In a new and progressive decision, the New Zealand Cricket Board has agreed to the equal pay of the Men?s and Women?s Cricketers. This decision makes New Zealand the first country to have an equal pay policy in cricket. Earlier, the USA Women?s National Football team had asked for the same and received an agreement. This decision has ushered a new era in the cricketing circuit. Here is an in-depth look at the same:?



<h2>New Zealand Women Cricketers Have Same Pay as Men:&nbsp;</h2>



In a ground-breaking decision, the New Zealand Cricket Board has agreed to the equal pay of the male and female crickets for the same amount of work. The five-year?agreement struck between New Zealand Cricket, the six Major Associations (the domestic cricket associations of New Zealand), and the New Zealand Cricket Players Association (NZCPA), will see the White Ferns and the Black Caps receiving the same match fees across all their formats and competitions.?



The New Zealand Cricket Players? Association had taken the guidance of Australian gender pay expert Yolanda Beattie. The share for the players will be 29.75% of the total broadcasting revenue. And from this, the division will be made among the male and the female cricketers. This agreement will be for the next 5 years. The official online broadcaster for the New Zealand Cricket Board is Amazon Prime. ?



?Translated, this means the highest-ranked White Fern would be able to receive a maximum of NZD 163,246 a year (up from NZD 83,432), the ninth-ranked, NZD 148,946 (NZD 66,266), and the 17th-ranked NZD 142,346 (NZD 62,833),? as claimed by&nbsp;New Zealand Cricket.&nbsp;



<h2>&nbsp; New Zealand Cricket: Does it Mean Women?s Cricket and Men?s Cricket Make the Same Money:&nbsp;</h2>



The point of concern is that a major revenue chunk will be generated by the games that will be played by the men. Women?s Cricket is equally good but the audience attraction is very sparse. Also, the action on the field is not as electrifying as the one that the men show on the field. The New Zealand team has top players like Tahuhu, and Suzie Bates but are they able to fill the stadiums? At times it even becomes difficult to get a broadcaster for the women?s matches.?



Earlier, the gender pay gap in Indian Cricket was addressed by Smriti Mandhana. She had openly accepted the fact that the money that the players receive is proportional to the money they make for the BCCI. If women?s cricket is not making money, on what basis will the players ask for equal pay. The IPL generates 40000 Crores Indian Rupees of Revenue with profits up to 50 to 60%. But the Women?s T20 Blast, it is running in losses. ?



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New Zealand Cricket: Men and Women Cricketers to have the Same Pay as per the New Deal.?

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Women?s IPL likely to have 5 teams, 20 league matches in 2 venues: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is speeding its process to host the first-ever season of the Women?s Indian Premier League (IPL) next year. The inaugural edition of the Women?s IPL is likely to be played amongst five teams, as indicated by a report published in Cricbuzz.



It further suggested that the tentative window for the first edition of Women?s IPL will be March 2023, that is, after the Women?s T20 World Cup in South Africa and before the Men?s Indian Premier League (IPL).&nbsp;



Each of the five teams may choose to play five overseas players - 4 from ICC?s full member nations and one player can be picked from the associate countries. Notably, in Men?s IPL, only four overseas players are allowed to be named in the playing11.



?A maximum of four of the overseas players in the XI can be from the ICC Full Member nations, it?s being considered, whereas the remaining one can be from an Associate Nation,? said the report.



The decision of naming teams - either zone-wise or team-wise format - is yet to be done. The development is likely to proceed after the IPL office bearers meeting.



?Zone wise ? North (Dharamsala/Jammu), South (Kochi/Vizag), Central (Indore/Nagpur/Raipur), East (Ranchi/Cuttack), North East (Guwahati) and West (Pune/Rajkot) ? with matches held at non-IPL venues) and existing city-wise like with Men?s IPL (Ahmedabad, Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata ? with matches held at IPL venues),? added the report.



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As far as the playing format is concerned, 20 league-stage matches will be held amongst the five teams. Each side may play the other twice in the league stage. After the end of the league stage, the team at the top of the points table will directly qualify for the finals, while the second and third-ranked sides will play out the eliminator. The winner of the eliminator will then play the final with the top-ranked team.



All the 20 league stage games are likely to be held in two venues in a city, just like the IPL 2022 was held in Maharashtra.



?With only 20 league games in consideration, as few as two venues will be involved per season for the WIPL. So the inaugural 2023 season could be played at two of the aforementioned venues, the 2024 season at the other two and 2025 at the remaining one plus one of the venues of the 2023 season,? concluded the report.



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Women?s IPL likely to have 5 teams, 20 league matches in 2 venues

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Women?s T20 World Cup 2023: The ICC Women's T20 World Cup is just around the corner. The ICC have announced the schedule for the Women's T20 World Cup, which will be held in South Africa this year. Following the qualifiers, Bangladesh and Ireland will take the final two seats in the 10-team tournament.



Beginning on February 10, 2023, hosts South Africa will meet Sri Lanka in the opening match of the eighth edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. The tournament matches will be played in Cape Town, Paarl, and Gqeberha, with the knockout rounds slated in Cape Town. The final will be held on 26 February 2023, with a reserve day available on the 27th in case of a significant interruption of play on the scheduled date.



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Australia, the incumbent champion, are in Group 1 for the Women's T20 World Cup in 2023, alongside Trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand and hosts South Africa. Bangladesh, who fought and defeated Ireland in the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier 2022 final, and Sri Lanka are also in Group 1.



Group 2 consists of India, Pakistan, England, West Indies, and the runner-up of the Women?s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2022, Ireland. Yes! India and Pakistan are in the same group and these arch-rivals will face each other on February 12 (Sunday).



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#strong-womens-t-20-world-cup-2023-groups-strong">Women?s T20 World Cup 2023: Groups</a></li><li class=""><a href="#strong-womens-t-20-world-cup-2023-schedule-strong">Women?s T20 World Cup 2023: Schedule</a></li><li class=""><a href="#strong-womens-t-20-world-cup-2023-squads-strong">Women?s T20 World Cup 2023: Squads</a></li><li class=""><a href="#strong-womens-t-20-world-cup-2023-announcements-till-now-strong">Women?s T20 World Cup 2023: Announcements till now</a></li></ul></nav></div>



<h2 id="strong-womens-t-20-world-cup-2023-groups-strong">Women?s T20 World Cup 2023: Groups</h2>



ICC have announced two groups and teams sharing the group as follows:



