four-wicket haul as India registered a comfortable 109 run win over Sri Lanka in their ICC Women's World Cup warm-up game in Chesterfield.
Rain abandons WWC17 game between New Zealand and South Africa
Continuous rain led to the abandonment of the sixth game between New Zealand and South Africa in the ICC Women's World Cup encounter in Derby without a ball being bowled.
South Africa end India's winning streak with convincing 115 run win
A breezy 92 run knock from Lizelle Lee and an all-round performance from Dane van Niekerk proved enough as South Africa went on to crush India by 115 runs in the 18th match of ICC Women's World Cup in Leicester.
Australia Women cruise to 103-run win over South Africa in warm-up game
Elyse Villani slammed 137 runs as Australia Women overpowered South Africa Women with a 103-run victory in their ICC Women's World Cup warm-up encounter in Oakham on Tuesday.
Aley, Vakarewa called-up for Australia's Women World Cup title defence
Australia Women have called up uncapped duo Sarah Aley and Belinda Vakarewa for the ICC Women's World Cup campaign to be played in England in June and July.
England Women outplay Sri Lanka in warm-up game
England Women's team came up with a brilliant all-round display as they restricted Sri Lanka Women to 155 runs and chased down the target in 30.2 overs with eight wickets in hand in their warm-up game encounter of ICC Women's World Cup in Chesterfield.