New Zealand Star All-Rounder Amelia Kerr has been ruled out of the two remaining ODIs against India due to a quadriceps muscle tear. Kerr picked up an injury in the First ODI which India won by 59 runs and recovery time will be of three weeks. New Zealand won't name any replacement for her.

This injury will lead her to miss WBBL as the tournament starts on Sunday. Sydney Sixers signed Amelia Kerr as a platinum-category pick but she will miss 8 out of their 10 games even if she recovers in three weeks.

According to an NZC release, scans conducted on Friday morning confirmed that Amelia sustained a grade-one quadriceps tear. She is set to return home on Sunday to begin her rehabilitation.

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"We're really gutted for Melie," New Zealand head coach Ben Sawyer said. "Injuries are always a challenging time for a player and we know how disappointed she is to not be able to play these games. "Everyone knows how much of an integral part of this team Melie is so we'll certainly miss her but we're wishing her a speedy recovery."

Amelia Kerr played an important role in the New Zealand T20 World Cup winning campaign. She was the top-wicket taker in the tournament with 15 wickets. Kerr continued her fine form in the ODI Series too as she scalped 4 wickets for 42 runs and scored 25*(23). The remaining two ODIs will also be played in Ahmedabad on October 27 and 29.

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Kerr's absence might hurt New Zealand in the Women's ODI Championship, where top-six teams will get direct qualification for the ODI World Cup in 2025. New Zealand is currently placed sixth out of 10 teams and will next play Australia in December.

New Zealand Women clinched their first-ever ICC Women's T20 World Cup title in 2024, overcoming South Africa in a thrilling final held in Dubai. This victory was a historic moment for New Zealand, who had previously made it to the finals in 2009 and 2010, but it took them 14 years to reach this stage again. Their campaign was marked by grit, resilience, and standout performances, particularly in the bowling department. Amelia Kerr played a pivotal role in leading the bowling attack, delivering a brilliant spell that saw her take 3 key wickets, while also contributing significantly with the bat. Her all-round performance was crucial in driving New Zealand to this memorable triumph on the global stage.

Kerr's performance in the Women's T20 World Cup exemplified her all-rounder capabilities. Across the tournament, she bowled a total of 22.4 overs, giving away just 110 runs at an impressive economy rate of 4.85. Her consistency shone through, claiming 15 wickets at an average of 7.3 and a strike rate of 9.1. Her best bowling figures of 4/26 were a testament to her match-winning abilities, and she finished the tournament with an economy rate of 47.1%. In the final, her 40-odd runs and critical wickets were instrumental in securing New Zealand's long-awaited World Cup victory, earning her a place among the top performers of the tournament.

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Breaking Down Amelia Kerr’s Match-Winning Performances Against Every Team in the Women's T20 World Cup

Amelia Kerr was the cornerstone of New Zealand’s historic triumph in the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, delivering key performances with the ball throughout the tournament. Her ability to consistently take crucial wickets across different matches was instrumental in her team's journey to the championship. Against top-tier teams like Australia, India, and South Africa, Kerr’s control and variations turned the tide in New Zealand’s favor, making her a standout performer in each encounter.

In the match against Australia Women, Kerr delivered a match-winning spell, taking 4 wickets for 26 runs in her 4 overs, boasting an impressive economy rate of 6.5. Her ability to break partnerships and control the run flow was crucial, particularly with her best bowling figures of 4/26. In this game, she forced the Australian batters to struggle, maintaining a strike rate of 6 and contributing with dot balls that frustrated their rhythm, helping New Zealand maintain dominance.

Her performance against India Women also showcased her versatility. Though she took just 1 wicket, her control over the economy, giving away only 19 runs in 4 overs at a rate of 4.75, ensured that India’s aggressive batters were kept in check. Her spell played a significant role in maintaining pressure, while her 45.8% dot ball percentage helped build tight spells that restricted India’s scoring opportunities. Despite not claiming many wickets, Kerr’s disciplined bowling made it difficult for India to accelerate.