GROUP 1- Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh



GROUP 2- India, England, Pakistan, West Indies, and Ireland



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<h2 id="strong-womens-t-20-world-cup-2023-schedule-strong">Women?s T20 World Cup 2023: Schedule</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th scope="col">DATE</th><th scope="col">Match</th><th scope="col">VENUE</th><th scope="col">TIME (IST)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>10 February</td><td>South Africa vs Sri Lanka | Match No. 1</td><td>Cape Town</td><td>10:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>11 February</td><td>West Indies vs England | Match No. 2</td><td>Paarl </td><td>6:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>11 February</td><td>Australia vs New Zealand | Match No 3</td><td>Paarl</td><td>10:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>12 February</td><td>India vs Pakistan | Match No. 4</td><td>Cape Town</td><td>6:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>12 February</td><td>Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | Match No. 5</td><td>Cape Town</td><td>10:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>13 February</td><td>Ireland vs England | Match No. 6</td><td>Paarl</td><td>6:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>13 February</td><td>South Africa vs New Zealand | Match No. 7</td><td>Paarl</td><td>10:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>14 February</td><td>Australia vs Bangladesh | Match No. 8</td><td>Gqeberha</td><td>10:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>15 February</td><td>West Indies vs India | Match No. 9</td><td>Cape Town</td><td>6:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>15 February</td><td>Pakistan vs Ireland | Match No. 10</td><td>Cape Town</td><td>10:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>16 February</td><td>Sri Lanka vs Australia | Match No. 11</td><td>Gqeberha</td><td>6:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>17 February</td><td>New Zealand vs Bangladesh | Match No. 12</td><td>Cape Town</td><td>6:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>17 February</td><td>West Indies vs Ireland | Match No. 13</td><td>Cape Town</td><td>10:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>18 February</td><td>India vs England | Match No. 14</td><td>Gqeberha</td><td>6:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>18 February</td><td>South Africa vs Australia | Match No. 15</td><td>Gqeberha</td><td>10:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>19 February</td><td>Pakistan vs West Indies | Match No. 16</td><td>Paarl</td><td>6:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>19 February</td><td>New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | Match No. 17</td><td>Paarl</td><td>10:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>20 February</td><td>Ireland vs India | Match No. 18</td><td>Gqeberha</td><td>10:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>21 February</td><td>England vs Pakistan | Match No. 19</td><td>Cape Town</td><td>6:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>21 February</td><td>South Africa vs Bangladesh | Match No. 20</td><td>Cape Town</td><td>6:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>23 February</td><td>SEMI-FINAL 1</td><td>Cape Town</td><td>6:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>24 February</td><td>RESERVE DAY</td><td>Cape Town</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>24 February</td><td>SEMI-FINAL 2</td><td>Cape Town</td><td>6:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>25 February</td><td>RESERVE DAY</td><td>Cape Town</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>26 February</td><td>FINAL</td><td>Cape Town</td><td>6:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>27 February</td><td>RESERVE DAY</td><td>Cape Town</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Women?s T20 World Cup 2023: Schedule and Fixture</figcaption></figure>



<h2 id="strong-womens-t-20-world-cup-2023-squads-strong">Women?s T20 World Cup 2023: Squads</h2>



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<li>GROUP 1</li>
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AUSTRALIA: Meg Lanning (c), Alyssa Healy (vc), Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Heather Graham, Grace Harris, Jess Jonassen, Alana King, Tahlia McGrath, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham



NEW ZEALAND: Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Bernadine Bezuidenhout, Eden Carson, Lauren Down, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Hayley Jensen, Fran Jonas, Amelia Kerr, Jess Kerr, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu



SOUTH AFRICA: Sune Luus (c), Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Lara Goodall, Ayabonga Khaka, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Shabnim Ismail, Tazmin Brits, Masabata Klaas, Laura Wolvaardt, Sinalo Jafta, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Anneke Bosch, Delmi Tucker. NON-Travelling Reserves: Mica?la Andrews, Tebogo Macheke, Tumi Sekhukhune



BANGLADESH: Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Marufa Akter, Dilara Akter, Fahima Khatun, Salma Khatun, Jahanara Alam, Rumana Ahmed, Lata Mondol, Shorna Akter, Nahida Akter, Murshida Khatun, Ritu Moni, Sobhana Mostary, Fargana Hoque Pinky, Fariha Islam Trisna Reserves: ?Rabeya, Sanjida Akther Maghla, Sharmin Akter Supta



SRI LANKA: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Oshadi Ranasinghe, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshi de Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Anushka Sanjeewani, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Malsha Shehani, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Kumari, Achini Kulasuriya, Vishmi Gunaratne, Tharika Sewwandi, Ama Kanchana, Sathya Sandeepani



<ul>
<li>GROUP 2</li>
</ul>



INDIA: Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain), Smriti Mandhana (Vice-Captain), Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Richa Ghosh (wk) Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Devika Vaidya, Radha Yadav, Renuka Thakur, Anjali Sarvani, Pooja Vastrakar, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Shikha Pandey Reserves: Sabbhineni Meghana, Sneh Rana, Meghna Singh



ENGLAND: Heather Knight (c), Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Katherine Brunt, Alice Capsey, Kate Cross, Freya Davies, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Nat Sciver, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Danni Wyatt. Reserves: Issy Wong, Dani Gibson.&nbsp;



PAKISTAN: Bismah Maroof (c), Aimen Anwar, Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Naseem, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Javeria Khan, Muneeba Ali (wk), Nashra Sandhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz (wk) and Tuba Hassan <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRealPCBMedia/status/1602912375757316096" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Reserves: </a>Ghulam Fatima, Kainat Imtiaz, and Sadaf Shamas



IRELAND: Laura Delany (c), Rachel Delaney, Georgina Dempsey, Amy Hunter, Shauna Kavanagh, Arlene Kelly, Gaby Lewis, Louise Little, Sophie MacMahon, Jane Maguire, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Eimear Richardson, Mary Waldron.



WEST INDIES: Hayley Matthews (c), Shemaine Campbelle (vc), Aaliyah Alleyne, Chinelle Henry, Trishan Holder, Shamilia Connell, Afy Fletcher, Shabika Gajnabi, Zaida James, Karishma Ramharack, Shakera Selman, Djenaba Joseph, Chedean Nation, Stafanie Taylor, Rashada Williams.



<h2 id="strong-womens-t-20-world-cup-2023-announcements-till-now-strong">Women?s T20 World Cup 2023: Announcements till now</h2>



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Women?s T20 World Cup 2023: Schedule, squads, fixtures, Venues, Timing, and all you need to know.

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ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup 2023: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has launched the first Women's U19 T20 World Cup, which has been in action from January 14 to January 29. The Women's U19 T20 World Cup 2023 is currently in operation, with Australia vs Bangladesh playing in the opening game on January 14 at Willowmoore Park in Benoni.&nbsp; A total of 16 teams are participating in the Women?s U19 T20 World Cup 2023.



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The event was initially slated to take place in January 2021 but was postponed to December 2021. However, the pandemic forced a further delay. So the Women's U19 World Cup's inaugural edition is organized now in 2023. South Africa got the opportunity to host the debut season of the tournament.



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#strong-icc-womens-u-19-t-20-world-cup-2023-format-strong">ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup 2023: Format</a></li><li class=""><a href="#strong-icc-womens-u-19-t-20-world-cup-2023-groups-strong">ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup 2023: Groups</a></li><li class=""><a href="#strong-icc-womens-u-19-t-20-world-cup-2023-schedule-strong">ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup 2023: Schedule</a></li><li class=""><a href="#strong-icc-womens-u-19-t-20-world-cup-2023-squads-strong">ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup 2023: Squads</a></li></ul></nav></div>



<h2 id="strong-icc-womens-u-19-t-20-world-cup-2023-format-strong">ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup 2023: Format</h2>



There will be 16 teams competing against one another, featuring 11 regular ICC members and 5 associate nations. Four groups have been formed for them. Because the group league will be played in a single round-robin format, each team will play three games during this stage. Following that, the top three teams from each group will move on to the Super Six Round.



The 12 teams who are qualified will be divided into two groups of 6 teams each. The top two teams in each group will then advance to the knockout phase. The winners will square off in the tournament final of the Women's U19 T20 World Cup at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom on January 29 after the semi-finals on January 27.



<h2 id="strong-icc-womens-u-19-t-20-world-cup-2023-groups-strong">ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup 2023: Groups</h2>



Group A: Australia, Bangladesh, USA, and Sri Lank Group B: England, Pakistan, Zimbabwe, and Rwanda Group C: Indonesia, Ireland, West Indies, and New Zealand Group D: India, South Africa Scotland, and the UAE



Now after the Round Robin stage is concluded, the 12 teams have entered the Super Six stage. Here 12 teams are divided into 2 groups.



