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Danni Wyatt-Hodge

Amy Jones (W)

Nat Sciver-Brunt (C)

Alice Capsey

Heather Knight

Freya Kemp

Danielle Gibson

Charlie Dean

Sophie Ecclestone

Linsey Smith

Lauren Bell

Ireland Women

Amy Hunter (W)

Alana Dalzell

Gaby Lewis (C)

Orla Prendergast

Rebecca Stokell

Leah Paul

Alice Tector

Louise Little

Arlene Kelly

Cara Murray

Aimee Maguire

Alice Rose Capsey

Amy Ellen Jones

Charlotte Ellen Dean

Danielle Rose Gibson

Danielle Nicole Wyatt-Hodge

Freya Grace Kemp

Heather Clare Knight

Isabelle Eleanor Chih Ming Wong

Lauren Katie Bell

Lauren Louise Filer

Linsey Claire Neale Smith

Natalie Ruth Sciver-Brunt

Sophia Ivy Rose Dunkley-Brown

Matilda Rose Corteen-Coleman

Aimee Kate Maguire

Amy Hunter

Arlene Nora Kelly

Ava Canning

Christina E Coulter Reilly

Gaby Hollis Lewis

Georgina Dempsey

Lara Ava McBride

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Nilakshika Silva's unbeaten half-century guided Sri Lanka to a thrilling five-wicket victory over New Zealand in the Women's T20 World Cup 2026.

Nilakshika Silva starred with an unbeaten 54 off 37 balls as Sri Lanka chased down 151 to secure their first win of the tournament.

Amelia Kerr and Sophie Devine scored 45 each for New Zealand, but their efforts went in vain after Sri Lanka's strong finish.

Nilakshika Silva in this frame. (Getty)

Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Nilakshika Silva stars with unbeaten 54 as Sri Lanka

Pakistan were fined by the ICC for a slow over-rate during their Women's T20 World Cup 2026 defeat to India at Edgbaston.


Fatima Sana-led Pakistan were found one over short of the required over rate after time allowances were considered.

All Pakistan players were docked five per cent of their match fees following the ICC sanction.

Fatima Sana in this frame. (Getty)

Pakistan penalised by ICC following over-rate breach in defeat to India in Women

Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Ex-India chief selector wants one change in the winning combination ahead of the Dutch challenge. 

Hemlata Kala wants Yastika Bhatia in the playing eleven.

Yastika scored a half-century against England in the prepatory series.

Yastika Bhatia, Jemimah Rodrigues

Ex-chief selector wants one big change in IND's playing XI after win vs PAK

ICC rankings T20I bowler Ranking Updates: Deepti Sharma has moved up in ICC Women's T20I bowler and all-rounder rankings after a five-wicket haul against Pakistan. 

Deepti Sharma registered best bowling figures by an Indian bowler in women's T20Is.

Sree Charani is challenging Linsey Smith's position as no.1 T20I bowler.

Deepti Sharma

Deepti moves up 5 spots after 5-fer v PAK, Sree moves closer to no.1 in rankings

Deepti Sharma is just two wickets away from overtaking Jhulan Goswami to become the highest wicket-taker in women's international cricket.


Deepti Sharma's 5/10 against Pakistan takes her tally to 354 international wickets.

India all-rounder needs two more scalps to surpass Jhulan Goswami's record of 355 wickets.

Jhulan Goswami and Deepti Sharma in this frame. (X)

After heroics vs Pakistan in Women's T20 World Cup, Deepti Sharma eyes massive J

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FIFA World Cup 2026

 Kylian Mbappe has broken the all-time World Cup scoring record as France beat Senegal 3-1 in the opener. 


Mbappe netted his 13th and 14th career World Cup goals, surpassing Just Fontaine’s long-standing record of 13 to become France’s all-time leading scorer

Bradley Barcola, coming off the bench, added a delightful chip in the 82nd minute for his first World Cup goal

Mbappe breaks all-time World Cup scoring record in France's 3-1 victory over Senegal

France vs Senegal, FIFA World Cup 2026, Kylian Mbappe

Mbappe breaks all-time World Cup scoring record in France's 3-1 victory 

Kylian Mbappe powered France to beat Senegal 3-1 in their FIFA World Cup opener. A look at the match report, score, results, and more. 

Bradley Barcola added France’s third goal, showcasing the depth of the French attack

The result sends an early message from Didier Deschamps’ side, who will now look to build momentum as they aim for a third World Cup title

Mbappe powers France defeat Senegal 3-1 in 2026 World Cup opener

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will not face disciplinary action despite his involvement in the altercation during the India A vs Sri Lanka A clash.

The BCCI has decided against taking any action against Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, prioritising the youngster's focus on the tournament.

Sri Lanka Cricket has reportedly sanctioned players involved in the incident, with Vishen Halambage among those punished by the match referee.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in this frame. (X)

BCCI breaks silence on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi controversy, rules out punishment

Sri Lanka Cricket has reportedly sanctioned players involved in the Vaibhav Sooryavanshi altercation, with Vishen Halambage among those punished.

Match referee Pradeep Jeyapragash has reportedly imposed sanctions on players involved in the India A vs Sri Lanka A controversy.

It remains unclear whether India A youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will also face disciplinary action for his role in the altercation.

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