When facing Pakistan Women, Kerr unleashed a more aggressive side, taking 3 wickets for just 14 runs in 2.4 overs. Her average of 4.7 and strike rate of 5.3 highlight how quickly she dismantled Pakistan’s batting lineup, contributing to another dominant New Zealand victory. Her best bowling figures of 3/14 in this match reflected her ability to adapt and provide breakthroughs at the right moments, ensuring New Zealand had the upper hand.

Kerr’s impact was equally important against South Africa Women, where she claimed 3 wickets while conceding 24 runs. Despite a slightly higher economy rate of 6, she maintained a solid average of 8 and a strike rate of 8, reflecting her knack for delivering key breakthroughs at crucial junctures. Her consistent ability to disrupt the South African middle order, coupled with 37.5% dot balls, ensured New Zealand controlled the flow of the game and put South Africa on the back foot.

Overall, Kerr’s contributions throughout the tournament against various teams like Sri Lanka Women and West Indies Women further demonstrated her brilliance. With a spell of 2/13 against Sri Lanka, where she maintained an exceptional economy of 3.25, and a key performance of 2/14 against West Indies, Kerr consistently found ways to contribute to New Zealand’s success. Across all these performances, her ability to lead from the front and adapt her bowling to suit different conditions and opponents made her one of the most valuable players in New Zealand’s historic World Cup win.

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After intense and scintillating clashes with the best women's teams in the cricket space, the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup draws its curtains with New Zealand scalping their first-ever title against a promising South African side. In summary of their experience and the emerging players' squad, the White Ferns have surpassed the ten robust arsenals needed to win this tournament after being two-time runners-up.

As mentioned earlier, the tournament has seen the clash of best vs best, with many promising players displaying impeccable calibre and intent. By this, all these players deserve to be a part of one team, which implies their performance. That said, here's the Best Playing XI, the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup edition. 

1.Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa)

Laura Wolvaardt has been the face of South Africa's top-order batting, with her captaincy skills being the cherry on the top. Leading her Proteas side for the first time and leading to their second-consecutive Women's T20 World Cup is no minor deal. Her stint of 223 runs in six matches, with a half-century and an average of over 45, has made her the highest run-scorer of the ninth edition of the tournament.

2. Tazmin Brits (South Africa)

Runners-up South Africa's major positive takeaway would be their batting performance, and it is no surprise that the openers have created the foundation for it. With the opening captain, Laura Wolvaardt, the second opener, also fulfilled the expectations in the form of Tazmin Brits. She helped bolster the batting and gave the team the attacking start desired. In her six-match tournament stint, she has made 187 runs, averaging over 38 and one half-century.

3. Danielle Wyatt-Hodge (England)

Dannielle Wyatt has associated with the women's English side as a reliable run-getter. As it implies, she has helped the side make some runs in their group-stage end run. She has scored 151 runs in just four matches, at a commendable average of over 50.

4. Sophie Devine (New Zealand) (Captain)

New Zealand captain Sophie Devine is one of the few women's cricket circle players representing her national side in all the Women's T20 World Cup tournaments. As an experienced campaigner, Devine ended her captaincy stint on a high by leading their White Ferns side to their first-ever Women's T20 World Cup title. Making her the captain of this Best XI squad is a no-brainer. She has made 116 runs in six matches at an average of over 30 in the tournament.

5. Amelia Kerr (New Zealand)

Amelia Kerr has got her recognition for her all-rounder ability. But, this time, her bowling expertise did the trick for the triumphant New Zealand side in the tournament. Kerr has helped her side scalp crucial wickets at the right game time. Being the highest wicket-taker of the tournament, she has taken 15 wickets in just six matches, with one four-wicket haul and made 135 runs

6. Alyssa Healy (Australia) (Wicketkeeper)

Though Alyssa Healy got injured mid-way through the tournament, Alyssa Healy deserves to be on this list. Dealing with the slow and turning pitches, she has made vital decisions in restricting the opposition batters to minimal scores, considering the intensity of the T20I format. In her short three-match stint, she has made 67 runs but has a noteworthy strike rate and an average of over 145 and 34, respectively.

