Peirson ton keeps Queensland bullish against Blues
QUEENSLAND captain Jimmy Peirson has taken full toll after being dropped on nought to notch up his sixth first class century, against New South Wales yesterday. The gloveman entered the crease with his side reeling at 5-80, but pulled through to finish day two unbeaten on 115 with the Bulls still 39 runs in arrears. […]
Inglis, Short fire for Shield tons amid triple-header
AGGRESSIVE hundreds from Josh Inglis and Matt Short put their respective sides in strong positions yesterday, as three games of Sheffield Shield cricket played out simultaneously. Inglis’ ton steered Western Australia to a first innings total of 300, while Short again looked a class above for Victoria to help set up an ongoing lead of […]
Redbacks draw the Short straw as Vics mount fightback
VICTORIA has fought back hard in its crucial Sheffield Shield clash with South Australia, working into the box seat after day one at Junction Oval. On a day where 15 wickets fell, in-form Vic batter Matt Short conjured a better than run-a-ball 70 to give his side something to defend in the four-day contest. The […]
Australian capitulation dashes hopes of reclaiming Border-Gavaskar Trophy
AUSTRALIA has capitulated at the crease on day three of its second Test match in India, squandering a golden opportunity to level the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. The tourists went from claiming a first innings lead, to losing 8-28 in 74 balls before lunch on the very next day, setting India a measly target of 115 […]
Aussies breeze to T20 victory, take out U19 Ashes
AUSTRALIA has taken out the 2023 Under 19 Ashes series after claiming a 10-wicket T20 win over England yesterday. Openers Harry Dixon (84 off 56) and Liam Blackford (72 off 49) steered a straightforward chase for the hosts at Ian Healy Oval, hunting down England’s respectable 8-158 with 17 balls to spare. The Victorian pair […]
England hits back as U19 Ashes goes down to the wire
ENGLAND remains a chance of levelling the 2023 Under 19 Ashes series, after taking out the final 50-over international in Brisbane on Friday. The tourists snapped a three-game losing streak in the multi-format series, defeating Australia by 41 runs to take a 2-3 deficit into Sunday’s decisive T20. After a crushingly close defeat just two […]
Hughes knocks national door down with another ton
DANIEL Hughes sent a message to onlooking national selector George Bailey on Thursday, as he notched up his fourth ton in the 2022/23 Marsh Cup season. The opener’s definitive knock, on his 34th birthday no less, saw New South Wales pick up its first win of the season, and crush Tasmania’s hopes of securing a […]
Warriors dominant in securing home Marsh Cup final
WESTERN Australia has secured a home final in the 2022/23 Marsh Cup, after cruising to a controlled win over South Australia at Adelaide Oval. The Warriors earned a bonus point as they chased the Redbacks’ modest 210 in under 40 overs, emphatically maintaining their undefeated record. The victory was steered by a wealth of experience […]
Balkin holds nerve as Aussie U19s snatch Ashes victory
AUSTRALIA has held on by the barest of margins to break English hearts in a thrilling Under 19 Ashes victory at Allan Border Field. The hosts chased down a modest total of 154 with 41 balls to spare, though the loss of nine wickets made for a thrilling finish in Brisbane. Thomas Balkin proved the […]
O’Neill, Short star as Vics keep Marsh Cup campaign alive
VICTORIA remains in the hunt for a Marsh Cup final berth, after defeating Queensland by nine wickets at the MCG yesterday. BBL|12 Player of the Tournament Matt Short starred in the hosts’ successful chase of 202, clubbing an unbeaten 108 in his definitive partnership with newly minted skipper Marcus Harris (78*). Having surpassed Queensland’s total […]
Sydney rain washes away potential Shield thriller
NEW South Wales remains winless in the 2022/23 Sheffield Shield season, after rain ensured their clash with Tasmania would end in a draw. The inclement weather robbed either side a chance at victory on day four at the SCG, with the visitors chasing 287 and the hosts requiring 10 wickets to force a result. The […]
Dixon dominates to give Aussies U19 Ashes ascendancy
A BRUTAL ton from Harry Dixon has led Australia to victory in the first one-day contest of this year’s Under 19 Ashes, comprehensively besting England by 119 runs. Sent in to bat first at Allan Border Oval, the Aussies posted an unrelenting 6-349, spearheaded by 148 from their Victorian opener. Dixon reached triple-figures in 104 […]
