Carey, Cummins come up clutch in Christchurch
ALEX Carey and Pat Cummins have delivered Australia a Trans-Tasman series sweep, after guiding their side home by three wickets against New Zealand today. The pair put on a 61-run eight-wicket partnership to see the tourists successfully chase 279 on day four in Christchurch. Under-pressure gloveman, Carey finished unbeaten on 98 alongside his skipper, showcasing […]
Seamers sizzle as 14 wickets fall on day one
SEAMERS dominated on day one of the Trans-Tasman Test in Christchurch today, with Josh Hazlewood spearheading Australia into a strong position at stumps. The opening quick took 5-31 as New Zealand was sent in to bat and bowled out for 162 heading into tea. Australia did much of the damage after lunch, ripping through the […]
PREVIEW: Second Trans-Tasman Test
THE SECOND and final Trans-Tasman Test is set to get underway in Christchurch on Friday morning, with Australia looking to make it a series sweep. Hagley Oval plays host to the closing match of the international summer, which holds World Test Championship ramifications and a historic rivalry. NEED TO KNOW WHO: New Zealand vs. AustraliaWHEN: […]
The Contenders: 2023/24 Sheffield Shield final
TASMANIA is locked into a spot in the 2023/24 Sheffield Shield final, though hosting rights and one more place in the decider remain up for grabs next week. A mouthwatering clash between Western Australia and Victoria is likely to make all the difference – check out how as we delve into each contender. STANDINGS 1. […]
Tigers roar into Sheffield Shield final
TASMANIA will play in its first Sheffield Shield final since 2018 after beating fellow contender Victoria on home turf today. The Tigers will next play South Australia to earn hosting rights for this month’s decider having proven 57 runs too good for their counterparts at Blundstone Arena. >> SCROLL for scorecards, standings, and fixtures All-round […]
Kiwis fight back as day four task set
AUSTRALIA will be searching for seven wickets on day four of its Trans-Tasman Test against New Zealand, while the hosts require 258 more runs for victory after another enthralling day of action at Basin Reserve. Having been cruising at 4-113 at lunch on day three with a lead in excess of 300 runs, the tourists […]
Aussies on top after dominant day two
AUSTRALIA leads New Zealand by 217 runs after a dominant second day in the ongoing Wellington Test. After resuming play nine wickets down, the tourists added 104 runs in the morning session to post 383 overall, before skittling the Kiwis for just 179 and batting out a further eight overs. Cameron Green, who dramatically brought […]
Cameron masters Green-top for day one ton
CAMERON Green brought up his second Test century in a dramatic end to day one of Australia’s red ball clash with New Zealand today. The West Australian allrounder blasted three boundaries off the final over to reach triple-figures as his side batted to stumps at 9-279 in Wellington. Sent in to bat by Kiwi captain […]
PREVIEW | New Zealand vs. Australia Test series
A TWO-TEST series between the inaugural and reigning World Test Champions is set to get underway tomorrow, as New Zealand hosts Australia in Wellington. It will be the first Trans-Tasman Test series since 2016, with Australia looking to follow on from its recent T20 whitewash over the Kiwis. We take you through all you need […]
Warriors beat Blues for third straight One-Day title
WESTERN Australia has claimed its third consecutive One-Day Cup title after beating New South Wales by five wickets in the 2023/24 decider yesterday. The Warriors repeated the feat of their 2021-22 triumph in just the second-ever List A match played at Sydney’s Cricket Central. A clinical bowling performance set the platform for WA’s unprecedented 17th […]
Aussies complete series sweep in Auckland
AUSTRALIA has retained the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy after completing a 3-0 series sweep over New Zealand yesterday. The nation’s 100th T20I win was rain affected, with the Auckland skies opening up to cause several delays in what ended up being a 10-over per side match. With that forecast in mind, Kiwi skipper Mitchell Santner opted to […]
Aussies crush Kiwis, claim series victory
AUSTRALIA has retained the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy after thumping New Zealand to the tune of 72 runs at Eden Park last night. The tourists posted what looked like a below-par 174, one ball shy of the full 20 overs, before rolling the Kiwis for 102 in a strangling bowling performance. Adam Zampa ripped the heart out […]
