Storylines: The Women's Cricket Show
Episodes
The Hundred Auction, Aus v India & SACA Women
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ind...
Valentine’s Day, Clare Connor & The Australia - India Preview.
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 depa...
RCB are 2026 WPL Champions!
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 shor...
Australia’s New Captain, WPL Playoffs - and Too Much AI?
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
England Camps, Enid Blyton and Elephants
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
WPL: Paddles, Picks & Aftermath
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Boom Time for the Women's Game
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Nikki and Melissa reflect on the remarkable evolution of women's cricket, particularly highlighting the recent World Cup as a si...
ICC Women’s World Cup Final: India Triumph as World Champions
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 pivota...
ICC Women's World Cup Review: England and Australia Out, History Beckons
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
ICC Women's World Cup Review: England are Top of The Table?!
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
ICC Women's World Cup Review: It’s All About the Footwork!
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nikki and Melissa dive into the first week of the Women’s World Cup breaking down Australia’s shaky start, England’s strong bo...
World Cup Preview, Adulting & Team Conrad
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Melissa & Nikki catch up after a LONG break, discussing their personal lives and the busy summer's they've had. They delve into the ...
Under Pressure
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A much needed catch up for Nikki and Melissa round up India’s hugely successful tour of England and consider England’s fielding ‘yips’! The gi...
England v India: Catch Up
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this jampacked episode, Nikki and Melissa dive into all the action from the 4th and 5th T20s and the opening two ODIs, analysing the key moments, s...
England v India 3rd T20 Daily
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nikki and Melissa record from The Oval as England bounce back to win a nail-biting 3rd T20I against India. A blistering 137-run opening stand from Sop...
England v India 2nd T20 Daily
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nikki and Melissa review India’s impressive win in the 2nd T20I at Bristol, giving them a 2-0 lead in the series. With minimal impact from their sta...
England v India 1st T20 Daily
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nikki and Melissa recap India’s 97 run win and Smriti Mandhana’s magnificent century. Meanwhile, England will want to bounce back from their disap...
The One With Jhulan Goswami
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nikki has an exclusive interview with legendary Indian fast bowler, Jhulan Goswami to preview the Eng v India series starting on Saturday. Jhulan offe...
T20 Blast: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa and Nikki unite across time zones (at 6am UK time) to discuss the T20 Blast at the halfway stage and the ICC T20 World Cup schedule next year....
England v West Indies 2nd ODI Daily
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa and Nikki review England’s 143 run win over the West Indies, discuss whether you should get an award for visiting all 18 first class county ...
England v West Indies 1st ODI Daily
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa solo tackles the first ODI which saw England win by 108 runs in Derby. Amy Jones scored her first international century and Tammy Beaumont did...
Silverware for England (and Lancashire!)
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nikki and Melissa break down the final T20I between Eng and WI whilst Melissa tries not to get distracted by Tom Cruise. Nikki discusses her day at T...
Eng v Windies daily - Mismatch
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mel and Nikki take the opportunity of an early finish in the second T20 between England and West Indies to get down the pub... Learn more about your ...
England v West Indies 1st T20I Daily
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
England begin their summer at home with a bang. An 8 wicket victory over the West Indies and you can see the Charlotte Edwards effect already! Melissa...
Squad Announcements and Fashion Crimes
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nikki and Melissa run through the recently announced England squads to face West Indies by new coach Charlotte Edwards, Sophie Ecclestone missing out...
Captaincy, Counties, Chaos
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Englands new captain, miserable love lives and commentating parrots!! Nikki and Melissa dive into Nat Sciver-Brunt’s appointment as England captain ...
Levelling Up: the Growth of Disability Cricket
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa spoke to Jeanette Tate, Disability Development Officer at Gloucestershire Cricket Foundation, and disability athletes Shravani Philpot and Lia...
The New Era
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode, Nikki and Melissa slice and dice the opening scores from the brand‑new women’s domestic pyramid. They dig into Tier 1’...
Transcendent Moves
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa, Luke and Nikki discuss the immense signing of Ellyse Perry at Hampshire, the appointment of Charlotte Edwards as England Women’s Coach and ...
Hampshire Women - The Live Launch
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa and Nikki are at the Utilita Bowl to introduce the new Hampshire women's team to a live audience and interview the players. They speak to Capt...
Season Preview - Shame about the Timing
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa, Nikki and Luke dive back into the big question of the England captaincy and preview the women’s domestic season by picking their Tier 1 tea...
A New Era for England
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa and birthday girl Nikki react to the news of the double departure of Jon Lewis and Heather Knight. Who will be their successors? How do Englan...
WPL, Hundred Retentions & England's Next Coach?
