Change of format does not bring change of fortunes in the Caribbean
THEY may have changed formats, but that did not improve things for the West Indies as they lost to England again, this time by eight wickets. Batting first, the West Indies did not make things any easier for themselves, posting a very unintimidating target of 7/105 from their 20 overs. After losing their first wicket […]
Sciver the star ensures England keep on winning
A SCINTLLATING performance from Nat Sciver has seen England end the One Day portion of its West Indian tour undefeated, after defeating the hosts by 151 runs. After electing to bat first, the English openers got off to a fabulous start, reaching a 63 run opening stance before Emma Lamb was dismissed. Then they found […]
England win series opener as Sciver smacks and Wyatt whacks
A STELLAR performance with the bat from Natalie Sciver and Danni Wyatt and with the ball from Charlie Dean has seen England race away to a comfortable first up win against the West Indies. After being sent in to bat, the English got off to a strong start, going at about a run a ball […]
Series Preview: England vs West Indies (W)
EVEN though the calendar year may be drawing to a close, cricket never stops and next week will see the start of what will hopefully be a fascinating series between the West Indies and England. The two teams are set to battle in a multi format series, with three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and five […]
Sophie is Devine as NZ demolish England to claim Bronze
NEW Zealand is the inaugural Commonwealth Games bronze medallists, after demolishing England to win the Bronze Medal match at the 2022 Games. Despite having the shorter turnaround of the two teams, it did not matter for the Kiwis as they took care of the English with ease. The win was largely thanks to Sophie Devine, […]
Stellar start sees India into golden decider
INDIA is the first team through to the Commonwealth Games Cricket Gold Medal match, after the nation defeated England by four runs in the semi-finals. It was all off the back of a stellar Power Play from the Indians, and with the spinners laying the pressure late the win was theirs. India elected to bat […]
PREVIEW | 2022 Commonwealth Games Cricket Semi-Finals
IT HAS reached the pointy end of the first ever 2022 Commonwealth Games cricket competition, with four teams left in the running to win the inaugural Gold Medal. Australia, England, India and New Zealand are the four teams left in the tournament, and although it is no real surprise they are the four that are […]
England book semi spot with win over Proteas
ENGLAND are the first team in Group B through to the semi finals of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, after defeating South Africa by 26 runs. After Alice Capsey starred with the bat, a tight bowling performance saw the English nab the win and the semi final booking. The English got sent into bat, and although […]
Healy’s record-breaking knock ensures green and gold glory
AUSTRALIA is champion of the world yet again, after defeating old foe England by 71 runs in the final of the Women’s 50 Over Cricket World Cup thanks to a record-breaking performance from opener Alyssa Healy. The Australian wicket keeper smashed her way to 170 off 138 balls, breaking the highest individual score in a […]
Oldest of rivals to face off in World Cup final
TOMOTTOW is the final of the 2022 Women’s 50 Over World Cup, and it will be contested by Australia and England. Now this may not be the Ashes, but expect a contest just as fierce between these two sides. These two sides played each other earlier in the tournament, and played each other in an […]