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7. Afy Fletcher (West Indies)

Though the 2016 West Indies champions couldn't convert a triumph after a stellar performance, Afy Fletcher is one of the players behind the Carribean's side performance. The right-arm leg spinner dominated in the spin-friendly conditions of UAE and scalped ten wickets in just five matches.

8. Annabel Sutherland (Australia)

Annabel Sutherland did her usual business of being the go-to spin option for the Aussies side. Sutherland deserves to be the second-leading spinner, thanks to her performance in the tournament. She has taken nine wickets in five matches, signifying her impact with the ball and spin.

9. Rosemary Mair (New Zealand)

Rosemary Mair from the champion New Zealand side did the trick by delivering quick and pace deliveries to the batters. In just six appearances of the tournament, she has scalped ten wickets at an economy of just five, with one four-wicket haul.

10. Nonukuleko Mlaba (South Africa)

Nonukuleko Mlaba from the South African side would help robusten this Best XI spinmeister's attack. Known for delivering slow, yet confusing and over-the-top deliveries, Mlaba has scalped 12 wickets in just six matches at an economy of just 5.66.

11. Megan Schutt (Australia)

Megan Schutt symbolises consistency for the Women's Australia pace department. She has been an integral part of Australia's seam assault with her huge inswingers and leg cutter as her signature deliveries, which can be vividly seen in her tournament stint. She has taken eight wickets in five outings at a praiseworthy economy of just four.

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 just ended as New Zealand Women won their first Women’s T20 World Cup trophy. South Africa Women once again finished as the runners-up, which they recorded in two consecutive editions. 

During the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the United Arab Emirates, where ten teams participated and 23 matches were played, we experienced some great performances. 

Here, we are going through the top five performances in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.

Megan Schutt (Australia Women): 3/3 (vs New Zealand Women) in Group Stage

It was a crucial Group A match between Australia Women and New Zealand Women. After Australia Women chose to bat first at Sharjah, the six-time champions scored 148/8, which was a challenging total. However, the right-arm medium pacer’s disciplined bowling confirmed the no easy breath for the White Ferns batting.

Starting the second innings with a maiden over,  Megan Schutt dismissed New Zealand opener Georgia Plimmer for only four runs in her second over, where she conceded only two runs. The White Ferns never made a comeback in the chasing as the 31-year-old dismissed set Amelia Kerr (29) in the 12th over of the innings, where she conceded only one run. Schutt returned to bowl the final over, where she dismissed Eden Carson (5) on the second delivery to confirm their victory by 60 runs after bundling out New Zealand Women for 88 runs.

Schutt ended the match with the bowling figures of 3.2-1-3-3, where she delivered 18 dot balls. 

Sophie Devine (New Zealand Women): 57 not out (vs India Women) in Group Stage

It was the first match of the tournament for both New Zealand Women and India Women in Group A. After New Zealand Women captain Sophie Devine chose to bat first at Dubai, they scored 55/0 at the end of the powerplay. However, the White Ferns were struggling after the powerplay.

When Amelia Kerr was dismissed in the 14.2 overs, New Zealand Women scored 99/3. It meant that they scored 44 runs from 50 balls in the post-powerplay. However, set-batter Devine played an inspirational innings that helped New Zealand Women manage the first batting total of 160/4.

Although Devine started slowly by scoring six runs off the first 10 balls, she then hit two consecutive fours in the 13th over. Between the 15th and 16th overs, Devine hit three fours in four balls. In the last four overs, Devine played only one dot ball and added 24 runs in 14 balls, where the right-handed batter hit two fours. Devine ended that innings with 57 not out in 36 balls with the help of seven fours.

