Aussies hold on to eliminate Ashes foes
IT may have been nervous times for fans of the Australian men’s cricket team, but the team managed to conjure a 33-run win over England, to eliminate the latter from the 2023 One Day International (ODI) World Cup. In Saturday night’s game at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, England needed to upset an Aussie side […]
Maxwell makes history in Aussie annihilation
A RECORD-BREAKING performance from all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, a masterclass from opener David Warner and a late appearance from Adam Zampa combined to steer Australia to a 309-run win over the Netherlands in the ODI World Cup. Maxwell smashed the fastest century in World Cup history, powering home to 106 runs in just 46 deliveries, taking […]
Aussies on the board after crushing collapse from Sri Lanka
AFTER losing its opening two games of the tournament, Australia has snagged a breakthrough win at the 2023 ICC One-Day World Cup with a five-wicket triumph over Sri Lanka on Monday night. The Aussies looked in dire straits once again after the opposition stormed out to a powerful opening partnership. However, a huge batting collapse […]
Matthews mellows in frustration of series that didn’t go to plan
THERE was a clear sense of frustration in Hayley Matthews’ body language and tone of voice yesterday after her side were comprehensively beaten in the third One Day International against Australia. Reflecting on the series as a whole, Matthews said that her nation had to find a way for a more even batting contribution. “Quite […]
Confident Kim feeling like she belongs in green and gold
AUSTRALIAN bowler Kim Garth had a stellar series against the West Indies, which culminated in her picking up both the Player of the Match for yesterday’s third ODI and Player of the Series. She said that despite what the stats might say, she believes her bowling improved as the series went on. “I’m very pleased,” […]
Bowling masterclass ensures easy Aussie win
A BOWLING masterclass from the Australians has helped them win their third One Day International against the West Indies by eight wickets to take the three-match series 2-0. It was the Australian bowlers who led the way, which made the job for the batters that much easier. In conditions that could not be more vastly […]
Frustrated Aussie pair still looking for the positives
RAIN was the ultimate winner in Melbourne yesterday as the second One Day International between Australia and the West Indies ended after only 25 overs of total action, and the frustration on the face of Australian captain Alyssa Healy post match said it all. “Frustrating way to finish” Healy said. “The sun’s shining out there […]
Aussies in all sorts after South Africa smashing
AUSTRALIA’S One Day International (ODI) World Cup campaign is hanging by a thread after a second consecutive loss, this time falling to South Africa by 134 runs. It is the five-time champions’ worst ever loss at a World Cup. The Aussies went into Thursday night’s game in Lucknow fresh off a loss to India earlier […]
Rain ultimately kills the fun in Melbourne
RAIN ultimately proved to be the killer factor in the second One Day International between Australia and the West Indies, with the match ultimately abandoned after only 25 and a half overs. The Australians were in a strong position and had the West Indies reeling at 8/107, but another rain delay thwarted any push to […]
Aussies spun out as India making winning World Cup start
AUSTRALIA was convincingly defeated by India in either sides’ opening match at the 2023 ICC World Cup on Sunday night, with the latter emerging victorious to the tune of six wickets. The Aussies fell victim to the conditions at times, as India chased down their sub-200 total with ease, surpassing it with over eight overs […]
