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Wolvaardt, Kapp fire South Africa to maiden ODI WC final

Wolvaardt, Kapp fire South Africa to maiden ODI WC final

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt scored a hundred for the ages before the seasoned Marizanne Kapp made the ball talk in good batting conditions to script a 125-run victory over England and enter their maiden Women's ODI Cup final, in Guwahati, on Wednesday.

Women's WC: Australia thrash England in top of table clash

Women's WC: Australia thrash England in top of table clash

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Sutherland, Gardner sparkle as Australia outplay England by six wickets

'Big games and it's time for Harmanpreet to deliver'

'Big games and it's time for Harmanpreet to deliver'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Former England captain Nasser Hussain on Friday said Harmanpreet Kaur boasts of a fantastic World Cup record and it's time the Indian women's team skipper delivered like her Australian counterpart Alyssa Healy.

PIX: After 19 years, Devine bows out with a heavy heart

PIX: After 19 years, Devine bows out with a heavy heart

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Disappointing, wanted to go out on a high: Emotional Devine bids farewell to game

Women's WC: Rain denies Pak chance of win over England

Women's WC: Rain denies Pak chance of win over England

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

England, Pakistan split points after rain washes out another Women's World Cup match.

India women suffer heavy defeat in warm-up game

India women suffer heavy defeat in warm-up game

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt led from the front with a sparkling hundred as England beat India by 153 runs in their warm-up game ahead of the ICC Women's World Cup, in Bengaluru, on Thursday.

Women's WC: Problems plenty for India ahead of key England clash

Women's WC: Problems plenty for India ahead of key England clash

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Under pressure to revive their campaign after back-to-back defeats, India will have to consider adding a sixth bowler to bring more balance to their attack when they face England in a crucial Women's ODI World Cup match, in Indore, on Sunday.

'World Cup cricket in India is truly next level'

'World Cup cricket in India is truly next level'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

If India win Women's World Cup it would be a seismic moment: England captain Sciver-Brunt

Women's WC: How India, SA made it to summit clash

Women's WC: How India, SA made it to summit clash

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

The Harmanpreet Kaur-led India will be playing an ODI World Cup final for the third time, having finished runners-up in 2005 and 2017 to Australia and England, respectively. This will be South Africa's maiden appearance in the final.

Women's WC: Sciver-Brunt, Ecclestone combine to demolish Sri Lanka

Women's WC: Sciver-Brunt, Ecclestone combine to demolish Sri Lanka

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Sciver-Brunt's record ton, Ecclestone's magical spell power England to 89-run win over Sri Lanka

England crush SA to kick off World Cup campaign

England crush SA to kick off World Cup campaign

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Spinners call shots as England start Women's WC campaign with 10-wicket drubbing of SA

No 1 Mandhana toppled off her perch ODI rankings

No 1 Mandhana toppled off her perch ODI rankings

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Mandhana dropped one spot to second after totalling 115 runs across the three matches against England.

Women's WC 2025: 'Will to Win' campaign goes live

Women's WC 2025: 'Will to Win' campaign goes live

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

With the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 fast approaching, the ICC has unveiled the flagship 'Will to Win' campaign film.

Healy, Mandhana and a night to remember in Vizag

Healy, Mandhana and a night to remember in Vizag

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

The clash was a record-breaking one. Right from individual pieces of glory to team milestones, India opener Smriti Mandhana's records to Australia once again re-writing history books to justify the seven titles in their trophy cabinet, this match had it all.

England pick spin-heavy squad for women's World Cup

England pick spin-heavy squad for women's World Cup

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Former captain Heather Knight was on Thursday named in a 15-member England squad for the upcoming ICC Women's World Cup and the duo of Sarah Glenn and Danni Wyatt-Hodge also returned to the side after missing the recent series against India.

Women's World Cup: Knight guides England to nervy win over Bangladesh

Women's World Cup: Knight guides England to nervy win over Bangladesh

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Former captain Heather Knight guided England to a four-wicket win over a spirited Bangladesh in the Women's World Cup on Tuesday.

'Ambulance before pizza': Delhi CM launches 11 CATS ambulances

'Ambulance before pizza': Delhi CM launches 11 CATS ambulances

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Delhi launches new ambulances, an organ donation portal, and other healthcare initiatives to improve emergency response and access to medical services.

Can India women break 47-year World Cup drought?

Can India women break 47-year World Cup drought?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The Indian women's cricket team will look to end a 47-year wait for its maiden ICC title when it takes the field at the ODI World Cup starting with a clash against Sri Lanka.

'No pressure, just joy': Harmanpreet's World Cup mantra

'No pressure, just joy': Harmanpreet's World Cup mantra

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur knows that fans have placed heaps of expectations on her side ahead of the upcoming ICC Women's ODI World Cup at home, and she wants to enjoy the moment without succumbing to the pressure to land a maiden title.

