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Int'l Cricket Council
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
New career-best rating for India batter as No.1 ranking looms
India opener Smriti Mandhana has been rewarded for her recent century against England by reaching a new career-high rating on the updated ICC Women's T20I Batter Rankings . Mandhana, who is the No.1 ranked ODI batter , took England to the sword with a superb innings of 112 in Nottingham recently and that helped the left-hander gain one place and move to third on the latest rankings for T20I batters. It also sees Mandhana reach a new career-best rating of 771 points and close to within 23 points of No.1 ranked player Beth Mooney at the top of the charts for T20I batters. Fellow Indian opener Shafali Verma gains one place to move to 13th on the same rankings list following her innings of 20 in the same match against England, while teammate Harleen Deol re-enters the batter rankings in equal 86th after a quickfire knock of 43. Get to know India's fearless opener Shafali Verma | ICC 100% Cricket Superstars Get to know India's fearless opener Shafali Verma | 100% Cricket Superstars England pacer Lauren Bell claimed three wickets in that Nottingham clash and the tall right-armer rises two spots to a career-best place of fourth on the latest rankings for T20I bowlers . Pakistan spinner Sadia Iqbal remains at the top of the list for T20I bowlers, but it's tight at the top with just 44 rating point separating the top 10 players. Every Sadia Iqbal wicket | WT20WC 2024 Every Sadia Iqbal wicket from the Women's T20 World Cup in 2024 The final match of the T20I series between the West Indies and South Africa also sees a host of their players make some ground on the latest rankings, with Proteas young gun Miane Smit jumping from well outside the top 100 to 76th on the list for T20I batters following her half-century in that clash. There are also gains for former South Africa skipper Sune Luus, who jumps nine spots to 31st on the list for T20I all-rounders following decent efforts with both bat and ball in that Cave Hill match.
Int'l Cricket Council
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Full fixtures released for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
The full fixture list of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 is out now, with hosts England featuring in the opening clash against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on 12 June. This edition marks the biggest ICC Women's T20 World Cup yet, with 12 teams – more than ever before – vying for the coveted trophy. You can register your interest here! Alongside the fixtures, the groups for the league stage were also revealed. Group 1 features multiple-time champions Australia, 2024 finalists South Africa, Asian heavyweights India and Pakistan, along with two teams from the Global Qualifier. Group 2 includes hosts England, defending champions New Zealand, Sri Lanka, former winners West Indies and the other two teams from the Global Qualifier. New Zealand lift the trophy! | Final | WT20WC 2024 The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, set for 30 June and 2 July at The Oval, with the grand finale taking place at Lord's on 5 July. The tournament spans 24 days, featuring 33 matches across seven iconic venues – Edgbaston, Hampshire Bowl, Headingley, Old Trafford, The Oval, Bristol County Ground and Lord's. 'World Cups are always special, but this one already feels different – it has the potential to be truly game-changing," England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt said. 'It's going to be a huge moment for our sport and a brilliant opportunity to inspire young people and captivate fans across the country. Playing on home soil, for the biggest prize, against the best players in the world, it's going to be unmissable. I can't wait to be a part of it. 'The tournament will not only give fans across the nation a chance to see world-famous cricketers in action but will also affect lasting change by inspiring countless women and girls across the country to get involved with cricket.' New Zealand win the T20 World Cup | Final | WT20WC 2024 Tournament Director Beth Barrett-Wild said the tournament would contribute to lasting change. 'The ICC Women's T20 World Cup provides us with an unparalleled opportunity to transform a month of sporting excellence into a movement that will rewrite the narrative about women's cricket," she said. 'At iconic venues across the country, we'll see incredible, world-class athletes battling it out in out in front of hundreds of thousands of fans, who with every ball bowled and run scored, will be contributing to lasting change. It's our opportunity to give women's cricket, and women's sport, the stage it deserves.' A joyous New Zealand dressing room | WT20WC 2024 A joyous New Zealand dressing room | WT20WC 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, 2026NewsWomen's NewsBreaking News
Int'l Cricket Council
07-06-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Ecclestone to take temporary break from cricket
