Womens Cricket

Manchester Super Giants announced themselves under their new name in emphatic fashion, dismantling London Spirit by seven wickets at Lord's in The Hundred women's competition.

Jemimah Rodrigues turned the match on its head with a brilliant direct hit run out of Freya Kemp, handing Southern Brave a genuine chance of victory against Welsh Fire in their 2026 Hundred opener.

Southern Brave began their Hundred campaign with a nervy eight-run victory over Welsh Fire in Southampton, recovering from a sloppy fielding display thanks to a stunning late collapse sparked by teenage spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman.

Sunrisers Leeds made a statement in the opening match of the women's Hundred, dismissing MI London for 107 before chasing down the target with 31 balls to spare at The Oval.

The Hundred returns in 2026 with new owners, new identities and dramatically higher player salaries. Jamie Hall looks at what the privatisation overhaul means for the tournament.

The Blaze were utterly dominant at The Oval on Finals Day, dismissing Durham for 117-8 before Tammy Beaumont and Sarah Bryce guided them home with more than six overs to spare.

The Women's T20 Blast Finals Day arrives at The Oval on Friday, with The Blaze among four sides chasing silverware. Grace Ballinger has called the occasion among the finest of her career.

A record crowd at Lord's couldn't mask the awkward questions surrounding women's Test cricket. Jamie Hall asks whether the format has a genuine future or is simply a box-ticking exercise.

Heather Knight, one of England women's cricket's most decorated figures, has announced her retirement from international cricket, describing herself as 'really content' with the timing of her decision.

Heather Knight's retirement marks the end of an era for England Women. Jamie Hall looks back on a career defined by far more than statistics alone.

Afghanistan's women's refugee cricket team look set to receive continued financial backing after a key recommendation was put forward at the ICC's annual conference in Edinburgh. Jamie Hall analyses what this means for the sport.

India captain Smriti Mandhana was dismissed for a fine 83 by Issy Wong just after lunch on day one of the Women's Test at Lord's, as England finally made their breakthrough with India reeling at 190-4.