POOJA VASTRAKAR
BCCI announces India squad for Women's Asia Cup; Meghna Singh, Saika Ishaque added in travelling reserves
The high-octane clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan will be held on July 19. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals, which are scheduled to take place on July 26. The final will take place on July 28. For the first time in the history of the tournament, eight teams will feature in the upcoming edition, which is one more than the previous competition.
South Africa defeat India by 12 runs in 1st Women's T20I
Jemimah Rodrigues raised India's hopes lower down the order with 53 not out from 30 balls, while Harmanpreet Kaur made 35. But South Africa held nerves to restrict them to 177/4. Earlier, Brits slammed three sixes and 10 fours in her career-best knock of 81. Kapp hit eight fours and one as the duo stitched 96-run partnership from 56 balls.
Indian women's team look to finetune strategies in T20I series against South Africa ahead of Asia Cup, WC
The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will leave no stone unturned in their effort to embark for those big events in the best possible frame of mind. They have displayed signs of it too in the preceding three-match ODI series in Bengaluru and in the one-off Test here. The relentless India have won all those assignments despite the Proteas creating pockets of fight.
Smriti Mandhana makes history, scores most runs in 3 match ODI series
Now in three matches, Mandhana ended with 343 runs, at an average of 114.33 and a strike rate of above 103. She scored two centuries and a fifty. Mandhana also secured the 'Player of the Series' award as India white-washed South Africa by 3-0.
Smriti Mandhana score century to power India to 325/3 against South Africa, equals Mithali Raj's record
Smriti Mandhana (Google Trends): Opener Smriti Mandhana and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur led India to a formidable 325/5 against South Africa in the 2nd women's ODI, with Mandhana scoring 136 and Harmanpreet 103*. Earlier, the proteas' skipper Laura Wolvaardt won the toss and elected to bowl first. India is leading the three-match series 1-0.
Smriti Mandhana rises to third spot in women's ODI batting rankings
India's vice-captain Smriti Mandhana rose to third in the ICC Women's ODI batting rankings after her century led India to a 143-run victory over South Africa. Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu lost the top spot to England's Natalie Sciver-Brunt, who regained it with a century against Pakistan. Deepti Sharma and Pooja Vastrakar also made gains in the rankings, with Vastrakar moving up four places in the all-rounders list.
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Ton-up Smriti Mandhana powers India to 265/8 against SA
Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana's resolute hundred helped India recover from a top-order collapse to post 265 for eight against South Africa in the first women's ODI at Chinnaswamy. Mandhana, who scored her sixth ODI ton, showcased adaptability on a sluggish pitch, guiding India after early dismissals of key batters like Shafali Verma and captain Harmanpreet Kaur.
Asha Sobhana, Sajana Sajeevan earn maiden India call-ups
Spinner Asha Sobhana and hard-hitting batter Sajana Sajeevan, who impressed in the recently held Women's Premier League, on Monday earned their maiden call-ups to the Indian team for the five T20s against Bangladesh beginning April 28. Leg-spinner Sobhana starred in RCB's triumphant campaign in the WPL with 12 wickets in 10 games at an average of 15.42.
Eliminator: RCB's spin troika takes them to maiden WPL final
Chasing an easy target of 136 and needing 20 off last three overs, MI's innings ended at 130 for 6. RCB, who entered their maiden final in the second edition, will meet last year's runner-up Delhi Capitals in the summit clash on Sunday. It was 21-year-old Shreyanka (2/16 in 4 overs), whose vital 18th over raised visions of victory as she removed the MI skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (33).
MI vs DC WPL 2024: Where to watch WPL Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals match live streaming
The Women's Premier League 2024 season is set for an explosive start as Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals face off in the opener. Captains Meg Lanning and Harmanpreet Kaur express confidence in their teams' preparations. Catch the action live at 7:30 pm from the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Anticipation runs high for an intense showdown.
Focus on young Indian stars as WPL 2nd edition starts with Mumbai-Delhi face-off
Amid a surge of overseas players, the Indian cricketers generally struggled for consistency and impact in the previous year, but now some of the young domestic stars will eye this WPL with genuine hope.
Australia women crush India by seven wickets in final T20I to take series 2-1
Pooja Vastrakar dismissed Tahlia McGrath (20) and Ellyse Perry on consecutive balls in the 16th over to create some excitement, but Mooney and Phoebe Litchfield (17 not out) took Australia over the line. But it all started with Healy, as she attacked Titas Sadhu, smacking the pacer for three fours in the fourth over to set the tone for the chase.
Second women's T20I: Australia beat India by six wickets to level series 1-1
Sent into bat, the Indian batters failed to come up with substantial contributions in the face of some disciplined bowling by the visitors, especially Kim Garth (2/27 in 4 overs) in the beginning and then Georgia Wareham (2/17 in 4 overs).
