India Women vs Sri Lanka Women 5th T20: In the fifth T20 match, India has scored 175 runs while playing first. In this match being played in Thiruvananthapuram, Sri Lanka won the toss and invited Team India to bat first. Indian batsmen kept losing their wickets from one end, but captain Harmanpreet Kaur was possessed by the spirit of thrashing the bowlers today. He scored 68 runs at a stormy strike rate of 158. In the last overs, Arundhati Reddy also scored 27 runs in a flamboyant manner.

Shefali Verma, who was coming after scoring half-centuries in 3 consecutive matches, did not work this time, who was out after scoring only 5 runs. Smriti Mandhana did not play in this match, G Kamalini opened in her place, but she too was out after scoring only 12 runs. Harleen Deol also got out cheaply, within no time Team India had lost 3 wickets till the score of 41.

Captain Harmanpreet created havoc

On one hand, Indian batsmen were continuously losing their wickets, on the other end, captain Harmanpreet Kaur thrashed the Sri Lankan bowlers. Harmanpreet played an inning of 68 runs in 43 balls, in which she hit 9 fours and one six with her bat. At one time half of the Indian team had returned to the pavilion till the score was 77. Meanwhile, Harmanpreet Kaur and Amanjot Kaur helped the team out of trouble with a partnership of 61 runs.

In the last overs, Arundhati Reddy played a brilliant inning of 27 runs in 11 balls, in which she hit 4 fours and a six.

32 runs scored in the last 2 overs

Thanks to the stormy innings of Arundhati Reddy, the Indian team added 32 runs in the last 2 overs. In the last over, Reddy single-handedly scored 20 runs including 3 fours and a six. At one time it seemed difficult for Team India to score even 160 runs, but thanks to Reddy’s cameo innings, India was able to reach 175 runs.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has more than doubled the match fees of women cricketers and match officials in a move towards equal pay structure in domestic cricket. This step has been taken after India’s first ODI World Cup victory. This salary increase has been approved by the Apex Council of the Board. According to the revised structure, senior women cricketers playing in domestic tournaments will now get between Rs 50,000 and Rs 60,000 per day, which is much higher than the current Rs 20,000 (Rs 10,000 for reserve players) per match day.

Players included in the playing XI in senior women’s domestic one-day tournaments and multi-day competitions will get Rs 50,000 per day, while reserve players will get half of this amount i.e. Rs 25,000 per day. Players included in the playing eleven in national T20 tournaments will get Rs 25,000 per match, while reserve players will get Rs 12,500.

According to BCCI officials, if a female cricketer plays in all formats during the entire season, she can earn Rs 12 lakh to Rs 14 lakh. The apex council has also increased the remuneration of junior women cricketers. Players in the Under-23 and Under-19 categories (included in the XI) will be paid Rs 25,000 per day, while reserve players will get Rs 12,500.

Match officials including umpires and match referees will also benefit from such increase. The proposed income for umpires and match referees for league matches of domestic tournaments will be Rs 40,000 per day. The daily salary for knockout matches will be between Rs 50,000 to Rs 60,000. This will depend on the importance of the match and operational requirements. Under this increase, those umpiring in Ranji Trophy league matches will now get around Rs 1.60 lakh per match, while in knockout matches, they will get between Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 3 lakh per match.

BCCI believes that the revised pay structure will provide greater financial security and motivation to women cricketers and domestic match officials. This increase will strengthen the overall domestic ecosystem.

In today’s times, gay marriage is not a new thing. Many players in international women’s cricket have done same-sex marriage. They all are quite happy in their life. Recently South African all-rounder Chloe Tryon announced her engagement to Michelle Nattival. In such a situation, it will be interesting to know who has done this before this pair. We are going to tell you about 5 such female cricketers who have done same-sex marriage.

International female cricketer who married only one woman

1. Alex Blackwell and Lindsay Askew’s wedding

Australia’s Alex Blackwell and England’s Lindsay Askew got married in England in 2015 after dating each other for eight years. Blackwell publicly admitted in 2013 that she was a lesbian. Blackwell played 252 international matches for Australia while Askew could play only 14 international matches for England.

2. Relationship between Amy Satterthwaite and Lee Tahuhu

New Zealand’s Amy Satterthwaite and Lee Tahuhu got married in 2017. Satterthwaite is an excellent left-handed batsman while Tahuhu is a right-arm fast bowler. They both also have a daughter, whose name is Grace Mary Satterthwaite. Who was born on 13 January 2020.

3. Dan van Niekerk marries Marijanne Kapp

Former South African captain Dane van Niekerk and star all-rounder Marizanne Kapp got married in the year 2018. Van Niekerk is a right-handed batsman and right-arm leg spinner, who has played nearly 200 international matches. Whereas, Kapp is a right-handed batsman and right-arm fast bowler, who has played more than 200 international matches for South Africa.

4. Megan Schutt’s wedding to Jess Holyoak

Australian fast bowler Megan Schutt married Jess Holyoak in the year 2019. Shutt has played more than 150 international matches for Australia since her debut in international cricket in 2012. On the other hand, Holyoak is not a cricketer, she worked as a facility manager in Cricket Australia. The couple had a daughter, Rylee Louise Schutt, in August 2021.

5. Nat Sciver Brunt and Katherine Brunt get married

England star all-rounder Nat Sciver Brunt and Katherine Brunt got married on 29 May 2022 after getting engaged in October 2019. Both have been an important part of the England team and have also been the main players behind England’s victory in the 2017 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. In September 2024, it was announced that Katherine was pregnant, after which, she gave birth to their son in March 2025.

