Womens Cricket

Former England captain Heather Knight struck a magnificent century as Somerset demolished One-Day Cup leaders Surrey by 136 runs in a statement victory at Taunton.

New Zealand's Suzie Bates will hang up her international boots after this summer's T20 World Cup, bringing the curtain down on two decades of excellence.

England captain Heather Knight believes the upcoming T20 World Cup on home soil can have a more transformative impact on women's cricket than their 2017 triumph.

Half-centuries from Heather Knight and Dani Gibson powered Somerset to a four-wicket victory over Lancashire in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup.

Lord's guardians contemplate queue-jumping system for female applicants as current membership remains at just 3.2% women despite quarter-century of eligibility.

Tahlia Wilson's superb 152 powered Durham to their first win of the 2026 Women's One-Day Cup campaign, helping them overcome Essex by 23 runs in a thrilling encounter.

Australian Tahlia Wilson struck a brilliant 152 to lead Durham to their maiden victory of the 2026 Women's One-Day Cup campaign.

The Blaze seamer Grace Ballinger showcases her unique dual role as player and BBC reporter whilst previewing the upcoming season.

The move from friendly fixtures to competitive cricket strips away all false confidence and reminds players what the game is really about.

Defending champions Lancashire made a statement start to their Women's One-Day Cup title defence with a commanding 149-run victory over Durham.

As competitive fixtures return, even seasoned professionals face the harsh reality when the comfort zone of pre-season preparation disappears.

The shift from pre-season friendlies to competitive fixtures brings a stark reality check that even the most experienced cricketers find humbling.