Michael Alvaro
Thunder blunders see Sixers snatch Sydney Smash
SYDNEY Sixers have continued their dominance of the Sydney Smash after taking out a final ball thriller at ENGIE Stadium last night. The magenta men required 15 runs of the final over to pass the set target of 164, and did so off the bat of Ben Dwarshuis as the Thunder proved their own worst […]
Strikers on the board thanks to unlikely heroes
ADELAIDE Strikers notched their first win of the Big Bash League (BBL) season after a pair of unlikely heroes stood up in either innings. The home side won by 15 runs at Adelaide Oval, successfully defending their 6-165 and consigning the Melbourne Stars to a 0-3 record. >> SCROLL to see the scorecard D’Arcy Short, […]
Western Australia crowned Under 19 champions
WESTERN Australia has taken out the Under 19 National Championships title after defeating Victoria Metro by 20 runs in Thursday’s decider. WA won the toss and set 149 for victory in a low-scoring affair at Karen Rolton Oval, before skittling the Vics for 128 to secure another piece of silverware for the state. >> SCROLL […]
Riotous Renegades humble Hurricanes in Geelong
MELBOURNE Renegades have trounced the Hobart Hurricanes in a six-wicket victory at GMHBA Stadium, spearheaded by in-form import Tim Seifert. After his side skittled the ‘Canes for 74 on a bowler friendly pitch, the gloveman remained unbeaten on 37 (19) to help surpass the target in just nine overs. >> SCROLL to see the scorecard […]
Top two teams toppled as Vics, WA meet in final
A PAIR of boilovers in the Under 19 National Championship semi-finals has seen Western Australia and Victoria Metro progress to this year’s decider. After both achieving 4-0 group stage records, Queensland and hosts South Australia crashed out at the last hurdle and will now play off for third place. >> SCROLL to see the scorecards, […]
Heat hammer Stars to kick off title defence
BRISBANE Heat have kicked off their Big Bash League (BBL) title defence with a cruisy eight-wicket win over the Melbourne Stars on Wednesday night. Keeper Jimmy Perison carried his bat to score an unbeaten 76 (56) as the visitors surpassed Melbourne’s 6-162 with 11 balls remaining at the MCG. >> SCROLL to see the scorecard […]
Smashing Sams cameo stuns Strikers
A BRUTAL display of death batting has seen Daniel Sams strike the Sydney Thunder to a remarkable win over Adelaide. With his side needing 34 off the final two overs to chase 183, the allrounder took Lloyd Pope for 31 in the 19th, and hit the winning runs thereafter to leave the Manuka Oval crowd […]
Finals scene set at Under 19 champs
THE FOUR semi-finalists are locked in at this year’s Cricket Australia Under 19 National Championships, with Queensland and South Australia finishing the group stage undefeated. Either side will take on Vic Metro and Western Australia respectively for a spot in Thursday’s Grand Final. >> SCROLL to see the scorecards, standings & fixtures WA locked up […]
Captain’s knock sees Sixers sink Renegades
MOISES Henriques has steered the Sydney Sixers to a five-wicket victory over Melbourne Renegades to open their BBL|14 campaign on a high. The Sixers captain blasted an unbeaten 53 of 27 deliveries to see his side surpass the Renegades’ 7-169 total with nine balls to spare at the SCG. >> SCROLL to see the full […]
SA, Queensland on collision course for Champs final
SOUTH Australia and Queensland remain the only undefeated sides after three rounds of Cricket Australia Under 19 National Championships action. Situated in Pools A and B respectively, the two sides have one more fixture to navigate today before the semi-finals begin on Wednesday. >> SCROLL to see the scorecards, standings & fixtures The host state […]
Scorchers light up furnace with hot BBL|14 start
PERTH Scorchers have kicked off the new Big Bash League (BBL) season in ideal fashion after a six-wicket win over the Melbourne Stars on Sunday night. In front of over 30,000 fans at Perth Stadium, the home side was led past the set target of 147 by returning captain Ashton Turner. >> SCROLL to see […]
Need to Know: BBL|14 (2024/25)
THE 2024/25 Big Bash League (BBL) season gets underway on Sunday, as the Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars lock horns at Perth Stadium. The clash kicks off another bumper instalment of the Australian domestic T20 competition, and we take you through all you need to know before then. >> PREVIEWS: Heat | Hurricanes | Renegades […]