T20 rankings: Deepti rises to 2nd; Smriti dethroned

T20 rankings: Deepti rises to 2nd; Smriti dethroned

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

India's Deepti Sharma inched closer to the top spot after rising to second place in the latest ICC Women's T20I bowling rankings, while opener Smriti Mandhana slipped to the second position among batters.

Can Harman & Co. crack England code before World Cup?

Can Harman & Co. crack England code before World Cup?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

India women will be keen to internalise the conditions and character of venues in England ahead of next year's World Cup during the five-match T20I series against the hosts, beginning with the opening game on Saturday.

England recall star spinner for India T20 series

England recall star spinner for India T20 series

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Sophie Ecclestone returns as England announce squad for T20Is against India

Schedule for India's next tour of England unveiled

Schedule for India's next tour of England unveiled

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Indian men's team to play 5 T20s, 3ODIs in England in 2026; women to feature in 3 T20Is, one Test

India win, but trouble for Pratika after physical clashes

India win, but trouble for Pratika after physical clashes

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Rawal was handed a fine of 10 per cent of her match fee and given one demerit point for a Level 1 breach, concerning two separate incidents.

England suffer huge blow as India look to seal series

England suffer huge blow as India look to seal series

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

India eye maiden women's T20I series win over England; hosts to miss injured skipper Brunt

'Gill Will Learn As Captain'

'Gill Will Learn As Captain'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

'Nobody comes as a complete captain.'

79 years, countless memories: India's cricket story

79 years, countless memories: India's cricket story

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

India's cricketing journey post-independence is a saga of triumphs! From iconic World Cup wins to unforgettable Test series victories, the nation's passion for cricket shines through.

England beat India in rain-marred 2nd WODI

England beat India in rain-marred 2nd WODI

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

England beat India by eight wickets in rain-affected 2nd women''s ODI to level series 1-1

'Unintentional...' Pratika on mid-pitch shoulder bump

'Unintentional...' Pratika on mid-pitch shoulder bump

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

India batter Pratika Rawal on Friday clarified that her shoulder contact with England cricketers during the first Women's ODI was "not intentional" after she was fined and handed one demerit point by the ICC.

Ravi Shastri's shout-out to 'class player' Mandhana

Ravi Shastri's shout-out to 'class player' Mandhana

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Mandhana happy to score a ton in a format that 'is not a natural format for me.'

Kaur, Kranti shine as India seal ODI series vs England

Kaur, Kranti shine as India seal ODI series vs England

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

A superb 84-ball 102 from skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and a splendid 6-52 from young pacer Kranti Goud helped India Women steer to a sensational 13-run win in the final ODI against England to clinch the three-match series 2-1 at Chester-le-Street, Durham, on Tuesday.

1st ODI: Deepti shines as India outsmart England

1st ODI: Deepti shines as India outsmart England

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

An unbeaten half-century by Deepti Sharma guided India to a four-wicket win over England in the first Women's ODI in Southampton on Wednesday.

Mandhana lists reasons for India's loss in 2nd ODI

Mandhana lists reasons for India's loss in 2nd ODI

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

'A lot of girls played here for the first time. The excitement was quite high.'

How WPL turned Indian women into world-beaters

How WPL turned Indian women into world-beaters

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

India registered a dominant six-wicket win in the fourth T20I to seal their first-ever women's T20I series victory against England. With the win on Tuesday, the visitors have taken an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series.

Why Mandhana is relieved after hitting maiden T20I ton

Why Mandhana is relieved after hitting maiden T20I ton

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

Star India batter Smriti Mandhana on Saturday admitted that her maiden T20 International hundred in the first match against England "took a long time coming" but was relieved to achieve the feat as she "had a habit of getting out".

First-ever T20I series win for Indian women vs England

First-ever T20I series win for Indian women vs England

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

India took an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series, with the final game scheduled to be played in Birmingham on Saturday.

Nat Games: 18-YO shocks the field, Deepika wins gold

Nat Games: 18-YO shocks the field, Deepika wins gold

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Emerging West Bengal archer Juyel Sarkar stunned veteran Tarundeep Rai, a four-time Olympian, to win the recurve gold medal at the 38th National Games.

Mandhana's maiden ton powers India to massive win

Mandhana's maiden ton powers India to massive win

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

Smriti Mandhana's elegant maiden ton leads India to 97-run win over England in 1st T20I

'Archer was inspired by Ganguly's shirt swing'

'Archer was inspired by Ganguly's shirt swing'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Jofra Archer took inspiration from Sourav Ganguly's famous shirt swinging show at the 2002 Natwest Trophy final

SEE: Dada, Kaif and an iconic sweater!

SEE: Dada, Kaif and an iconic sweater!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

On July 13, 2002, the Indian cricket team achieved an extraordinary victory on foreign soil by defeating a formidable England side in their own backyard to clinch the Natwest Tri-Series, which also featured Sri Lanka.