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Thailand’s Nattaya Boochatham becomes first bowler from Associate Nations to claim 100 wickets in women’s T20Is | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Thailand spinner Nattaya Boochatham achieved a historic milestone on Monday by becoming the first bowler from an Associate Nation to claim 100 wickets in T20 International (T20I) cricket.Boochatham achieved this feat during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Asia Region Qualifier match against Kuwait in Bangi, Malaysia. She secured a three-wicket haul in the game, finishing with impressive figures of 3/3, which propelled her to the landmark of 100 wickets in T20Is.This remarkable achievement solidifies her status as the first player, regardless of gender, from an Associate nation to reach this significant milestone in T20I cricket.The Thailand off-spinner has been in exceptional form during the Asia Region Qualifier, delivering outstanding performances with figures of 5/5, 2...
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South Africa vs Australia Highlights: Australia beat South Africa to win record-extending sixth Women’s T20 World Cup title | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Australia have done it again. They bagged their record-extending sixth ICC Women's T20 World Cup title on Sunday, defeating hosts South Africa by 19 runs at Newlands, Cape Town.Playing their seventh final in a row, Australia denied South Africa, who were playing their very first summit clash, a fairytale ending in front of the home crowd. Instead, the Aussies registered their second hat-trick of titles in the T20 World Cup. They had previously won the title in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018 and 2020. As it happened: South Africa vs AustraliaOpting to bat in the big final, Australia posted a fighting total of 156 for 6 in their 20 overs, riding on 'Player of the Match' Beth Mooney's unbeaten 74 off 53 balls. And it turned out to be quite enough for them in the end as South Afric...
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Kim Cotton, Jacqueline Williams named on-field umpires for Women’s T20 World Cup final | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Kim Cotton and Jacqueline Williams have been named the on-field umpires for Sunday's ICC Women's T20 World Cup final in Cape Town. Five-time champions Australia and hosts South Africa will lock horns in the tournament finale. New Zealander Cotton will oversee her second consecutive Women's T20 World Cup final. Jacqueline Williams will join Cotton as the second on-field umpire with both fresh from standing in this week's thrilling semi-finals.Cotton umpired in Australia's five-run victory over India, with Williams taking charge of South Africa's six-run win against England which took the Proteas into their first ever World Cup final.The pair will be supported by TV Umpire Suzanne Redfern, who carried out the same role in the first semi-final, and fourth umpire Nimali Per...
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Ash Gardner: Australia’s fielding “the difference” vs India | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Ash Gardner feels Australia's supreme fielding was the point of difference in the Women's T20 World semifinal clash against India at the Newlands cricket ground in Cape Town on Friday. Australia defeated India by five runs to enter the final."I think we showed our class today in the field and we always speak about as a group being the best fielding team in the world, and I think today really showed that," Gardner said after claiming the Player of the Match award for her quickfire 31 and figures of 2/37."Ellyse Perry was elite on the boundary and she probably saved six runs herself. To think whether it's drop catches, missed opportunities in the field, those ultimately add up to quite a lot of runs. And I think we took those moments and those pivotal moments when we real...
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Women’s T20 World Cup: South Africa Women vs Bangladesh Women – The Times of India : 19.6 : Bangladesh Women : 113/6

[ad_1] A sedate batting show from Bangladesh Women. At the start, after losing two wickets, they concentrated on preserving the wickets and skipper Nigar Sultana formed a steady stand with Sobhana Mostary. Sultana was involved in yet another partnership, with Shorna Akter but their innings lacked the desired impetus. With not many boundaries coming, they decided to pick couples and pressurized the fielders. There were a few errors from the home team as they felt the heat once the score touched 100.!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { window.TimesApps = window.TimesApps || {}; const { TimesApps } = window; TimesApps.loadFBEvents = function() { (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { if (f.fbq) return; ...
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Women’s T20 World Cup: England crush Pakistan by 114 runs | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Nat Sciver-Brunt scored a blistering 81 off 40 balls as England crushed Pakistan by 114 runs in a dead rubber of the Women's T20 World Cup at the Newlands stadium in Cape Town on Tuesday. Nat Sciver-Brunt was adjudged Player of the Match.England, who have already qualified for the semifinals, have finished the Group B as table toppers along with second-placed India.Opener Danielle Wyatt gave England a fine start with 59 off 33 balls before Sciver-Brunt unleashed carnage in his knock comprising 12 fours and a six to take her team a massive 213 for five.England win by a record margin!That’s quite the way to warm up for the semi-finals 👀Follow LIVE 📝:… https://t.co/6H56lGunbJ— T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) 1676995743000Amy Jones also made a quickfire 47 off 31 balls.Pakista...
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Harmanpreet Kaur: India ready for likely semifinal against Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] India made it to the semifinals of the Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa on the back of a five-run win over Ireland in their rain-hit last group game, which has raised the confidence of skipper Harmanpreet Kaur leading up to a likely semifinal against defending champoins Australia. The Indian team finished second in Group 2 to book a spot in the semis, with current group leaders England as the other team to reach the last-four stage. England have a game against Pakistan left to play, but are likely to remain at the top of the group irrespective of the result in that game because of their superior net run-rate. Australia have already won Group 1, so are almost certain to play India as runners-up in Group One in the semi-finals.India captain Harmanpreet said India had gained con...
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Women’s T20 World Cup: West Indies beat Pakistan by 3 runs in a thriller | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: West Indies eked out a nail-biting three-run victory over Pakistan on Sunday in their crucial Group B match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Boland Park in Paarl. The narrow win kept the Windies's slender semi-final hopes alive.It was a last-ball thriller as Shamilia Connell held her nerves to defend four runs off the last ball. Defending 17 runs in the final over, West Indies were in a spot of bother after Pakistan scored 13 runs off the first four balls. Connell clean bowled Aliya Riaz off the penultimate ball, before conceding just a leg bye off the last ball.As it happened: Pakistan vs West IndiesWest Indies (-0.601), who have played all their group matches and are on four points, can still qualify for the semifinals if India (+0.205), also on four points, lose t...
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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup: Renuka’s five-for not good enough for India Women

