Women’s Cricket
History
Womenβs cricket has been on Cricket Switzerland’s agenda since 2014, marked by the appointment of successive Womenβs 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.Β
Since 2021, womenβs cricket in Switzerland has been revitalized, thanks to a new Womenβs Cricket Committee and Switzerland’s readmission to the ICC. In 2022, teams from Basel, Wettingen, Cossonay, and Bern were in action.Β
In 2023, the inaugural Cricket Switzerland Womenβs 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.Β
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 womenβs 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 Womenβs 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 acrossΒ SwissΒ clubs.
Clubs in Switzerland
A1 Sports Club
Web: www.a1sportsclub.com
Email: [email protected]
Home Ground: ChΓΆpfli Athletic Field, Im WygΓ€rtli 6, 4114 Hofstetten-FlΓΌh, 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:Β 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 MarchΓ©, Chemin du 900Γ¨me 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:Β
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 Womenβs accounts on Instagram and Facebook.
@embrachcricket sealed their first ever victories in the CSWL against CS Girls A1 Stars!
T20 Match:
CS Girls A1 Stars: 125/7 (18.3 overs)
Embrach Thunder: 127/2 (14.3 overs)
Embrach Thunder win by 8 wickets
Player of the Match: Samanthy Kanesharatnam (Thunder) with a brilliant all round effort of 29 not out with the bat and a solid bowling performance (3.0-0-12-2) βοΈ
T10 Match:
CS Girls A1 Stars: 62/5 (10.0 overs)
Embrach Thunder: 64/0 (8.3 overs)
Embrach Thunder win by 9 wickets
Player of the Match: Samanthy Kanesharatnam (Thunder) with a second impressive all round performance of 18 not out off 20 with the bat and a superb bowling effort (3.0-0-13-1) π
Congrats to Embrach Thunder!
#CSWL #CricketSwitzerland #WomensCricket
In their first match up of the season @basel_supernovas secured two impressive victories against formidable opponents and local rivals @a1.sportsclub
T20 Match:
A1 Sports Club: 138/6 (20.0 overs)
Basel Supernovas: 139/3 (19.0 overs)
Basel Supernovas win by 4 wickets
Player of the Match: Melissa Pienaar (BSN) with a brilliant all round effort of 31 not out with the bat and a solid bowling performance (4.0-0-23-0) π₯
T10 Match:
A1 Sports Club: 85/3 (10.0 overs)
Basel Supernovas: 87/0 (7.1 overs)
Basel Supernovas win by 7 wickets
Player of the Match: Amrita Sasidharan (BSN) with a stellar all round performance of 42 not out off 20 balls with the bat and a commendable bowling effort (2.0-0-15-0) β‘οΈ
Congrats to Basel Supernovas!
#CSWL #CricketSwitzerland #WomensCricket
Can CS Girls A1 Stars silence the Thunder?! β‘οΈπ
#cricketswitzerland #cswl #womenscricket #womeninsport
Supernovas v A1 π₯π Who will take the W? π
#cricketswitzerland #cswl #womenscricket #womeninsport
The second match day of the CSWL season saw two solid wins for @a1.sportsclub against CS Girls A1 Stars.
T20 Match:
A1 Sports Club: 174/4 (20.0 overs)
CS Girls A1 Stars: 98/6 (20.0 overs)
A1 Sports Club win by 76 runs
Player of the Match: Divya Sreekumar (A1SC) with a brilliant all round performance of 34 not out with the bat and strong bowling performance (4.0-1-17-2) πͺ
T10 Match:
CS Girls A1 Stars: 61/3 (10.0 overs)
A1 Sports Club: 62/1 (6.5)
A1 Sports Club win by 6 wickets
Player of the Match: Ramya Krishna Punekar (A1SC) with a decent bowling performance of the day (1.0-0-5-2) π
Congrats to A1 Sports Club!
#CSWL #CricketSwitzerland #WomensCricket
Matchday no. 2 is here! ππ¨π
#cricketswitzerland #cswl #womenscricket #womeninsport