Group 1: India, Bangladesh, Australia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and UAE



Group 2- New Zealand, England, Pakistan, West Indies, Ireland, and Rwanda



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<h2 id="strong-icc-womens-u-19-t-20-world-cup-2023-schedule-strong">ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup 2023: Schedule</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>Match</td><td>Result</td><td>Time(IST)</td><td>Venue</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 14</td><td>Australia vs Bangladesh</td><td>BAN won by 7 wkts</td><td>1:30 PM</td><td>Willowmoore Park, Benoni</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 14</td><td>UAE vs Scotland</td><td>UAE won by 6 wkts</td><td>1:30 PM</td><td>Willowmoore Park B Field, Benoni</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 14</td><td>South Africa vs India</td><td>IND won by 7 wkts</td><td>5:15 PM</td><td>Willowmoore Park, Benoni</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 14</td><td>Sri Lanka vs USA&nbsp;</td><td>SL won by 7 wkts</td><td>5:15 PM</td><td>Willowmoore Park B Field, Benoni</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 15</td><td>West Indies vs Ireland&nbsp;</td><td>PAK won by 8 Wkts</td><td>1:30 PM</td><td>North-West University No1 Ground, Potchefstroom</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 15</td><td>Pakistan vs Rwanda&nbsp;</td><td>WI won by 7 runs</td><td>1:30 PM</td><td>Senwes Park, Potchefstroom</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 15</td><td>England vs Zimbabwe&nbsp;</td><td>ENG won by 174 runs</td><td>5:15 PM</td><td>Senwes Park, Potchefstroom</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 15</td><td>New Zealand vs Indonesia&nbsp;</td><td>NZ won by 10 wkts</td><td>5:15 PM</td><td>North-West University No1 Ground, Potchefstroom</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 16</td><td>India vs UAE&nbsp;</td><td>IND won by 122 runs</td><td>1:30 PM</td><td>Willowmoore Park, Benoni</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 16</td><td>Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh&nbsp;</td><td>BAN won by 10 runs</td><td>1:30 PM</td><td>Willowmoore Park B Field, Benoni</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 16</td><td>Australia vs USA&nbsp;</td><td>SA won by 44 runs</td><td>5:15 PM</td><td>Willowmoore Park B Field, Benoni</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 16</td><td>South Africa vs Scotland&nbsp;</td><td>AUS won by 9 wkts</td><td>5:15 PM</td><td>Willowmoore Park, Benoni</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 17</td><td>New Zealand vs Ireland&nbsp;</td><td>NZ won by 9 wkts</td><td>1:30 PM</td><td>Senwes Park, Potchefstroom</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 17</td><td>Zimbabwe vs Rwanda&nbsp;</td><td>RWA won by 39 runs</td><td>1:30 PM</td><td>North-West University No1 Ground, Potchefstroom</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 17</td><td>England vs Pakistan&nbsp;</td><td>ENG won by 53 runs</td><td>5:15 PM</td><td>Senwes Park, Potchefstroom</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 17</td><td>West Indies vs Indonesia&nbsp;</td><td>WI won by 77 runs</td><td>5:15 PM</td><td>North-West University No1 Ground, Potchefstroom</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 18</td><td>Bangladesh vs USA&nbsp;</td><td>AUS won by 108 runs</td><td>1:30 PM</td><td>Willowmoore Park B Field, Benoni</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 18</td><td>Australia vs Sri Lanka&nbsp;</td><td>BAN won by 5 wkts</td><td>1:30 PM</td><td>Willowmoore Park, Benoni</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 18</td><td>South Africa vs UAE&nbsp;</td><td>SA won by 45 runs</td><td>5:15 PM</td><td>Willowmoore Park, Benoni</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 18</td><td>India vs Scotland&nbsp;</td><td>IND won by 83 runs</td><td>5:15 PM</td><td>Willowmoore Park B Field, Benoni</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 19</td><td>England vs Rwanda&nbsp;</td><td>IRE won by 49 runs</td><td>1:30 PM</td><td>North-West University No1 Ground, Potchefstroom</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 19</td><td>Ireland vs Indonesia&nbsp;</td><td>ENG won by 138 runs</td><td>1:30 PM</td><td>Senwes Park, Potchefstroom</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 19</td><td>New Zealand vs West Indies&nbsp;</td><td>NZ won by 10 wkts</td><td>5:15 PM</td><td>Senwes Park, Potchefstroom</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 19</td><td>Zimbabwe vs Pakistan&nbsp;</td><td>PAK won by 10 wkts</td><td>5:15 PM</td><td>North-West University No1 Ground, Potchefstroom</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 20</td><td>USA vs Scotland</td><td>SCO won by 5 wkts</td><td>1:30 PM</td><td>Willowmoore Park, Benoni</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 20</td><td>Zimbabwe vs Indonesia</td><td>INDON won by 3 wkts</td><td>5:15 PM</td><td>Willowmoore Park, Benoni</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Round Robin Stage, Women's U19 T20 World Cup</figcaption></figure>



Super six Schedule:



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>Match</td><td>Result</td><td>Time (IST)</td><td>Venue</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 21</td><td>India vs Australia</td><td>AUS won by 7 wkts</td><td>1:30 PM</td><td>North-West University No1 Ground, Potchefstroom</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 21</td><td>Bangladesh vs South Africa</td><td>SA won by 5 wkts</td><td>1:30 PM</td><td>Senwes Park, Potchefstroom</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 21</td><td>Rwanda vs New Zealand</td><td>NZ won by 4 wkts</td><td>5:15 PM</td><td>Senwes Park, Potchefstroom</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 21</td><td>Ireland vs England</td><td>Eng won by 121 runs</td><td>5:15 PM</td><td>North-West University No1 Ground, Potchefstroom</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 22</td><td>West Indies vs Rwanda</td><td></td><td>5:15 PM</td><td>North-West University No1 Ground, Potchefstroom</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 22</td><td>India vs Sri Lanka</td><td></td><td>5:15 PM</td><td>Senwes Park, Potchefstroom</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 23</td><td>Australia vs UAE</td><td></td><td>5:15 PM</td><td>Senwes Park, Potchefstroom</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 23</td><td>Pakistan vs Ireland</td><td></td><td>5:15 PM</td><td>North-West University No1 Ground, Potchefstroom</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 24</td><td>New Zealand Pakistan</td><td></td><td>5:15 PM</td><td>Senwes Park, Potchefstroom</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 24</td><td>South Africa vs Sri Lanka</td><td></td><td>5:15 PM</td><td>North-West University No1 Ground, Potchefstroom</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 25</td><td>Bangladesh vs UAE</td><td></td><td>5:15 PM</td><td>North-West University No1 Ground, Potchefstroom</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 25</td><td>England vs West Indies</td><td></td><td>5:15 PM</td><td>Senwes Park, Potchefstroom</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 27</td><td>TBC vs TBC, 1st Semi Final</td><td></td><td>1:30 PM</td><td>Senwes Park, Potchefstroom</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 27</td><td>TBC vs TBC, 2nd Semi Final</td><td></td><td>5:15 PM</td><td>Senwes Park, Potchefstroom</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 29</td><td>TBC vs TBC</td><td></td><td>5:15 PM</td><td>Senwes Park, Potchefstroom</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Super six and Knockouts, Women's U19 T20 World Cup</figcaption></figure>



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India: <a href="https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/shafali-verma-1182523" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shafali Verma</a> (c), Shweta Sehrawat (vc), Richa Ghosh (wk), Hurley Gala, Hrishita Basu (wk), G Trisha, Soumya Tiwari, Sonia Mehdiya, Sonam Yadav, Mannat Kashyap, Archana Devi, Parshavi Chopra, Titas Sadhu, Falak Naz, Shabnam Standby players: Shikha, Najla CMC, Yashashree



Australia: Chloe Ainsworth, Maggie Clark, Sianna Ginger, Lucy Hamilton, Jade Allen, Charis Bekker, Paris Bowdler, Ella Hayward, Milly Illingworth, Eleanor Larosa, Rhys McKenna, Claire Moore, Kate Pelle, Amy Smith, Ella Wilson. Non-travelling reserves: Paris Hall, Samira Dimeglio, Sara Kennedy, Olivia Henry, Ananaya Sharma.



