Brazil's Laura Cardoso has etched her name in cricket history by becoming the first player to take nine wickets in a T20I innings, achieving the feat against Lesotho at the BCA Kalahari Women's T20I Tournament.
Australia's Laura Harris scripted history on Sunday as she became the second woman to smash a half-century in 15 balls in the history of T20 cricket.
South Africa defeated India by 23 runs in the fifth T20I to win the series 4-1, with Laura Wolvaardt's unbeaten 92 leading the charge. India's batting lineup struggled, failing to chase a modest target of 156.
South Africa defeated India by nine wickets in the third women's T20 International, securing an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. Laura Wolvaardt's century led the charge, overshadowing India's highest-ever total against South Africa.
Laura Wolvaardt and Sune Luus shone as South Africa defeated India by eight wickets in the second women's T20I, taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
South Africa defeated India by six wickets in the opening match of the Women's T20 series, with captain Laura Wolvaardt leading the charge. India's batting lacked momentum, and their bowling attack struggled with indiscipline, allowing South Africa to comfortably chase down the target.
Elena Rybakina and Coco Gauff secured their spots in the Stuttgart Open quarter-finals with straight-set victories. Mirra Andreeva also advanced, setting up a clash with Iga Swiatek.
Indian women's team head coach Amol Muzumdar has expressed concern over Deepti Sharma's recent form, acknowledging her lean patch but backing her to make a comeback.
India opener Shafali Verma has climbed two places to sixth in the ICC Women's T20I Batting Rankings after her half-century against South Africa.
Indian boxer Vishvanath Suresh defeated world champion Sanzhar Tashkenbay at the Asian Boxing Championships, while Ankushita Boro also advanced to the semi-finals.
Deepti Sharma's stellar all-round performance, including a maiden five-wicket haul, led India to a 14-run victory over South Africa in the fourth women's T20I. Despite South Africa already securing the series, Deepti's contributions with both bat and ball proved decisive.
Indian golfer Pranavi Urs carded a 3-under 70 in the first round of the Joburg Ladies Open, placing her as the best performing Indian player in the tournament.
Pranavi Urs shot a bogey-free 3-under 70 in the first round of the Joburg Ladies Open, making her the best-placed Indian golfer among the five participating in the Ladies European Tour event.
Wolvaardt played eight ODIs in October at the Women's World Cup, amassing 470 runs at a stunning average of 67.14 and an impressive strike rate of 97.91.
Indian batter Jemimah Rodrigues admitted the team was short of runs in the opening women's T20I against South Africa, but emphasised the series offers a valuable opportunity for the batting unit, especially the allrounders, to prepare for the upcoming World Cup.
Captain Amelia Kerr slammed a 52-ball century and claimed two wickets to power New Zealand to a thumping 92-run victory against South Africa in the fifth and final T20 International.
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Smriti Mandhana retains her top position in the latest women's ODI batting rankings, while New Zealand players make significant gains after strong performances against Zimbabwe.
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India opener Smriti Mandhana has risen to the top of the ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings.
Skipper Jemimah Rodrigues starred with a fluent 41 as Delhi Capitals crushed Gujarat Giants by seven wickets in the WPL 2026 Eliminator to seal a fourth consecutive final berth.
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Delhi Capitals Women held their nerve in a tense chase as captain Jemimah Rodrigues guided them to a five-wicket win , in Vadodara on Sunday, sealing an Eliminator clash with Gujarat Giants and knocking Mumbai and UP Warriorz out.
Perennial finalists Delhi Capitals take on in-form Gujarat Giants in the WPL eliminator, with a spot in the February 5 final at stake.
Lovlina Borgohain controlled the bout throughout, combining sharp combinations with disciplined movement to ease into the next round.
Mandhana, Voll power RCB to second WPL title as DC suffer another heartbreak
Delhi Capitals will have their fate in their own hands as they look for a win against UP Warriorz in the final league match of the Women's Premier League match in Vadodara
Indian boxers, including Nitu Ghanghas and Preeti Pawar, have secured 19 medals at the Boxam Elite International tournament in La Nucia, Spain, with strong performances from both the men's and women's teams.
Medium pacer Sophie Devine and spinner Rajeshwari Gayakwad stole the spotlight as Gujarat Giants survived anxious moments to edge past Delhi Capitals by three runs.
Delhi Capitals will aim to upset defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru -- the only unbeaten team in WPL 2026 with five wins in a row.
On a high after beating RCB, Delhi Capitals aim for strong showing against Gujarat Giants
MI have managed just two wins from five outings, while Delhi Capitals are last with three losses from four matches.
Mandhana's rating of 811 points did not change this week, while Wolvaardt dropped eight points from 814 to 806 after South Africa's victory over Ireland.
Delhi Capitals put up an all-round display to extend their remarkable consistency, storming into a fourth consecutive Women's Premier League final with a comprehensive seven-wicket win over Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator, in Vadodara, on Tuesday.
Delhi Capitals outclassed Royal Challengers Bengaluru by seven wickets in their Women's Premier League clash in Vadodara, snapping the table-toppers' five-match winning streak with a clinical all-round performance.
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Delhi Capitals, the losing finalists of the first three seasons, have not made an ideal start under the new leadership of Jemimah Rodrigues. It is still early days but Rodrigues and Co. would be desperate to get their campaign back on track.
Delhi Capitals secure first win of WPL after scratchy run chase
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