Tag: ICC Women’s World Cup 2022

HAMILTON: Indian batters Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur scored stunning centuries before the combined bowling show powered the side to a massive 155-runs victory over West Indies in the 10th match of the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup, here on Saturday.

Set to chase a mammoth 318, the West Indian batting line-up failed completely and could only manage to score 162 before being bowled out in the 44th over.

The side had a flying start to their run chase as the openers – Deandra Dottin and Hayley Matthews – provided a solid foundation with a century stand for the first wicket in just 12 overs.

Deandra, who was scoring runs at a rapid pace fell short in the 13th over after scoring her half-century. The right-handed batter scored 62 off 46 balls with the help of 10 boundaries and a six.

Following her departure, the side then ran into a match-defining collapse as the side slipped from 100/0 to 114/4 within six overs. The side’s set batter Matthews also perished after scoring 43 off 36 deliveries, laced with six boundaries.

The side kept losing wickets after Matthews’s departure and in the end, was bundled out for 162 in the 41st over as none of their batters managed to be resilient in front of the Indian bowling attack.

For India, Sneh Rana starred with her three wickets, while Meghna Singh bagged two. Jhulan Goswami, Pooja Vastrakar, and Rajeshwari Gayakwad, on the other hand, made one scalp each.

Batting first, India managed to amass a massive total of 317/8, thanks to the brilliant centuries from Mandhana and Kaur.

Mandhana played an anchored knock of 123 runs off 119 balls and carried her bat till the 42nd over. She kept the scoreboard ticking while the side lost three wickets for 78. Mandhana then put on a magnificent 194-runs partnership with Kaur to bolster the side to a massive total.

Kaur, on the other hand, scored 109 off 107 balls; smashing 10 boundaries and two sixes. The right-handed batter carried her bat till the second last over and played a vital role in amassing a massive total to her side after Mandhana’s dismissal.

For West Indies, Anisa Mohammed claimed two wickets, while Matthews, Shakera Selman, Deandra, and Aaliya Alleyne struck out a batter each.

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MOUNT MAUNGANUI: South Africa’s pacer Shabnim Ismail shone with the ball after Laura Wolvaardt scored a brilliant 75 to power the side to a sensational six-runs victory over Pakistan in the ninth match of the ICC Women’s World Cup, here on Friday.

With just 10 runs to defend in the final over, Shabnim held her nerves calm to bowl a splendid over; conceding just three runs to power her side to a thrilling victory by six runs.

Set to chase 224, Pakistan managed to score 217 before being bowled out on the final delivery despite the brilliant half-centuries from Nida Dar and Omaima Sohail.

In the run chase, the green shirts were off to a poor start; losing two wickets for a combined score of 26 as the opener Sidra Ameen and the skipper Bismah Maroof dismissed for 12 and a duck respectively.

Nahida Khan and Omaima then anchored the run chase with a valiant 69 runs partnership for the third wicket before the former walked back to the pavilion in the 26th over. Nahida scored 40 off 71 with the help of five boundaries.

Omaima on the other hand fell briefly after putting on another handy partnership for the green shirts with Nida. The right-handed batter top-scored with 65 off 104 deliveries, laced with seven boundaries.

Following her departure, the green shirts began to lose wickets at an alarming rate and slipped from 144/3 to a193/7 in the 47th over.

The newly joined Diana Baig smashed two vital blows in the 49th over and provided a glimmer of hope as Ayabonga Khaka leaked 12 runs in the final over but, Dar’s dismissal on the last delivery of the over pushed the green shirts on the back foot.

Baig then remained unable to put on the same show in the final over as Ismail successfully defended 10 runs in the penultimate over to drive the Proteas to a scintillating victory by six runs.

For the Proteas, Ismail bagged three wickets, while Khaka and Marizanne Kapp claimed two each. Masabata Klaas, on the other hand, struck out a batter.

Batting first, South Africa posted a commendable 223/9 in the allotted 50 overs at the back of brilliant knocks from Wolvaardt and the skipper Sune Luus – both scoring fifties and guided their side to a respectable total.