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nikki and Melissa have a much needed catch-up, discussing; Nikki’s adventures in India and life as a Tier 2 cricketer for Melissa. The girls also ta...
The Afghanistan Women’s Cricket Team
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a very special episode Nikki Chaudhuri and Melissa Story speak to Afghan women’s cricketers Firooza Amiri, Nahida Sapan, and Benafsha Hashimi. Th...
WASHES DAILY: Whitewash Complete
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nikki Chaudhuri is joined by Simon Hughes for a post mortem on England's disastrous Ashes campaign which ended with a humbling innings defeat and a 16...
WASHES DAILY: Soaring Sutherland & Catching Crisis
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nikki and Melissa ask the question: ‘Was this England’s most disappointing performance yet?’. With many dropped catches, a superb knock from Sut...
WASHES DAILY: King of The Ashes
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa and Nikki discuss Day 1 of the Women’s Ashes (pink ball) Test at the MCG. Alana King worked her magic in front of the Shane Warne stand whil...
WASHES DAILY: Magical Mooney and Embarrassing England
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa, Nikki and Luke confront another disappointing England performance and marvel at the skill of Beth Mooney. In addition, they dissect England C...
WASHES DAILY: So Near and So Far
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Story, Nikki Chaudhuri and Luke Wolstenholme mull over England's 5th successive defeat in the women's Ashes, though Australia were on this occ...
WAshes daily: England Traumas, Australia Triumphant
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nikki, Melissa and Luke dive deep on the first t20 between Australia and England. Australia retain the Ashes as England continue to struggle against s...
WAshes Daily: Missed Opportunity for England
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nikki and Melissa review the 2nd WAshes ODI where England bowled out Australia for 180, but fell short in their run chase by 21 runs despite the batti...
WAshes Daily: First Blood to the Aussies
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nikki and Melissa review the first Women’s Ashes ODI which saw Alyssa Healy and Ash Gardner guide the home side to a 4 wicket win and pick up the fi...
The Heat is On
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Melissa and Nikki bring you a whirlwind of cricket chatter and chaos! We kick off by basking in England's South Africa tour triumphs,...
New contracts and being released
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nikki and Melissa are joined once again by Luke Wolstenholme as they discuss new signings in the women’s domestic game, the ICC’s women's Future T...
New Zealand Don’t Stop Believin’
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa and Nikki return, this time joined by Luke Wolstenholme from BBC Sport, to discuss the T20 World Cup. They dive into New Zealand’s thrilling...
World Cups and We're-rabbits
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa and Nikki are re-united, but nothing's really changed. Melissa's broken another finger, Nikki has been travelling to find long-lost family, an...
Storylines: The Women's Cricket Show - Imperious England and Hundred Heroics
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Story and Nikki Chaudhuri review England's triumphant summer before turning their attention to this year's Hundred competition with a detailed...
Storylines: The Women's Cricket Show - Ballinger Toasts Blase Cup Win
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Story and Nikki Chaudhuri assess the movers and shakers in the recently concluded Charlotte Edwards Cup and interview a key member of Blase's ...
Storylines: The Women's Cricket Show - Staying Not Out with Matt Ellis
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) are back to analyse England's T20 series against Pakistan and the Charlotte E...
Storylines: The Women's Cricket Show - Darwin deliberation with Amy Gordon
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) return to the massive plan to return the women's game to the counties and the...
Storylines: The Women's Cricket Show - Project Darwin: Evolve or Die?
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) dissect the ECB's latest plans to expand the professional women's game with 0...
Storylines: The Women's Cricket Show - Future Firepower and Sri Lanka's swagger
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) celebrate Melissa's remarkable achievement in winning the Christopher Martin-...
Charlotte Edwards: Special Player, Super Coach
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lottie - the most decorated-ever female cricketer is in the house to talk with Melissa Story and Simon Hughes about her life in the game, both as star...
WPL Storylines: Finals and Ferns
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) discuss the final stages of the 2024 WPL as RCB take home their first trophy ...
WPL Storylines: Wet weekends and Ghosts
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) return as the WPL moves towards its finale in 2024. Melissa describes a soggy...
WPL Storylines: Powerful Hitting, Powerful Words
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) round up last week's WPL fixtures as games continue thick and fast before ent...
WPL Storylines: Stunning Stars and Stunning Starts
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) deliver a comprehensive round-up of the WPL's opening fixtures with humour, a...
Storylines: The Women's Cricket Show - Darwin, Evolution and the WPL
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) are back to talk winter nets, ramp shots and more. The girls discuss Project ...
Storylines: The Women's Cricket Show - University Challenges
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) return with an extended interview on the challenges facing the many women pla...
Storylines: The Women's Cricket Show - Awards Announcement and Awesome India
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) bring you the joyous news that Storylines is in the running to win the Best C...
