Strikers flame ‘Canes to remain in finals hunt
ADELAIDE Strikers have jumped into fifth on the BBL|13 ladder after comfortably accounting for the Hobart Hurricanes at Adelaide Oval last night. Not even a belligerent unbeaten knock of 95 (61) from Ben McDermott was enough to stop the hosts keeping their finals hopes alive. Sent in to bat, the Hurricanes fell to 5-36 but […]
The contenders: BBL|13 finals race
BBL|13 is now past the three-quarter mark of the regular season, with the race for four finals spots taking shape. Brisbane Heat are locked into the postseason as the competition’s only remaining undefeated side, while Perth Scorchers sit second in their pursuit for an unprecedented three-peat. We take you through all the contenders in the […]
Scorchers strengthen top two tilt
PERTH Scorchers have moved into second spot on the Big Bash League (BBL) table after accounting for the Sydney Thunder at Sydney Showground Stadium last night. Fresh off their first loss in 11 games, the double reigning champions successfully chased down the hosts’ 8-137 with five balls to spare. English openers pivoted both innings, with […]
Hazlewood heroics put hosts in box seat
A FRANTIC final session saw 11 wickets fall for just 78 runs as both Australia and Pakistan suffered remarkable batting collapses at the SCG. Putting the cherry atop proceedings in the penultimate over on day three was a three-wicket maiden from Aussie quick Josh Hazlewood to put his side in the box seat. In yet […]
Hurricanes inflict more Renegade pain
HOBART Hurricanes’ finals pursuit remains alive in BBL|13 after defeating Melbourne Renegades by six wickets at Marvel Stadium last night. The travelling side snapped a 10-game losing streak on the mainland, while also moving to within a game of the top four in the process. Having won the bat flip and elected to bowl, Hobart […]
Aussie response halted by Sydney skies
DAY TWO of the New Year’s Test was brought to a premature end at the SCG yesterday, with rain and bad light halting play as Australia progressed through its first batting inning. The hosts remain 197 runs in arrears at 2-116, with play set to resume half-an-hour early this morning on day three. Marnus Labuschagne […]
Heat stay perfect amid double downpour
BRISBANE HEAT have maintained their undefeated record in BBL|13 after downing the Sydney Sixers via DLS Method last night. In what was a top of the table clash, the Heat were hauled past the par score as English allrounder Paul Walter smashed two fours from what would be the last three balls of the game. […]
Pakistan fights to defendable first dig
PAKISTAN has overcome early adversity to post a punchy first innings total on day one of the New Year’s Test today. After winning the toss and electing to bat at the SCG, both of the visitors’ openers were dismissed without scoring as two of four wickets to fall in the opening session. A fighting final […]
Super Stars spin to fourth straight win
MELBOURNE STARS secured their fourth consecutive BBL|13 victory after defeating the Renegades by eight wickets in last night’s Melbourne Derby. In a shortened, rain-affected game at the MCG, the home side turned in arguably its most complete performance of the season to solidify its top four standing. Stars skipper Glenn Maxwell was dominant in all […]
REFRESHER: BBL|13 season so far
THE 2023/24 Big Bash League (BBL) season is just over halfway done, with 22 of a scheduled 40 home-and-away fixtures completed. Many teams will be hoping the new year brings a change in fortunes, including three stuck on one win each. Meanwhile, Brisbane Heat leads the way with an undefeated 4-0 record. Catch up on […]
PREVIEW | Australia names unchanged XI as Warner bows out
AUSTRALIA is set to take an unchanged XI into its third and final Test against Pakistan tomorrow, in a match which serves as David Warner‘s farewell from the format. The combative opener will bow out in front of a home crowd at the SCG with hopes of helping the hosts to a series whitewash. NEED […]
Australia announces One Day World Cup squad
AUSTRALIA has announced its 15-player squad for the upcoming One Day World Cup, set to be held in India. The tournament takes place across October and November, with England coming in as reigning champion having claimed the trophy on home soil in 2019. In the tournament’s 13th instalment, Australia will look to go all the […]