The side had a similar start to that of Pakistan as the Proteas lost two wickets for a mere 21. But, the astonishing third-wicket partnership between Wolvaardt and Luus pulled the side out of trouble.

The pair added 89-runs partnership for the third wicket before Wolvaardt walked back after top-scoring with her 75. The skipper Luus, on the other hand, followed back with her gritty 62 off 102 balls with the help of two boundaries and a six.

Handy cameos down the order from Chloe Tyron and Trisha Chetty; both scoring 31, further bolstered the side to a decent total after a threatening collapse.

For Pakistan, Fatima Sana and Ghulam Fatima took three wickets each, while Diana Baig and Nashra Sandhu made one scalp each.

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HAMILTON: The hosts of the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup – New Zealand have secured second successive wins in the global event as Amelia Kerr and Lea Tahuhu fired with the ball after Amy Sattherwaite’s astonishing 75-runs knock to drive their side to a consolidating 62-runs victory over India, here on Thursday.

Set to chase 261, India could only manage to score 198 before being bowled out in the 47th over.

The side was off to a poor start; losing three wickets for 50 as Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma walked back to the pavilion after scoring cheaply, while Yastika Bhatia could score 28.

Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet Kaur then looked to fight back with their side stranded at 50/3. The pair notched up a valiant 44-runs partnership before Amelia removed the former for 31. Mithali faced 56 deliveries and smashed one boundary.

Kaur, on the other hand, stood firm and kept the scoreboard ticking singlehandedly while her side was losing wickets at an alarming rate.

The right-handed batter then also made her way back in the 44th over as Amelia struck her out for 71. She remained the top scorer for his side. Kaur faced just 63 balls and smashed eight boundaries including two sixes.

Her dismissal proved out to be a massive blow as the team blue soon bundled out for 198 in the 47th over as the tail-enders could not soak up the pressure put on them by the New Zealand’s bowling attack.

For the hosts, Amelia and Lahuhu claimed three wickets each, while Hayley Jensen picked two. Hannah Rowe and Jess Kerr, on the other hand, made one scalp each.

Batting first, the hosts put on a commendable total of 260/9 in the allotted 50 overs, thanks to the brilliant half-centuries from Amelia and Sattherwaite.

The White Ferns, despite starting poorly; losing their first wicket for a mere nine, soon recovered as Sophie Devine and Amelia anchored the innings with an important 45-runs partnership for the second wicket.

Sophie could not extend her stay at the crease for long as she departed in the 11th over after scoring 35, while Amelia went on to score a magnificent half-century. The latter scored 50 off 64 balls including five boundaries.

The star of the White Ferns with the bat Sattherwaite then played an exceptional 75-runs knock and inspired her side to a reputable total. She faced 84 balls and smashed nine boundaries.

The wicket-keeper batter Katey Martin also chipped in with her 41 and guided the side to the total as the tail-enders failed to make significant contributions with the bat.

For India, Pooja Vastrakar bagged four wickets, while Rajeshwari Gayakwad took two. Deepti and Jhulan Goswami, on the other hand, struck out a batter each.

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DUNEDIN: West Indies’ wicket-keeper batter Shemaine Campbelle shone with her magnificent 66-runs knock before the bowlers displayed combined effort to propel their side to a second consecutive victory in the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup, here on Wednesday.

Batting first in the seventh match of the mega event, West Indies managed to post a reputable 225/6 in the allotted 50 overs, thanks to Campbelle, who top-scored for the side with her brilliant knock of 66. She faced 80 deliveries and smashed four boundaries.

Chedean Nation, on the other hand, who also chipped in with her 49, partnered strongly with Campbelle for the fifth wicket as the side were four down for a combined score of 98 in the 27th over.

The pair put on an important 123-runs partnership and powered their side to a commendable total. Nation remained not out as she scored 49 off 74 balls with the help of three boundaries.

