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How women's T20s got bigger, faster and bolder
Published 12 June 2026 ยท sports
On the eve of the Women's T20 World Cup, a deep dive into how women's cricket quietly underwent its own batting revolution. From Charlotte Edwards
On the eve of the Women's T20 World Cup, a deep dive into how women's cricket quietly underwent its own batting revolution. From Charlotte Edwards and Suzie Bates to Beth Mooney, Hayley Matthews and Shafali Verma, the game has shifted from preserving wickets to exploiting powerplays. Run rates among elite nations are up 27%, boundaries have surged and franchise leagues have changed batting habits, making 150 the new benchmark.
Published: June 12, 2026 โข 4:21 PM IST ยท Updated: June 12, 2026 โข 7:03 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
On the eve of the Women's T20 World Cup, a deep dive into how women's cricket quietly underwent its own batting revolution.
From Charlotte Edwards and Suzie Bates to Beth Mooney, Hayley Matthews and Shafali Verma, the game has shifted from preserving wickets to exploiting powerplays.
Run rates among elite nations are up 27%, boundaries have surged and franchise leagues have changed batting habits, making 150 the new benchmark.