#womens-cricket

#womens-cricket

England romped home with a 10-wicket win in their World Cup opener on Friday, after dismissing opponents South Africa for 69 in 20.4 overs the third lowest total in their history. South Africa have been a force to be reckoned with in global women's cricket of late, reaching the final of the T20 World Cup last year and featuring in the semi-finals of the last 50-over competition, so this was a baffling and embarrassing display.

It is her home and also her prison. She doesn't leave it much these days. But she does have a bat, and a ball, and spends her days training with her four sisters in the small garden and the courtyard of her house. Sometimes, when the Taliban are in the street outside, they train in the basement, so no one can hear the sound of young women having fun.

India secured a 13-run win at Chester-le-Street against England, concluding their tour successfully with a 2-1 ODI series victory despite England's valiant effort at chasing down 319 runs.

Charlotte Edwards is facing a monumental challenge as head coach of England's women’s cricket team, struggling against a formidable Indian side in recent matches.

Surrey secured their place in the Women's T20 Blast Finals Day by defeating Bears by 25 runs, with Kira Chathli scoring 65 runs off just 31 balls.

Glamorgan struggled in their first Blast match, collapsing to just 77 runs, with Niamh Holland's 40 being the only significant score as they failed to bat out their overs.