Experienced spinner Sophie Ecclestone has decided to take some time off from cricket, following a minor injury, to prioritise her well-being. The ICC ODI No.1 ranked bowler was initially rested from the England squad for the series against West Indies since she was recovering from a knee injury. Best of Sophie Ecclestone | WT20WC 2024 England spinner Sophie Ecclestone shone with the ball at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in 2024 "Sophie has been managing a quad niggle over the past week but more importantly she wants to take a step back from cricket for a short period to look after herself," Charlotte Edwards, England's new coach told the BBC . "We're totally behind that. We want to be able to select Sophie for the India series but the most important thing for her at the moment is that she feels in a better place. "We all agree that a break now could be beneficial for her to achieve that." Ecclestone was replaced by a new ICC no.1 bowler in T20Is last month but continues to be on top of the ODI bowlers ranking. Ecclestone, who last played in the Indian Premier League in February, will be available for England's home series against India, which starts on 28 June. England will host India for five T20Is and three ODIs after a successful ODI and T20Is series against West Indies. NewsSophie EcclestoneEngland Women
Int'l Cricket Council
01-05-2025
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- Int'l Cricket Council
Venues, key dates announced for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England
The historic Lord's Cricket Ground has been confirmed as the venue for the Final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, with the title clash set for 5 July. The announcement was made on 1 May during a launch event at Lord's, where it was also revealed that Edgbaston, Hampshire Bowl, Headingley, Old Trafford Cricket Ground, The Oval and Bristol County Ground will host matches during the tournament. The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will begin on 12 June and span 24 days, featuring 33 matches before reaching its grand finale at Lord's. The full tournament schedule will be unveiled in due course. REGISTER YOUR INTEREST FOR THE ICC WOMEN'S T20 WORLD CUP 2026 All the venues for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 With an expanded field of 12 teams – the largest ever in a Women's T20 World Cup – this edition promises to be the most competitive yet as the best in the world vie for the prestigious title. Eight teams – hosts England, Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and West Indies – have already secured their spots for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. Four additional teams will join them through the Qualifier scheduled next year. The 12 teams will be split into two groups of six for the group stage, followed by the knockout rounds and finals. New Zealand win the T20 World Cup | Final | WT20WC 2024 "The confirmation of venues represents a defining moment as we build towards the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. This tournament will bring together the world's finest players in a celebration of skill, spirit and sportsmanship," said ICC Chair Jay Shah. "The United Kingdom's rich diversity has always shown passionate support for all teams, something we witnessed so memorably at past events. The sell-out Women's Cricket World Cup final at Lord's in 2017 remains a landmark in the rise of the women's game, and I cannot think of a more fitting stage for the final." "As we turn our focus to preparing for the tournament, we are excited by the promise of thrilling T20 action that will not only captivate fans here but also serve as a showcase for cricket's return on the Olympic stage in Los Angeles 2028." A tournament to savour | WT20WC 2024 A tournament to savour | WT20WC 2024 ECB Chief Executive Richard Gould added: 'We are hugely excited for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, and thrilled to be able to confirm the seven iconic venues that will host the tournament. 'It is of course extra special to announce that the final will be taking place at Lord's. It is one of the finest venues in world cricket and every cricketer dreams of being part of occasions like a World Cup final at Lord's. 'This will be the biggest women's cricket event ever staged in England and Wales and is undoubtedly an opportunity to take the game to more people than ever before and welcome in new fans – young and old. 'Crucially though this isn't just about scale, it's about providing a world-class experience for players, fans and broadcasters alike, ensuring that the tournament reflects the elite performance of the players on the pitch. 'We want this competition to be part of a long-term movement, and not just a single moment in time. This World Cup will grow a new generation of fans who didn't grow up with women's cricket but will never imagine sport without it.' A joyous New Zealand dressing room | WT20WC 2024 A joyous New Zealand dressing room | WT20WC 2024 The 2026 Women's T20 World Cup will mark the milestone 10th edition of the tournament, which began in 2009. The most recent edition, hosted by Bangladesh in the UAE in 2024, saw New Zealand claim their first-ever title, defeating South Africa by 32 runs in the final.
