Hosts New Zealand beat Bangladesh in rain-hit Women's World Cup match
New Zealand cruised to a nine-wicket win over Bangladesh in a rain-affected match Monday to put their Women's Cricket World Cup campaign back on track.
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Davis Cup Heavyweights Australia, Spain And France Into Finals
Australian Open doubles champion Thanasi Kokkinakis won a decisive singles rubber to power 28-time winners Australia through to the next stage of the Davis Cup Saturday where they were joined by fellow multiple champions Spain and France. Lleyton Hewitt's Australians went into day two tied 1-1 with Hungary and were fighting an uphill battle after Fabian Marozsan and Mate Valkusz upset John Peers and Luke Saville to clinch the doubles 6-4, 6-4.
ICC Women's World Cup: Amy Satterthwaite, Suzie Bates star as New Zealand thrash Bangladesh
Amy Satterthwaite's three-wicket haul and Suzie Bates' knock of 79 runs helped New Zealand defeat Bangladesh by nine wickets in the fifth game of the ICC Women's 50-over World Cup at the University Oval on Monday. The match between both these sides was curtailed to 27-overs per side after rain played spoilsport.
Watch: India Wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh Pulls Off Stunning Stumping In Win Over Pakistan In Women's World Cup
India wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh pulled off a spectacular stumping in India's comprehensive 107-run win over Pakistan in the ICC Women's World Cup in Mount Maunganui on Sunday. With Pakistan chasing 245 and Aliya Riaz at the crease, India's Rajeshwari Gayakwad managed to deceive the batter with some devious spin off the pitch. Richa Ghosh showed quick reflexes and immediately grabbed the stumping opportunity to send Riaz back to the pavilion. During the game, Ghosh also became the first ever player to be involved in five or more dismissals on World Cup debut.
Cricket World Cup: Hayley Matthews on West Indies, leadership & her friendship with Jofra Archer
All-rounder Hayley Matthews could not have hoped for a better start to her World Cup campaign — and now she's got defending champions England in her sights.
Football Australia launches ParaMatildas ahead of IFCPF Women's World Cup
Football Australia has unveiled the ParaMatildas, the first national team for women and girls with cerebral palsy (CP), acquired brain injury and symptoms of stroke.
Women's World Cup: India overwhelm Pakistan in campaign opener
Sneh Rana shines with bat and ball as India put one over neighbours PakistanOne of the poignant moments at the Bay Oval stadium in Mount Maunganui on Sunday was Pakistan skipper Bismah Maroof walking into the stadium with her six-month old daughter Fatima in one hand and her backpack slung on the other. It summarized a stirring tale of grit, determination and a comeback. AS IT HAPPENEDOnce the match, India's World Cup opener against Pakistan started, Mithali Raj's team exhibited the same qualities on the field. Struggling at 114/6 in the 34th over, India rode on a fine batting show from Smriti Mandana (52), Deepti Sharma (40), Sneh Rana (53 n. o, 48b, 4x4) and Pooja Vastrakar (67, 59b, 8x4) to steer India to a competitive 244/7.
Watch Highlights: India's 107-Run Win Over Pakistan In Women's World Cup Clash
India beat arch-rivals Pakistan by 107 runs in their opening game of the 2022 ICC Women's World Cup in Mount Maunganui on Sunday to start their campaign in the best way possible. Batting first, India looked stable at 96/1, with opener Smriti Mandhana scoring 52, before wickets in quick succession reduced them to 114/6. However, Sneh Rana's unbeaten 53 and Pooja Vastrakar's 67 helped India post a total of 244/7 from their 50 overs. In response, Rajeshwari Gayakwad had figures of 4/31 as India bowled Pakistan out for 137 to seal a comfortable win.