Womens Cricket World Cup 2022

Women's Cricket World Cup 2022: Australia remain unbeaten on way to seventh title

Healy’s was the highest and Sciver’s the third highest individual scores in a men’s or women’s ICC World Cup that made clear this final was one of the best ever in a cricket World Cup.

Women's Cricket World Cup 2022 Photos: Alyssa Haley's record-breaking knock help Aussies clinch seventh title

It was a dominating performance from Australia after being invited to bat. Besides Healy's special performance, Rachael Haynes (68) and Beth Mooney (62) also struck fine half-centuries to power Australia to 356 for five.

Women's Cricket World Cup 2022: Alyssa Healy's 170 run 'masterclass' draws awe on Twitter

Healy, who was dropped on 41, toyed with the English attack in her mesmerising 138-ball knock, which is the highest-ever individual score in a World Cup final in both men's and women's cricket.

Women's Cricket World Cup 2022: England's Sophie Ecclestone calls to 'do it for Heather' ahead of final clash with Australia

Alongside England's rollercoaster journey, the left-arm spinner went wicketless in their opening match of the tournament against Australia, conceding 77 runs

Women's Cricket World Cup 2022: Ellyse Perry on course to play as specialist batter, says Meg Lanning

Ellyse Perry had missed Australia’s previous two games, including the semifinal against West Indies, after she suffered back spasms in Australia’s win against South Africa last week

Women's Cricket World Cup 2022: South Africa's Shabnim Ismail reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

It relates to "using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match."

Women's Cricket World Cup 2022: Ellyse Perry on course to play as specialist batter, says Aussie skipper Meg Lanning

The 31-year-old Perry had missed Australia's previous two games, including the semi-final against West Indies, after she suffered back spasms in Australia's win against South Africa last week

Women's Cricket World Cup 2022: It will be a remarkable turnaround if England win final, says skipper Heather Knight

England, who are the defending champions, have never won back-to-back World Cups. After losing their opening three matches, Knight and Co staged a sensational comeback to qualify for the semi-finals

Women's Cricket World Cup 2022: India's GS Lakshmi named match referee for final

Lakshmi also has the distinction of being the first woman match referee in men's ODIs, having stood in the role during the World Cup League 2 in the UAE in December 2020.

Roadmap to redemption: What India must do in wake of Women's Cricket World Cup elimination

We would love to see Indian players raise their game a notch higher next time they play in a World Cup but that could not be a realistic demand if we don't put an efficient administration and system around them. It's the system that breeds champions. Just look at Australia!