Int'l Cricket Council
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Early manual for all eight ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 teams
With Pakistan and Bangladesh having punched their tickets after finishing in the top two of the six-team qualifier tournament, the lineup is set for this year's Women's Cricket World Cup. The eight-team tournament will also feature defending champions Australia, England, South Africa, Sri Lanka and New Zealand, who had ensured qualification via the ICC Women's Championship alongside hosts India. Here's an early handbook of all eight teams participating in this year's tournament: Australia Number of CWC wins: 7 Most recent win: 2022 Key players: Ashleigh Gardner, Ellyse Perry, Alyssa Healy Strengths: Big-match mentality and consistency at ICC tournaments Performance at last CWC: Winners Notable achievement: Have won four of the last five ICC white-ball marquee tournaments (Cricket World Cup and T20 World Cup). Qualified for this year's tournament by sealing their third successive ICC Women's Championship title. WATCH: Australia lift the Women's World Cup trophy Australia lift the Women's World Cup trophy England Number of CWC wins: 4 Most recent win: 2017 Key players: Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sophie Ecclestone, Danni Wyatt-Hodge Strengths: Multiple experienced campaigners, who have shone in sub-continental conditions before Performance at last CWC: Runner-ups Notable achievement: Second-most ODI wins since the last Cricket World Cup New Zealand Number of CWC wins: 1 Key players: Melie Kerr, Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates Strengths: Quality all-rounders providing multiple options with bat and ball Performance at last CWC: Group stage Notable achievement: Coming into the tournament on the back of a historic T20 World Cup triumph in 2024 WATCH: New Zealand win the T20 World Cup | Final | WT20WC 2024 New Zealand win the T20 World Cup | Final | WT20WC 2024 India Number of CWC wins: 0 Key players: Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues Strengths: Home advantage coupled with a power-packed batting lineup Performance at last CWC: Group stage Notable achievements: Won 11 of their last 12 home ODIs in the last Women's Championship cycle WATCH: Every Harmanpreet Kaur boundary | WT20WC 2024 Every Harmanpreet Kaur boundary | WT20WC 2024 The best of Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur with the bat at the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 South Africa Number of CWC wins: 0 Key players: Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus Strengths: The serial run-scoring prowess of skipper Laura Wolvaardt and an array of pace-bowling options. Performance at last CWC: Semi-finals Notable achievement: Semi-finalists at the last two Cricket World Cups, runner-ups at successive T20 World Cups (2023/2024). WATCH: Laura Wolvaardt | South Africa's stylish opener | 100% Cricket Laura Wolvaardt | South Africa's stylish opener | 100% Cricket Sri Lanka Number of CWC wins: 0 Key players: Chamari Athapaththu, Kavisha Dilhari, Inoka Ranaweera Strengths: A diverse spin-bowling ensemble layered with experience and youth Performance at last CWC: Did not qualify Notable achievement: Secured automatic qualification, finishing among the top-four sides at the ICC Women's Championship 2022, other than hosts India WATCH - WT20 feature: Chamari Athapaththu WT20 feature: Chamari Athapaththu Pakistan Number of CWC wins: 0 Key players: Fatima Sana, Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sundhu Strengths: An in-form batting line-up in familiar conditions Performance at last CWC: Group stage Notable achievement: Won all five of their Qualifier games, punching their ticket to the World Cup WATCH: Pakistan players look back at their successful campaign | WCWCQ 2025 Pakistan players look back at their successful campaign | WCWCQ 2025 The Pakistan players celebrate and reminisce a successful qualification campaign to the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 later this year. Bangladesh Number of CWC wins: 0 Key players: Nigar Sultana Joty, Sharmin Akhter, Rabeya Khan Strengths: A dynamic cast of youngsters Performance at last CWC: Group stage Notable achievement: Upstaged the likes of West Indies, Scotland and Ireland to qualify for the World Cup WATCH: Nigar Sultana Joty – a leader Bangladesh look up to Nigar Sultana Joty – a leader Bangladesh look up to
