Sophie stars to help Aussies win big again
A bowling masterclass from Sophie Molineux has helped Australia cruise to a six-wicket win over Bangladesh in the second ODI of the series. After bowling Bangladesh out for just 97, the Australians did not even need half their allotted overs to get the job done. Bangladesh’s start was very slow, and when that first wicket […]
Warriors wrap up domestic triple-double
WESTERN Australia has secured its third consecutive Sheffield Shield title after defeating Tasmania by 377 runs at the WACA on Sunday. The Warriors sealed victory as day four drew to its crescendo, with Joel Paris sticking a screamer in gully to see Tasmania rolled for 160 in the final session. A dominant force on the […]
‘A’ names equals ‘A+’ performance as Australia wins big
SOME explosive batting from Alana King and some star bowling from the Australians has helped them start their series with Bangladesh with a big 118 run win. Australia posted 7/213 before bowling its hosts out for just 95. Although Australia’s total ended up being more than enough, things were not looking that certain early in […]
PREVIEW | Australia vs. Bangladesh
INTERNATIONAL cricket is back for Australia’s women, who embark on a multi-format white ball tour of Bangladesh, beginning with tomorrow’s ODI. For Australia, it is time for some fact finding before a return to the subcontinent later this year for the World Cup. There has also been very little history between Australia and Bangladesh, so […]
Molineux’s magnificent over helps Bangalore bag title
THE Royal Challengers Bangalore are the Women’s Indian Premier League (WIPL) champions of 2024, after they comprehensively beat the Delhi Capitals to the tune of eight wickets in the final overnight. Delhi was bowled out for 113 before Bangalore took its time but reached the target with three balls to spare. The Capitals actually made a […]
Bangalore’s big upset sees Royal Challengers through to big dance
THE Royal Challengers Bangalore have defeated the Mumbai Indians by five runs to cause a bit of an upset and move through to the Women’s Indian Premier League (WIPL) Final. After the Royal Challengers were restricted to just 6/135, some superb bowling ensured Mumbai could only make 6/130. The win sees Bangalore move through to […]
Delhi’s demolition sees Capitals claim top perch
THE Delhi Capitals have finished on top of the WPL ladder for the second straight year after they defeated the Gujarat Giants overnight to claim the minor premiership. The win also means that the Capitals are straight into the Final, bypassing the Eliminator. Delhi restricted the Giants to only 9/126 in last night’s final match […]
WA secures third-straight home Shield final
WESTERN Australia has locked in top spot on the Sheffield Shield ladder for a third season running, after roaring to a 138-run win over Victoria yesterday. Meanwhile, Tasmania spurned its chance to host the final in a 134-run loss to South Australia, but will face WA in the decider nonetheless. >> SCROLL for full scorecards […]
Powerful Perry performance helps Bangalore book finals berth
ROYAL Challengers Bangalore are the third and final team in this year’s Women’s Premier League finals after toppling the Mumbai Indians overnight, thanks largely to a record setting spell from Ellyse Perry. Perry claimed 6-15 – the competition’s new best bowling figures – to see the reigning champions crash from 2-65 to 7-82. All of […]
Tassie in trouble with home final on the line
TASMANIA is at risk of missing out on a home Sheffield Shield final, with South Australia doing a fine job of playing spoiler in their clash at Blundstone Arena. The Tigers were set 324 for victory on day two and went into stumps at 1-8, still requiring 316 runs to lock in top spot. >> […]