In reply, India Women were all out for only 102 runs, where the White Ferns skipper also took three catches. Although Rosemary Mair (4/19) and Lea Tahuhu (3/15) dominated with the ball, captain Devine won the Player of the Match award. 

Hayley Matthews (West Indies Women): 50 runs (vs England Women) in Group Stage

Talking about this match, it was a must-win game for both teams, and both the Caribbean openers Qiana Joseph and captain Hayley Matthews can be considered for this list, but here we are talking about Hayley Matthews rather than the Player of the Match Qiana Joseph.

West Indies Women had a target of 142 runs, and they needed to reach the target faster to earn the top spot of the Group B points table. 

Unlike her opening partner Joseph, who was dropped three times, Matthews’ batting was more solid. After hitting an over-boundary on the second ball of the innings, the Caribbean captain hit two more fours in that first over of the second innings. It set the tone for West Indies Women. She hit four fours in the late part of the powerplay, including three fours in the final four balls of the sixth over. 

After scoring 35 off 19 balls at the end of the powerplay, Matthews continued her dominant batting with Joseph. They had a 102-run partnership for the first wicket, where Matthews completed her 14th T20I fifty in 37 balls. After scoring 50 off 38 balls, Matthews was dismissed. West Indies Women comfortably reached the target in 18 overs after losing only four wickets.  

Anneke Bosch (South Africa Women): 74 not out (vs Australia Women) in Semi-final

Well, you are beating the six-time champions and seven-time finalists in the semi-final, and there is no special performance; it only becomes odd. However, this strange thing is not the case for South Africa Women. 

Chasing down the 135-run target at Dubai, South Africa Women’s in-form opener Tazmin Brits was dismissed early for 15 runs. While the skipper and another opener Laura Wolvaardt required a good partner, the No. 3 batter Anneke Bosch played a stunning innings. Bosch was struggling in the entire tournament as she was failing to manage her strike rate of over 100, but the semifinal match was completely different for her. 

Bosch got a good start as she hit back-to-back two fours while facing the first 10 balls. While she strongly maintained her 100+ strike rate, her batting in the 12th and 13th overs just put the favourites Aussies in a hopeless situation. After hitting one four and one six to Georgia Wareham in the 12th over, she hit two fours to Ashleigh Gardner in the 13th over. 

While Wolvaardt was out after scoring 42 runs, Bosch ensured Proteas’ historic win against Australia Women by scoring 74 not out off 48 balls with the help of eight fours and one six. Without a doubt, it was one of the greatest batting performances in tournament history. 

Amelia Kerr (New Zealand Women): 43 and 3/24 (vs South Africa Women) in Final

New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr was unstoppable in the entire tournament, especially with the ball, where she took at least one wicket in every match. In fact, she picked up at least two wickets in the last five games. With 15 wickets (the most wickets in the tournament) and 135 runs (ninth most run-scorer), Kerr won the Player of the Tournament award. 

In this article, we are talking about her performance in the final, where she won the Player of the Match award for her brilliant all-round performances. After South Africa Women sent the White Ferns to bat first at Dubai, New Zealand Women scored 158/5 in 20 overs. 

Kerr came to bat in the second over and hit a four on the first ball. She then batted patiently till the 14th over, before which she hadn’t hit another boundary. In the 15th over, she hit a four to Nadine de Klerk. In the last five overs of the innings, before Kerr was dismissed in the 19th over, she scored 16 runs in 10 balls with two fours. Nonkululeko Mlaba dismissed Kerr for 43 runs off 38 balls. 

Later in the bowling, Kerr returned with the best bowling figures in the match with 4-0-24-3. She dismissed the in-form captain and set batter Loura Wolvaardt (33) and Anneke Bosch (9) in her second over. In her last over, Annerie Dercksen (10) was caught out at extra cover. South Africa Women only managed to score 126/9, as New Zealand Women won the match by 32 runs. 

