BBL|14 Season Preview: Perth Scorchers
THE 2024/25 Big Bash League (BBL) season is right around the corner, kicking off with a clash between the Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars on December 15. Another bumper schedule plays host to 40 matches followed by a finals series which will see the BBL|14 title awarded on January 27. With plenty of water passing […]
BBL|14 Season Preview: Sydney Sixers
THE 2024/25 Big Bash League (BBL) season is right around the corner, kicking off with a clash between the Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars on December 15. Another bumper schedule plays host to 40 matches followed by a finals series which will see the BBL|14 title awarded on January 27. With plenty of water passing […]
BBL|14 Season Preview: Brisbane Heat
THE 2024/25 Big Bash League (BBL) season is right around the corner, kicking off with a clash between the Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars on December 15. Another bumper schedule plays host to 40 matches followed by a finals series which will see the BBL|14 title awarded on January 27. With plenty of water passing […]
State of Play: 2024/25 One-Day Cup
THE 2024/25 One-Day Cup returns from its hiatus tomorrow, leaving as good a time as ever to get caught up on the state of play. South Australia, last season’s wooden spooner, currently tops the table, while three-time reigning champion Western Australia is struggling in last spot. Tasmania and New South Wales will recommence the campaign […]
Renshaw lets rip as Queensland tames Tigers
MATTHEW Renshaw‘s fourth List A century has propelled Queensland into third place on the One-Day Cup table after defeating Tasmania by 56 runs in Hobart yesterday. Batting at number four, the left-hander played with freedom en route to 122 runs off 99 deliveries after the Bulls were sent in to bat. >> SCROLL to see […]
State of Play: 2024/25 Sheffield Shield
THE 2024/25 Sheffield Shield season is set to return from its two-month break, with all six states having played six matches apiece. They have another four of fixtures remaining each, with a quartet of triple-headers marching the competition towards its conclusion in the March 26-29 Final. Picking up again on Saturday February 8, this year’s […]
Konstas shines in shortened PM’s XI hitout
THE YOUNG star of Sam Konstas continues to rise after the opener earned Player of the Match honours in the Prime Minister’s XI scratch match against India. Despite playing on the losing side, his 107 off 97 deliveries was a standout performance in the rain effected hitout at Manuka Oval. >> SCROLL to see the […]
One-Day Cup: Thrillers, washouts & upsets headline opening week
WASHOUTS may have forced a points share in the last two fixtures, but even inclement weather couldn’t put a dampener on the opening week of One-Day Cup action for 2024/25. Although, defending champion Western Australia has had a start to forget, losing its first two games in a three-day stretch. New South Wales exacted revenge […]
Warriors wrap up domestic triple-double
WESTERN Australia has secured its third consecutive Sheffield Shield title after defeating Tasmania by 377 runs at the WACA on Sunday. The Warriors sealed victory as day four drew to its crescendo, with Joel Paris sticking a screamer in gully to see Tasmania rolled for 160 in the final session. A dominant force on the […]
WA secures third-straight home Shield final
WESTERN Australia has locked in top spot on the Sheffield Shield ladder for a third season running, after roaring to a 138-run win over Victoria yesterday. Meanwhile, Tasmania spurned its chance to host the final in a 134-run loss to South Australia, but will face WA in the decider nonetheless. >> SCROLL for full scorecards […]
Tassie in trouble with home final on the line
TASMANIA is at risk of missing out on a home Sheffield Shield final, with South Australia doing a fine job of playing spoiler in their clash at Blundstone Arena. The Tigers were set 324 for victory on day two and went into stumps at 1-8, still requiring 316 runs to lock in top spot. >> […]
Boland back with a bang in must-win Shield clash
SCOTT Boland has made a timely Sheffield Shield return for Victoria, claiming 4-41 on day one against Western Australia as his side chases a spot in this season’s final. The seamer was released from Australia’s Test squad in New Zealand, where the tourists secured a 2-0 series sweep. >> SCROLL for full scorecards The Warriors, […]
