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England Women squad update: Grace Potts added to Test squad
Islamabad (Sports Desk): Seamer Grace Potts has been called up to the England Women Test squad touring South Africa. The 22-year-old, who joined Lancashire from Central Sparks in October, has been brought in as cover in the seam bowling department. The four-day Test match against South Africa starts on Sunday (15 December) in Bloemfontein.
Beaumont steers England Women to ODI series win over South Africa
Potchefstroom (South Africa): England Women recorded a six-wicket victory over South Africa in a rain-affected encounter to seal a 2-1 one day international series win in Potchefstroom on Wednesday.Set a revised target of 152 in 23 overs, opener Tammy Beaumont’s 65 from 46 balls and a sublime fifth-wicket stand of 90 with Amy Jones sealed the win after the tourists had slipped to 25-3 with Proteas all-rounder Marizanne Kapp dismissing Maia Bouchier, Nat Sciver-Brunt and captain Heather Knight.England won the toss and elected to bowl. South Africa recorded 233 in their innings before a lengthy delay due to rain and lightning. Kate Cross was withdrawn after suffering a back spasm in the first over. Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean and Sophie Ecclestone all took two wickets while Lauren Bell dismissed Lara Goodall.Captain Laura Woolvaardt top scored with 61 off 68 for South Africa while Marizanne Kapp’s 38 was a notable contribution as England restricted the hosts to 233-8 inside 50 overs. England's tour concludes with a four-day Test match which starts on Sunday (15 December) in Bloemfontein.IT20 series:Sunday, 24 November: South Africa vs England – Buffalo Park Cricket Stadium, East London – England won by four wicketsWednesday, 27 November: South Africa vs England – Willowmoore Park, Benoni – England won by 36 runsSaturday, 30 November: South Africa vs England – SuperSport Park, Centurion – England won by nine wicketsODI series:Wednesday, 4 December: South Africa vs England – Kimberley Oval, Kimberley – South Africa won by six wicketsSunday, 8 December: South Africa vs England – Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium, Durban – England won by six wicketsWednesday, 11 December: South Africa vs England – JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom – England won by six wickets (DLS method)Test match: 15-18 December: South Africa v England - Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein (Press Release)
England Women seal victory for IT20 series clean sweep in South Africa
Sports Bulletin ReportCenturion (South Africa): England Women recorded a nine-wicket victory against South Africa in their final IT20 match of the series at SuperSport Park, Centurion.Heather Knight’s side headed into the match having sealed a series win after taking a 2-0 lead earlier this week. The tourists raced to their target of 125 with 51 balls to spare, opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge finishing unbeaten on 53 and Sophia Dunkley on 24 not out.Opener Maia Bouchier was England's only dismissal, caught by Nondumiso Shangase for 35 from 21 balls, after a quick 56 in 5.4 overs.England won the toss and chose to bowl. Anneke Bosch and Faye Tunnicliffe were dismissed by Lauren Filer and Lauren Bell respectively in the first two overs.The Proteas were 45-5 but Nadine de Klerk and Nondumiso Shangase hit a combined half century which proved a huge contribution to the total.Charlie Dean took 3-26 and a run out while Bell took two; Filer, Freya Kemp and Sophie Ecclestone with a wicket each. The two sides now contest a three-match ODI series, starting in Kimberley on Wednesday 4 December.T20i series:Sunday, 24 November: South Africa vs England – Buffalo Park Cricket Stadium, East London – England won by four wicketsWednesday, 27 November: South Africa vs England – Willowmoore Park, Benoni – England won by 36 runsSaturday, 30 November: South Africa vs England – SuperSport Park, Centurion – England won by nine wicketsODI series:Wednesday, 4 December: South Africa vs England – Kimberley Oval, KimberleySunday, 8 December: South Africa vs England – Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium, DurbanWednesday, 11 December: South Africa vs England – JB Marks Oval, PotchefstroomTest match:15-18 December: South Africa v England - Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
