India women's cricket: News, matches, and players shaping the game

India women's cricket, the growing force in international women’s cricket led by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Also known as the Indian women’s cricket team, it’s no longer just a side playing catch-up—it’s a team that wins tournaments, sets records, and inspires a new generation of girls to pick up a bat. Since the 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup final, this team has stopped being an afterthought and started being a threat. They don’t just show up—they compete, they adapt, and they win under pressure.

At the heart of it all are players like Harmanpreet Kaur, the fearless captain whose 171 against Australia in 2017 changed how the world sees Indian women’s cricket, and Smriti Mandhana, the elegant opener who’s now one of the most consistent batters in T20 cricket. They’re not just athletes—they’re role models. The team’s rise isn’t just about skill. It’s about structure. The BCCI’s investment in domestic leagues, better pay, and professional coaching has turned talent into results. You see it in how they dominate the Women’s T20 World Cup, how they beat Australia and England on their own soil, and how they keep producing young bowlers who can swing it late or bowl yorkers under pressure.

And it’s not just about the stars. The bench is deep. Players like Richa Ghosh, the wicketkeeper who hits sixes like they’re singles, or Deepti Sharma, the all-rounder who can win a game with bat or ball, are proving this isn’t a one-man show. Even the support staff—coaches, physios, analysts—are now full-time professionals, not volunteers. That shift matters. It’s why India’s women’s team can now travel to Dubai, play three matches in a week, and still win. You won’t find this kind of depth in every team. But you’ll find it here.

What you’ll find below are real stories from the field: match summaries, player interviews, tournament updates, and behind-the-scenes moments that don’t make the headlines but shape the team’s journey. From a last-ball six in Ahmedabad to a quiet conversation after a loss in South Africa, these posts capture what it really takes to be India’s women’s cricket team today.