Star spinners speak contrasting emotions after chaotic ODI
TWO OF the most influential players of yesterday’s second Ashes ODI spoke to the waiting media after one of the most chaotic matches in recent Women’s Ashes history. For Alana King, who spun the game on its head with a Player of the Match performance, the result marked an almighty escape for her and […]
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 […]
Monster score motors India to series win
INDIA has claimed its three match ODI series with Ireland with a match in hand after a 116 run win in match two overnight. A 156 run opening partnership helped rocket India to a massive 5/370, before the home side then restricted their visitors to just 7/254. It was a tough day in the field […]
Aussie pair’s match-winning knocks deal England first Ashes blow
IN THE first Ashes fixture, it was Australian captain Alyssa Healy, along with the all-rounder Ash Gardner that were crucial to the win against England at North Sydney Oval on Sunday. Winning by four wickets, Australia elected to bowl first, sending England in on what seemed like a solid batting pitch in sunny conditions. The […]
India show class in first up win
INDIA has won the first match of its three match ODI series with Ireland after picking up a six wicket win yesterday. Ireland first posted 7/238 before India reached the target halfway through the 35th over. The Irish made a decent start to its innings, but did not really accelerate until the middle part of […]
2025 Women’s Ashes Preview: England
THE BIGGEST series of the Australian summer is just around the corner, with the Women’s Ashes set to get underway this Sunday. In stark contrast to hosts Australia, England is very much the underdogs coming into this series. The English have not won the Ashes since the 2013/14 series, so will be hoping that streak […]
Aussies pick spin-friendly squad for Sri Lanka tour
AUSTRALIA has announced its initial squad for the upcoming test tour of Sri Lanka, which is set to kick off on January 29. There were a few surprises in the squad, with the Aussies looking to take full advantage of the spinning wickets the host nation has to offer. Australia will take three spinners to […]
PREVIEW | India vs Ireland – Women’s
A HISTORIC series is about to get underway in the subcontinent, as India host Ireland for the first time in a three match one day series. For hosts India, it is a chance to give lesser experienced faces a chance to perform on the international stage. There will be some recognised faces though. Smriti Mandhana […]
2025 Women’s Ashes Preview: Australia
THE BIGGEST series of the Australian summer is just around the corner, with the Women’s Ashes set to get underway this Sunday. Hosts Australia currently hold the Women’s Ashes after the 2023 series was drawn and Australia won when England was last in town back in the 2021/22 series. Although the team may be under […]
Aussies take 7-34 to edge ahead in Border-Gavaskar Trophy
AUSTRALIA is one test away from reclaiming the Border-Gavaskar Trophy back off India following a remarkable fifth day in the penultimate Test. After a heavy loss in Test 1 followed by a dominant win and then draw in Tests 2 and 3, Test 4 looked to be headed for another draw before the home nation […]