India Storylines: 1st & 2nd Day Review - Irrepressible India
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) is joined by Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) from India in a chaotic yet thorough analysis of the game so far. Me...
India Storylines: 2nd & 3rd T20 - England do enough
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) are reunited to bring review the final two games in England's T20 series in E...
India Storylines: 1st T20 - Excellent England Eclipse India
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Story (TMS and Gloucestershire) begins Storylines daily coverage of England's 2023 Tour of India. With the potential for intra-podcast rivalr...
Storylines: The Women's Cricket Show - ICEC Handover Havoc
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey) deliver a delightfully chaotic rendition of the ICEC handover event where the ground-brea...
Storylines: The Women's Cricket Show - Cath's Clinic
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) gives you an exclusive interview with one of the world's best fast-bowling coaches Cath Dalton. Recently announced as ...
Storylines: The Women's Cricket Show - Scintillating Season Review
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey) are back after a little break to review an action-packed summer of women's cricket. We ge...
Storylines: The Women's Cricket Show - Brilliant Bouchier on England's bright future
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey) are back and on a quest to find Nikki's dashing airline steward Rami before diving into t...
Storylines: The Women's Cricket Show - Hundred Heartaches and Hurrahs
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey) are with Producer Matt to dissect this year's Hundred competition. Melissa has another ga...
Storylines: The Women's Cricket Show - ICEC Insights
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey) are joined by the chair of the ICEC Cindy Butts for an immensely open and powerful conver...
Storylines: The Women's Cricket Show - From the Washes grow the Roses of success
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey) are joined by Producer Matt as Melissa casts a forensic and theatrical eye over the event...
Washes Storylines: 3rd ODI - Sciver Brunt Soars as England Draw the series
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa and Nikki are joined by Producer Matt and The Analyst as they review the final match in the fantastic 2023 Women's Ashes Series. Learn more ab...
Washes Storylines: 2nd ODI - King Imitates The King
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa and Nikki digest the second thrilling ODI from the Ageas bowl where despite Nat Sciver-Brunt's heroic 111* Australia retained the Ashes thanks...
Washes Storylines: 1st ODI - Cross Delights England
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Story and Simon Hughes examine a nervy and exciting England ODI win at Bristol to keep the women's Ashes alive creating a 6-all scoreline with...
Washes Storylines: 3rd T20 - Carefree Capsey keeps series alive
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa and Producer Matt dissect the final T20 of the Women's Ashes Series from Lords. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...
Washes Storylines: 2nd T20 - Wonderful Wyatt brings England Victory
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa and Nikki meet in person at The Oval to discuss an incredible game of cricket in the Women's Ashes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...
Storylines: The Women's Cricket Show - Building Foundations For Change
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey) give their ashes predictions with producer Matt before being joined by the director of th...
Washes Storylines: 1st T20 - Mooney Shines as England Fade
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Story gives an detailed review of the first T20 in the women's ashes series from Edgbaston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
Washes Storylines: Trent Bridge - Day 5 Gardner Greatness Sinks England
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa and Producer Matt pick the bones of the Women's Ashes Test after Ash Gardner's historic 8-fer secures an 89 run victory for Australia. Learn m...
Washes Storylines: Trent Bridge - Day 4 Excellent Ecclestone and a Fifth Day Finale
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa, Nikki and Producer Matt discuss more listener questions and break down another brilliant day at the Women's Ashes Test in Nottingham. Learn m...
Washes Storylines: Trent Bridge - Day 3 Brilliant Beaumont breaks Snowball's record
24 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa is joined by Georgie Heath and Polly Starkey to round up a historic third day of the women's ashes test at Trent Bridge. Learn more about your...
Washes Storylines: Trent Bridge - Day 2 Sutherland's Style and Beaumont Brilliance
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa and Nikki discuss all the action on Day 2 of the Women's Ashes test. Nikki makes a shocking admission and Melissa admits a test match tipple a...
Washes Storylines: Trent Bridge - Day 1 Filer on Fire
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) is joined by producer Matt and The Analyst Simon Hughes to review day 1 of the Women's ashes test. Learn more about yo...
Storylines: The Women's Cricket Show - WAshes Fever and Desi Dreams
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey) give their views on the Charlotte Edwards Cup finals day before an in-depth examination o...
Storylines: The Women's Cricket Show - Out But Not Out
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey) bring news from The Charlotte Edwards Cup as well as an update from Nikki's adventures in...
Storylines: The Women's Cricket Show - The Umpire Strikes Bat
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey) give another Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy update followed by a chat about international cr...
Storylines: The Women's Cricket Show - A step into professionalism
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey) discuss all things Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy before Southern Vipers players Charlotte T...