Mignon du Preez on playing with the boys in high school, the impact television has had on the growth of women's cricket, finding motivation from the contract system, and more

New Zealand's three-pronged spin attack smothered Australia to 103, which was chased down comfortably, thanks to a quick start from the top order

An openness to opportunities and a willingness to take bold decisions have made Leigh Kasperek an international cricketer

With two wins in two matches, NZ couldn't have expected a better start to their Women's World T20 campaign, but a "bizarre logistical nightmare" has left the team exhausted, Haidee Tiffin, their coach said

Pakistan Women nearly saw victory slip away as they made a mess of a straightforward chase of 97 against India Women, but good deeds upfront with the bat and a torrential downpour in Delhi helped them escape with a two-run win on the Duckworth-Lewis metho

Meg Lanning most likely would not have come out to bat despite a stomach bug on most nights with her team chasing 103 but made a crucial 30 not out after Australia slipped to 9 for 3

In a clash that briefly flirted with the gripping, it was Australia's experience that helped them ride a top-order wobble as they began their title defence with a six-wicket win against South Africa at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur

At the age of 15, Smriti Mandhana wanted to forego a career in cricket and instead study science. By the age of 19, she was the key batsman of an Indian side that had completed historic wins in England and Australia

With tweakers having had a giant party in Nagpur, spin was, understandably, the buzz word in the Australia and South Africa camps ahead of their Women's World T20 clash at the VCA Stadium

Alyssa Healy wanted to be a fast bowler, but a lack of talent (and height) forced her to take up the gloves, and now she's Australia's first pick behind the wicket

Pakistan will be looking to overcome recent distractions regarding their participation, and convert promise into performance at the Women's World T20

India Women's confidence and authority is down to their batting transformation, especially upfront, and it was on display against Bangladesh Women in the World T20 opener

Bangladesh's lack of big-stage experience was brutally exposed in India's clinical win in the opening match of the Women's World T20 2016

Bangladesh will be playing their second straight World T20, and have surprised Sri Lanka in the past. But the jarring truth is that they haven't played enough cricket in the build-up to the upcoming global tournament

Recent success and support from various avenues have given the Indian women's side an edge that could prove to be substantial come crunch time

Plays of the day from the Group B game in the World T20 between Afghanistan and Hong Kong in Nagpur

Afghanistan's six-wicket win was powered by Mohammad Nabi and Mohammad Shahzad as they chased down Hong Kong's 116 for 6 with two overs to spare

Kathy Cross and Claire Polosak will be the first female umpires to officiate in the Women's World T20, and they hope to inspire more women to get involved in the game

Much has changed during Charlotte Edwards' career and the increasing competitiveness of the women's game leaves her excited by the future

Veterans who were surprise hits at the biggest show in international T20