India Women started their journey at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 on Friday (October 4) with the Group A match against New Zealand Women at Dubai. In their tournament opener, a big controversy erupted.

New Zealand Women chose to bat first after winning the toss. The controversial scene occurred during the important phase of the first batting.

A complete drama and chaos on Amelia Kerr's run out

New Zealand cricketers Amelia Kerr and Sophie Devine were building a partnership at the controversial moment. It was the end of the 14th over when India just managed to break the partnership through a run-out of Kerr. 

Not only the Indian team was celebrating after the run-out on the striker's end, but Kerr was also sure about her run-out as she was moving to the dressing room. However, the fourth umpire stopped her due to a shocking incident at the ground.

The incident was that the umpires already called a dead ball that denied the second run of that ball. While there was a calm condition from the batting and fielding sides after the end of the first run, where Deepti was taking her cap from the non-striker end umpire, Kerr and Devine suddenly went for the second run. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur was completely aware of the second run, and she threw the ball once that second run started. Wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh brilliantly worked to run out Kerr, but it was surprisingly denied by the umpires for a shocking and weird reason.

Just two balls later, Renuka Singh ultimately dismissed Kerr (13) but the controversy couldn’t be fed away.

Ashwin: Whose fault is this really? 

Indian men’s national cricket team star Ravichandran Ashwin expressed that controversial situation by raising the question, “The over was called before the start of the second run. Whose fault is this really? @prithinarayanan." 

Captain Sophie Devine’s unbeaten 57 runs and the solid opening partnership helped New Zealand Women to score 160/4 in 20 overs. 

The ninth edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup will kickstart on the 3rd of October on the grounds of the UAE. New Zealand, a.k.a. The Black Ferns, have recently released their playing arsenal for the vast tournament. Sophie Devine, the experienced Black Ferns player, was chosen to lead the squad for the ninth women's T20 World Cup, making this her last outing as a captain in this tournament setup.

Being a two-time runner-up of the tournament, the team is eager to take up their robust opponents from the tournament's Group A and would look to clinch their first-ever Women's T20 WC title. Here's a list of the top three players to check out from the Kiwi squad. 

Announced Women's New Zealand 2024 T20 World Cup Full Squad: 

Sophie Devine (Captain), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Fran Jonas, Leigh Kasperek, Amelia Kerr, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu.

New Zealand's Probable XI:

1. Georgie Plimmer
2. Suzie Bates
3. Amelia Kerr
4. Sophie Devine (Captain)
5. Brooke Halliday 
6. Izzy Gaze (Wicketkeeper)
7. Maddy Green
8. Lee Tahuhu
9. Eden Carson
10. Fran Jonas
11. Molly Penfold

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Top-3 player to check out from New Zealand in the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup:

Sophie Devine

Sophie Devine will be captaining the Kiwi side for the upcoming 2024 Women's T20 World Cup edition, and this will be her last tournament as a captain. Sophie has progressed from a swashbuckling batter to one of the game's top all-rounders since her debut for New Zealand in 2006. She has achieved success with both bat and ball, dominating in T20Is.

Devine's expertise across formats and strong leadership qualities have earned her a spot on the squad for all nine events. Finally, her talents and expertise will be relevant to the position. Devine has made a colossal 3268 runs and scalped a massive count of 117 wickets in her WT20I career.  

Suzie Bates

Suzie Bates is known as the reliable batter for the Black Ferns' side, and it's not a surprise that she happens to be the highest run scorer across the WT20I format. As it implies, the batter has played a pivotal role in making crucial runs for the squad. As the captain, Bates happens to be the second and only player to be a part of all the nine Women's T20 WC tournaments.

Her batting experience in various daunting conditions has made her an instrumental batter for the upcoming tournament amongst a robust group comprising India, Australia, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. In her T20I stint, she made 4348 runs in a well-known stint of 162 matches, with an average of over 30. Also, she has scored a commendable 28 half-centuries and one century. 