West Indian opener Hayley Matthews, on the other hand, also played an important knock of 45 runs before walking back to the pavilion in the 21st over. She recorded a brilliant 81-runs opening partnership with Deandra Dottin, who scored 31 off 64 balls.

For England, Sophie Ecclestone bagged three wickets, while Nat Sciver made one scalp.

Set to chase 226, the former champions England fell just seven short of pulling off the victory.

In the run chase, England were off to an unwanted start as they lost half of their side at a combined score of 94 and Tammy Beaumont, who was ticking the scoreboard singlehandedly was the latest blow to the former champions.

With the side struggling at 94/5, Danni Wyatt and Sophia Dunkley showed resistance and thrive to pull things back to their side’s favour.

The pair put on an important 60-runs partnership for the sixth wicket and almost brought England back into the game before Stafanie Taylor removed Dunkley for 38 in the 34th over.

Following Dunkley’s departure, Danni also made her way back to the pavilion in the next over Shamilia Connell dismissed the former for 33.

The side then ran into another collapse and in the end, bowled out on 218. Ecclestone remained not out with her gritty 33 but could not power her side to the victory.

For West Indies, Connell led the way with three wickets, while Matthews and Anisa Mohammed took two each. Aaliya Allenyne and Taylor, on the other hand, struck out a batter each.

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MOUNT MAUNGANUI: Pakistan’s right-handed opening batter Javeria Khan has suffered a groin injury that may keep her out of the side’s next ICC Women’s World Cup fixture against South Africa.

Javeria, who previously missed Pakistan’s fixture against Australia after sustaining a groin injury, is also doubtful for the next match against South Africa.

Following Javeria’s injury, the right-handed experienced batter Nahida Bibi Khan replaced her in Pakistan’s clash with Australia and could only score nine runs.

It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan had an unwanted start to their ICC Women’s World Cup campaign as the side started the mega event with two consecutive defeats.

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MOUNT MAUNGANUI: In the sixth match of the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup, Australia’s Alyssa Healy starred with the bat to power her side seal a consolidating seven-wickets victory over Pakistan, here on Tuesday.

Set to chase a mere 192, Australia comfortable sealed a consolidating victory by seven wickets and 92 balls to spare.

Australia’s opener Healy shone with the bat in the run chase; scoring a brilliant 72 off 79 balls with the help of seven boundaries to set a perfect foundation for the run chase.

Healy’s opening partner Rachael Haynes, on the other hand, also batted brilliantly and put on a valiant 60-runs partnership for the first wicket with Healy. The left-handed batter was looking solid until the 11th over before Bismah Maroof dismissed her for a run-a-ball for 34.

Healy then put on another 60-plus partnership with the newly joined Meg Lanning. The pair took the score to 123 in the 22nd over before Lanning made her way back to the pavilion after scoring 35.

Following Healy’s dismissal in the 28th over, Ellyse Perry and Beth Mooney then put on an unbeaten and match-winning 40-runs partnership and took their side to the victory. Perry scored an unbeaten 26, while Mooney remained not out at 23.

For Pakistan, Omaima Sohail picked two wickets, while Bismah managed to make one scalp.

Batting first, Pakistan could only manage to score a paltry 190/6 in the allotted 50 overs despite the brilliant half-century knocks from Bismah and Aliya Riaz as the rest of the batters remained clueless in front of the Australian bowling attack and scored cheaply.

Bismah scored 78, while Aliya followed back with 53, but both the batters remained a little too defensive as Bismah faced a mammoth 122 balls, while Aliya faced 109.

For Australia, Alana King led the way with two wickets, while Megan Schutt, Perry, Amanda-Jade Wellington, and Nicola Carey struck out a batter each.

Following this victory, Australia have strengthen their top position on the points table, while Pakistan remained at the bottom with two defeats.

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DUNEDIN: In the fifth match of the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup 2022, the hosts New Zealand sealed a consolidating nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh, in a rain-affected contest, here on Monday.

