The numbers behind Australia’s domination of women’s cricket
Australia continued their dominance of women’s cricket with a 71-run win against England in Sunday’s World Cup final.
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Mithali Raj slips, Smriti Mandhana rises in ICC Women's ODI rankings
Mithali Raj dropped a place to seventh but star opener Smriti Mandhana moved up to ninth position in the ICC Women ODI batting rankings issued on Tuesday. After her below-par outing in the just-concluded Women's World Cup, Mithali dropped a rung in the chart with 686 rating points. The veteran India captain accumulated 182 runs from seven games at an average of 26. In comparison, Mandhana (669 points) scored 327 runs from seven games with a best of 123, averaging 46.71 in the showpiece.
Mithali Raj Slips, Smriti Mandhana Rises In ICC Women's ODI Batters Rankings
India skipper Mithali Raj dropped a place to seventh but star opener Smriti Mandhana moved up to ninth position in the ICC Women ODI batters rankings issued on Tuesday. After her below-par outing in the just-concluded Women's World Cup, Mithali dropped a rung in the chart with 686 rating points. The veteran India captain accumulated 182 runs from seven games at an average of 26. In comparison, Mandhana (669 points) scored 327 runs from seven games with a best of 123, averaging 46.71 in the showpiece.
Alyssa Healy innings ‘one of the best’ – Heather Knight
Heather Knight hailed Alyssa Healy’s match-winning innings as “one of the best” she has ever seen live following England’s defeat to Australia in the Women’s World Cup final in Christchurch.
England ‘didn’t find answer’ to Alyssa Healy and Australia – Heather Knight
England captain Heather Knight admitted Australia had been too strong on the day after defeat in the Women’s World Cup final in Christchurch.
Four Australians in ICC's Most Valuable Team of Women's World Cup, no Indian makes cut
Women's World Cup while none from the Mithali Raj-led Indian side made the cut after their shock group exit. In the MVT released by ICC on Monday, four Australians made the team, including Player of the Tournament Alyssa Healy, the wicketkeeper-cum-opening batter who slammed a record 170 from just 138 balls in the final against England on Sunday.
Healy century helps Australia become world champions
Australia's Alyssa Healy struck a sensational record-breaking century as her side powered to a 71-run victory over England to win the Women’s World Cup.
Australia beat England by 71 runs to win World Cup
CHRISTCHURCH: Alyssa Healy produced a milestone innings in a tournament that may be transformative for women’s cricket as Australia beat England by 71 runs on Sunday to win the Women’s Cricket World Cup for the seventh time.