Women’s Test Cricket: Women’s Test cricket may be played less compared to men’s Test cricket, but in this format, some great batsmen have created history which has not been easy to break till date. Through many decades, different eras and constantly changing circumstances, these players impressed the world with their class and patience in the longer format. Let us know about the top 5 batsmen who scored the most runs in women’s test cricket.

Janet Brittin – 1935 runs (England, 1979–1998)

Janet Brittin is considered the run-machine of women’s test cricket. He scored 1935 runs in 44 innings, which is the biggest record till date. With an excellent average of 49.61 and 5 centuries, Brittin played as the backbone of England’s batting for almost two decades. His biggest innings of 167 runs is a proof of his strong technique in Tests.

Charlotte Edwards – 1676 runs (England, 1996–2015)

Former England captain Charlotte Edwards is one of the most influential players in women’s cricket. He scored 1676 runs in 23 test matches. An average of 44.10 and 4 centuries show his class and stability. Edwards took England to new heights with both his captaincy and batting.

Rachel Hayhoe-Flint – 1594 runs (England, 1960–1979)

Rachel Hayhoe-Flint, one of the most iconic figures of women’s cricket, scored 1594 runs in Tests. He played the biggest innings of 179 runs with an excellent average of 45.54. She is counted among the most influential players who brought international recognition to women’s cricket.

Debbie Hockley – 1301 runs (New Zealand, 1979–1996)

Former New Zealand captain Debbie Hockley has scored 1301 runs in Test cricket. Her average of 52.04 is the best in this list, which shows that she was a very reliable batsman in the longer format. His four centuries and seven half-centuries show the strength of his consistency.

Carroll Hodges – 1164 runs (England, 1984–1992)

Carol Hodges is at 5th place in this list. He scored 1164 runs by playing only 18 test matches. With an average of 40.13 and an unbeaten innings of 158 runs, he handled England’s middle-order batting many times. His solid technique gave him the strength to stay at the crease for a long time.

Women’s cricket is no longer limited to just runs and wickets on the field. This game has also reached new heights in terms of glamor and earnings. Today, women cricketers are also earning crores of rupees, and from brand endorsements to leagues, their earnings have surprised everyone. According to a recently released report, 3 Indian players are among the 5 richest female cricketers in the world, while Australia’s Ellyse Perry is at the top.

Elise Parry – Australia

Australia’s legendary all-rounder Alice Perry has played not only in cricket but also in football at the international level. His versatility on the field has made him a star in the advertising world as well. Perry’s net worth is estimated at $13.5 million (about Rs 113.4 crore). She earns a lot from brand deals, Big Bash League and international cricket.

Meg Lanning – Australia

Former Australian captain Meg Lanning is at second place in terms of net worth. His net worth is 8.5 million dollars (about Rs 71.4 crore). There have been seven World Cup wins and many personal achievements in his career. Even today Lanning is associated with many international brands.

Mithali Raj – India

At third place is former Indian captain Mithali Raj, who is also India’s richest female cricketer. His total net worth is 5.2 million dollars (about Rs 43.68 crore). Mithali not only gave rise to Indian women’s cricket but also opened the way for economic change in women’s sports.

Smriti Mandhana – India

India’s star opener Smriti Mandhana is in fourth place. His net worth is 4 million dollars (about Rs 33.6 crore). Mandhana, who is among the most expensive players of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) in IPL, is the first choice of brands. His earnings are increasing rapidly.

Harmanpreet Kaur – India

The current captain of the Indian team, Harmanpreet Kaur is at number 5 in this list. His net worth is 2.9 million dollars (about Rs 24.36 crore). After the recent victory in the World Cup 2025, there has been a huge increase in their brand value.

The competition in women’s T20 cricket has now become much faster than ever. The top batsmen of every country are not only winning the match with their performance, but are also growing rapidly in the ranking chart. Many big names have made their place firmly in the recently released ICC Women’s T20 batting rankings. Star players of teams like Australia, India, West Indies, South Africa have made it to the Top-5 in this list.

Let’s know who are the five female batsmen who are at the top in the T20 rankings.

Beth Muni – Australia

Australia’s Beth Muni is currently the world’s number 1 T20 batsman. Bath achieved his best rating of 798 in 2025 against New Zealand at Bay Oval, his best rating of 798. His continuity and technology have maintained him on top of the ICC rankings.

Haley Mathews – West Indies

West Indies captain Haley Mathews is second in this list. He recently achieved the best rating of his career by batting strongly against South Africa in Barbados. His all -round performance has also been very beneficial for the team.

Smriti Mandhana – India

Indian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, who is present at number three, is continuously shining in the T20 world with her batting. He has touched a rating of 771, playing a brilliant innings in 2025 at Trent Bridge against England, which is also his career best. His aggressive batting has given India a strong start on many occasions.

Tahlia Macgra – Australia

Australia all -rounder Tahlia Macgra is at number 4 in this list. He had recorded a career best rating of 827 against India in 2022 in Mumbai, which is a great record ever. However, in the ICC rankings of this time, he is ranked fourth with 757 points.

Laura Woolvard – South Africa

South African batsman Laura Woolvardt had achieved the best rating of his career of 748 while playing in Dubai against Scotland. She is currently in the top-5 in ICC ranking with 731 points.