Tazmin Brits unleashed a breathtaking unbeaten 98 to propel South Africa Women to a commanding 50-run victory over West Indies Women in the first T20I at Three Ws Oval, Barbados, on Friday night.
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will return to England from June 12 to July 5, with South Africa drawn into a formidable Group 1 alongside powerhouses Australia, India, Pakistan, and two qualifying teams.
The Proteas will return to Indian shores this November for a highly anticipated multi-format tour, with the BCCI confirming a change in venue for the opening Test of the series.
Pakistan have not selected Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi for the home T20 series against Bangladesh that starts later this month.
Gujarat Titans openers Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill delivered a masterclass in T20 chasing, powering their team into the IPL playoffs with a crushing 10-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals at Delhi's Feroz Shah Kotla on Sunday.
Pakistan have appointed Mike Hesson as their new coach for all short formats, replacing Aqib Javed who was in an interim role for the last five months.