England women's cricket
When following England women's cricket, the national side that competes in ODIs, T20s and Tests under the England and Wales Cricket Board. Also known as England women's team, it draws talent from county leagues and the ECB’s elite pathways, giving fans a steady stream of fresh faces.
Key bodies and formats shaping the game
The sport operates under the International Cricket Council, the global authority that defines rules and runs major tournaments, while the England and Wales Cricket Board, the domestic governing body responsible for funding, coaching and league structures drives everyday development. England women's cricket leans heavily on the fast‑paced Women’s Twenty20 (T20) cricket, a 20‑over format that attracts big crowds and TV deals, because the shorter game spikes interest and sharpens skills for the big stages.
When the calendar turns to the Women’s Cricket World Cup, the premier 50‑over tournament organized by the ICC, England women's cricket steps onto a global platform, testing the squad against the best in the world. Performance here feeds back into domestic planning, influencing selection, training camps and the next season’s County Championship.
Below you’ll find the freshest articles, match reviews and player analyses that capture how these entities interact and where the team is headed. Dive in to see tactics, stats and stories that bring England women's cricket to life.
England bowl out South Africa for 51, win World Cup opener by 10 wickets
England bowl out South Africa for 51 runs in the Women's Cricket World Cup opener, winning by 10 wickets as Nat Sciver-Brunt's bowl‑first gamble pays off.
