The clash was a record-breaking one. Right from individual pieces of glory to team milestones, right from Mandhana's records to Australia once again re-writing history books to justify all the seven titles collected before, this match had it all.
The India-Australia clash at the Women's World Cup was truly the one for the ages as it was individuals and team records galore throughout the entirety of the match, but it was Healy's instant classic knock of 142 in 107 balls, which sealed the deal for Australia while chasing 331 runs, w
In pursuit of 331 runs, Healy smashed a 107-ball 142, with 21 fours and three sixes, which is the highest score in a run-chase against India. Australia have outdone Sri Lanka, who chased down 302 against South Africa last year. With this win, Australia is at the top of the table, having won
Sutherland, who turned 24 today, did not let India capitalise on a 155-run partnership for the opening wicket between Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal, as she helped the Aussies take down India to 330 all out from a fine position of 234/2 at one point with figures of 5/40 in 9.5 overs.
Kuldeep's five-wicket haul was instrumental in reducing WI from 156/4 to 248 all out in the visitors' first innings, giving India a gigantic lead during the second Test at Delhi on Sunday. After a chart-topping 17-wicket Asia Cup title-winning campaign, Kuldeep's appearances in these two Tes
Openers Pratika Rawal (75 in 96 balls, with 10 fours and a six) and Mandhana (80 in 66 balls, with nine fours and three sixes) laid down the platform with an incredible 155-run stand for the opening wicket. However, India could not capitalise on it a lot as a five-wicket haul from Annabel Su
Goals were scored by Arshdeep Singh (2'), PB Sunil (15'), Araijeet Singh Hundal (26') and Roman Kumur (47') for the winning side, while Gus Nelson (41') and Aidan Max (52') scored for New Zealand, as per a press release from Hockey India.
Australia Women's skipper Alyssa Healy won the toss and elected to bowl first against India Women in the 13th clash of the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup 2025, which is being played at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium here on Sunday.
The semi-final clash of the BM Birla Cup, played at the Rajasthan Polo Club, resulted in a resounding victory for the Jaipur Polo Team as they cruised past the Suhana All Stars Polo Team with an 8-4 win to secure their place in the tournament final.
India, meanwhile, have their own selection dilemmas as they look to bounce back from their narrow loss to the Proteas, with left-arm spinner Radha Yadav and experienced seamer Renuka Singh all in line for a recall to boost the side's bowling stocks.
England continued its unbeaten run and leapfrogged to the top of the table with an emphatic 89-run victory over Sri Lanka at the ongoing World Cup on Saturday in Colombo.
China entered the final with a formidable lineup featuring three reigning Asian Junior Championships individual gold medallists and two silver medallists. Indonesia, aiming to retain the title they won last year, needed special performances from a few players but fell short against the Chine