Magnificent Molineux named in Aussie test squad
VICTORIAN captain Sophie Molineux is on the verge of fully completing her journey back to cricket after being named in the Australian test squad for this week’s test against South Africa. The moment has been long in the making for Molineux, who made a gradual return to cricket since rupturing her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) […]
Fantastic fielding helps Aussies to big win
A dominant display in the field has helped Australia defeat South Africa by 110 runs in a rai-interrupted third ODI to claim the ODI portion of their multi-format series. The Australians batted first, and made 9/277 from 50 overs. The beginning of their innings was slow and steady, with wickets not really falling, but runs […]
South Africa’s bowlers strike hard to create more history
SOUTH AFRICA’s history making tour continues, this time downing Australia by 84 runs in a rain delayed second ODI to record its first ever format win over the Australians. South Africa went on to make 6/229 from its 45 overs, but things were not looking that good early. The tourists lost Laura Wolvaardt on the […]
Tasmanian turnaround sees champs back on track
TASMANIA responded from its first loss of the WNCL season in the best way, downing Western Australia by 52 runs. Tasmania made 8/223 from its 50 overs, before bowling the tourists out for 171. The hosts got off to a slow start, finding themselves 2/36 after eight and a half overs. However, things turned around […]
Aussies annihilate Proteas as key tourist gets injured
AUSTRALIA has given star quick and hometown hero Megan Schutt a milestone game to remember after the hosts annihilated South Africa in the first ODI of the series. After South Africa was bowled out for only 105, Australia needed just 19 overs to reach the total. The start to the South African innings really dictated […]
Ireland completes clean sweep after brilliant bowling
IRELAND has clean swept its T20 series with Zimbabwe after an impressive 14-run win over the hosts in the final match of the series. Ireland made 7/138 in its innings, before a late bowling strangulation saw them restrict Zimbabwe to 8/124 after the hosts got off to an impressive start. The day did not start […]
Rain does not stop the Irish winning again
A rain delay was no barrier for the Irish, who overnight went 4-0 up in their T20 series with Zimbabwe after winning the fourth match of the series by nine wickets. After the match was reduced to eight overs per side, Zimbabwe posted 5/65 before Ireland reached the target on the penultimate ball of its […]
Undefeated run ends as Warriors cause upset
THE WNCL ladder has been given another shake up, after Western Australia defeated Tasmania by 36 runs to end the Tigers’ undefeated run that had lasted all season. Western Australia posted 9/248 from its 50 overs, before bowling out the Tigers for just 212. After a decent opening partnership, disaster then struck for the Warriors […]
NSW reverse the polarity of the history in WNCL
NSW made sure history did not repeat itself, defeating the ACT by 34 runs to reverse the result from the clash between the sides only 48 hours prior. NSW made 8/281 before the Meteors were restricted to 247 and were bowled out. The beginning of the Breakers’ innings was a mixture of medium and small […]
Young stars help Victoria keep finals hopes alive
VICTORIA has made it two from two against South Australia in the WNCL this week to continue its late-season push up the ladder. South Australia was bowled out for 231 on the penultimate ball of its innings before Victoria reached the target with just over two overs to spare and four wickets in hand. Sent […]
Ireland make it three from three to take series
IRELAND has defeated Zimbabwe by 60 runs to win the third T20 and claim the series. Ireland posted 3/169 from its 20 overs, before restricting the hosts to 7/109 from theirs. The Irish did not get their innings off to a great start, losing their first wicket on the fifth ball of the innings with […]
Aussies take series with final over nail biter
AUSTRALIA has clinched the T20 portion of its multi format series with South Africa after winning last night’s third T20 by five wickets. After the South Africans posted 7/162, the Australians reached the target with four balls to spare. The start to the South African innings proved to be a costly one. They found themselves […]
