The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced the inaugural Women’s U-19 Asia Cup, set to become a biannual event leading up to the ICC Women’s U-19 World Cup. The tournament aims to provide crucial experience and development opportunities for young female cricketers in Asia, ultimately enhancing their performance on the global stage.
Virat Kohli finally broke his long international century drought, scoring a magnificent 122 against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup Super 4 match. The knock, his first T20I century and 71st across all formats, silenced his doubters and showcased his return to form.
India will host the men’s Asia Cup in the T20 format in 2024, with Bangladesh set to host the tournament in a 50-over format in 2027. The 2024 tournament will feature six teams, with a qualifier deciding the final participant. The dates are yet to be finalized, but the event is expected to take place after India’s tour of Bangladesh and before their Test series against the West Indies.
The Asia Cup 2023 group stage has concluded with India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan advancing to the Super Four. UAE, Nepal, Malaysia, and Thailand have been eliminated. Follow all the live updates here on Sportstar.
India’s wicketkeeper batter Richa Ghosh smashed an unbeaten 64 off 29 balls to lead India to a convincing 78-run victory over the UAE in the Women’s Asia Cup T20 tournament. This was India’s first-ever 200+ score in a T20I, and Ghosh’s innings was crucial in achieving this milestone.
Pakistan’s women’s cricket team secured a comfortable nine-wicket victory over Nepal in the Asia Cup, thanks to a blistering half-century from Gull Feroza and a steady innings from Muneeba Ali. The win keeps Pakistan’s semifinal hopes alive, but they must now defeat UAE in their final group match.
The Indian women’s cricket team kicks off their Asia Cup 2024 campaign with a high-stakes clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on Friday. Despite a recent loss in 2022, India holds a dominant record against Pakistan in T20 Internationals, especially in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup. The match promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams vie for a strong start to the tournament.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed Nida Dar as captain for the upcoming Asia Cup despite recent defeats in England. The team will feature new additions like Iram Javed, Omaima Sohail, Syeda Aroob Shah, and Tasmia Rubab, while some players from the England tour have been left out. The team will undergo a training camp in Karachi before departing for Sri Lanka.
Chris Silverwood has stepped down as head coach of the Sri Lanka national cricket team, citing personal reasons and a desire to spend time with his family. Under his leadership, Sri Lanka achieved significant success, including winning the T20 Asia Cup in 2022 and reaching the finals of the 50-over Asia Cup in 2023.
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has unveiled the revised schedule for the Women’s Asia Cup 2024, set to take place in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, from July 19 to 28. The tournament will see eight teams, including India, Pakistan, and the semifinalists of the Women’s Premier Cup 2024, compete for the title.