National Selection Committee names U19 women squad for T20 Asia Cup
Lahore (PR): The women’s National Selection Committee has named a 15-member Pakistan U19 squad for the six-team ACC Women’s U19 T20 Asia Cup, which will be played in Kuala Lumpur from 15-22 December. Zoofishan Ayyaz has been appointed captain, while Komal Khan has been named as the vice-captain.Pakistan Squad:Batters: Areesha Ansari (Kasur), Fizza Fiaz (Lahore), Maham Anees (Islamabad), Ravail Farhan (Lahore) and Zoofishan Ayyaz (Wah Cantt)Wicketkeeper-batters: Komal Khan (Lahore), Wasifa Hussain (Karachi)Spinners: Aleesa Mukhtiar (Muzaffargarh), Quratulain (Sialkot), Rozina Akram (Rawalpindi) and Tayyaba Imdad (Abbottabad)Fast bowlers: Fatima Khan (Lahore), Haniah Ahmer (Karachi), Mahnoor Zeb (Mardan), Shahar Bano and (Lodhran)Player Support personnel: Aisha Jalil (manager), Mohsin Kamal (head coach), Mohammad Hanif Malik (assistant coach), Nahida Khan (fielding coach), Mohammad Usman Shahid (analyst), Rabia Siddiq (physiotherapist), Mohammad Rafi Ullah (media and digital manager)The squad was selected following the conclusion of this month’s skills and fitness camp involving 32 players, which lasted 21 days. During this period, three intra-squad matches were also held. Pakistan will open their campaign against India on 15 December, while their second Group A match will be against Nepal on the following day. Group B includes Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and hosts Malaysia. Top two sides from each group will progress to the Super-Four Stage, which will be played on 19 and 20 December, with the final on 22 December.Schedule of matches:15 December – Sri Lanka v Malaysia (9.30am, KL time); Pakistan v India (2pm, KL time)16 December – Sri Lanka v Bangladesh (9.0am, KL time); Pakistan v Nepal (2pm, KL time)17 December – Bangladesh v Malaysia (9.30am, KL time); India v Nepal (2pm, KL time)18 December – 5th/6th position play-off (2pm, KL time)19 December A1 v B1 (9.30am, KL time); A2 v B2 (2pm, KL time)20 December – A1 v B2 (9.30am, KL time); A2 v B1 (2pm, KL time)22 December – 3rd/4th position play-off (9.30am, KL time); final (2pm, KL time)
England women player, Paige Scholfield withdraws from South Africa tour
London (UK): Paige Scholfield has been withdrawn from the England Women IT20 squad to tour South Africa after suffering an ankle injury.Scholfield sustained the injury during a training session on Tuesday and following further assessment she will now return to the UK to begin her rehabilitation. (Press Release)..
Women’s 1-Day Tournament: Invincibles and Stars win post victories
Sports Bulletin ReportKARACHI: Iram Javed’s half-century led Invincibles to a 45-run win over Strikers at the HPC Oval Ground in Karachi on the opening day of the National Women’s One-Day Tournament 2024-25. Meanwhile, in the second match in the day, Stars defeated Challengers by two wickets.Batting first, Invincibles were dismissed for 195 in 41 overs with Strikers’ Zunish Abdul Sattar bagging five wickets for 46 runs. For Invincibles, Iram Javed coming to bat at number five top-scored with a 76-ball 81, which included nine fours and two sixes.In turn, Strikers were bowled out for 150 in 43.2 overs with opening batter Gull Feroza top-scoring with a 64-ball 60, smashing eight fours and a six. For the winning side, Saima Malik bagged three wickets, while Ghulam Fatima, Omaima Sohail and Tania Saeed managed to pick two wickets apiece.At the UBL Sports Complex, Natalia Parvaiz’ 59 helped Challengers post 164 in 49.4 overs. Stars’ Rameen Shamim bagged three wickets, while Anosha Nasir and Waheeda Akhtar took two wickets each. It took Stars 45.2 overs to achieve the target with two wickets in hand.Scores in brief:Invincibles beat Strikers by 45 runs at the HPC Oval GroundInvincibles 195 all out, 41 overs (Iram Javed 81, Muneeba Ali 33; Zunish Abdul Sattar 5-46)Strikers 150 all out, 43.2 overs (Gull Feroza 60; Saima Malik 3-16, Tania Saeed 2-25, Omaima Sohail 2-31, Ghulam Fatima 2-33)Player of the match: Iram Javed (Invincibles)Stars beat Challengers by two wickets at the UBL Sports ComplexChallengers 164 all out, 49.4 overs (Natalia Parvaiz 59, Momina Riasat 31; Rameen Shamim 3-23, Waheeda Akhtar 2-27, Anosha Nasir 2-38)Stars 165-8, 45.2 overs (Sadaf Shamas 34, Kainat Hafeez 33; Momina Riasat 3-17, Umm-e-Hani 3-46)Player of the match: Rameen Shamim (Stars).