Bangladesh: Disha Biswas (c), Dilara Akter, Misty Rany Shaha, Shorna Akter, Rabeya, Marufa Akter, Reya Akter Shika, Sumaiya Akter, Afia Humaira Anam Prottasha, Mst Unnoti Akter, Mst Dipa Khatun, Leky Chakma, Asrafi Yeasmin Arthy, Jannatul Maoua, Mst Eva. Stand-by: Suborna Kormakar, Nishita Akter Nishi, Mst Rabaya Khatun, Juairiya Ferdous.



Sri Lanka: Vishmi Gunarathne (c), Dahami Sanethma, Umaya Rathnayake, Rashmi Nethranjali, Rashmika Sewwandi, Dewmi Vihanga Wijerathne, Manudi Nanayakkara, Sumudu Nisansala, Pamoda Shaini, Vidushika Perera, Dulanga Dissanayake, Rismi Sanjana, Nethmi Senarathna, Harini Perera, Vihara Sewwandi



USA: Geetika Kodali (c), Anika Kolan, Aditi Chudasama, Bhumika Bhadriraju, Disha Dhingra, Isani Vaghela, Jivana Aras, Laasya Mullapudi, Pooja Ganesh, Pooja Shah, Ritu Singh, Sai Tanmayi Eyyunni, Snigdha Paul, Suhani Thadani, Taranum Chopra. Reserves: Chetnaa Prasad, Kasturi Vedantham, Lisa Ramjit, Mitali Patwardhan, Tya Gonsalves.



England: Ellie Anderson, Hannah Baker, Josie Groves, Liberty Heap, Niamh Holland, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Emma Marlow, Charis Pavely, Davina Perrin, Lizzie Scott, Grace Scrivens, Sophia Smale, Seren Smale, Alexa Stonehouse, Maddie Ward Non-travelling reserves: Emily Churms, Charlotte Lambert, Bethan Miles, Jemima Spence, Mary Taylor



Pakistan: Syeda Aroob Shah (c), Aliza Khan, Eyman Fatima, Haleema Azeem Dar, Anosha Nasir, Areesha Noor Bhatti, Haniah Ahmer, Laiba Nasir, Mahnoor, Quratulain Ahsen, Rida Aslam, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Warda Yousaf, Zaibunnisa, Zamina Tahir Chughtai Reserves: Aqsa Yousaf, Dina Razvi, Maham Anees, Muskan Abid, Tahzeeb Shah



Rwanda: Gisele Ishimwe (c), Merveille Uwase, Shakila Niyomuhoza, Sylvia Usabyimana, Henriette Isimbi, Marie Josee Tumukunde, Geovanis Uwase, Henriette T. Ishimwe, Divine Ishimwe Gihozo, Belise Murekatete, Cynthia Tuyizere, Cesarie Muragijimana, Rosine Irera, Zurafat M. Ishimwe, Synthia Uwera.



Zimbabwe: Kelis Ndhlovu (c), Kelly Ndiraya, Vimbai Mutungwindu, Danielle Meikle, Kay Ndiraya, Adel Zimunu, Natasha Mtomba, Tawana Marumani, Michelle Mavunga, Olinder Chare, Kudzai Chigora, Betty Mangachena, Chipo Moyo, Faith Ndhlalambi, Rukudzo Mwakayeni.



Indonesia: Ni Luh Ketut Wesika Ratna Dewi (c), Thersiana Feibrene Catrina Penu Weo (vc), Sang Ayu Ketut Puspita Dewi, Ni Kadek Ariani, Yessny Yolanda Djahilepang, Lie Qiao, I Gusti Sandya Febri Pratiwi, Ni Kadek Devi Murtiari, Ni Putu Cantika, Ni Kadek Dwi Indriyani, Desi Wulandari, Ni Made Suarniasih, Gusti Ayu Made Ratna Ulansari, Dewa Ayu Sasrikayoni, Kadek Ayu Kurniartini.



Ireland: Amy Hunter (c), Si?in Woods (vc), Rebecca Gough, Abbi Harrison, Zara Craig, Georgina Dempsey, Jennifer Jackson, Joanna Loughran, Niamh MacNulty, Aimee Maguire, Kia McCartney, Ellie McGee, Julie McNally, Freya Sargent, Annabel Squires Non-travelling reserves: Aoife Fisher, Alice Walsh



New Zealand: Izzy Sharp (c), Olivia Anderson, Anna Browning, Kate Chandler, Natasha Codyre, Izzy Gaze, Antonia Hamilton, Abby Hotton, Fran Jonas, Louisa Kotkamp, Kayley Knight, Paige Loggenberg, Emma McLeod, Georgia Plimmer, Natasha Wakelin



West Indies: Ashmini Munisar (c), Asabi Callendar, Jahzara Claxton, Naijanni Cumberbatch, Earnisha Fontaine, Jannillea Glasgow, Realanna Grimmond, Trishan Holder, Zaida James, Djenaba Joseph, K D Jazz Mitchell, Shalini Samaroo, Shunelle Sawh, Lena Scott, Abini St Jean



Scotland: Katherine Fraser (c), Ailsa Lister (vc)(wk), Molly Barbour-Smith, Olivia Bell, Darcey Carter, Maryam Faisal, Maisie Maceira, Orla Montgomery, Niamh Muir, Molly Paton, Niamh Robertson-Jack, Nayma Sheikh, Anne Sturgess, Emily Tucker, Emma Walsingham



South Africa: Elandri Janse Van Rensburg, Simone Lourens, Anica Swart, Karabo Meso, Madison Landsman (vc), Oluhle Siyo (c), Kayla Reyneke, Jenna Evans, Miane Smit, Ayanda Hlubi, Seshnie Naidu, Refilwe Moncho, Monalisa Legodi, Nthabiseng Nini, Jemma Botha Non-Travelling Reserves: Caitlin Wyngaard, Diara Ramlakan



UAE: Theertha Satish (c), Vaishnave Mahesh, Samaira Dharnidharka, Lavanya Keny, Sanchin, Rinitha Rajith, Indhuja Nandakumar, Siya Gokhale, Mahika Gaur, Avanee Patil, Archara Supriya, Rishitha Rajith, Geethika Jyothis, Sanjana Ramesh, Ishitha Zehra.



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ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup 2023: Schedule, Full Squads, Format, Venue, and all you need to Know!

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The Women's Premier League 2023 schedule has been announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. WPL 2023 has been scheduled between 4 March 2023 to 26 March 2023. 



The opening match is set to be played between the Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians on March 4, 2023, at the DY Patil Stadium. Here is the WPL 2023 schedule and timetable.



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BCCI announces Women?s Premier League 2023 Schedule. Opening Match between Mumbai and Gujrat.

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WPL 2023 Schedule PDF Download: The Women's Premier League?(WPL) has been scheduled between 4 March 2023 to 26 March 2023. There will be 20 league matches, one eliminator, and a final match. Here in this article, you can download the WPL 2023 Schedule PDF to refer to offline.



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<h2 id="wpl-2023">WPL 2023</h2>



The Women's Premier League&nbsp;(WPL)&nbsp;is&nbsp;the&nbsp;women's Twenty20 cricket league&nbsp;played&nbsp;in India. It is organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The first season will&nbsp;run&nbsp;in Mumba DY Patil and Brabourne Stadium&nbsp;in March 2023&nbsp;with&nbsp;5 franchises. The Women's Premier League aims to provide a platform for women's cricket in India, and promote gender equality and inclusivity in the sport.



