Sciver-Brunt to undergo calf scan as injury mars Ireland win

Predecessor Knight admits it 'wouldn't be ideal' if captain has suffered injury relapse after missing early season

Women's T20 WC: England Continue To Prosper With Win Over Ireland

T20 World Cup: Hosts England marched ahead in their charge towards their maiden title as they continued their winning run in the Women's T20 World Cup, registering a four-wicket win over Ireland in a rain-delayed match at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton on Tuesday. With the experienced Sophie Ecclestone spearheading the bowling attack by claiming 3-22, England restricted Ireland to 118/9. In reply, captain Nat-Sciver Brunt led from the front as the hosts chased down the target in 17.3 overs to secure a four-wicket win. This is England's second win in Group B after they started with an 87-run victory over Sri Lanka on the opening day. Opting to field first, the English bowlers made the most of the overcast conditions to make early inroads as both the Irish openers, Amy Hunter and Alana Dalzell, were sent back inside the first five overs. Captain Gaby Lewis also departed without troubling the scorers. Bowling a tight line and length, England kept the pressure on Ireland by choking runs. They bowled a total of 60 dot balls, with Charlie Dean contributing 20 of them. Dean was the most economical of the English bowlers, with 2-11 in her four overs, while the experienced Sophie Ecclestone finished with 3-22. Danielle Gibson claimed 2-10 in two overs to help England dominate with the ball. Ireland had their chances, but they failed to capitalise on them. With the team reduced to 25/3, Orla Prendergast took the attack to England. She struck two fours off Ecclestone, starting with a late cut past backward point, in the sixth over to give them a boost. The budding innings, however, was cut short for 26 off 18, with four fours. Later on, Louise Little made sure Ireland finished on a high. She hit four fours off Lauren Bell in the final over, including a flick through backward square leg on the last ball, to garner 17 runs. It was Ireland's best over of the innings and took them to 118/9. On resumption, Ireland gave England a scare early on as they claimed three wickets in 10 balls to reduce the hosts to 35/3 inside Power-play. Aimee Maguire made early inroads with two wickets in the fifth over. The first of which was of Amy Jones, who mistimed the ball to mid-off, only for Lewis to pocket it. Two balls later, the Maguire-Lewis combo struck again to dismiss Danni Wyatt-Hodge, who had led England to victory in the tournament opener against Sri Lanka. On resumption, Ireland gave England a scare early on as they claimed three wickets in 10 balls to reduce the hosts to 35/3 inside Power-play. Also Read: Live Cricket Score England had trouble closing out the match as Sciver-Brunt retired hurt just short of her half-century, while Freya Kemp was run out. But they were within touching distance, and Dean and Gibson saw them through to 119/6 in 17.3 overs. Article Source: IANS

Sciver-Brunt, spinners star as England edge to laboured victory over Ireland

England made heavy weather of 119-run chase after a rain delay at Hampshire Bowl

Womens T20 World Cup: England Survive Ireland Test To Maintain Winning Start

T20 World Cup: Hosts England were made to work hard for their second successive win in the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 as they defeated Ireland by four wickets in a Group 2 encounter, here on Wednesday. After producing a disciplined bowling performance to restrict Ireland to 118/9 in their allotted 20 overs, England chased down the target with 15 balls to spare despite losing wickets at regular intervals. Ireland struggled to build partnerships after being put under pressure by Englands attack. Regular breakthroughs prevented them from gaining momentum, with the innings never really taking off. Sophie Ecclestone led the bowling effort with a three-wicket haul, while Englands seamers and spinners combined effectively to keep the scoring rate in check. A late contribution from the lower middle order helped Ireland push past the 100-run mark and finish on 118/9, giving their bowlers something to defend. Englands chase, however, was far from straightforward. Ireland struck early to leave the hosts under pressure and ensure the contest remained alive for most of the evening. The home side lost wickets at crucial moments and were unable to dominate proceedings against a disciplined Irish bowling attack. England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt anchored the innings with a valuable knock of 48, providing stability after the early setbacks. Her innings ensured England remained on course despite Irelands persistent challenge. With the required rate under control, Englands middle order kept the scoreboard moving before guiding the team home in the closing stages. Although Ireland continued to chip away with wickets, the target proved just within Englands reach as the hosts crossed the line with four wickets in hand. The victory strengthens Englands position in Group 2 and keeps their unbeaten run intact, while Ireland can take encouragement from a competitive performance against one of the tournament favourites despite ending on the losing side. Brief Scores: Ireland Women: 118/9 in 20 overs (Louise Little 26; Sophie Ecclestone 3 wickets) England Women: 119/6 in 17.3 overs (Louise Little 26; Sophie Ecclestone 3 wickets) Also Read: Live Cricket Score Result: England Women won by 4 wickets. Article Source: IANS

Jharkhand T20 League: Ranchi Titans Dethrone Koylanchal Super Kings To Become The Table Toppers

