Not even rain could save the day as the Sophie Molineux era as captain got off to a disastrous start after Australia suffered a humbling 21-run loss in a rain-affected match to fierce rivals India in the first T20 match of their multi-format series.
BREAKING: ‘Pretty surprised’ Annabel Sutherland wins top gong in 11-year first
Australian all-rounder Annabel Sutherland has capped off another impressive 12 months in the national side by winning a second-consecutive Belinda Clark Award.
Ex-BBL gun saves Poms from major embarrassment; Aussie nemesis smacks Kiwis – T20 WC Wrap
Tom Banton’s unbeaten 63 led England to a five-wicket T20 World Cup victory over Scotland in Kolkata on Saturday that kept Harry Brook’s side on course for the Super Eights.
England beat Scotland by five wickets: T20 World Cup cricket – as it happened
England saw off a brave effort from Scotland as Tom Banton’s unbeaten 63 secured a five-wicket win in Kolkata
One brings two! Another lifter, another skyer, this time looping straight to deep square, where Phil Salt barely has to move.
Jofra strikes! He drops short and Munsey can only get a top edge, safely pouched by Banton running in from midwicket.
Continue reading...Stand-in skipper makes history as Ireland send T20 World Cup statement
Ireland’s stand-in-captain Lorcan Tucker scored a superb unbeaten 94 as they hammered Oman by 96 runs to register their first Group B win at the T20 World Cup.
‘Not that hard’: Glaring issue for Aussies after WC capitulation as ‘strange decision’ called out
Matthew Renshaw has leapt to the defence of Australia’s undermanned bowling attack following Friday’s humbling T20 World Cup group-stage loss to Zimbabwe in Colombo.
‘Disappointing’: Ashes hero opens up on Aussie snub that fuels World Cup ambition
Leg-sinner Alana King hasn’t given up hope of representing her country at this year’s T20 World Cup despite her “disappointing” omission from Australia’s T20 squad to face India.
‘Parked our egos’: Aussies stunned by minnows as injury blow worsens World Cup disaster
Australia’s T20 World Cup campaign is on thin ice after a shock 23-run group stage loss to Zimbabwe on Friday in Colombo.
From grade cricket to World Cup glory: Sydney-based brothers steer Italy to historic win
Spinners Crishan Kalugamage and Ben Manenti helped debutants Italy to a historic first win at the cricket T20 World Cup with a 10-wicket hammering of Nepal on Thursday.
India one win from WC finals after thrashing, Pakistan blockbuster now awaits
India tuned up for their blockbuster showdown with Pakistan at the T20 World Cup with a 93-run hammering of Namibia at New Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Where’s Joe…? Poms slump in huge World Cup boilover as glaring problem exposed
Left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie tore the heart out of England’s much-vaunted middle order on Wednesday as the West Indies won by 30 runs in their T20 World Cup clash in Mumbai.
Cricket news 2026: Australia women vs India series preview, guide, fixtures and dates, how to watch in Australia, squads, Alyssa Healy retirement, Sophie Molineux captain, video
Australia will be hunting revenge during the upcoming multi-format series against World Cup champions India, which doubles as a farewell tour to captain Alyssa Healy.
Australia brush off loss of Mitch Marsh to crush Ireland in T20 World Cup opener
Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa rout opponents in 67-run win
Skipper pulled out injured 30 minutes before start of play
Adam Zampa and Nathan Ellis combined for eight wickets as Australia overcame the shock pre-match loss of skipper Mitch Marsh to post a crushing 67-run victory over Ireland in their T20 World Cup opener in Colombo.
Marsh was officially ruled out just 30 minutes before Wednesday night’s toss after scans revealed he was suffering internal testicular bleeding from a blow he suffered at training earlier in the week.
Continue reading...England lose to West Indies by 30 runs at T20 World Cup – as it happened
A fine all-round performance saw West Indies move closer to the Super 8s with a 30-run win over England
England, of course, sneaked by Nepal on Sunday; West Indies whacked Scotland on Saturday.
If there’s heavy dew, batting first is a big advantage because it makes the ball hard to grip. Both sides have serious batting firepower, but unreliable attacks, so we can expect runs.
Continue reading...Steve Smith set for shock appearance at T20 World Cup after Mitch Marsh injury
Captain sidelined out by testicular injury in the nets
Champion batter rushed to Sri Lanka as squad cover
Steve Smith has answered a last-minute SOS and could make a shock appearance at the T20 World Cup following a testicular injury to skipper Mitch Marsh.
Marsh has been ruled out of Australia’s T20 World Cup opener against Ireland in Colombo after sustaining a direct hit to the box at training earlier this week.
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