All posts tagged: Women's T20 World Cup 2026

Bowlers not taking wickets just one of the issues for Harmanpreet’s team

Bowlers not taking wickets just one of the issues for Harmanpreet’s team

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India’s 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup campaign ended in the league phase with a six-wicket loss to Australia at Lord’s on Sunday, but the exit felt less like a shock and more like confirmation . The cracks had been visible for a while. India never found a clear identity: the batting lacked power, the bowling combinations kept changing, the middle order remained unsettled and the fielding faltered at key moments. While other sides arrived with defined roles and plans, India spent the tournament searching for theirs. Perhaps the clearest example was India’s ever-changing playing XI. Following the win over Bangladesh, captain Harmanpreet Kaur defended the constant tinkering, saying combinations were determined by opposition match-ups. “I think when we came here, one thing was very clear in our mind that every game is a different opposition and they have different positives and negatives, and accordingly we have set our playing XI. So we were very open about our playing XI, and we just thought about what is the best combination on that part. We will be …

India knocked out after losing to Australia in must-win clash

India knocked out after losing to Australia in must-win clash

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2 min readUpdated: Jun 28, 2026 10:17 PM IST The Indian women’s cricket team crashed out of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday after falling short against old rivals Australia in a must-win Group A clash at Lord’s in London. Half-centuries from veteran Australians Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner powered Australia past India’s total, as the six-time champions chased down 171, what initially looked like a stiff target in just 19 overs with six wickets remaining. Pacer Renuka Singh gave India early hope by dismissing opener Georgia Voll in the very first over, much to the delight of the large crowd in London. Beth Mooney and Phoebe Litchfield then steadied the innings, but India kept things tight with disciplined bowling and sharp fielding. The spin duo of Sree Charani and Deepti Sharma picked up a wicket each, removing Litchfield and Mooney respectively. However, that proved to be India’s final moment of joy as Perry and Gardner produced an elite batting display, taking Australia to the brink of their seventh World Cup title. …

How can India qualify for T20 World Cup semi-final after South Africa beat Bangladesh?

How can India qualify for T20 World Cup semi-final after South Africa beat Bangladesh?

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2 min readUpdated: Jun 28, 2026 06:22 PM IST South Africa defeated Bangladesh by four wickets in the first match of the T20 World Cup double-header at Lord’s on Sunday, leaving India needing to beat Australia in the second game of the day to reach the semifinals. Both teams entered the final round of Group A fixtures on six points from four matches, but India held the advantage with a net run rate of +2.268, compared to South Africa’s +0.734. The Proteas chased down Bangladesh’s target of 118 with four balls to spare and moved to eight points and will now await the outcome of the India-Australia clash. They end their group stage with eight points in five matches, with a net run rate of +0.633. FOLLOW LIVE: INDIA VS AUSTRALIA WOMEN’S T20 WORLD CUP 2026  A win for India will send them through to the semifinals alongside Australia. A defeat, however, will see South Africa join Australia as the two qualifiers from Group A. Australia have lost just three of their last 27 matches …

SL’s Chamari Athapaththu after loss to WI

SL’s Chamari Athapaththu after loss to WI

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2 min readUpdated: Jun 22, 2026 05:54 PM IST With Sri Lanka almost on the brink of a T20 World Cup exit after their comprehensive loss to West indies on Sunday, an emotional skipper Chamari Athapaththu took the blame for the team’s performance, saying that she was a failure as a captain. “Actually, it’s a sadness beyond words. I think I played around 18 years for the national team and I could never get a chance to take my team into a semi-final of a World Cup. Even though I have achieved many things personally, I think I’m a failure as a captain, because I think that’s big pain for a player. Actually, now I have to be with that pain,” Chamari said. “I think I tried my best, I think I should have played more responsible than this and if I have played more responsible than this today, we could have won this match today. So, I regret that. Especially I don’t like to blame anyone and I think I have more responsibility as …

Harmanpreet Kaur becomes first India player to feature in 200 T20Is

Harmanpreet Kaur becomes first India player to feature in 200 T20Is

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2 min readUpdated: Jun 21, 2026 08:39 PM IST India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur on Sunday became the first-ever player in men’s or women’s cricket to play 200 T20I matches. Kaur completed the milestone when she played in the T20 World Cup match against South Africa. However, she could only score 24 runs in her milestone match with India reeling at 116/5. India had stuttered to 83 for four with Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues and Yastika Bhatia all sent back. Harmanpreet, who made her international debut in March 2009 against Pakistan in the ODI format, played her first T20I in June that year against England at Taunton. She was given a special jersey and a cap with ‘200’ written on them by India head coach Amol Muzumdar and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana during a team huddle before the start of the game. “I think, honestly, it’s been an amazing journey. I never thought I’ll come that far, but I think God has been kind and I’m really thankful to him and to my family, friends, …

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Squad

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Squad

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The Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad preparations have created huge excitement among cricket fans around the world. Teams are focusing on building balanced squads with experienced players and talented young stars to compete at the highest level. Defending champions New Zealand, along with strong teams such as Australia and England, will also enter the tournament with powerful lineups. The competition will not only showcase thrilling cricket but also highlight the growing popularity of women’s sports globally. With passionate fans, intense rivalries, and world-class performances expected, the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad announcements will play a major role in shaping one of the most anticipated tournaments in women’s cricket history. As per the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 schedule, England Women and Sri Lanka Women will play in the first match on June 12 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. A total of 33 matches will be played between 12 teams in the tournament to determine the winner. Notably, 10 teams played in the previous edition of the tournament. In addition to the hosts, a total of …

A father’s belief, a daughter’s dream: Nandni Sharma’s rise to India’s T20 World Cup squad | Cricket News

A father’s belief, a daughter’s dream: Nandni Sharma’s rise to India’s T20 World Cup squad | Cricket News

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4 min readUpdated: May 3, 2026 08:43 AM IST Shyam Sundar Sharma still remembers the time when his daughter, Nandni Sharma, constantly urged him to enrol her at a cricket academy. The year was 2011, and Nandni was in fourth standard. It wasn’t the first time she’d made this request – she would plead nearly every evening when Sharma returned from his spare parts shop in the Industrial Area of Chandigarh. On Monday, Sharma had just returned home from his workplace when Nandni greeted him and broke the news: the 24-year-old pacer was named in the 15-member India squad for the Women’s T20 World Cup. “When Nandni was very young, her only demand from me was to get her enrolled in a cricket academy. She had made up her mind to play cricket. Like any parent, we wanted her to do whatever she wanted and did not even think for a moment to not enrol her,” Sharma told The Indian Express. “I used to play cricket in my younger days, but to see her play …

Suzie Bates to retire after 20-year career, eyes another World Cup title

Suzie Bates to retire after 20-year career, eyes another World Cup title

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2 min readApr 24, 2026 10:24 AM IST Veteran New Zealand cricketer Suzie Bates will retire from international cricket after the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, taking place from 12 June to 5 July in England, putting an end to a 20-year illustrious career, the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) announced on Thursday. New Zealand will announce the 15-player squad for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup next week, where Bates will be a part of the squad. NZC said in a statement, “Bates will be named as part of the 15-player World Cup squad at an announcement event at her former school, Otago Girls’ High School next Wednesday and will depart with the squad for the ODI and T20I bilateral tour of England in early May.” One of the most decorated cricketers in the world, Bates has led the White Ferns in 151 matches. The right-handed opener is also the all-time leading run-scorer in women’s T20Is with 4,717 runs. She is the fourth-highest run-getter in ODIs and has claimed 145 wickets. Bates reflected on her …