England names Women cricket squads for South Africa Trip
Sports Bulletin ReportLondon (UK): England Women have named their squads for the forthcoming tour to South Africa. Heather Knight’s side will contest three IT20s, three ODIs and a four-day Test match against the Proteas.All-rounder Paige Scholfield made her senior international debut in the September bilateral series in Ireland and she is included in the T20 squad. Fast bowler Lauren Filer is named in all three squads.Freya Kemp is selected in a Test squad for the first time while batter Maia Bouchier could also earn her maiden Test cap. The four-day Test match in Bloemfontein will be the first time South Africa has hosted a women’s Test match since 2002.All selected players, minus those currently competing in the Women’s Big Bash League, have been training at Loughborough in the build-up to the series before the IT20 group fly to South Africa on 16 November. Meanwhile, those in the ODI and Test squads arrive in South Africa on 27 November.All-rounder Danielle Gibson misses out on the squad following an operation on her left knee meniscus injury sustained during the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup match against West Indies.England Women IT20 squad: Heather Knight (captain), Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn, Bess Heath, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Paige Scholfield, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Linsey Smith, Danni Wyatt-HodgeEngland Women ODI squad: Heather Knight (captain), Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Kate Cross, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Danni Wyatt-HodgeEngland Women Test match squad: Heather Knight (captain), Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Kate Cross, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Danni Wyatt-HodgeIT20 series:Sunday, 24 November: South Africa vs England – Buffalo Park Cricket Stadium, East LondonWednesday, 27 November: South Africa vs England – Willowmoore Park, BenoniSaturday, 30 November: South Africa vs England – SuperSport Park, CenturionODI series:Wednesday, 4 December: South Africa vs England – Kimberley Oval, KimberleySunday, 8 December: South Africa vs England – Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium, DurbanWednesday, 11 December: South Africa vs England – JB Marks Oval, PotchefstroomTest match: 15-18 December: South Africa v England - Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
U19 Women: Challengers, Conquerors post wins in T20 Tournament
Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Aleesa Mukhtiar’s three-fer helped Challengers beat Invincibles by 28 runs, while Conquerors’ Komal Khan 97 helped her side to a 98-run win over Stars in the fourth round matches of the U19 Women’s T20 Tournament 2024 at the LCCA Ground in Lahore on Sunday afternoon.Today’s win has kept Challengers and Conquerors’ 100 per cent win record in the tournament after their third outings. Batting first, Challengers scored 96 for five in 20 overs. Esha Tir Razia top-scored for the side with a 25-ball 20, which included three boundaries.In turn, Invincibles were bundled out for 68 in 18.3 overs. Left-arm spinner Aleesa was the most successful bowler, taking three wickets for 13 runs. Aqsa Bibi and Hadia Mina bagged two wickets apiece.In the match between Conquerors and Stars, the former after opting to bat first scored 168 for six in their 20 overs. Komal Khan, coming to bat at number three, scored 97 off 59 balls, hitting 16 fours and two sixes. For Stars, Mahnoor Zaib and Memoona Khalid bagged two wickets apiece.In the run-chase, Stars managed to score only 70 for the loss of nine wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Fizza Faiz (19, 27b, 2x4s) was the only batter to score in double figures for the losing side. For the winning team, Minahil took three wickets, while Fatima and Samiya grabbed two wickets apiece.Scores in brief (Challengers beat Invincibles by 28 runs):Challengers 96-5, 20 overs (Esha Tir Razia 20)Invincibles 68 all out, 18.3 overs (Wasifa Hussain 14; Aleesa Mukhtiar 3-13, Hadia Mina 2-13, Aqsa Bibi 2-15)Player of the match – Aleesa Mukhtiar (Challengers)Conquerors beat Stars by 98 runsConquerors 168-6, 20 overs (Komal Khan 97, Iqra Salamat 20; Mahnoor Zaib 2-26, Memoona Khalid 2-33)Stars 70-9, 20 overs (Fizza Faiz 19; Minahil Javaid 3-15, Fatima Khan 2-6, Samiya Afsar 2-13)Player of the match – Komal Khan (Conquerors).
