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Italians test unbeaten Ireland in final game
As the T20 World Cup European Qualifiers drew to a close, it was just Ireland to face Italy to conclude the tournament. With Ireland...

Polly Starkie
6 hours ago2 min read


Stubborn Germany show huge progress despite defeat to the Netherlands
Netherlands (175/4) beat Germany (110/1) by 65 runs The last time these two teams met only four days ago resulted in a huge 202 run...

Richard Starkie
10 hours ago2 min read


Dutch yet to qualify as Ireland find seven wicket win
For Ireland’s their plane tickets to Nepal were already booked but the Dutch would have to wait, their place almost confirmed but not...

Polly Starkie
1 day ago2 min read


Italy win with Southern European style alongside Southern Hemisphere steel
Italy (110/2 from 14 overs) beat Germany (108/4 from 20 overs) by 8 wickets with 36 balls to spare In a battle of the underdogs in this...

Richard Starkie
1 day ago3 min read


The Netherlands close in on Global Qualifier with seven wicket win over Italy
You can’t miss the Dutch cricket team. It’s unknown whether you’d see or hear them first with their classic orange kit, their various...

Polly Starkie
3 days ago2 min read


Ireland ease to victory as Belfast teenager Hunter re-writes the record books
Ireland (223/3) beat Germany (44/8) by 179 runs A record-breaking century from Amy Hunter was the highlight as Lloyd Tennant’s Ireland...

Richard Starkie
3 days ago2 min read


Siegers’ century the highlight as Netherlands wallop Germany by 202 runs
Geographical neighbours and historical foes met at the Hazelaarweg Stadion in Rotterdam today as The Netherlands hosted Germany in the...

Richard Starkie
4 days ago2 min read


Ireland breeze to 63-run win over Italy to remain unbeaten in qualifier
Ireland continued their unbeaten streak in the T20 World Cup European Qualifiers with a 63-run win over Italy in Rotterdam. Winning the...

Polly Starkie
4 days ago1 min read


Wong rolls over the Blaze with all-round performance
Bears women (163/8) beat The Blaze (143 all out) by 20 runs On the way to The Oval this morning, the staff members at the small café at...

Richard Starkie
Jul 282 min read
Issy Wong stars as Bears reach Blast final
The Bears secured a place in the T20 Blast Final with a 20-run win over The Blaze much thanks to Issy Wong’s 4/14 and 59-run contribution...

Polly Starkie
Jul 272 min read


Clinical Middlesex punish complacent Yorkshire to lift Vitality Women’s League 2 Blast Trophy
Middlesex (103/0 from 13.1 overs) beat Yorkshire (101/9 form 20 overs) by 10 wickets Photo Credit: Middlesex CCC It was a day to forget...

Richard Starkie
Jul 272 min read


The Reality of Covering Women's Cricket: Tier Two Blast Finals Day 2025
When you tell someone that you’re spending your weekend at two finals days, the response “oh that’s exciting”. Music, pyrotechnics,...

Polly Starkie
Jul 263 min read
Middlesex send warning shot to Yorkshire and Glamorgan with authoritative win in first semi-final
Middlesex (109/0 from 10.4 overs) beat Leicestershire (140/8 from 20 overs) by 10 wickets (DLS method) A fine 50 from 30 balls by opener...

Richard Starkie
Jul 261 min read


England’s World Cup Squad 2025 – who could be selected?
After England’s series against India finished this week, let us consider who could and should feature in the squad of 15 to travel to the...

Richard Starkie
Jul 235 min read


Harmanpreet Kaur India's 'Angel of the North' in 13 run win
One of the most striking landmarks in the North East of England is the Angel of the North. Situated close to the A1 and A167 in...

Polly Starkie
Jul 223 min read


Gritty win shows that England are beginning to find a new identity under Edwards
England (116/2 from 21 overs) beat India (143/8 from 29 overs) by 8 wickets (DLS method) Photo Credit: Polly Starkie I think it’s...

Richard Starkie
Jul 205 min read


India control below par chase in 1st ODI in Southampton
It’s around this time of year that school children have the exciting day where you get to experience your new classroom, teacher and...

Polly Starkie
Jul 162 min read


A star is born as Worcestershire’s youth policy is rewarded
It felt like an “I was there” moment. On the 40th anniversary of Live Aid, as Bryan Adams’ “Summer of ‘69” echoed round New Road, just as...

Richard Starkie
Jul 132 min read


Last ball winner ensures England win over India before T20 drought
As Richard wrote ahead of England’s 5 th IT20 against India at Edgbaston, next T20 fixture Charlotte Edwards’ side play will be in May...

Polly Starkie
Jul 122 min read


England to prepare for home T20 World Cup by taking a 10 month break from playing T20 cricket
England prepare to play India in the final T20 of their five-match series tonight knowing that their next T20 fixture will be in May...

Richard Starkie
Jul 125 min read
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