Harris hoists hosts to big win over reigning champions
A MONSTER batting performance from Queensland star Grace Harris has propelled the Fire to a 14-run win over defending WNCL champions Tasmania. After being sent in to bat at Allan Border Field, the hosts posted 294 from 43 overs before bowling out Tasmania out for 280 with seven balls to spare. The Fire did not […]
Spin rules as Aussies escape with nailbiter
AUSTRALIA has pulled off a remarkable 21-run win to win the second ODI of the women’s Ashes series. For much of the match it looked like the Australin total of 180 was not going to be enough, but thanks to some stellar bowling from the likes of Alana King, the Aussies were able to pull […]
Aussies demolish hosts in warm up win
THE AUSSIE Under 19 girls have had a perfect first tune up for the World Cup after beating tournament hosts Malaysia overnight. The Aussie girls initially made 5/161, before bowling out their hosts for a mere 21. It was a solid enough start to their batting innings for the Australians, going at pretty quick pace, […]
PREVIEW | 2025 Under 19 Women’s World Cup – Group A
THE 2025 Under 19 Women’s World Cup is just around the corner, and to build up to the tournament Rookie Me Central will take a look at each of the groups in this year’s tournament and see how the teams in those groups may go. To kick off the series, it is time to take […]
Warriors run out of puff as Breakers pick up important win
WESTERN Australia is still looking for its first win of the WNCL season after suffering a 41 run loss to New South Wales yesterday. After NSW made 6/276 from its 50 overs, Western Australia was then only able to make 235 before being bowled out. After an alright start to its innings, NSW then went […]
Monster score motors India to series win
INDIA has claimed its three match ODI series with Ireland with a match in hand after a 116 run win in match two overnight. A 156 run opening partnership helped rocket India to a massive 5/370, before the home side then restricted their visitors to just 7/254. It was a tough day in the field […]
ACT on the board after shock win
THE ACT has picked up its first win of the 2024/25 WNCL season after an upset two wicket win over Victoria yesterday. After bowling out Victoria for just 180, the Meteors reached that target with just over three overs to spare. Unlike most matches they play, the Meteors were able to take wickets with the […]
India show class in first up win
INDIA has won the first match of its three match ODI series with Ireland after picking up a six wicket win yesterday. Ireland first posted 7/238 before India reached the target halfway through the 35th over. The Irish made a decent start to its innings, but did not really accelerate until the middle part of […]
2025 Women’s Ashes Preview: England
THE BIGGEST series of the Australian summer is just around the corner, with the Women’s Ashes set to get underway this Sunday. In stark contrast to hosts Australia, England is very much the underdogs coming into this series. The English have not won the Ashes since the 2013/14 series, so will be hoping that streak […]
PREVIEW | India vs Ireland – Women’s
A HISTORIC series is about to get underway in the subcontinent, as India host Ireland for the first time in a three match one day series. For hosts India, it is a chance to give lesser experienced faces a chance to perform on the international stage. There will be some recognised faces though. Smriti Mandhana […]
2025 Women’s Ashes Preview: Australia
THE BIGGEST series of the Australian summer is just around the corner, with the Women’s Ashes set to get underway this Sunday. Hosts Australia currently hold the Women’s Ashes after the 2023 series was drawn and Australia won when England was last in town back in the 2021/22 series. Although the team may be under […]
Aussies annihilate Kiwis again to come home with chocolates
AUSTRALIA has whitewashed its ODI series with New Zealand, after winning the third and final match by 75 runs to claim the Rose Bowl Trophy. Following being bowled out for 290 with one over left in their innings, Australia then bowled their hosts out for 215 halfway through the 44th over. The result also means […]
