Women’s Cricket
History
Women’s cricket has been on Cricket Switzerland’s agenda since 2014, marked by the appointment of successive Women’s Development Officers. The creation of Zurich Sapphires in 2016 was a game-changer, attracting players from across eastern Switzerland and achieving success on the field.
From 2016 to 2018, Zurich Sapphires led the charge, even forming a national team that triumphed in Austria. However, 2019 saw a decline in activity due to various challenges, and the COVID-19 pandemic further restricted opportunities.
Since 2021, women’s cricket in Switzerland has been revitalized, thanks to a new Women’s Cricket Committee and Switzerland’s readmission to the ICC. In 2022, teams from Basel, Wettingen, Cossonay, and Bern were in action.
In 2023, the inaugural Cricket Switzerland Women’s League (CSWL) season kicked off with five teams competing in the league. Building on this success, a CSWL Indoor season followed in the winter, and both leagues continued to grow.
In 2024, Cricket Switzerland made history by selecting its first-ever women’s national squad.
Women’s Cricket in Switzerland
Currently, there are five clubs in Switzerland with women’s teams, and this number is steadily growing. For more information, please see the club contacts listed below. Join us and be part of the exciting growth of women’s cricket in Switzerland!
The Cricket Switzerland Women’s League (CSWL) is a national competition dedicated to advancing women’s cricket across the country. Established in 2023, the league brings together passionate and skilled female players from various regions, offering a competitive platform to grow the game and inspire the next generation of cricketers. Building on this momentum, the Cricket Switzerland Women’s T20 Cup will tip off in September 2025, featuring a dynamic 11-a-side tournament in a unique mixed club team format that unites talent from across Swiss clubs.
Clubs in Switzerland
A1 Sports Club
Web: www.a1sportsclub.com
Email: [email protected]
Home Ground: Chöpfli Athletic Field, Im Wygärtli 6, 4114 Hofstetten-Flüh, Solothurn
Key Contact: Reetu Chakkiyath Madayi, Vice-President, A1 Sports Club
Basel Supernovas
Web: https://ed-sport.edubs.ch/directories/sportvereine/basel-super-novas
Email: [email protected]
Social: Instagram
Home Ground:
Key Contact: Mekala Gopi, Amrita Sasidharan
Cossonay Cricket Club
Web: https://www.cossonay-cricket.com/home
Email: [email protected]
Home Ground: En Marché, Chemin du 900ème 10, 1304 Cossonay
Key Contact: Liz Fulton, Women’s Development Officer
Cricket Verein Zug
Web: https://www.cricketvereinzug.ch/
Email: [email protected]
Social: Instagram
Home Ground:
Key Contact: Parinitha Mundra, Women’s Development Lead
Zurich Mavericks
Web: https://www.zurichmavericks.com/
Email: [email protected]
Key Contact: Lavina Tauro, Women’s Development Officer
Want to Join?
Are you passionate about cricket and eager to join the action? Cricket Switzerland’s domestic leagues are looking for enthusiastic players to participate in our exciting competitions. Whether you’re an experienced cricketer or new to the game, there’s a place for you in our vibrant community. If you’re interested in playing, click on the links above to learn more about each club and get involved and follow the Cricket Switzerland Women’s accounts on Instagram and Facebook.
🏏🇨🇭 Olympic Day 2026 | Cricket Switzerland 🇨🇭🏏
Today, we celebrate the power of sport to inspire, unite and transform lives.
Olympic Day marks the founding of the International Olympic Committee in 1894 and reminds us that sport is for everyone. This year’s #LetsMove2026 campaign carries a simple but powerful message:
“You Can Do This!”
Whether it’s your first cricket training session, your first time picking up a bat, or your first step onto a field, it’s okay to feel nervous, uncertain or imperfect. Every cricketer starts somewhere.
At Cricket Switzerland, we believe cricket is more than a game. It builds confidence, creates friendships, promotes healthy lifestyles and brings communities together across our diverse nation.
🏏 Take your first step.
💪 Challenge yourself.
🤝 Connect with others.
🌟 Discover what you’re capable of.
This Olympic Day, let’s celebrate the values that unite us—Excellence, Friendship and Respect—and inspire the next generation to get active.
Move. Learn. Discover. Together.
#OlympicDay #Swissolympic #LetsMove2026 #CricketSwitzerland 🇨🇭🏏✨
The good weather in Basel ☀️ brought us a day of good cricket - a comprehensive win for @cossonaycricketclub in the T20 and for @a1.sportsclub in the T10! 🏏
T20 Match:
A1 Sports Club: 83/7 (16.2 overs)
Cossonay CC: 84/1 (10.5 overs)
Cossonay CC win by 6 wickets
🌟Player of the Match: Natalie St Cyr Clarke (CCC) with an excellent performance with the ball (4.0-0-18-3) and in the field with a catch and a run out, contributing to 5 of the wickets taken 🎯
T10 Match:
A1 Sports Club: 76/3 (10.0 overs)
Cossonay CC: 48/3 (10.0 overs)
A1 Sports Club win by 28 runs
🌟Player of the Match: Divya Sreekumar (A1SC) with 10 not out with the bat and a skilful bowling performance of 2.0-0-9-1 💫
Congrats all around!
#CSWL #CricketSwitzerland #WomensCricket #womeninsport
The last CSWL action before the international break sees @cossonaycricketclub travel to @a1.sportsclub
#CSWL #cricketswitzerland #womenscricket #womeninsport
Our captain. 🫡
Rivals on the pitch, but after the game is done, nothing but love and encouragement for the other side.
@cossonaycricketclub and national team captain, Danashi Medagoda, took a moment to share some words with @embrachcricket. True leadership, on and off the field.
#CSWL #leadership #sportsmanship
A lovely day of cricket with a comprehensive win for @cossonaycricketclub in the T20 and a dramatic last ball win for @embrachcricket in the T10 🏏
T20 Match:
Embrach Thunder: 67/7 (20.0 overs)
Cossonay CC: 70/0 (5.4 overs)
Cossonay CC win by 8 wickets
🌟Player of the Match: Krupa Ravi Iyer (CCC) - she absolutely ate 🍽️ A sensational bowling performance (4.0-1-9-3) set the tone for the chase 🔥
T10 Match:
Cossonay CC: 76/4 (10.0 overs)
Embrach Thunder: 77/2 (10.0 overs)
Embrach Thunder win by 8 wickets
🌟Player of the Match: Shamanthy Kanesharatnam (Embrach) with a delightful all-round performance - 24 not out off 28 balls with the bat and 2.0-0-6-2 with the ball 💫
Congrats all around!
#CSWL #CricketSwitzerland #WomensCricket #womeninsport
@embrachcricket head to @cossonaycricketclub for the very first time in the CSWL. Will they leave with a win?
#CSWL #CricketSwitzerland #WomensCricket #womeninsport
