Trailblazers beat Supernovas by 16 runs in the final of the Women's T20 Challenge to claim the title for the first-time ever at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Monday night.

Supernovas prevailed over Trailblazers by a narrow two run margin to enter the final of the Women's T20 Challenge on Saturday night.

Tournament kicks off with match between India and New Zealand in Guyana; Australia, Pakistan and the Windies will also be seen in action on opening day.

Sri Lanka Cricket have appointed Shashikala Siriwardene as captain of the women's national team, replacing Chamari Atapattu in One-Day and Twenty20 Internationals.

Sri Lanka Women beat Pakistan by five wickets in the decisive third Twenty20 International in Sharjah to claim a 2-1 series win.

Javeria Khan scored a national record 133 not out as Pakistan Women chased down 245 to beat Sri Lanka Women by seven wickets in the third One-Day International in Sharjah and clinch a 3-0 series clean sweep.

Chamari Atapattu has been named as the new captain of Sri Lanka Women with Udeshika Prabodhani appointed as her vice-captain.