Powerplay: A Women’s Cricket Podcast

Cricinfo, Valkerie Baynes, Firdose Moonda

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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20 episodes
Updated July 5

Episodes20

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July 5 · 11 min
Australia are champions again! T20 World Cup Final instant reaction
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
July 4 · 21 min
Powerplay: T20 World Cup Final preview – England vs Australia
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.
June 30 · 23 min
Semi-final special with Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Shabnim Ismail
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.
June 25 · 34 min
T20 World Cup wrap - Week 2
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
June 19 · 27 min
T20 World Cup wrap - Week 1
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
June 10 · 1 hr 3 min
T20 World Cup Preview with Suzie Bates
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 also-rans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
April 21 · 48 min
Edwards’ era: Ghosts of World Cups past, present and future loom for England
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 what has changed and what can now be expected of an England side looking to restore past glories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
April 15 · 48 min
Sterre-way to the World Cup
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
February 4 · 38 min
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
Dec 17, 2025 · 57 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
Oct 26, 2025 · 24 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 17, 2025 · 26 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 8, 2025 · 19 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 3, 2025 · 19 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
Sep 24, 2025 · 49 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
Aug 20, 2025 · 57 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
Jul 30, 2025 · 37 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
Jun 27, 2025 · 34 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
May 21, 2025 · 48 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
Apr 9, 2025 · 44 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