Cricinfo, Valkerie Baynes, Firdose Moonda

Powerplay: A Women’s Cricket Podcast

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Cricinfo 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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Cricinfo, Valkerie Baynes, Firdose Moonda

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Sports

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www.espncricinfo.com

Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

Australia are champions again! T20 World Cup Final instant reaction 05.07.2026

Firdose Moonda and Valkerie Baynes are joined by Andrew Miller minutes after Australia clinched their seventh T20 World Cup title with victory against England at Lord's

Powerplay: T20 World Cup Final preview – England vs Australia 04.07.2026

Heather Knight and Charlie Dean from England and Australia head coach Shelley Nitschke join Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda ahead of the T20 Women’s World Cup final between the sides at Lord’s.

Semi-final special with Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Shabnim Ismail 30.06.2026

Ahead of the big clash between England and South Africa, Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda caught up with two of the superstars from either side to look ahead to a crunch match.

T20 World Cup wrap - Week 2 25.06.2026

Firdose Moonda and Valkerie Baynes catch up on the tournamet with South Africa superstar Marizanne Kapp, rising New Zealand batter Izzy Sharp and Australia team medic Dr Philippa Inge

T20 World Cup wrap - Week 1 19.06.2026

Shemaine Campbelle reflects on the innings of her career, Freya Kemp discusses England's winning start and Annerie Dercksen reveals how Cricinfo features in South Africa's tea parties. Join Firdose Moonda and Valkerie Baynes for all the action from the opening week of the T20 Women's World Cup

T20 World Cup Preview with Suzie Bates 10.06.2026

New Zealand legend Suzie Bates opens up about about her decision to retire at the end of the T20 World Cup in England alongside team-mates Sophie Devine and Lea Tahuhu plus, the White Ferns' title defence and life after cricket.    Firdose Moonda and Valkerie Baynes analyse the contenders, discuss who might spring an upset and reflect on what the tournament means for the hosts, the winners and the...

Edwards’ era: Ghosts of World Cups past, present and future loom for England 21.04.2026

One year into her role as England Women’s head coach and with less than two months before a home T20 World Cup, Charlotte Edwards talks to Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda about how far her players have come after a chastening period in which they performed below expectations and were heavily criticised as a result. As pressure mounts again on the tournament hosts, the Powerplay podcast explores...

Sterre-way to the World Cup 15.04.2026

Leading Netherlands batter Sterre Kalis tells Firdose Moonda and Valkerie Baynes how she forged a path from The Hague to the big stage via Australia and England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taylor made mentor – How Gujarat Giants tapped into a unique coaching talent 04.02.2026

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

Dane van Niekerk: Retirement to Redemption... and a recap of 2025 17.12.2025

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

Next Stop: Semi-finals 26.10.2025

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

Super Sunday as England and India prepare for World Cup clash 17.10.2025

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

Bangladesh give England an almighty scare 08.10.2025

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

Women’s World Cup kicks off with Ash Gardner Masterclass 03.10.2025

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

'If we don't believe it, we might as well just stay at home' - Sinalo Jafta 24.09.2025

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

Hundred hints: How Ash Gardner and her Australian team-mates are looking for a World Cup edge 20.08.2025

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/adch...

Amanda-Jade Wellington: 'I wouldn't change my life for anything' 30.07.2025

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

Tammy Beaumont talks India, T20I comeback and women’s health 27.06.2025

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

West Indies look to bounce back in English Summer 21.05.2025

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

Orla Prendergast: World Cup qualifiers "a different kind of pressure" 09.04.2025

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

WPL wrap: Annabel Sutherland on the crowds, culture and competition of 2025 19.03.2025

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

Spin King: Alana King looks to build her Ashes empire 05.03.2025

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

WPL ‘a really huge opportunity for me’ – Chinelle Henry 19.02.2025

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

More than just a match for Afghanistan Women’s XI 29.01.2025

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

One way out: How cricket helped Afghanistan women escape 22.01.2025

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

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