Alyce Collett

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Brisbane continues hot form to move into WBBL decider

BRISBANE Heat have continued their slaying mission through the WBBL09 finals series, defeating the Perth Scorchers by 67 runs to make the WBBL09 Final. The Heat batted first and made an impressive 5/197, before restricting their hosts to only 8/130. Much like in the Eliminator the night prior, the Heat got off to a quick […]

Brisbane’s Heat silences Sydney Thunder’s season

BRISBANE Heat have survived the WBBL09 Eliminator and move on to tonight’s Challenger after they defeated the Sydney Thunder by 44 runs last night. Brisbane batted first and made a very competitive 8/169, before it restricted the Thunder to only 9/125. Much of the Heat’s total and drive came from the opening partnership, where Grace […]

PREVIEW | WBBL09 Finals

AFTER an exciting home and away portion of the WBBL season, the teams left in the running has halved and it is time for the finals. Four teams, three matches, to determine one overall champion. That is all that stands between now and the end of the season. The four teams left are the Adelaide […]

Regular season ends, finalists set in WBBL

THE regular season of the WBBL09 campaign came to an end yesterday, as the finalists were confirmed and attention shifts to finals this week. Adelaide Strikers up for finals with thumping win Adelaide Strikers finished their regular season with a thumping win, defeating the Hobart Hurricanes by 77 runs. After posting 3/164, the Strikers then […]

Melbourne remains green after anti-climatic Derby end

IT TOOK a reliance on the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method to get the job done, but Melbourne Stars won a rain-delayed second WBBL09 Melbourne Derby yesterday. Although the Stars were defending a small total, two rain delays in the second innings proved to be in their favour as they went on to win by eight runs. […]

Post season positions starting to be secured in WBBL

YESTERDAY’s double header of action in the WBBL helped set a few things in place, including who would host the Grand Final and another team’s place in the finals. Heat book place in finals The Brisbane Heat will be playing finals again after they defeated Sydney Thunder by 22 runs in the first match of […]

Hurricanes hammer Renegades in huge win

THE Hobart Hurricanes pulled off a big win in the WBBL last night, smashing the Melbourne Renegades to the tune of 93 runs. The Hurricanes posted 3/212 from their 20 overs, before bowling the Renegades out for a mere 119. After a bit of a wobble a quarter of the way through their innings, the […]

Sophie’s Day helps Stars win big

IN one of their best performances of the season, Melbourne Stars defeated Perth Scorchers by 33 runs. After the Stars posted 6/157 from their 20 overs, a strong bowling performance helped them restrict the Scorchers to 9/124. The Stars got off to a pretty quick start but lost their first wicket early, but then things […]

Thrillers add extra spice to WBBL season

YESTERDAY’s action in the WBBL saw important but nail biting wins to both the Sydney Sixers and Adelaide Strikers, as the back end of the WBBL season really starts to heat up. Sixers win thriller to keep finals hopes alive The Sixers defeated the Brisbane Heat by six wickets in a thriller to keep their […]

Bowdler’s big year progresses Paris’ career forward

YOUNG Aussie cricketer Paris Bowdler sure has had a huge year. After going from what was essentially just a career in Victorian Premier Cricket to now having WNCL and WBBL contracts and an international tour under her belt, the last year has been huge for the teenager. Originally a Victorian, Bowdler is now playing for […]

Another mixed day for Melbourne in WBBL

SUNDAY’S action in the WBBL saw a double header at Melbourne’s Junction Oval, but things did not all go to plan for the two home sides. Hurricanes do it easy against Renegades The first half of the double header was not great for home side in the Renegades, who were easily beaten by the Hobart […]

Low scores but mixed fortunes for Sydney’s own in WBBL

LOW totals and big wins were the order of the day in the WBBL yesterday, as both the Sydney Thunder and Adelaide Strikers picked up victories. Star bowling helps Thunder pick up big win A destructive bowling performance from the Sydney Thunder helped them earn a nine-wicket win over Perth Scorchers. After the Scorchers only […]

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