[ad_1] Nat Sciver had already made headlines even before the T20 World Cup started. Before the tournament began, in a first, Nat and her partner and teammate Katherine Brunt announced that they would bring their married name Sciver-Brunt to cricket. And just a few days into the tournament, she became the joint-costliest overseas player in the Women’s Premier League as Mumbai Indians bought her for Rs 3.2 crore. Not even a week has gone by since the WPL player auctions and the money Mumbai Indians spent looks every bit priceless for Nat Sciver-Brunt single-handedly resurrected England against India on Saturday and all but ensuring that they will finish top of Group B and avoid Australia in the semifinal. Simply sensational! Take a bow Renuka Singh 🙌 For her superb 5️⃣-wicket haul, she be...
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IND vs ENG Live Score, Women’s T20 World Cup 2023: Harmanpreet Kaur-led India clash against lively England

[ad_1] India vs England T20 World Cup Live Cricket Score Streaming Online Today Match Updates Cape Town: Indian woman player Radha Yadav with Richa Ghosh and teammates celebrates the wicket of Pakistan's Sidra Ameen during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023 match between India women and Pakistan women, in Newlands, Cape Town, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. (PTI Photo)(PTI02_12_2023_000244B) Team India will be up against England in the ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup on Saturday, February 18 in Gqeberha. England, who are considered to be the favourites to lift the title, won their last two matches and hence India will have to be at their best to get past the Englishwomen. There is also a threat of rain looming large over the game after a heavy downpour on Friday evening. As per weather reports...
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Bates stars as New Zealand thrash Bangladesh by 71 runs

[ad_1] New Zealand’s Suzie Bates (R) plays a shot as Bangladesh’s wicketkeeper Shamima Sultana (L) looks on during the Group A T20 women’s World Cup cricket match between New Zealand and Bangladesh at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town on February 17, 2023. | Photo Credit: Rodger Bosch Star batter Suzie Bates top-scored with an unbeaten 61-ball 81 while batting through the innings to set up New Zealand’s 71-run mauling of Bangladesh in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup here on Friday.Opting to bat first after winning the toss, New Zealand were well served by the opening duo of Bates and Bernadine Bezuidenhout as the two shared a partnership of 77 runs in only nine overs to set the foundation for a strong total. Wicketkeeper Bezuidenhout blazed away to 44 off 26 balls.New Zealand ended their inni...
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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup: England beat Ireland by 4 wickets for their second win | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: England defeated neighbours Ireland by four wickets on Monday to register their second win of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa. The second consecutive victory placed them on top of Group B with four points above India, who play their second game on Wednesday against West Indies. After bowling out Ireland for a meagre 105, England chased down the target in 14.2 overs with four wickets in hand. The quick chase also boosted their NRR to 2.497.Alice Capsey top-scored for England with a quick-fire 51 off 22 balls, which included a six and 10 fours.Capsey, who was bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 75 lakh during the Women's Premier League player auction on Monday, blew Ireland away and helped England notch up the win with 34 balls to spare.Chasing 106 for a win, En...
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2023 | Marquee cricketing events set to keep fans entertained throughout the year

[ad_1] 2023 is finally here and a new chapter will start in the lives of millions of cricket fans worldwide. After a wild ride that was 2022, fans are looking forward to the entertainment that the gentleman's game offers with each ball and each bat swing. A lot of marquee cricketing events are set to take place this year and the enthusiasts enter this year with hopes of their favourite players continuing to smash fours and sixes, dismantling stumps, and their favourite teams finally winning the gold. #1 Border-Gavaskar TrophyThe previous Border-Gavaskar Trophy, an intense Test cricket series between India and Australia has a special place in the hearts of millions as it saw a young, fearless Team India overcome the absence of star batter Virat Kohli, poor performance in the first Test wh...