Ward tons up as CA XI hunt down Lions
TIM WARD’S fourth innings century has helped guide the Cricket Australia XI to a seven-wicket victory over England Lions. The opener hit triple-figures in 195 deliveries before retiring hurt on 115 (207), leaving Jack Clayton (18) and Lachlan Hearne (5) to reach the 261-run target on day three. Having conceded a first innings deficit at […]
Heat title defence in tatters as Canes capture double chance
HOBART HURRICANES secured a double finals chance with last night’s thrilling final ball victory over Brisbane Heat at The Gabba. The visitors not only reclaimed top spot with one game left to play, but also left the defending champions’ title defence hanging by a thread. >> SCROLL to see the scorecard, standings & fixtures With […]
Openers set mission impossible for travelling Irish
ANOTHER dominant batting performance from India has seen the home side whitewash its three-match One Day International series with Ireland, after a 304-run win in the final match of the series. India posted a monster total of 5/435 from its 50 overs, before skittling Ireland for just 131 in the 32nd over. The result marked […]
Sixers sneak home in final over thriller
SYDNEY Sixers have reclaimed top spot on the BBL|14 ladder and effectively ended Adelaide Strikers’ season in one fell swoop with their tense final over victory at Adelaide Oval last night. Sean Abbott hit the winning run with a ball to spare as his side chased down the Strikers’ formidable 5-182 total. >> SCROLL to […]
Warriors waltz to first win after dominant bowling display
WESTERN Australia is finally on the board this WNCL season after defeating New South Wales by seven wickets at the WACA Ground yesterday. The home side bowled New South Wales out for just 102, before reaching the target part way through the 27th over. Losing the first wicket on the first ball of the innings […]
Harris hoists hosts to big win over reigning champions
A MONSTER batting performance from Queensland star Grace Harris has propelled the Fire to a 14-run win over defending WNCL champions Tasmania. After being sent in to bat at Allan Border Field, the hosts posted 294 from 43 overs before bowling out Tasmania out for 280 with seven balls to spare. The Fire did not […]
Meteors’ superior batting effort trumps Victoria once again
THE ACT Meteors have featured twice on the winners list after this weekend, netting back-to-back victories against Victoria at EPC Solar Park. For the home side, it was the efforts of all-rounder Olivia Porter, in combination with captain Katie Mack (46 off 57) and Carly Leeson (29* off 35) which stood out most. Porter (80* […]
Hurricanes secure home final in flourishing finish
HOBART Hurricanes surged back atop the Big Bash League (BBL) standings after a four-wicket win over Melbourne Renegades at Ninja Stadium last night. The ‘Canes will now host a final in their first postseason appearance since 2021/22, having been steered to victory by Tim David (24* off 15). Requiring eight off the final over to […]
Spin rules as Aussies escape with nailbiter
AUSTRALIA has pulled off a remarkable 21-run win to win the second ODI of the women’s Ashes series. For much of the match it looked like the Australin total of 180 was not going to be enough, but thanks to some stellar bowling from the likes of Alana King, the Aussies were able to pull […]
Aussies demolish hosts in warm up win
THE AUSSIE Under 19 girls have had a perfect first tune up for the World Cup after beating tournament hosts Malaysia overnight. The Aussie girls initially made 5/161, before bowling out their hosts for a mere 21. It was a solid enough start to their batting innings for the Australians, going at pretty quick pace, […]
