Storylines: The Women's Cricket Show

Melissa and Nikki break down the first-ever Hundred auction, where the women’s game saw some huge signings and record paydays. They both discuss India’s historic bilateral series win in Australia, ending the hosts’ nine-year unbeaten run at home, and discuss the announcement of the first-ever SACA women’s squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Valentine’s Day - themed episode, Nikki and Melissa share their V-day plans before diving into women’s cricket news. They discuss the departure of Clare Connor, preview the upcoming Australia vs India series, and explore Ash Gardner’s captaincy ambitions. They also discuss Meg Lanning’s move to Lancashire, reflect on equality and accountability in cricket, and wrap up with some lighthearted Valentine’s Day cricket stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RCB are 2026 WPL Champions! Smriti Mandhana leads from the front as RCB secure their 2nd WPL title and 3rd franchise championship. In this super short episode, Nikki and Melissa break down highlights from the exciting final, key moments ad players as well as discuss what this win means for women's cricket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nikki and Melissa get together to break down all the big talking points this week - Australia’s new captaincy era as Alyssa Healy prepares to step down and retire from international cricket after the India series, the thrill of the WPL playoffs (will Delhi Capitals finally cross the line?), and whether we’re seriously overdoing it with AI on social media. Plus, an important off-field dilemma: if your Hinge date asks you to sidearm them… what’s the correct response? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa & Nikki are back in 2026 (yes, they're still alive!) Happy New Year! The girls are back and this time, Nikki's got some thoughts, Melissa's in her 'new year, new me' era and England are chasing the sun having training camps during their unusually quiet winter. Plus, lots more to catch up on - including the elephants recently spotted in Manchester, so tune in!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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