Amelia Kerr

Amelia Kerr deserves to be on the list, thanks to her recent performance records and all-rounding ability. Considering the UAE condition, Kerr will bolster the spinner's attack amid the spin-favourable conditions and deceive the batters with variations. Also, her batting will help cement the strength of the team's middle-order run scorers.

Not to forget, Kerr made her international debut in 2016 and became the youngest player to make a double-century in international cricket at the age of seventeen. Overall, Kerr's versatility makes her a valuable asset to the team. In her all-rounding T20I stint, she has made a crucial 1108 runs and scalped a humongous 73 wickets in just 76 matches.

The Mumbai Indians Women secured a resounding victory, reclaiming their winning form in the WPL 2024. They displayed a dominant performance against the Royal Challengers Bangalore Women, outclassing them in all aspects of the game. With a convincing seven-wicket win, Mumbai Indians Women now ascend to the top of the points table. This victory marks their eighth successive win while chasing in the competition’s history, showcasing their exceptional prowess in the second innings.

Mumbai’s remarkable record while batting second remains unblemished, highlighting their ability to chase down targets effectively and emerge victorious. The comprehensive nature of this win underscores Mumbai Indians Women’s strong position in the tournament, instilling confidence as they continue their campaign in pursuit of further success.

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Breaking Down Amelia Kerr’s Match-Winning Performance

In the first innings, Bangalore struggled to put up a competitive total after being asked to bat first. Despite the home advantage, their top order faltered, leading to a below-par score of 131 runs after 20 overs. The standout performer for Bangalore was Ellyse Perry, who anchored the innings with a well-made 44 runs. She received support from Georgia Wareham, who contributed a valuable 27 runs. However, the rest of the batting lineup failed to make significant contributions, resulting in a disappointing total for the team.

Chasing down Bangalore’s moderate total, Mumbai Indians Women seized control of the match right from the start. Their opening pair set the tone by unleashing an onslaught, racking up 60 runs in the initial 6 overs, effectively neutralizing any threat posed by Bangalore. Mumbai’s aggressive approach ensured they maintained a firm grip on the game throughout.

Although Mumbai lost a couple of wickets quickly after the initial onslaught, their batters continued to score at a brisk pace, keeping the run rate under control. Each batswoman contributed effectively to the team’s cause, displaying a fearless attitude at the crease. The key to Mumbai’s success lay in their proactive approach, with every batter displaying intent and aggression.

Amelia Kerr emerged as the standout performer with the bat, delivering a sublime innings. Her effortless stroke play and impeccable timing allowed her to amass 40 runs without breaking a sweat, further solidifying Mumbai’s dominance in the match. Kerr’s exceptional contribution played a pivotal role in Mumbai’s comprehensive victory, highlighting her importance to the team’s success.

Amelia Kerr receives the well-deserved Player of the Match award and expresses her joy at the team’s victory. She credits her teammates for their collective effort in today’s performance. Kerr emphasizes her love for batting and acknowledges the hard work she puts in during training to hone her skills with the bat.

Despite the pressure of bowling the last over, especially against formidable opponents like Ellyse Perry, Kerr admits to relishing such challenges. Fortunately, her efforts paid off today, contributing to the team’s success. Kerr’s confidence in her abilities and her ability to perform under pressure are evident in her performance, making her a valuable asset to the team.

Earlier in the game, Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss after 7 matches and chose to bowl first. The sunny weather and dry pitch help the first bowling side. As the match progressed this thing became more apparent. Amellia Kerr’s all-around performance pushed MI to win this big match in the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai.

Kerr’s Fiery All-round Performance Shows Her Class in WPL

As the pitch helps the bowlers’ MI bowler Hayley Matthews bowl tight overs in the powerplay and as well as get rid of the previous match’s RCB star Sophie Devine through run out. This helps MI a lot. After this tight performance in the powerplay in the middle overs, Amellia Kerr showed his bowling skills and didn’t lose big runs to the opponent. She controlled the opponent batters through her bowling. She Gave only 22 runs in her 4-over spell and took 3 crucial wickets from RCB batters. 