<h2 id="wpl-2023-schedule-pdf-download">WPL 2023 Schedule PDF Download</h2>



The Women's T20 Challenge is a professional women's cricket league in India that was first held in 2018. It features three teams, comprising of some of the best female cricketers from India and around the world, competing in a series of T20 matches. 



In February 2022, BCCI announced plans to&nbsp;launch the&nbsp;women's version of the Indian Premier League,&nbsp;India's premier&nbsp;men's Twenty20 competition, replacing the&nbsp;women's&nbsp;T20&nbsp;competition.



First match of the Women's Premier League 2023 is between Gujrat Titans and Mumbai Indians on 4th March in DY Patil Stadium. 



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Below the WPL teams, caption list, full squad and updated points table.



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The Women's Teams of Australia (AUS) &amp; England (ENG) are set to square off versus each other in a really exciting and fascinating 2025 Women's Ashes event and this historic rivalry is set to unfold in the homeland of the Mighty Australians. Alyssa Healy-led Australia will be hosting a strong English team in a multi-format bilateral series and a Ashes series always promises to be thrilling and entertaining. 
The Aussies had retained the Women's Ashes trophy after holding England to a 8-8 series draw in England. The Heather Knight-led team last won the Ashes way back in 2014-15 where they defeated the Kangaroos by a margin of 10-8 on Australian soil. 
<h2>Points-system method of the Women's Ashes</h2>
As witnessed in the previous edition of the Bilateral event in 2023, the forthcoming Women's Ashes will also be played under the points-system method. Both teams will be competing versus each other for a total of 16 points, with two points given after securing a victory in each limited-over contest and four points for winning the Test-Match. 
This points-system format ensures that the competition stays fierce and thrilling as both teams will be looking to give their best in the forthcoming series. Over the entire course of England's tour of Australia, they will be locking horns in six white-ball encounters and a single one-off Test-Match. If the Test-Match ends in a draw, then both teams will share four points each while if any ODI or T20i match ends in a tie, then two points will be awarded to both teams.
<h2>Full Schedule, Venues, Time and more information of the Australia (AUS) vs England (ENG) Women's Ashes 2025</h2>
<h3>One-Day International Series</h3>
- First ODI: England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS) on the 12th of January, 5:00 AM IST at the North Sydney Oval Stadium of Sydney
- Second ODI: England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS) on the 14th of January, 4:35 AM IST at the Junction Oval Stadium of Melbourne
- Third ODI: England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS) on the 17th of January, 4:35 AM IST at the Bellerive Oval Stadium of Hobart
<h3>T20 International Series</h3>
- First T20i: England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS), on the 20th of January, 1:45 PM IST at Sydney Cricket Ground of Sydney
- Second T20i: England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS), on the 23rd of January, 1:45 PM IST at Manuka Oval Stadium of Canberra
- Third T20i: England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS), on the 25th of January, 1:45 PM IST at the Adelaide Oval Stadium of Adelaide.
<h3>Test-Match</h3>
- One-off Single Test-Match: England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS), from the 30th of January to the 2nd of February, 9:00 AM IST at the Melbourne Cricket Ground of Melbourne
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<h2>Australia (AUS) vs England (ENG) Women's Ashes 2025: Full Live-Streaming related Information</h2>
<h4>Where can I watch the England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS) Women's Ashes 2025 matches live on television in India? </h4>
The England (ENG) versus Australia (AUS) Women's Ashes 2025 matches can be watched live on the Star Sports Select 2 HD channel on television in India. 
<h4>Which OTT service will handle the live streaming duties of the England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS) Women's Ashes 2025 matches in India? </h4>
Fans can watch the England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS) Women's Ashes 2025 matches on the application and website of Disney + Hotstar.

<h2>Australia (AUS) vs England (ENG) Women's Ashes 2025: Full Squads of both teams</h2>
<h3>Australia (AUS)</h3>
One-Day International Squad: Alyssa Healy (Captain), Ashleigh Gardner, Darcie Brown, Alana King, Kim Garth, Tahlia McGrath, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Megan Schutt, Georgia Wareham and Georgia Voll.
T20 International Squad: Alyssa Healy (Captain), Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Darcie Brown, Alana King, Grace Harris, Tahlia McGrath, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Megan Schutt, Georgia Wareham and Georgia Voll.
Test Squad: Not Announced yet
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<h3>England (ENG)</h3>
One-Day International Squad: Heather Knight (Captain), Lauren Bell, Tammy Beaumont, Alice Capsey, Maia Bouchier, Charlie Dean, Kate Cross,  Sophie Ecclestone, Sophia Dunkley, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Filer,  Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amy Jones and Danni Wyatt-Hodge.
T20I Squad: Heather Knight (Captain), Maia Bouchier, Lauren Bell, Charlie Dean, Alice Capsey, Sophie Ecclestone, Sophia Dunkley, Danielle Gibson, Lauren Filer, Bess Heath, Sarah Glenn, Freya Kemp, Amy Jones, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Linsey Smith and Danni Wyatt-Hodge.
Test Squad: Heather Knight (Captain), Lauren Bell, Tammy Beaumont, Kate Cross, Maia Bouchier, Sophia Dunkley, Charlie Dean, Lauren Filer, Sophie Ecclestone, Amy Jones, Bess Heath, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Ryana MacDonald-Gay and Danni Wyatt-Hodge.
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ravindra-jadeja-announces-test-retirement-all-rounder-shares-a-cryptic-post-on-social-media-left-fans-guessing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ravindra Jadeja announces Test Retirement? All-rounder shares a cryptic post on social media, left fans guessing</a>

Heather Knight (L) of England and Alyssa Healy (R) of Australia pose with the Women's Ashes Trophy | Image: Cricket Australia

In what promises to be a really entertaining and amazing series, Fierce-Rivals Australia and England will be locking horns versus each other in the 2025 Women's Ashes Series. This series consists of three ODI's, three T20i's and one test-match and the series kicks off from tomorrow in Australia.

Women's Ashes 2025: Full Squads, Schedule and Live Streaming Information - Everything You Need to Know

