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Powerplay: A Women’s Cricket Podcast

Powerplay: A Women’s Cricket Podcast

ESPNcricinfo Women's cricket editors Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda are joined by some of the biggest names in Women’s cricket to discuss the game and the biggest issues in it.

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ESPNcricinfo Women's cricket editors Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda are joined by some of the biggest names in Women’s cricket to discuss the game and the biggest issues in it.

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Taylor made mentor – How Gujarat Giants tapped into a unique coaching talent

Sarah Taylor has a wealth of experience as England Women's highly successful former wicketkeeper-batter and as a coach in men’s cricket with England Lions, Manchester Originals, Team Abu Dhabi and Sussex. This WPL season, the Giants have looked to her for guidance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 4, 202638 min

Dane van Niekerk: Retirement to Redemption... and a recap of 2025

Former South African captain Dane van Niekerk joins Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda to discuss her international comeback, how things have changed in the dressing room and her hopes for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 17, 202557 min

Next Stop: Semi-finals

Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda are joined by S Sudharshanan with special guest Nadine de Klerk to preview the semi-finals. South Africa and England are back to where they began the tournament and meet in Guwahati while defending champions Australia will host India in a blockbuster affair in Navi Mumbai. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 26, 202524 min

Super Sunday as England and India prepare for World Cup clash

England wicketkeeper-batter Amy Jones talks to Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda from the tournament on a meeting of rivals who know each other only too well Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 17, 202526 min

Bangladesh give England an almighty scare

Firdose Moonda and Valkerie Baynes unpick England's eventful escape against Bangladesh, with an exclusive interview with Bangladesh left-arm spinner Nahida Akter, courtesy of S. Sudarshanan in Guwahati. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 8, 202519 min

Women’s World Cup kicks off with Ash Gardner Masterclass

Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda are joined by Vishal Dikshit, who was on the ground in Indore and caught up exclusively with Gardner as Australia opened their title defence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 3, 202519 min

'If we don't believe it, we might as well just stay at home' - Sinalo Jafta

South Africa wicketkeeper talks to Firdose Moonda and Valkerie Baynes about rehab, social media and why South Africa can go one better with a change of formats at the ODI Women's World Cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 24, 202549 min

Hundred hints: How Ash Gardner and her Australian team-mates are looking for a World Cup edge

Australian allrounder Ash Gardner chats to Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda about how the Hundred franchise tournament can offer valuable cues ahead of the 50-over World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. She also gives insights on how the Aussies are able to set fitness benchmarks, discusses body image and talks about her captaincy style. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 20, 202557 min

Amanda-Jade Wellington: 'I wouldn't change my life for anything'

Leg-spinner leading a new generation of women prioritising franchise cricket tells Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda why she has chosen that path over trying to break back into the Australian team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 30, 202537 min

Tammy Beaumont talks India, T20I comeback and women’s health

England opener Tammy Beaumont joined ESPNcricfinfo’s Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda ahead of India’s white-ball tour of England Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 27, 202534 min

West Indies look to bounce back in English Summer

Legspinner Afy Fletcher talks to Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda about her long career, the unique challenges faced by cricketers in the region and how her side can overcome their World Cup Qualifying disappointment during the tour of England Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 21, 202548 min

Orla Prendergast: World Cup qualifiers "a different kind of pressure"

Ireland allrounder on how her team harnessed the pain of their failed T20 World Cup qualifying campaign as they aim to go one better and book a ticket to India for the 50-over tournament Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 9, 202544 min

WPL wrap: Annabel Sutherland on the crowds, culture and competition of 2025

Allrounder says Chinnaswamy noise rivals a packed MCG while giving some insight into the standards the formidable Australian Women’s team hold themselves to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 19, 202538 min

Spin King: Alana King looks to build her Ashes empire

Australian legspinner who set the Women’s Ashes alight shares some thoughts on her T20 resurgence, making a WPL debut and THAT “ball of the century” while another Aussie star, Beth Mooney, talks about the growth of the game ahead of International Women’s Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 5, 202557 min

WPL ‘a really huge opportunity for me’ – Chinelle Henry

WI star talks to Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda about her UP Warriorz call-up, World Cup qualifying, taking down England and a long-awaited return to Tests Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 19, 202552 min

More than just a match for Afghanistan Women’s XI

As Afghanistan’s exiled players prepare to take on Cricket Without Borders in Melbourne, Firdose Moonda and Valkerie Baynes look at what the match means for their hopes of representing their country in future and highlighting the plight of women and girls there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 29, 20251h 3m

One way out: How cricket helped Afghanistan women escape

Afghanistan's women cricketers tell the ESPNcricinfo Powerplay podcast about how the sport they love went from passion to peril, and then a passport to a better life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 22, 202558 min

Georgia Voll shows Australia’s future is bright

Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda catch up with exciting batter who is part of a young crop of talent in the host’s squad ahead of her maiden Ashes series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 9, 202542 min

Man(dla) with a plan: Mashimbyi reveals ambitions for South Africa

Firdose Moonda and Valkerie Baynes chat following the long-awaited appointment of a new Proteas Women’s head coach, Mandla Mashimbyi, while recalling their highlights of the last year and looking ahead to 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 18, 202448 min

What World Cup? South Africa and England move on

Firdose Moonda and Valkerie Baynes chat to England newcomer Paige Scholfield and South Africa’s Tumi Sekhukhune ahead of their upcoming multi-format series as both sides look to overcome T20 World Cup disappointment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 21, 202447 min
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