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Australia ease to semis

Australia cruised through to the semi-finals of the Women’s World Twenty20 by virtue of a resounding 25-run Duckworth/Lewis victory over Pakistan.

Greenway wants substance before style

Lydia Greenway insists England women are prepared to win ugly if it means bringing the World Twenty20 trophy back from Sri Lanka.

Devine intervention boosts White Ferns

Sophie Devine struck a half-century as New Zealand grabbed their first victory in Group B of this year’s Women’s World Twenty20 against South Africa.

Marsh targets improvements

Laura Marsh was typically modest after winning the player of the match award as England women made a perfect start to the World Twenty20.

England women make winning start

Chris Devine

Laura Marsh and Charlotte Edwards shared an opening partnership of 102 as England women got their World Twenty20 campaign under way with a comfortable 43-run victory over Pakistan at Galle.

Australia off to a flier

Australia made light work of India to kick off their defence of the Women’s World Twenty20 with a convincing eight-wicket triumph.

Hazell reveals England excitement

Danni Hazell says England women are raring to go on the eve of their World Twenty20 opener with Pakistan in Galle.

Proteas beat hosts in women's opener

Hosts Sri Lanka lost the opening game of the Women’s World Twenty20 to South Africa by six wickets. In the day’s other match, also in Group B, Deandra Dottin’s rapid 58 not out saw West Indies to a seven-wicket defeat of New Zealand.

Harrogate hosts season finale

More than 80 girls played in a tournament at Harrogate Cricket Club to mark the close of the inaugural North Yorkshire Girls’ Friendly League.

Taylor and Edwards head T20 batting chart

The women’s Twenty20 international rankings have been unveiled by the International Cricket Council with England duo Sarah Taylor and Charlotte Edwards named the top two batters.