Aussies go 2-0 up despite late Pakistan fightback
AUSTRALIA was able to claim the all-important second men’s test against Pakistan in Melbourne, bowling the visitors out for 237 in the final innings to ensure they fell short of their 317-run target. Australia had done well to add a further 76 runs onto its lead from the end of day three, then made it […]
Marsh guides Aussies to dominant lead
A SUPERB innings from Mitch Marsh turned what looked to be a collapse for the ages, into a commanding lead heading into day four. After bowling Pakistan out for 264, Australia lost four wickets in quick succession to be on the ropes, before Marsh’s 96 helped steer the home side to a 241-run lead with […]
Cummins clinches chances as middle order collapses
A SENSATIONAL bowling performance from Australian skipper Pat Cummins saw the home nation get back in the box seat for the second test against Pakistan at the MCG to remain ahead by 124 runs following day two. Early doors it looked like Pakistan was going to dig deep and be a real worry for the […]
Rain delays cause issues as Aussies take early advantage
AUSTRALIA managed to bat out 66 overs on day one of the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan, scoring 3-187 at stumps. Despite most of the day threatening to be called off due to the inclement weather, Victorians turned out in force with more than 60,000 people packing into the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the opening […]
Plenty on the line for Dees, True Blues
ONE team is looking to break into the top two, the other is teetering just outside the top eight. That is what confronts spectators when they head down to Albert Ground tomorrow morning for the clash between the Melbourne Demons and Prahran True Blues. It headlines a big round of Victorian Men’s Premier League cricket, […]
True Blue thriller sees Panthers escape with win
DANDENONG has survived a thriller against a determined Prahran to remain in contention for a top two Victorian Women’s Premier First spot. The Panthers sit third just one point adrift of Carlton after the Blues fell to the undefeated Melbourne in a top of the table match. In other results, a Ringwood opener steered the […]
Carey ton squares ledger
AN UNBEATEN ton from Nicola Carey has helped Tasmania square the ledger against Queensland in the second match between the states in the Women’s National Cricket League (WCNL). In response to Queensland’s victory over Tasmania on Friday, Casey smacked 100 not out off 109 balls to guide her side to victory, with Heather Graham also […]
Jonassen fires Queensland to win with five-wicket haul
QUEENSLAND Fire’s Jessica Jonassen has skittled Tasmania Tigers on the opening day of the 2021/22 Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) season to help her side to a 66-run win. The Fire made 8-265 from their innings, before bowling the Tigers out for 199 in 44.2 overs at Blundstone Arena. Tasmania won the toss and elected […]