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The Ashes, regarded as one of the most fierce and thrilling rivalries in the world of Cricket is back and this time around, it's the women who will be locking horns versus each other. The 2025 Women's Ashes series kicks off from tomorrow, 12th of January as the women's teams of England (ENG) and Australia (AUS) will be battling it out versus each other in three One-Day Internationals, as many Twenty-Twenty contests and a single one-off Test-Match till the 2nd of February. 
This exciting bilateral event kicks off with both teams taking on each other in the first ODI at the North Sydney Oval Cricket Stadium. The forthcoming exciting contest will commence at 5:00 AM IST (Indian Standard Time). 
Aussie skippsr Alyssa Healy is set to maker her highly-awaited return to the Cricket field from a long injury break and she will be seen donning the precious Captain's hat once again in the forthcoming Women's Ashes series. While the return of their skipper is a good news for the Kangaroos, they have suffered a setback as star all-round Sophie Molineux will be absent from this exciting event due to an injury. 
Despite this, the Mighty Australians would be looking to keep on improving their Ashes H2H record having last lost the series way back in 2013-14. Heather Knight-led England on the other hand haven't had things going their way in recent Ashes bilateral events and they would be looking to start things off on a fresh note and not let their poor results in the past bring them down.
<h2>England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS) 1st ODI: Head-2-Head records in One Day International matches</h2>
The Women's Teams of England (ENG) and Australia (AUS) have competed in 82 One-Day International matches versus each other and out of these 82 contests, the Mighty Aussies have finished out on top on 58 occasions while the English Girls have secured victories in just 24 contests. 
<h2>England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS) 1st ODI: North Sydney Oval Cricket Stadium's Pitch-Report</h2>
The surface of the North Sydney Oval Cricket Stadium is one which provides assistance to the batters. It's known to be quick and have a steady-bounce as well. The seamers will have the advantage of making full use of the pace &amp; movement with the new ball on offer, creating difficulties for the batters in the initial phase. 
But, as the game progresses and the ball gets old, the surface starts to get more and more favourable for the batting team and this will surely lead to an exciting and entertaining Cricket contest between bat &amp; ball.
<h2>England (ENG) versus Australia (AUS) 1st ODI: Weather-Report </h2>
According to the weather forecast reports of AccuWeather, the weather in Sydney tomorrow is not looking good at all. There's a high chance of isolated thunderstorms arriving in the morning period and while there might be some sunny spells post this, the weather is not anticipated to stabilize as the overcast conditions are expected to return. 
The afternoon period is expected to experience windy conditions which makes things even more difficult for the first match of the Women's Ashes. Winds are anticipated to blow at a speed of 24 kilometers per hour (km/h) with a humidity percentage of 66%.
<h2>England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS) 1st ODI: Best possible dream 11 combination</h2>
Wicket-Keepers: Beth Mooney
Batters: Heather Knight and Ellyse Perry
All Rounders: Ashleigh Gardner, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Annabel Sutherland and Alice Capsey
Bowlers: Megan Schutt, Alana King, Charlie Dean and Sophie Ecclestone.
<h2>England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS) 1st ODI: Best Captain and Vice-Captain Player Choices</h2>
Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland and Alice Capsey
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England and Australia players pose with the Women's Ashes Trophy | Image: ESPNCricinfo

The women's Teams of England and Australia will be taking on each other in a multi-format Women's Ashes Bilateral Series and this series commences tomorrow with the 1st ODI

England (W) vs Australia (W) 1st ODI: Dream 11 Teams, Pitch Report, Weather Forecast and more

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The 2nd match of the three-match One-Day International series between the women's teams of Australia and England is set to played on the 14th of January i.e tomorrow at the Junction Oval Cricket Stadium of Melbourne. The hosts secured a comfortable victory in the opening contest by a margin of four wickets and they will be looking to carry forward their winning momentum in the forthcoming contest too. 
England on the other hand, didn't have a good match and lost the encounter by a margin of four wickets. The Heather Knight-led team lost the toss and were asked to bat first by Alyssa Healy and the visitors didn't really perform with the bat, managing to score just 204 runs on the board. 
Skipper Heather Knight's knock of 39 runs and valuable contributions from the duo of Amy Jones (31 runs) and Danny Wyatt-Hodge (38 runs) were the best batting scores of the tourists in the opening encounter. 
In terms of bowling, the Mighty Aussies were absolutely perfect as they inflicted an all-out on England for a score of 204 runs. The trio of Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland and Kim Garth took two wickets each while Darcie Brown dismissed a single batter. Off-spinner Ashleigh Gardner was the best Aussie bowler as she ended the game figures of 3-19 in 6.1 overs.
The target of 205 runs looked like a walk in the park for the Australians but the English women had some other plans and they created a lot of difficulties for the home team, managing to dismiss six of their batters. But in the end, skipper Healy's brilliant 70 runs knock and Ashleigh Gardner's contribution of 42 runs proved to be more than enough to help the Aussies seal the victory. 
Talking about the bowling performance of the visitors, the duo of Sophie Ecclestone and Lauren Filer picked up two scalps a piece while Charlie Dean &amp; Lauren Bell ended the game with one wicket next to their name. 
<h2>England Women vs Australia Women: Head-2-Head records in One-Day International Cricket</h2>
The Women's Teams of England (ENG) and Australia (AUS) have competed in 83 One-Day International matches versus each other and out of these 83 contests, the Mighty Aussies have finished out on top on 59 occasions while the British Girls have secured victories in just 24 contests.
<h2>England Women vs Australia Women 2nd ODI: Important things related to the match which you must know</h2>
<h4>When and Where will the 2nd One-Day International between the women's teams of England (ENG) &amp; Australia (AUS) be played? </h4>
The 2nd One-Day International match of the three-match ODI series between the women's teams of England (ENG) and Australia (AUS) will be played on the 14th of January at the Junction Oval Cricket Stadium of Melbourne. The match will commence at 4:30 AM IST (Indian Standard Time) and the toss will take place at 4:00 AM IST (Indian Standard Time). 
<h4>Where can I watch the England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS) Women's Ashes 2nd ODI match live on television in India? </h4>
The England (ENG) versus Australia (AUS) Women's Ashes 2025 2nd One-Day International contest can be watched live on the Star Sports Select 2 HD channel on television in India. 
<h4>Which OTT service will livestream the England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS) Women's Ashes 2025 2nd ODI match in India? </h4>
Fans can watch the England Women (ENG) vs Australia Women (AUS) Women's Ashes 2025 2nd ODI match on the application and website of Disney + Hotstar.
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Alana King of Australia celebrates a wicket in the 1st ODI of the Women's Ashes 2025 | Image: Getty Images

The women's teams of England and Australia are competing with each other in the currently ongoing Women's Ashes 2025 Bilateral event and the 2nd ODI takes place tomorrow. We will be taking a look at the live-streaming details of the contest

England Women vs Australia Women 2nd ODI: Live Streaming details

Australia Women vs England Women 2nd ODI: When and Where to watch the match in India?

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Ashes-Rivals and the women's teams of England and Australia are all set to taken on each other in a three-match T20 International series and the first match will be played on the 20th of January (Monday) at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground. The match will commence at 1:45 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). 
Earlier in the three-match One-Day International series, the Mighty Aussies successfully defeated the Three Lions by a margin of 86 runs in the final ODI and sealed a series whitewash victory of 3-0. All-rounder Ashleigh Gardner performed in a brilliant manner as her century allowed her team to post a strong total on the board. 
Ellyse Perry (445 runs with an average of 64) and skipper Alyssa Healy (287 runs at an average of 26) are the top performers with the bat in T20 International matches played at the SCG. 
England's Danni Wyatt has scored a total of 675 runs at an average of 23 versus the Aussies, while Sophie Ecclestone has taken 16 wickets in the last 10 matches. Beth Mooney has scored at an average of 49 against England, including 1 century and 5 half-centuries. Talking about recent form, Sarah Glenn has taken 46 wickets in 30 T20 matches since 2024. Alice Capsey has performed at an average of 45 points with 769 runs, 19 wickets and 13 catches. Ashleigh Gardner has taken 10 wickets and scored 79 runs in her last 5 innings. Alana King's bowling strike rate since 2024 is 12 in the second innings, while it is 26 in the first innings.
<h2>Women's Ashes 2025 England vs Australia: Head-2-Head Record in T20 Cricket</h2>
The Women's teams of England and Australia have taken part in a total of 40 T20 International matches versus each other and out of these 40 contests, the Mighty Australians have reigned supreme in 23 encounters while the English Girls have managed to secure victories in just 10 games. 7 matches between the two teams have ended in a no-result situation. 
<h2>Women's Ashes 2025 England vs Australia 1st T20I: Everything you need to know</h2>
<h3>When and Where will the 1st T20 International between the women's teams of England and Australia be played? </h3>
The 1st T20 International match of the three-match T20I series between the women's teams of England (ENG) and Australia (AUS) will be played on the 20th of January at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground of Sydney. The match will commence at 1:45 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) and the toss will take place at 1:15 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). 
<h3>Where can I watch the England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS) Women's Ashes 2025 1st T20I match live on television in India? </h3>
The England (ENG) versus Australia (AUS) Women's Ashes 2025 1st T20 International contest can be watched live on the Star Sports Select 2 HD channel on television in India. 
<h3>Which OTT service will livestream the England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS) Women's Ashes 2025 2nd ODI match in India? </h3>
Fans can watch the England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS) Women's Ashes 2025 1st T20I match on the application and website of Disney + Hotstar.
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Alyssa Healy  (L) of Australia and Heather Knight of England (R) are all smiles at the toss | Image: Getty Images

The blockbuster multi-format Women's Ashes series shifts to the shortest format of the game as England and Australia gear up to take on each other in a three-match T20 International series

Women's Ashes 2025 England vs Australia 1st T20I - Everything you need to know

Women's Ashes 2025 England vs Australia 1st T20I: When and Where to watch the 1st T20I in India?

