Stars crash back to earth as Strikers make historic statement
THE Adelaide Strikers started their WBBL title defence in record fashion, thrashing the Melbourne Stars by 148 runs. In doing so they restricted the Stars to the record lowest WBBL total and handed themselves the record for the biggest ever winning margin in the process. The Strikers batted first, and openers Katie Mack and Laura […]
Two opposite results spices up WBBL
DAY 2 of WBBL09 saw two very different results, but it was a good day for the visitors as the Brisbane Heat and Perth Scorchers were the ones to emerge victorious. Heat win nailbiter The Brisbane Heat were made to fight for their first up win over the Melbourne Renegades, but ultimately emerged with a […]
Stars stun Sixers in season opening thriller
THE Melbourne Stars have pulled off the first upset of the WBBL09 season, defeating the much fancied Sydney Sixers by two runs in an absolute thriller in the season opener. After the Stars put a strong total of 8/165 on the board, it ultimately went down to the wire but some composed bowling from Alice […]
WBBL09 Preview: Season 2023
TODAY is the day – the WBBL09 season begin today. Tonight it all kicks off in Sydney as the Sixers host the Stars in what has become the semi-regular season opener. As the competition approaches 10 years, it has certainly grown a lot in that time. This season will see a lot less games where […]
WBBL09 Season Preview: Sydney Thunder
THE ninth Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) season us almost upon us, with the competition set to kick off next week. In the lead up to the opening day, Rookie Me Central will countdown by previewing each of the teams set to be contesting the tournament this season. In the final preview of the series, […]
2023/24 WNCL Weekly Watch: Edition 4
WEEK 4 of the WNCL season saw only two matches, but as the first half of the season came to a close and players head off to their WBBL clubs, the competition sits in a very interesting position. Queensland vs Victoria Queensland and Victoria faced off for the second match of their double header, with […]
WBBL09 Season Preview: Sydney Sixers
THE ninth Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) season us almost upon us, with the competition set to kick off next week. In the lead up to the opening day, Rookie Me Central will countdown by previewing each of the teams set to be contesting the tournament this season. In the penultimate preview of the series, […]
WBBL09 Season Preview: Perth Scorchers
THE ninth Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) season us almost upon us, with the competition set to kick off next week. In the lead up to the opening day, Rookie Me Central will countdown by previewing each of the teams set to be contesting the tournament this season. Next up is the Perth Scorchers. WBBL08 […]
Matthews mellows in frustration of series that didn’t go to plan
THERE was a clear sense of frustration in Hayley Matthews’ body language and tone of voice yesterday after her side were comprehensively beaten in the third One Day International against Australia. Reflecting on the series as a whole, Matthews said that her nation had to find a way for a more even batting contribution. “Quite […]
Confident Kim feeling like she belongs in green and gold
AUSTRALIAN bowler Kim Garth had a stellar series against the West Indies, which culminated in her picking up both the Player of the Match for yesterday’s third ODI and Player of the Series. She said that despite what the stats might say, she believes her bowling improved as the series went on. “I’m very pleased,” […]
Bowling masterclass ensures easy Aussie win
A BOWLING masterclass from the Australians has helped them win their third One Day International against the West Indies by eight wickets to take the three-match series 2-0. It was the Australian bowlers who led the way, which made the job for the batters that much easier. In conditions that could not be more vastly […]
Frustrated Aussie pair still looking for the positives
RAIN was the ultimate winner in Melbourne yesterday as the second One Day International between Australia and the West Indies ended after only 25 overs of total action, and the frustration on the face of Australian captain Alyssa Healy post match said it all. “Frustrating way to finish” Healy said. “The sun’s shining out there […]