Jharkhand T20 Cricket League: In a day filled with commanding performances at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, Santhal Strikers and Ranchi Titans registered clinical victories on Day 7 of the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League 2026. While the Strikers pulled off a win against table-toppers Koylanchal Super Kings, the Ranchi Titans continued their fine form with a stellar chase against the Dhanbad Diamonds. In the afternoon fixture, the Santhal Strikers registered their first victory of the season by defeating the league-leading Koylanchal Super Kings by seven wickets. After being put in to bat first, the Super Kings were restricted to a modest total of 148/8. Sharandeep Singh Bhatia top-scored with a well-compiled 58 off 47 balls, marking his fourth fifty-plus score of the tournament, while wicketkeeper-batter Robin Minz chipped in with a brisk 40 off 28 deliveries. The Strikers' bowling unit was spearheaded by Pratyush Kumar, who produced a clinical spell for exceptional figures of 3/17 in his four overs, while Manishi provided strong support by claiming 2/23. Chasing a target of 149, the Strikers bounced back from an early setback after losing opener Vibhor Pandey for a duck. Vivek Kumar anchored the chase spectacularly, orchestrating a vital 64-run partnership for the second wicket alongside Kumar Suraj, who contributed a solid 34. Vivek led the batting onslaught with a match-winning 64 off just 36 balls to completely take the game away from the opposition. Following his dismissal, Sumit Kumar played a highly sensible, unbeaten knock of 27* off 29 balls to guide his team home, wrapping up the comprehensive chase at 154/3 in 18.2 overs. For his standout, restrictive first-innings spell, Pratyush Kumar was rightfully adjudged the Player of the Match. The evening match was a high-scoring encounter, with the Dhanbad Diamonds batting first and being bowled out for 191 on the very last ball of their innings. Ram Raushan Sharan played a fiery knock, top-scoring with a blistering 58 off just 24 balls, while Aditya Singh (26) and Bisesh Dutta (24) made important contributions. For the Ranchi Titans, Prince Anurag Murmu continued to be the standout bowler for his side, claiming excellent figures of 3/20 in his four overs. Skipper Rajandeep Singh (2/46) and Yuvraj Kumar (2/47) also chipped in with two wickets each. The evening match was a high-scoring encounter, with the Dhanbad Diamonds batting first and being bowled out for 191 on the very last ball of their innings. Ram Raushan Sharan played a fiery knock, top-scoring with a blistering 58 off just 24 balls, while Aditya Singh (26) and Bisesh Dutta (24) made important contributions. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The battle intensifies on Wednesday, featuring a high-stakes clash between the Jamshedpur Steelers and a rejuvenated Santhal Strikers side, hungry to build on their momentum. Later in the evening, prime-time action with a heavy-hitting blockbuster pitting the Chota Nagpur Royals directly against the table toppers, Koylanchal Super Kings. Article Source: IANS

Bengal T20 League: Priyam's Ton, Saksham's Blazing 98 Light Up The Night; Raju Stars In Rarh Tigers' Win

The Bengal T20 League Season: The Bengal T20 League Season 3 at the Eden Gardens on Tuesday witnessed two masterclass batting performances by Novus Royals Purulia's Priyam Sarkar (100 off 56) and Murshidabad Kings' Saksham Chaudhary (98 off 47). Priyam, who scored the fourth century in the league's history, was unlucky to end up on the losing side as Purulia went down to Murshidabad Kings by four wickets in a rain-curtailed encounter. Batting first, Purulia posted a challenging 196/3 in 18 overs, thanks to Priyam, who smashed 10 fours and 6 sixes in his knock. Yuvraj Deepak Keshwani (56 not out off 27) also played a brilliant innings. In reply, Abhishek Raman (43) gave Murshidabad Kings the perfect start. After his departure, Saksham played a knock to remember as he single-handedly took his team closer to victory before falling agonisingly short of a well-deserved century by just two runs. En route to his knock, Saksham struck 10 sixes and six fours as Murshidabad chased down the target, scoring 200/6 in 17.4 overs. Ravi Kumar bagged three wickets for Royals Purulia. In the day's second match, Shrachi Rarh Tigers edged Rashmi NES Medinipur Wizards by 3 runs in yet another thrilling contest in the league. Batting first, Shrachi Rarh Tigers scored 169/9 in 20 overs, thanks to Rohit Kumar's explosive 30 off just 8 balls and Shuvam Dey Sr's 35 off 21 deliveries. For Medinipur, Sayed Irfan Aftab bagged three wickets. In reply, Medinipur Wizards fell just short, scoring 166/6 in their 20 overs despite Abhishek Das' unbeaten 40 off 28 balls. For Rarh Tigers, Raju Halder was the pick of the bowlers, bagging 3 for 23. The result marked yet another nail-biting finish in the Bengal T20 League Season 3. After a one-wicket win for Shrachi Rarh Tigers and a one-run victory for Kolkata Royal Tigers in the previous two matchdays, Tuesday produced another thriller, underlining the fierce competition as the league heads towards its business end. Brief scores: The result marked yet another nail-biting finish in the Bengal T20 League Season 3. After a one-wicket win for Shrachi Rarh Tigers and a one-run victory for Kolkata Royal Tigers in the previous two matchdays, Tuesday produced another thriller, underlining the fierce competition as the league heads towards its business end. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Shrachi Rarh Tigers 169/9 (20 overs) beat Rashmi NES Medinipur Wizards 166/6 (20 overs) by 3 runs. Article Source: IANS