Captain Kerr's Record Ton Powers New Zealand to Victory In a thrilling encounter, Captain Sophie Devine's record-breaking ton propelled New Zealand to a convincing victory over Sri Lanka in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. The Black Caps' skipper scored an unbeaten 103 off just 64 deliveries, as her side romped home with five overs to spare. The match began on a dramatic note, with both teams opting to bowl first after winning the toss. Sri Lanka's pacer, Anushka Sanjeewani, struck early, removing New Zealand opener, Lauren Downie, for 14. However, Devine's arrival at the crease marked a significant turning point in the match. The captain quickly settled into her stride, dispatching the Sri Lankan bowlers with ease. As the innings progressed, Devine continued to dominate, scoring boundaries with disdain and smashing sixes with authority. Her record-breaking ton included 11 fours and four maximums, leaving the Sri Lankan fielders in awe of her destructive power. New Zealand's total of 164 for three was a formidable one, considering the challenging conditions at the venue. In response, Sri Lanka struggled to make an impact, losing wickets at regular intervals. Despite a spirited effort from captain, Chamari Athapaththu, who scored 35 off 30 deliveries, the Lankan Tigresses' chase fell well short of the required target. They were bowled out for 119 in 19 overs, handing New Zealand a comfortable victory. This win has sent a strong message to the rest of the teams competing in the tournament, as New Zealand's dominance with both bat and ball is likely to be a key factor in their quest for the title. Captain Devine's record-breaking ton will undoubtedly go down as one of the most memorable performances in the history of women's cricket, cementing he...#Sophie_Devine #New_Zealand #ICC_Women_s_T20_World_Cup_2026 #Lauren_Downie #Anushka_Sanjeewani #Chamari_Athapaththu
Isabelle Gaze, Amelia Kerr power New Zealand to series-clinching win New Zealand Women have sealed the one-day international (ODI) series against West Indies with a comprehensive 64-run victory in the third match. The Kiwis, led by all-rounders Isabelle Gaze and Amelia Kerr, posted a formidable 265 for eight after opting to bat first at Sabina Park in Jamaica. Gaze, playing her second ODI, struck an impressive unbeaten 55, while Kerr top-scored with 73 as the duo shared a 105-run stand for the fifth wicket. The partnership proved decisive in setting up New Zealand's victory. "Isabelle and I just clicked," Kerr said after the match. "We've been working hard on our game and it paid off today."#West_Indies #New_Zealand_Women #Amelia_Kerr #Isabelle_Gaze #Sabina_Park #Jamaica
New Zealand Women Dominate Zimbabwe in Series Sweep Nensi Patel and Jess Kerr led New Zealand to a comprehensive series sweep over Zimbabwe, as the hosts won the third and final T20I by 37 runs. The victory marked a perfect ending to an otherwise one-sided contest, with New Zealand winning all three matches. Opting to bat first, New Zealand got off to a solid start thanks to openers Amelia Kerr and Suzie Bates. They put on 43 runs before Kerr departed for 15. However, it was Nensi Patel who stole the show with her unbeaten 45 off 34 balls. Patel's innings included four boundaries and a six, and she played a crucial role in taking New Zealand to 137-4 after 20 overs. In response, Zimbabwe struggled to make any significant inroads against the New Zealand bowlers. Jess Kerr was particularly impressive, taking 2-12 from her four overs. The hosts' bowling attack also received support from Maddy Green and Sophie Devine, who took one wicket each. Zimbabwe's top-order batsmen were dismissed cheaply, with only Chipo Nyamadzokwa showing some resistance with a 23-ball 17. The visitors ultimately fell short of the target, being bowled out for 100 in 19.4 overs. New Zealand's victory was set up by Patel's innings and an economical bowling display, which restricted Zimbabwe to just 63 runs from their last 10 overs. New Zealand's dominance over Zimbabwe was evident throughout the series, with the hosts winning all three matches comfortably. The series sweep marked a significant milestone for the New Zealand women's team, who continue to impress in international cricket.#Sophie_Devine #Suzie_Bates #Nensi_Patel #Jess_Kerr #Amelia_Kerr #Maddy_Green #Chipo_Nyamadzokwa #New_Zealand_Women
Big Tech Signs White House Data Center Pledge With Good Optics and Little Substance “Data centers … they need some PR help,” said President Donald Trump at the event. #President_Donald #Donald_Trump #White_House #Tech_Signs #Signs_White #Good_Optics
Oxford museum set to return 500-year-old bronze statue taken from Tamil Nadu temple A 16th-century bronze statue of Saint Tirumankai Alvar, taken from a Tamil Nadu temple, is returning to India from the UK. Acquired by the Ashmolean Museum in 1967, its provenance became questionable after a 2019 discovery. Following an investigation and a formal claim by India, the museum has agreed to its repatriation, highlighting a commitment to ethical collections. #Tamil_Nadu #Tamil #Nadu #Nadu_temple #Tirumankai_Alvar #Saint_Tirumankai #bronze_statue #Oxford_museum #bronze #museum_set
MindsEye studio claims it now has 'overwhelming evidence of organized espionage and corporate sabotage' that somehow made its game bad, and also it's laying off more people This would all be kind of amusing if it wasn't for the facts that more game developers are losing their jobs. #game_developers #MindsEye_studio #overwhelming_evidence #corporate_sabotage #game_bad #studio_claims #organized_espionage
What AI Models for War Actually Look Like While companies like Anthropic debate limits on military uses of AI, Smack Technologies is training models to plan battlefield operations. #Smack_Technologies #Anthropic_debate #battlefield_operations #training_models #debate_limits #plan_battlefield
'We wanted something that felt fun and friendly, and fresh, and felt like it really suited the spirit of this product': Apple exec on why their new budget laptop is called MacBook Neo Don't blame The Matrix #Apple #MacBook_Neo #Apple_exec #budget_laptop #called_MacBook #felt_fun #Matrix
I've hand-picked the 15 best iPhone 17e cases to keep your new phone safe, while still looking cool Protective and stylish cases, direct from Apple and beyond. #Apple #iPhone #cool_Protective #phone_safe #stylish_cases #Protective
'We can accelerate the adoption of post-quantum resilience for all web users': Google reveals how Chrome will help secure HTTPS certificates against quantum computer attacks — without breaking the Internet Google plans to defend HTTPS certificates against quantum attacks using compact verification methods that preserve browser performance and system compatibility. #Google_reveals #HTTPS_certificates #Internet_Google #secure_HTTPS #defend_HTTPS #web_users #system_compatibility #Google_plans #post-quantum_resilience #compact_verification
Magico's new S7 money-no-object speakers were acoustically refined using robotics — and I'm desperate to hear them Magico's exhaustive pursuit of audio excellence harnesses cutting edge tech — and understandably, that doesn't come cheap #edge_tech #Magico_exhaustive #acoustically_refined #exhaustive_pursuit #audio_excellence #excellence_harnesses #harnesses_cutting
