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Firdose Moonda
Firdose Moonda

South Africa and women's cricket correspondent, ESPNcricinfo

@FirdoseM
Australia clinch thriller to book yet another semi-final; India on the brink

Australia clinch thriller to book yet another semi-final; India on the brink

India suffered a collapse of 6 for 31 which left them nine runs short in the end

13-Oct-2024•Firdose Moonda
Waiting game for South Africa as run-rate threat looms

Waiting game for South Africa as run-rate threat looms

They have secured three comfortable wins in the group stage but couldn't get their net run-rate above West Indies

13-Oct-2024•Firdose Moonda
Sana boost for Pakistan, Diana ruled out for must-win clash vs NZ

Sana boost for Pakistan, Diana ruled out for must-win clash vs NZ

Pakistan captain had left team after her father's death, Diana replaced by Najiha Alvi

12-Oct-2024•Firdose Moonda
'As finishers, it hasn't been easy' - Tryon hopes to find her groove in semi-final push

'As finishers, it hasn't been easy' - Tryon hopes to find her groove in semi-final push

The South Africa allrounder has played an important role with the ball as a final tussle for the knockouts looms

12-Oct-2024•Firdose Moonda
Australia all but through to semis after Pakistan fold for 82

Australia all but through to semis after Pakistan fold for 82

Injuries to Healy, Vlaeminck make defending champions' win bittersweet

11-Oct-2024•Firdose Moonda
Meet Zaida James and Ashmini Munisar, West Indies women's next generation of dreamers

Meet Zaida James and Ashmini Munisar, West Indies women's next generation of dreamers

Two stars of West Indies' Under-19 side have made it to the senior team, where they're hoping to make a splash while enjoying their cricket

10-Oct-2024•Firdose Moonda
'Bad playing through and through' behind Sri Lanka's winless run at T20 World Cup

'Bad playing through and through' behind Sri Lanka's winless run at T20 World Cup

"I think the skill has failed us when it has been really important," Sri Lanka head coach Ratnayake said after defeat to India

10-Oct-2024•Firdose Moonda
'Situation bowling' the secret to Sadia Iqbal's rise to the top

'Situation bowling' the secret to Sadia Iqbal's rise to the top

She's had an impact in both the World Cup matches she has played so far and, for a brief while over the last week, was the No. 1 T20I bowler in the world

08-Oct-2024•Firdose Moonda
England loss puts Kapp's batting position and spin efficacy in focus for South Africa

England loss puts Kapp's batting position and spin efficacy in focus for South Africa

Bosch, promoted to No. 3, struggled with her strike-rate in challenging batting conditions while the spinners couldn't exert control

07-Oct-2024•Firdose Moonda
Sharjah's lack of pace key to England, South Africa's fortunes

Sharjah's lack of pace key to England, South Africa's fortunes

How both teams deal with the conditions on Monday will be pivotal in a game that could be key to deciding how Group B finishes

06-Oct-2024•Firdose Moonda
Injured Bavuma doubtful starter for South Africa's Tests against Bangladesh

Injured Bavuma doubtful starter for South Africa's Tests against Bangladesh

He had retired hurt in the second ODI against Ireland on Friday, having injured the same elbow he had had trouble with in 2022

06-Oct-2024•Firdose Moonda
Schutt and Molineux set the tone for Australia, Mooney gets the job done

Schutt and Molineux set the tone for Australia, Mooney gets the job done

Australia restricted Sri Lanka to 93 and were in a spot of bother themselves at 35 for 3 in the chase, when Mooney steadied the ship

05-Oct-2024•Firdose Moonda
Fast, accurate, relentless Nonkululeko Mlaba is determined to be No. 1

Fast, accurate, relentless Nonkululeko Mlaba is determined to be No. 1

After enduring a worrying dip in form, the left-arm spinner has found her way back to her best, with a little bit of help from Keshav Maharaj and Paul Adams

04-Oct-2024•Firdose Moonda
All-round Fatima Sana, spinners give Pakistan a winning start

All-round Fatima Sana, spinners give Pakistan a winning start

Chasing 117, Sri Lanka were tied down by spin and could manage only 85 for 9

03-Oct-2024•Firdose Moonda
After changes in lifestyle, Fatima Sana wants to be as quick as Shabnim Ismail

After changes in lifestyle, Fatima Sana wants to be as quick as Shabnim Ismail

Pakistan captain also wants to improve her batting ahead of the T20 World Cup, even as she looks up to her coaches' experience of playing in the UAE

03-Oct-2024•Firdose Moonda
'It can be tough to do both skills full out' but Kapp will do it for South Africa

'It can be tough to do both skills full out' but Kapp will do it for South Africa

With a limited time left in the game, Marizanne Kapp is focusing on how much she can still do and not how much she shouldn't

03-Oct-2024•Firdose Moonda
Adair brothers star as Ireland level series

Adair brothers star as Ireland level series

This was Ireland's first T20I win against South Africa and second overall against them in internationals

29-Sep-2024•Firdose Moonda
Rickelton, Hendricks smash quick fifties to set up comfortable win for South Africa

Rickelton, Hendricks smash quick fifties to set up comfortable win for South Africa

Although Ireland scored their second-highest T20I total against South Africa, they did not have enough

27-Sep-2024•Firdose Moonda
Ireland, South Africa seek fresh start in T20Is in Abu Dhabi heat

Ireland, South Africa seek fresh start in T20Is in Abu Dhabi heat

Mining the talent pool is top of mind for both teams with an eye out for the T20 World Cup in 2026

26-Sep-2024•Firdose Moonda
Tazmin Brits' mother diagnosed with breast cancer weeks before T20 World Cup

Tazmin Brits' mother diagnosed with breast cancer weeks before T20 World Cup

"My mom's pretty tough, I think that's where I get it from" - Tazmin Brits

25-Sep-2024•Firdose Moonda
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