In the morning, rain wiped off over four hours from the game, reducing it to 27 overs-a-side contest. But Suzie Bates made full use of being in the middle to lead New Zealand’s chase of 141 with seven overs to spare.

The right-handed batter scored a quickfire 79 off just 66 balls with the help of eight boundaries, while the top-order batter Amelia Kerr also joined Suzie to put on an unbeaten and match-winning 108-runs partnership. Kerr remained not out with her 47.

For Bangladesh, only Salma Khatun managed to pick a wicket as the rest of the bowlers could provide the firepower.

Batting first, Bangladesh, despite a decent start, could only manage to post 140/8 in the allotted 27 overs as Amy Satterthwaite and run-outs caused three wickets each.

Bangladesh’s openers Fargana Hoque and Shamima Sultana provided a decent start to the side with an opening 59-runs stand before Shamima walked back to the pavilion in the 10th over after scoring 33.

Following her dismissal, the side began to lose wickets and momentum from one end but Fargana remained firm at the other and kept the scoreboard ticking single-handedly and went on to score a gritty half-century.

The right-handed batter scored 52 off 63 balls with the help of a boundary before making her way back to the pavilion in the 24th over owing to a run-out.

For New Zealand, Satterthwaite bagged three, while Hayley Jensen and Frances Mackay claimed a wicket each.

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MOUNT MAUNGANUI: Indian cricketers put the heat of the two arch-rivals aside and shared a cute moment with Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof’s daughter Fatima after the conclusion of the Women’s World Cup clash, here on Sunday.

India secured a consolidating 107-runs against arch-rivals, thanks to the brilliant performances of Sneh Rana, Puja Vastrakar, and Rajeshwari Gayakwad.

Taking to Twitter, the International Cricket Council (ICC) shared the picture of Indian players taking a group selfie with Bisma’s daughter Fatima.

“Little Fatima’s first lesson in the spirit of cricket from India and Pakistan,” the cricket council wrote.

Little Fatima's first lesson in the spirit of cricket from India and Pakistan 💙💚 #CWC22

📸 @TheRealPCB pic.twitter.com/ut2lCrGL1H

— ICC (@ICC) March 6, 2022

 

The cricketing world also praised Indian players’ gestures and a video has also gone viral in which Indian players can be seen enjoying their time with the adorable Fatima.

This is so wholesome. Indian women cricket team players gathered around Bismah Maroof's daughter showering love on her. ❤️#TeamPakistan | #CWC22 | #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/Yw9P50G7OV

— a. (@lapulgaprop_) March 6, 2022

It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan had an unwanted start to their Women’s World Cup campaign as the defeat against India in their first game has pushed them to the bottom of the points table, while India moves to the top.

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MOUNT MAUNGANUI: India’s lower order batters Sneh Rana and Pooja Vastrakar put on a fighting 122-runs partnership before the bowlers annihilated Pakistan’s batting line-up to power their side to a consolidating 107 runs victory, here on Sunday.

In the first world cup game of the two arch-rivals, India emerged out as victorious as the side defeated Pakistan by a massive 107 runs margin.

Indian lower batters Sneh and Pooja provided an anchored 122 runs partnership for the eighth wicket when the side was stranded at 114/6 in the 34th over; powering their side to a commendable 244/7 in the allotted 50 overs.

The duo played sensibly and scored half-centuries to put their side into the commanding position against Pakistan. Pooja top-scored with 67, while Sneh followed back with 53.

Coming out to bat first, India had an unwanted start as the side lost their opener, Shafali Verma, at a combined score of four. The right-handed batter bagged a six-ball duck before being castled by Nida Dar.

Indian opener, Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma then provided a rescuing partnership for the side; putting on a valiant 94 runs partnership for the second wicket before Deepti walked back to the pavilion after scoring 40.

Soon after Deepti’s dismissal, Mandhana also walked back to the pavilion after scoring a gritty half-century. She scored 52 off 75 balls with the help of three boundaries and a six.

Their dismissals triggered a collapse and the side was soon slipped to 114/6 in the 34th over.