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: India beat Pakistan
Sports Bulletin ReportDubai (UAE): India women beat Pakistan women by six wickets in the seventh fixture of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS) on Sunday afternoon. This was Pakistan’s first defeat in the ongoing mega event, while India claimed their first win.Chasing a modest 106 to win, India achieved the target for the loss of four wickets in the 19th over. India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur played a responsible innings and scored 29 off 24 balls including a four. Opening batter Shafali Verma top-scored with a 35-ball 32, hitting three fours. Jemimah Rodrigues was other notable run-getter for the winning team with a 28-ball 23.Captain Fatima Sana was the most successful bowler for Pakistan, bagging two wickets for 23 runs in her four overs, while Omaima Sohail and Sadia Iqbal snapped a wicket each.Earlier, after opting to bat first, Pakistan managed to score 105 for eight in their allotted 20 overs. Former captain Nida Dar top-scored for the side with 28 off 34 balls including a four. That Pakistan were able to get past the 100-run mark was due to a 28-run partnership between Nida and Syeda Aroob Shah (14 not out, 17b, 1x4) for the eighth wicket.Wicketkeeper-batter Muneeba Ali (17, 26b, 2x4s) and Fatima (13, 8b, 2x4s) were the other batters to reach double figures. For India, Arundhati Reddy bagged three wickets for 19 from four overs, while Shreyanka Patil took two wickets for 12 runs.Scores in brief (India beat Pakistan by six wickets):Pakistan 105-8, 20 overs (Nida Dar 28, Muneeba Ali 17, Syeda Aroob Shah 14 not out; Arundhati Reddy 3-19, Shreyanka Patil 2-12)India 108-4, 18.5 overs (Shafali Verma 32, Harmanpreet Kaur 29; Fatima Sana 2-23)Player of the match – Arundhati Reddy (India)
ICC Women's Under-19 World Cup 2025: England squad named
Sports Bulletin ReportLondon (UK): The England Women U19 squad for the ICC Women’s U19 World Cup 2025 in Malaysia has been named, as the Spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman impressed domestically and produced some stand-out performances for Southern Brave in this year’s edition of The Hundred and is selected while Davina Perrin, who featured in the 2023 edition of the ICC Women's U19 World Cup, is also included.Sixteen teams from around the world will take part in the 41-match event across 15 days of competition from 18 January to 2 February 2025. It will be the hosts Malaysia’s first appearance in the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup as well as Samoa’s first appearance in an ICC World Cup event. Drawn in Group B, England take on Ireland, Pakistan and USA with all group B matches in Johor.Five non-travelling reserves have also been selected. The reserves won't travel but will take a full part throughout the preparation phase and act as stand-by players should a replacement player be required: Maria Andrews (The Blaze), Sophie Beech (Central Sparks), Daisy Gibb (Southern Vipers), Poppy Tulloch (Southern Vipers), Annie Williams (The Blaze).England Women U19 squad: Phoebe Brett (Central Sparks),Olivia Brinsden (Thunder),Tilly Corteen-Coleman (South East Stars),Trudy Johnson (Northern Diamonds), Katie Jones (Western Storm), Charlotte Lambert (South East Stars), Abi Norgrove (Southern Vipers), Eve O’Neill (Southern Vipers), Davina Perrin (Central Sparks), Jemima Spence (South East Stars), Charlotte Stubbs (South East Stars), Amuruthaa Surenkumar (Sunrisers), Prisha Thanawala (The Blaze), Erin Thomas (Northern Diamonds), Grace Thompson (Northern Diamonds).
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