Her bowling spell, Nat Sciver’s, and Issy Wong’s tidy middle-over bowling spell bind RCB’s score under 130. Besides Kerr, Nat Sciver and Wong take 2 wickets without losing too many runs in their separate 4-over spells. 

And in the other half of the play when MI comes to bat they start the innings well but wickets fall in quick succession. Then the bowling hero Amellia Kerr shows her batting skills on the ground. Her 31 runs in 27 bowls helped MI to win this big match without any hesitation. She stood till the end and finished the match. This round of performance prized her as the player of the match.

RCB’s Kanika Ahuja’s 1 Over Spell Try To Steal The Show At Last

Bangalore’s journey in the WPL 2023 ends now and it ends with another painful loss. Skipper Smriti Mandhana tries to give her best but she fails and she scores 24 runs in 35 balls. RCB’s Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry also helps and tries to score big runs in today’s match. She scored 29 runs in 38 balls. She gives the support but the big hitter of RCB comes and tries to conquer MI. Richa Ghosh scored the last 29 runs in just 13 balls. This takes RCB’s total to 125 for 9 wickets. 

But there is a twist in the match, RCB’s bowler Kanika Ahuja tries to steal the show at last by taking 2 wickets in two bowls of her 1 over spell. But it didn’t work it’s too late for RCB. Amellia Kerr’s innings took the match away from RCB.

Following useful contributions during the previous week at the women’s T20 World Cup, Richa Ghosh has moved up to rank fifth among Indian batters in the top 20 of the ICC T20I rankings for women. That is Ghosh’s career-high in the batter’s circle, where she is joined by Amelia Kerr and Muneeba Ali, both of whom have also posted career-high numbers.

Ghosh finished the week 20th despite a first-ball duck against Ireland, scoring 44 not out in 32 balls in the win over West Indies and 47 not out in 34 balls in the loss to England

No. Smriti Mandhana 3, Shafali Verma 10, Jemimah Rodrigues 12, and Harmanpreet Kaur, captain (No. The remaining Indians in the top 20 are (13).

In the meantime, Kerr, who is also ranked 13th in the world for T20I bowling, scored a match-winning 66 against Sri Lanka to rise to No. Her highest ranking to date is 16 on the batters’ list. She has also moved to No. 3, a one-spot increase among T20I all-rounders.

Renuka Singh, another of Ghosh’s India teammates who made significant moves, went 5 for 15 against England, a career high. As a result, he moved up seven places to fifth among bowlers.

Muneeba became the first Pakistani batswoman to score a century in a women’s Twenty20 International match when she struck 102 off 68 deliveries on February 15 against Ireland. That moved her up ten places to 64th, her highest position ever.

Meg Lanning has moved up one spot to fourth place among batters after scoring 48 runs without being out against Bangladesh, and Suzie Bates has moved up two spots to No. 6 following her respective scores of 56 and 81 not out against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

Tazmin Brits, who have risen six spots to No. 21), Amy Jones, who rose from 26th to 26th, Orla Prendergast, who rose from 38th to 38th, and Harshitha Samarawickrama, who rose from No. 39) moved up the other batters.

Lea Tahuhu moved up to seventh place on the bowlers’ table after taking eight wickets in four games, including a three-for against Australia. She also reached 700 rating points for the first time in her career.

Darcie Brown, who is still only 19 years old, has also made her debut at No. 10 in the rankings. 8; Hayley Matthews, who went 2 for 14 against Pakistan, has moved up to tenth place.

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Ashleigh Gardner remained the No. 1 all-rounder. 1; however, Deepti Sharma has moved up to fourth, Matthews and Kerr have moved up, and Nida Dar has moved up two spots to fifth.