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Cricinfo Shocker

Scorecard says Kazuma Stafford took 4 wickets. The link reads https://www.cricinfo.com/cricketers/kazuma-kato-stafford-1399993 Paints a picture where a guy who just captained men's u-19 team in Jan 2026 is somehow playing in wncl in September. Checked the cricket Aus page. It's actually Ayaka Kato Stafford. https://www.cricket.com.au/matches/CA:40763/nsw-women-queensland-fire-wncl-2026-27?tab=scorecard Don't know if the two are related. But the cricinfo gave me a nice shock. Given the recent controversy of trans women being allowed by CA, this was something confusing.

Edit: It's corrected now. All good! I hope to see Ayaka soon in Aus team.

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u/K99-94 — 14 days ago

Tilak Varma for Test Cricket?

His Technique is awesome.

His stats are excellent.

Just because he's part of T20 setup means he gets limited opportunity to play ranji and other first class

But still can't he be considered, above Sarfraz, or Karun Nair and co?

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u/K99-94 — 23 days ago

Why would you not atleast make an attempt?

This is about Women CPL. GAW needed 159 to win. If chased in 14.5 overs, they qualify straight to finals. Else, if they make at least 70, they qualify for play off ( 2nd vs 3rd) .

So they were 46 in 5 overs. 113 needed in about 10 ov. Lost their first wicket, 2nd ball of 6th over. They had big hitters, De Klerk, Tryon. Yet they sent in Erin Burns, and just didn't want to even attempt to qualify straight to finals. Even Campbell or Grimmond could have been better options. Brits at the other end didn't show needed aggression either. Clearly, they thought there's no point going for the chase in 14.5 ov. That's just sad and disappointing. Cmon! They couldn't fear getting 9 outs for 23 runs, bundling out for 69.

They ended up winning the game. But nothing changed. They have to win another match (playoff) to reach finals, against the same team. Maybe it was all for a morale boost. Is the morale boost worth it ?

Sad to watch such not so smart Cricket. Hope no outside influence, bookies etc.

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u/K99-94 — 1 month ago

How did this guy get selected?

Md kounain Quraishi. How did he get selected for East Zone in Duleep Trophy semifinal? This is his first first class match. He has a ridiculous list A career. So East zone has multiple states, couldn't they find one better bowlers from any state who has played ranji, has a decent career stats. Just trying to understand. What am I missing?

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u/K99-94 — 1 month ago

Bad Umpire call

2nd over, first ball, of the WC final and the umpire makes a terrible call. A clear wide, not given. Amy Jones got out trying to drive a good ball, as a result, the very next ball. Atleast in ICC semis and finals they should allow reviews on all umpire decisions including wides and no balls. Point is too highlight how a seemingly insignificant call such a wide can have big impact. Players should be allowed to review, atleast in big matches.

u/K99-94 — 3 months ago

Versus game

Versus game on JioHotstar(India) under Jeeto tab is kinda exciting. You pick 5 players, one each from a pair before the match. There are 4 powercards to apply during the match, keeps it engaging.No money involved.

Anyone playing in T20 Women's WC?

Anyone know any other website or app that offers such a game?

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u/K99-94 — 4 months ago

Over Rate

ICC WTC playing conditions state :

The current over rate of the fielding team (+/- overs compared to the minimum rate required), shall be

advised by the third umpire every 30 minutes as a minimum, and shall be displayed on a scoreboard or replay screen at regular intervals.

Anybody see it happening?

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u/K99-94 — 4 months ago

Resource

Is there any good website that gives stats for women list a and women T20 other than international?

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Cricketarchive does but it needs costly subscription.

Cricinfo gives WBBL or Hundred stats but not all.

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Eg I was looking for sterre kalis W LA records, couldn't find in detail.

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u/K99-94 — 4 months ago

Recent Italy Women vs Nepal Women 7-over match raised a bowling rule doubt for me.

In Nepal’s bowling, 3 bowlers delivered 2 overs each in the 7-over innings.

If max overs per bowler are based on the usual 20% rule, I thought in 7 overs it should be:

2 bowlers × 2 overs = 4 overs,

plus 3 bowlers × 1 over = 3 overs,

so 5 bowlers needed.

Same confusion with some 5-over games where 2 bowlers bowled 2 overs.

Shouldn’t a 5-over innings require 5 bowlers bowling 1 over each if the 20% cap is applied strictly?

Is there an official ICC rule for rounding the maximum overs per bowler in shortened matches like 5, 6, or 7 overs?

https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/icc-women-s-t20i-challenge-trophy-2026/matches/270513/italy-vs-nepal

u/K99-94 — 6 months ago