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India has faced a massive injury scare ahead of the second IND vs ENG T20I. As per the reports in Indian Express, it is learned that opening batter Abhishek Sharma hurt himself during the training session and there isn't any clarification if he will be fit for the next match of the series or not. 
Abhishek Sharma twisted his ankle during the training session and he looked in immense pain. The reports claimed that the batter is doubtful for the second match and if he gets ruled out, it will be a massive blow for the team as they will be without their key batter for the second IND vs ENG T20I. 
If Abhishek Sharma gets ruled out, then it creates a lot of headaches for the team as to who will open the innings because they have no other opener available on the bench. Hence, it might make team management to make someone from the middle bat at the top along with Sanju Samson. 
<h2>Let's take a look at two options India can try as an opener if Abhishek Sharma gets ruled out of the second IND vs ENG T20I </h2>
Suryakumar Yadav 
Captain Suryakumar Yadav might promote himself at the top of the order and open with Sanju Samson in the second IND vs ENG T20I. The right-hander has opened innings a few times in his career earlier as well, and it will allow him to play his unorthodox shots freely as well because of the field restrictions for the first six over of the innings. 
Suryakumar Yadav also has been going through a lean patch of form in the T20Is. Opening the innings will also help him to settle and get back into form. This could turn out to be a game-changing move for the team and might help them to win the match as well and take a lead of 2-0. 
Washington Sundar 
If Abhishek Sharma gets ruled out of second IND vs ENG T20I, then there are chances that the team might bring in Washington Sundar in the XI. Not only might they bring him into the XI, but they also might make him open. Gautam Gambhir rates the all-rounder very highly and he will be handy on the Chennai pitch as well. 
He has opened the innings for India in ODIs as well and also bats in the top order for his Ranji Team, which might work in his favour. Adding Sundar to the team will also provide the team with the off-spin option  
India currently leads the five-match T20I series against England after they won the first game by 7 wickets. The second game will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday (25th January).
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If Abhishek Sharma gets ruled out, then it creates a lot of headaches for the team as to who will open the innings

Abhishek Sharma twisted his ankle during the training session and he looked in immense pain ahead of the second IND vs ENG T20I

Who will open innings for India if Abhishek Sharma gets ruled out of second IND vs ENG T20I

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After the enthralling first game, the second IND vs ENG T20I is all set to take place on Saturday (25th January). The match will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, and with the way things panned out in the opening match, the game promises to be an enthralling match. 
One of the talking points of the last match was Mohammed Shami. The fast bowler, who was added to the team to make a comeback after a long injury, missed the first game. There was no official confirmation why he didn't play but several reports claimed that he wasn't 100% fit. 
Mohammed Shami still has heavy strapping on his knee but is bowling at full throttle in the nets. Even though he has knees tied, he doesn't need any physio attention. The reports claimed that the pacer faved discomfort while climbing the stairs and hence wasn't rushed for the first game. 
This now raises speculation if Mohammed Shami will be fit for the second IND vs ENG T20I or not. There were reports in RevSportz recently which claimed that the fast bowler would be missing two more games in the series before making a comeback for the team after more than a year. 
If the reports are to be believed, then Mohammed Shami will be missing the second T20I against England in Chennai. The fast bowler is expected to make a return in the fourth game and also has been named in the team for the three-match ODI series against England ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
<h2>India won the first T20I by 7 wickets </h2>
Coming to the first game, India started the five-match T20I series against England on a dominating note. The Suryakumar Yadav-led side defeated the opposition by seven wickets at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday. 
Asked to bat, England had a poor start with the bat as they lost both the openers, thanks to the brilliance of Arshdeep Singh. Captain Jos Buttler (68) kept his team in the hunt and was the lone warrior for his team 
India kept taking wickets at regular intervals, with Varun Chakravarthy being the the pick of the bowlers with his figure of three for 23. His sensational spell helped India bundle out England for 132. 
Chasing the target, Sanju Samson (26) and Abhishek Sharma (79) took India off to a flying start, adding 41 runs for the opening partnership. While Samson and Suryakumar Yadav fell early, Sharma slammed a blistering half-century and took his team to the seven-wicket win.
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The fast bowler, who was added to the team to make a comeback after a long injury, missed the first game

Mohammed Shami still has heavy strapping on his knee but is bowling at full throttle in the nets during the IND vs ENG T20I series

Is Mohammed Shami fit to play the second IND vs ENG T20I?

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RCB IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bangalore, one of the most formidable franchises in IPL history, has often faced heartbreak in the eliminator rounds. However, the team is determined to shatter that barrier and rewrite their story in the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League and these three players are going to be the key.
RCB, renowned for having one of the most loyal fanbases in the IPL, has assembled a formidable squad for the 2025 season. With a well-balanced team and renewed determination, this could be their best chance yet to finally secure their maiden IPL trophy and etch their name in the league's history.
At the mega auction in Jeddah, RCB made some strategic moves, securing key signings like Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Josh Hazlewood. Armed with a substantial budget of ₹83 crore, the three-time finalists retained pivotal players such as Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Yash Dayal.
They further bolstered their lineup with power-hitters like Liam Livingstone and rising stars like Rasikh Dar and Suyash Sharma.   However, this isn’t the first time RCB has boasted a star-studded squad. Over the years, they’ve had some of the biggest names in T20 cricket, yet the team has often faltered under pressure when it mattered the most.
In the mega auction 2025, RCB have secured some key players and it seems that they can play the game-changers in the IPL 2025. Below are the three secret weapons of RCB that can change the fortune of the Franchise this season:
<h2>3 Game-Changing New Stars in Royal Challengers Bengaluru</h2>
1- Jacob Bethell (England): Jacob Bethell, an emerging English cricketer, is set to represent Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the 2025 IPL season. Bethell was acquired for ₹2.6 crore during the IPL mega auction and brings versatility and dynamism to the squad.
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As a left-handed batter, he can anchor the innings in both the top and middle order. His impressive strike rate in T20Is makes him a valuable asset in high-pressure games. Additionally, Bethell's ability to seamlessly adapt from Test cricket to white-ball formats and his potential as a finisher in ODIs highlight his all-round skills.
Bethell’s achievements speak volumes about his talent. Within just three months, he debuted in ODI, T20I, and Test cricket, showcasing his adaptability across formats. He caught the spotlight during a series against the West Indies with two unbeaten half-centuries and further proved his mettle in the Big Bash League with a stellar knock of 87 against the Hobart Hurricanes.
Excited to share the dressing room with players like Virat Kohli, Bethell sees his stint with RCB as an opportunity to grow, learning from some of the best in the game while contributing to the team’s quest for their maiden IPL title.
2- Rasikh Dar (India): Rasikh Salam Dar, a promising fast bowler from Jammu and Kashmir, will represent Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the IPL 2025 season. Purchased for ₹6 crore in the mega auction, Rasikh became the most expensive uncapped player of the year.
Known for his clever slower deliveries and effective knuckleball, he brings a unique edge to the RCB bowling attack. Having previously played for the Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals, Rasikh’s IPL journey has been a testament to his talent and determination. His ambition extends beyond the league, as he dreams of representing India across all formats.
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Eager to contribute to RCB's hunt for their first IPL title, Rasikh sees this opportunity as a significant milestone in his career. Playing at the high-scoring M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, his ability to pick up crucial wickets could make him RCB’s secret weapon if used strategically.
Grateful for the management’s trust, he’s also a source of inspiration for aspiring cricketers in Jammu and Kashmir, proving that hard work and dedication can pave the way to success on cricket’s biggest stages.
3- Phil Salt (England): It seemed clear that English players have impressed the RCB franchise the most and it repaid them in the best form. Phil Salt, the dynamic English wicketkeeper-batter, will don the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) jersey in the IPL 2025 season. Acquired for ₹11.5 crore during the auction, Salt is set to open the batting alongside Virat Kohli, promising explosive starts for the team.
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His addition not only strengthens RCB’s top order but also offers a reliable wicketkeeping option, adding balance to the squad. RCB prioritized Salt for several reasons. His stellar numbers, including a strike rate of 182 during the 2024 season, made him a standout choice.
With 435 runs in the previous season and a current ICC T20 ranking of second, Salt’s consistency and power-hitting ability are undeniable. Furthermore, his leadership experience as England’s T20 captain adds a strategic edge to the team. By securing Salt as their foreign opener, RCB aims to capitalize on his fiery starts and his ability to dominate bowlers in the powerplay, making him a critical asset in their quest for their maiden IPL title.

