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It was only some big hitting by Canning in the final over that took Ireland beyond 140. Canning struck back-to-back sixes, and a four to help her team garner 21 runs in the last over. Six of the seven bowlers they employed on the day returned with wickets. Left-arm spinner Sanjida Akter Meghla was the pick of the lot, claiming three for 26 in her four overs. In reply, Maguire gave Ireland the perfect start, as she bowled Dilara Akter on the third ball of the innings, with Bangladesh still to get off the mark. However, the Asian side soon…
Charlie Dean believes England can beat the best teams in the world, as the stand-in captain explained how her side is dealing with the pressures of trying to win the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup on home soil.The hosts are one of the favourites and out to end a 17-year wait to win the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, as they prepare to face Sri Lanka in their opener on Friday June 12 – which can be streamed for FREE via the Sky Sports App – but dangerous opponents stand in their way. On Monday, England suffered a five-wicket warm-up…
Xavier Bartlett recalled with Ollie Peake and Matt Kuhnemann making way as Australia insert Tigers in first ODI at Mirpur ‘Exciting prospect’: Inglis on Tigers threats Rana & Rishad Liam Scott will make his international debut in Australia’s ODI series opener against Bangladesh, with the visitors also picking paceman Xavier Bartlett in anticipation of improved seam-bowling conditions in Dhaka. Stand-in captain Josh Inglis won the toss and elected to bowl in Mirpur where the punishing humidity is forecast to top 80 per cent and the mercury hit 32C for the day game, the first of three matches in a series…
Johan Botha has stepped down from state and BBL contracts with a season to run on each Johan Botha has today resigned as coach of the Bulls and Brisbane Heat men’s teams despite having another year to run on his contract, Queensland Cricket announced today. Former South African international Botha had coached both sides for the past two years after replacing Wade Seccombe in 2024, just four months after the latter led the Heat to a Big Bash title. Under Botha’s watch, the Heat have missed the BBL finals in both seasons since, while Queensland played off in the Sheffield…
Kim Garth is boosting her chances of a maiden T20 World Cup game in Aussie colours after a strong start to 2026 with the ball How the Power Surge helped Garth lock in T20I spot If Kim Garth takes the new ball in Australia’s opening T20 World Cup match against South Africa in Manchester on Saturday, it will mark a significant – and somewhat surprising – milestone in the Irish-turned-Australian quick’s career. Garth did her hopes of seeing her name on that team sheet no harm on Monday, starring in Australia’s five-wicket warm-up win over England in Cardiff, taking 1-19…
Test captain and fast bowler in doubt for second Test against NZ as ECB investigate incident in early hours of Monday morning It could be last orders for Bazball after English cricket authorities launched an investigation into a “nightclub incident” involving captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson. Both could be dropped for the next Test after breaching team protocols after the Test win over New Zealand. The revelation is a grievous blow to a team seeking to reset its image and relationship with fans after being dogged by allegations of a drinking culture and “lad’s holiday” approach at…
Australia have enjoyed a pre-T20 World Cup confidence boost, cruising to a five-wicket win over hosts England in a warm-up match in Cardiff. After Megan Schutt (2-20) and Alana King (2-10) helped restrict England to 6-157 at Sophia Gardens, Ellyse Perry (64 off 44) and Beth Mooney (43 off 26) led the way as Australia comfortably reeled in their target with 10 balls to spare. Australia v England scorecard The loose nature of the World Cup practice matches, which allow teams to deploy bowlers from outside their batting XI, mean teams are generally more focused on specific areas of preparation…
Nat Sciver-Brunt says England can take a leaf out of Alice Capsey’s book after she delivered another eye-catching display with the bat in Monday’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup warm-up defeat to Australia.Capsey led England’s recovery from 19-3 after Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Amy Jones and Sciver-Brunt were dismissed inside the opening 25 deliveries, blasting 45 from 36 balls to continue her impressive pre-World Cup form. Inspiring England to victory at Sophia Gardens ultimately proved too big a hurdle for Capsey to overcome single-handedly, despite dismissing Beth Mooney with the ball, as Ellyse Perry’s 64 helped Australia reach their target of 158…
England succumbed to a five-wicket defeat to rivals Australia in their first T20 World Cup warm-up game in Cardiff.Inserted after losing the toss, England slumped to 19-3, with captain Nat Sciver-Brunt scoring three on her return to the side after Danni Wyatt-Hodge (4) and Amy Jones (2) were dismissed. England were indebted to Alice Capsey (45 off 36 balls) and Freya Kemp (41 off 27 balls) for salvaging a score of 157-6 from 20 overs, but it proved well short against a stacked Australian batting line-up. A 51-run first-wicket stand between Beth Mooney (43 off 24) and Georgia Voll, and…
England succumbed to a five-wicket defeat to rivals Australia in their first T20 World Cup warm-up game in Cardiff.Inserted after losing the toss, England slumped to 19-3, with captain Nat Sciver-Brunt scoring three on her return to the side after Danni Wyatt-Hodge (4) and Amy Jones (2) were dismissed. England were indebted to Alice Capsey (45 off 36 balls) and Freya Kemp (41 off 27 balls) for salvaging a score of 157-6 from 20 overs, but it proved well short against a stacked Australian batting line-up. A 51-run first-wicket stand between Beth Mooney (43 off 24) and Georgia Voll, and…