#womens-cricket

#womens-cricket

In her first press conference as head coach, Charlotte Edwards emphasized the need to improve the ODI game, an area England has struggled in for a while. As Amy Jones broke her century drought after 12 years and 97 ODIs with a stunning performance, it symbolized a turning point in England's ODI fortunes.

Lancashire Thunder claimed the inaugural Vitality T20 Women's County Cup title after securing a 32-run victory over Surrey in the final at Taunton.

This isn't just another tournament, another moment in time. It's our time to come together and take women's cricket to where it belongs: centre stage.

Annabel Sutherland's remarkable innings included 105 not out off 81 balls, showcasing her ability to anchor the innings and lead Australia to victory on a challenging day.

"This is the start of an exciting new era for domestic cricket and women's cricket as we elevate and embed women's teams in the county structure. There will be more women's professional players than ever before, more games at HQ venues and more women's matches under lights as we further build the profile of women's cricket across England and Wales," said ECB women's professional game director Beth Barrett-Wild.

The announcement of the 2025 T20 Blast fixtures marks a historic step in aligning women's teams with men's competition, emphasizing equity in the sport.