Nikki and Melissa catch up after a big day at the WPL auction, some major signings, surprising snubs, and all the buzz that’s carried over from the Women’s Cricket World Cup into New Delhi.
The energy is high, the stakes were real, and Melissa’s little “hump dilemma” is sure to give you a good laugh.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
--------
31:26
--------
31:26
Boom Time for the Women's Game
In this conversation, Nikki and Melissa reflect on the remarkable evolution of women's cricket, particularly highlighting the recent World Cup as a significant milestone. She discusses the contrasts between past and present, emphasizing the increased visibility and investment in the women's game. Nikki expresses excitement for the future, especially with India's victory and the strong performances from teams like Australia and South Africa.
takeaways
This is probably the most enjoyable World Cup I've watched.
The display of cricket has evolved significantly since 2013.
Photos from past finals show how far we've come.
India's victory is a landmark moment for women's cricket.
Australia and South Africa reaching the semi-finals is exciting.
Investment in women's cricket is expected to increase.
The surprises in the tournament have been thrilling.
The atmosphere at the matches has improved dramatically.
The growth of the women's game is evident in fan engagement.
Looking forward to the next few years in women's cricket.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
--------
28:11
--------
28:11
ICC Women’s World Cup Final: India Triumph as World Champions
Nikki and Melissa break down India’s stunning win over South Africa in Navi Mumbai - a victory that crowned them World Champions and marked a pivotal moment not just in women’s cricket, but in sport itself. A team that had stumbled early in the tournament roared back to lift the trophy on home soil in front of a sold-out stadium.
They reflect on how India’s blend of belief, composure and home-crowd fire carried them through the final, and how Laura Wolvaardt’s brilliance kept South Africa’s hopes alive until the very end.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
--------
24:01
--------
24:01
ICC Women's World Cup Review: England and Australia Out, History Beckons
In this episode, Nikki and Melissa break down a dramatic pair of semi-final clashes at the ICC Women’s World Cup that saw both Australia and England knocked out of contention. With South Africa and India now set to battle for their first-ever World Cup title, we dive into how each side got here, key turning points in the matches and what this means for women's cricket.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
--------
27:36
--------
27:36
ICC Women's World Cup Review: England are Top of The Table?!
In this episode of Storylines, hosts Nikki and Melissa dive into the second round of matches in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup - from Australia's impressive showing against India and the challenges the hosts are facing in their bowling lineup to HOW have England ended up on top of the table?!
Plus, Melissa shares a train romance story, and Nikki reveals the secret to her snatched jawline....
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
BBC commentator & Gloucestershire player Melissa Story is joined by fellow BBC commentator & Surrey cricketer Nikki Chaudhuri to discuss all things women's cricket with interviews and in-depth analysis.