For Pakistan, Nida and Nashra Sandhu bagged two wickets each, while Diana Baig, Anam Amin, and Fatima Sana picked up a wicket each.

Set to chase 245, Pakistan’s batting line-up failed completely and could only manage to score 137 before being bowled out in 43 overs.

The right-handed opener Sidra Ameen and Diana resisted a bit for the green shirts; scoring 30 and 24 respectively, while the rest of the batters failed to contribute significantly in the run chase against the arch-rivals.

For India, Rajeshwari Gayakwad bagged four wickets, while Sneh and Jhulan Goswami claimed two wickets each. Deepti and Meghna Singh, on the other hand, struck out a batter apiece.

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HAMILTON: England’s Nat Sciver’s unbeaten 109 went in vain as Australia sealed a thrilling victory over England by 12 runs in the third match of the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup 2022, here on Saturday.

While chasing 311, England could only manage to score 298/8 despite a fighting century knock of Sciver.

The former champions had an unwanted start to their run chase; losing their first wicket for none as Lauren Winfield-Hill departed after bagging a four-ball duck.

Tammy Beaumont and Heather Knight then anchored the run chase with a valiant 92-runs partnership for the second wicket before Knight walked back to the pavilion after scoring 40. The skipper faced 51 balls and smashed four boundaries including a six.

Beaumont, on the other hand, stood firm and recorded another brilliant partnership. The right-handed batter put on a brilliant 57 runs partnership for the third wicket with Sciver.

The pair appeared firm as it accelerated the innings according to the required run rate before Beaumont perished after scoring a terrific knock of 74 runs off 82 balls, laced with seven boundaries.

Her departure triggered a collapse in the English batting line-up and the side remained unable to recover from it and as a result, restricted to 298/9 in the allotted 50 overs.

Sciver remained the lone warrior for England as the right-handed batter scored a magnificent unbeaten 109 off 85 balls; smashing 13 boundaries. But, her heroics too could not guide the side to the victory.

For Australia, Alana King bagged three wickets, while Tahlia McGrath, Annabel Sutherland, and Jess Jonassen claimed two each. Megan Schutt, on the other hand, struck out a batter.

Batting first, Australia finished at a commendable 310/3 in their allotted overs at the back of Rachel Haynes’s exceptional century.

The left-handed batter led the way for his side; scoring a tremendous 130 off 131 deliveries, laced with 14 boundaries and a six. The Australian skipper Meg Lanning, on the other hand, followed back with her outstanding 86 off 110 balls including seven boundaries and a six.

The rest of the Australian batters also contributed significantly to take their side to a commendable 310-3 in the allotted 50 overs.

For England, Sciver claimed two wickets, while Katherine Brunt managed to pick one.

In another match of the ongoing Women’s World Cup, South Africa thumped Bangladesh by 32 runs.

Batting first, South Africa managed to post 207 runs before being bowled out in the final over.

Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, and Chloe Tyron played contributing knocks to take their side over the 200 runs mark. Kapp top-scored with 42, while Wolvaardt and Tyron followed back with 41 and 39 respectively.

For Bangladesh, Fariha Trisna took three wickets, while Jahanara Alam and Ritu Moni picked two each. Salma Khatun and Rumana Ahmed, on the other hand, struck out a batter each.

Set to chase 208, Bangladesh’s batting line-up failed completely and could only manage to score 175 before being bowled out in the last over.

Despite starting off strongly as the openers Shamima Sultana Sharmin Akhter provided a solid 69-runs opening stand, the side faltered in the run chase and bowled out at 175.

The skipper and middle-order batter Nigar Sultana also resisted a bit; scoring a gritty 29 while her heroics too remained insufficient in driving her side to the victory. Akhter, however, remained the top scorer for the side with 34.

Ayabonga Khaka led the way for the Proteas; taking four wickets, while Masabata Klaas picked two. Shabnim Ismail and Kapp, on the other hand, struck out a batter each.

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