Australia remains committed to women’s game in upcoming landmark MCG test
COMING off a thumping win in Adelaide on Saturday, Beth Mooney and her Australian teammates have all eyes towards the exciting prospect of a pink ball test at the MCG commencing on Thursday. When asked about the opportunity that presented itself, Mooney spoke about not only what playing test match cricket means individually, but what […]
Rain returns but does not completely ruin World Cup action
THE PAST weekend at the Under 19 World Cup saw the start of the Super Sixes stage, which is the stage where every team still left in the competition plays two extra games before the semi finalists are confirmed. Unfortunately rain still reared its ugly head, meaning everyone had varying degrees of success in getting […]
Mooney powers Australia to resounding victory at Adelaide Oval
CARRYING her bat through their innings, Australian batter Beth Mooney was a force to behold on Saturday night at Adelaide Oval taking her team to another thumping win. Although the series is not live, Australia wanted to keep notching up the wins to take it through to the hotly-anticipated test in form. Mooney took player […]
Neighbours finish tournament on a high with maiden wins
YESTERDAY’S Under 19 World Cup action saw the four teams who had finished last in their respective groups play one last consolation match before heading home, having been eliminated from the competition. In the earlier of the two matches, Pakistan finished its tournament on a high with a comfortable 52-run win over Samoa. Batting first, […]
Sydney is Green: Thunder roll rivals en route to final
SYDNEY Thunder have progressed to their first Big Bash League (BBL) decider in nearly a decade after defeating rivals, the Sixers by four wickets in last night’s Challenger. The SCG was painted green as the Thunder, who finished last in BBL|13, successfully chased the 152-run target with seven balls to spare. >> BBL finals: The […]
Revealed: BBL|14 Team of the Tournament
SEVEN first time selectees have been named in the BBL|14 Team of the Tournament, including captain David Warner. The Sydney Thunder skipper, who led his side from a bottom place finish last season into tonight’s Challenger against the Sixers, scored 346 runs in his maiden full-time campaign. >> SCROLL to see the full XI Only […]
Group A wraps up, next stage all set at World Cup
YESTERDAY’S action in the Under 19 World Cup saw Group A play their last group matches, and as such finalise who was making the Super Sixes stage of the tournament. In the earlier match, the West Indies picked up their first win of the tournament and as such booked their spot in the Super Sixes […]
Result still achieved despite rain, Test Squad announced
AFTER retaining the Ashes last match, the Australians have outright won the 2025 Women’s Ashes after winning the second T20 last night in what was a dramatic match at times. Australia first posted the very competitive tally of 5/185. Much like the first T20, the Australians jumped out of the gates, going at almost 10 […]
Groups wrap up, Super Sixes almost finalised
YESTERDAY’S action at the Under 19 World Cup saw Groups B, C and D wrap up, with some intriguing results in the bunch. Australia vs Nepal Australia remains undefeated so far this tournament after picking up an 83 run win over Nepal. Australia only made 6/139 from its 20 overs, but then restricted the tournament […]
Thunder master conditions, set up Sydney Smash
SYDNEY THUNDER have won their first Big Bash League (BBL) final in five years to set up a Sydney Smash against the Sixers in Friday’s Challenger. The home side successfully defended 7-135 in a weather-shortened 19-over game at ENGIE Stadium to defeat the Melbourne Stars by 21 runs. While off-pace and spin dominated on the […]