3 Game-Changing New Stars in Royal Challengers Bengaluru

RCB are getting ready to set IPL 2025 on fire with these three secret weapons. The ₹11.5 crore acquisition will open with Kohli in IPL 2025. A top-ranked T20 batter and skilled wicketkeeper, Salt ensures explosive starts.

Phil Salt, ranked 2nd in T20s, joins RCB to open with Kohli, bringing power-hitting, wicketkeeping, and leadership experience.

RCB’s Secret Weapons for IPL 2025: 3 Game-Changing New Stars in Royal Challengers Bengaluru

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The Pakistan Cricket Team has made a bold decision of changing it's opening combination for the forthcoming Mega Event, Champions Trophy 2025. According to news reports of Pakistani media, former skipper Babar Azam is set to open the batting of the Green Shirts alongside experienced opening batter Fakhar Zaman. 
This move comes after a serious injury to explosive batter Saim Ayub and this move is aimed at strengthening the Batting unit of the Shaheens as the beginning phase of the innings. 
The duo of Fakhar &amp; Babar have played together in the past, but this will be their first time opening the innings together in a One-Day International match. While Zaman is known for his hard hitting batting style, Azam is popular for his calm &amp; controlled batting style and this will provide a lot of stability to the batting department of Pakistan. 
This combination can prove to be solid one for the National team at the start of the innings as Fakhar can do his dirty work of going after the bowlers from ball number one while Babar can hold the other end with his calm nature and his consistency will also work wonders for the Mohammed Rizwan-led outfit.
This big decision comes with high expectations of the Pakistani fans as they would want to witness their team lift the Champions Trophy on home soil. The other participating teams will be focussing on getting rid of the top-order of Pakistan early, knowing the kind of threat the duo of Babar and Fakhar pose as openers. If the defending champions face early setbacks, then the middle-order will have to step up to provide support to the team. 
Babar's poor form with the bat in recent times has come under scrutiny in the lead-up to the Champions Trophy 2025. While he has shown glimpses of good performances recently versus the South Africans and Australians, he hasn't been able to rediscover his best form yet. Now that he is set to bat as an opener, the pressure on him increased automatically and the 29-year-old faces an important challenge ahead. 
The 2025 edition of the Champions Trophy kicks off from the 19th of February onwards, with hosts Pakistan taking on New Zealand in the opening fixture in the city of Karachi. This forthcoming competition will test the ability of Babar Azam to deliver under pressure and guide the team home in difficult situations. 
With the duo of Fakhar &amp; Babar opening the innings, the Pakistani fans would be hoping that their team gets off to a strong start in the tournament. The performance of these two will determine how well the defending champions are going to perform in Champions Trophy 2025.
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Babar Azam (L) and Fakhar Zaman (R) of Pakistan | Image: Getty Images

The injury suffered by Saim Ayub has forced Pakistan to change their opening combination and as a result, the duo of Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman are set to open the innings for the Shaheens in Champions Trophy 2025

Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman will be seen opening the innings for Pakistan in Champions Trophy and the performance of these two with the bat will play an important role in the success of the Green Shirts in Champions Trophy 2025

Pakistan's new opening combination for Champions Trophy 2025 - Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman

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The Indian Cricket Team under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav started off the five-match T20 International series versus England on a positive note, securing a comfortable seven wicket win in the opening contest and this win has allowed them to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
The action now shifts to the Southern part of our beloved country as the 2nd encounter will be played at Chepauk Stadium of Chennai tonight. The match will commence at 7:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).
The Suryakumar Yadav-led team can make some changes in the Starting 11 ahead of this exciting encounter. The team management might opt to give elite seamer Shami a chance to make his highly awaited comeback in the team. The 34-year-old hasn't played for the National Team since the 2023 ODI World Cup due to a long term injury and he would be itching to execute a comeback.
The pacer can prove to be a game changer for the two time T20 World Cup winners, having featured in 23 T20 International matches and he has also managed to dismiss 24 batters as well. He also has 195 wickets to his name in 101 One-Day International matches and he's also a part of India's Champions Trophy 2025 squad.
He has been included in the T20 International squad so that he can get a chance to get back to his level best ahead of this year's marquee event. While Shami wasn't a part of the Starting 11 in the first T20 International, he can surely be given a chance in the forthcoming contest in Chennai 
<h2>If Shami returns then who will he replace in Team India's playing eleven?</h2>
If the 34-year-old Mohammed Shami gets a chance to play in the 2nd T20 International, then leg spinner Ravi Bishnoi might have to be the one to get sacrificed. The LSG spinner bowled four overs versus the Three Lions in the opening encounter and he gave away 22 runs but failed to dismiss a single batter.
This might not work in his favour as the team management would want him to be effective with the ball if the young leggie wants to retain his place in the side.
Varun Chakravarthy on the other hand, was effective, with three scalps to his name in the 1st T20I. He will be anticipated to play an important role with the ball in the forthcoming contest too.
Abhishek Sharma's injury creates a headache for the Indian team management 
Star opening batter Abhishek Sharma twisted his ankle today in a training session ahead of the 2nd T20I and after that incident, he didn't come out to bat in the nets.
The team management might not wanna take a risk with his fitness and his injury could see one of Dhruv Jurel or Washington Sundar coming into the playing 11 for the 2nd T20I. 
This will make things really interesting as skipper Surya might promote himself up the order as an opener and this would also allow Tilak Varma to bat at number three.
Probable playing XI of Team India for the second T20i match: Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Tilak Verma, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Dhruv Jurel / Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy and Mohammed Shami.
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Mohammed Shami (L) and Ravi Bishnoi (R) of Team India | Image: Getty Images

The 2nd T20 International between India and England is set to be played at the Chepauk Stadium of Chennai tonight at 7:00 PM IST and the Indian Team management might be tempted to make some changes as they would want Mohammed Shami to regain his best form with the ball ahead of the all-important Champions Trophy 2025

Mohammed Shami is a part of Team India's T20 International squad in the five-match series and he might mmake his highly awaited return to the playing 11 in the 2nd contest of the series