View: Indian women's cricket team faces consistency challenge
Indian Women’s Cricket Team battles inconsistency despite sporadic wins. Coach Amol Mazumdar aims for consistency ahead of the T20 World Cup. Recent victories bring hope, but sustaining success is crucial for long-term growth in women's cricket.
India Women's suffer third heaviest ODI defeat by 190 runs, rampant Australia complete 3-0 whitewash
India suffered a 190-run loss in the third and final ODI against Australia, resulting in a 3-0 series whitewash. India's batters were unable to make a dent in the opposition's march to a 10th consecutive win in away bilateral games. Australia secured their ninth series win against India and fifth in the opponent's backyard. India's hopes to take the game deep were thwarted in the 20th over when Jemimah Rodrigues smashed one straight to Alana King.
Vastrakar, Rana pack a punch as India bundle out Aussies for 219
McGrath was severe on anything that had width, racing to her third fifty in five Tests with eight fours while also utilising two lifelines in the form of dropped catches when she was on 18 and 45. While making the bulk of runs during her 80-run stand with Mooney for the second wicket, McGrath also set herself up for a big score. But an error in judgement made her pay heavily, and it also opened the floodgates.
India beat Bangladesh by seven wickets in first women's T20I
India beat Bangladesh by seven wickets in the first women's T20 International here on Sunday. Asked to bat first, Bangladesh could manage a meagre 114 for five, riding on contributions from Shorna Akter (28), Sobhana Mostary (23) and opener Shathi Rani (22).
Harmanpreet doubtful for T20 WC semifinal against Australia; pacer Vastrakar ruled out
India skipper and batting mainstay Harmanpreet Kaur is racing against time to recover from high fever ahead of team's T20 World Cup semi-final against Australia while all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar has been ruled out of the crucial game because of upper respiratory tract
India suffer 44-run defeat against Australia in Women's T20 World Cup warm-up match
India looked to have cornered Australia at 79/8, only for Wareham and Jonassen to put on 50 inside five overs. Australia finished 129/8 from their 20 overs after at one stage struggling at 10/3. It took a ninth-wicket stand of 50 between Georgia Wareham (32 not out) and Jess Jonassen (22 not out) to take them to a respectable 129 for eight.
Shikha makes a surprise return
The 33-year-old, whose strength is to swing the ball, has featured in three Tests, 55 ODIs and 56 T20s. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the side with Smriti Mandhana being her deputy. Jemimah Rodrigues has managed to retain her place in the team despite low returns in India’s 1-4 series loss to Australia.
CWG 2022, Cricket: India through to final; defeat England by four runs in a thrilling semifinal (Ld)
India are through to the final of 2022 Commonwealth Games women's T20 final after defeating England by four runs in a thrilling semifinal at Edgbaston on Saturday.
Harmanpreet Kaur emphasises need for ‘Killing Attitude’
“During the Sri Lanka tour, we had a meeting. I asked the girls how they want the team to play. Pooja gave a good answer about the killing attitude. Right now we are working on that whether we are training or playing. Everyone is talking about that in the team. All players have bought into this and Pooja is someone who comes up with funny ideas all the time,” said Harmanpreet on the eve of the opener against Australia at the Birmingham Games.
1st T20: Clinical India choke Sri Lanka, take 1-0 lead
Reduced to 27 for three inside seven overs, Sri Lanka never managed to get going in the run chase, which was further derailed by some tight bowling by seamer Deepti Pooja Vastrakar in the middle overs en route to a tidy spell of 4-1-13-1.
India can't afford anymore slip-ups in must-win game against Bangladesh
India's problems have compounded over the course of their campaign, which has seen them win two games and lose three, including back-to-back defeats against England and Australia.
Hosts New Zealand beat limp India to showcase World Cup credentials
India's bowlers did well to limit New Zealand to 260-9 but were let down by a limp batting display that left them well short of the target. The result leaves India, who scored a 107-run win over Pakistan in their tournament opener, fifth in the eight-team leaderboard after two matches.
Indian women crush Pakistan by 107 runs, begin World Cup campaign on high note
The Indian bowlers, led by left-arm spinner Rajeshwari Gayakwad (4/31), then dismissed Pakistan for 137 in 43 overs.
India lose by 14 runs in third women's T20I
Chasing the total, Smriti Mandhana scored 49-ball 52 but India kept losing wickets to eventually manage only 135 for 6 in their stipulated 20 overs.
Australia beat India by four wickets in second women's T20I, clinch multi-format series
Australia scored the runs in 19.1 overs, courtesy rookie McGrath (42 not out off 33 balls), who launched into Shikha Pandey's 18th over, getting 14 runs which proved to be a game-changer.
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