Star skipper returns to lead Aussies into battle
AUSTRALIA has released its squad for the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan, with the teams set to do battle in mid-January. The biggest inclusion to the Australian squad is none other than skipper Meg Lanning, who returns to the side after taking a break from the game after the Commonwealth Games in July/August. There are […]
Graham’s hatrick heroics sees Aussies close out series
THANKS to some heroics with the bat from Ash Gardner and Grace Harris and the ball from Heather Graham, the Australians have ended their series in the subcontinent with a 54 run win over India. Batting first, the Australians had a new batting combination at the top of the order with Alyssa Healy missing through […]
Groundhog day continues for Windies as Bell strikes again
THANKS to another brilliant spell from Lauren Bell, Groundhog Day has continued for the West Indies as England race towards a series clean sweep. The penultimate T20 of the series saw England sweep through the West Indian tail to take a 49 run. The English chose to bat first, and did not get off to […]
Excellent English continue winning ways
THE English success train just keeps on rolling, this time defeating the West Indies by 17 runs. Excellent batting innings from Sophia Dunkley and Heather Knight, and a wonderful bowling performance by Charlie Dean all helped set up the win. Batting first, the English got off to a fast start, going at about eight runs […]
Aussies clinch series, but at a cost
AUSTRALIA has won its T20 series against India with one match left to go, after defeating the hosts last night by seven runs. The win however came at a cost, with captain Alyssa Healy injuring her calf. Batting first, the Aussies got off to a quick fire start before losing their first wicket halfway through […]
Preview | Australia vs. South Africa Test series
AUSTRALIA will face South Africa at Test level for the first time since 2018’s Sandpapergate scandal, with the three-match bilateral series getting under way in Brisbane on Saturday. The Proteas’ 16-man squad already has a tour game under its belt since touching down on Australian shores, and promises to challenge the hosts’ batting lineup more […]
Dunkley lifts England to second T20 victory
THE English train just keeps on rolling in the Caribbean, this time defeating the West Indies by 16 runs in the second T20 match of their series. After electing to bat first, the English almost survived the powerplay without losing a wicket, but at the same time did not come out of the gates all […]
Big hitters to the rescue as Aussies regain series lead
Excellent batting exploits from Ellyse Perry and Grace Harris, combined with great bowling from Darcie Brown and Ash Gardner has seen the Aussies defeat India by 21 runs and regain the lead in their best of five series. Batting first, the Aussies got into a little bit of trouble early, as they found themselves at […]
Change of format does not bring change of fortunes in the Caribbean
THEY may have changed formats, but that did not improve things for the West Indies as they lost to England again, this time by eight wickets. Batting first, the West Indies did not make things any easier for themselves, posting a very unintimidating target of 7/105 from their 20 overs. After losing their first wicket […]
Emphatic Aussies break new ground
AUSTRALIA was emphatic in securing a two-nil series whitewash over the West Indies on Sunday, thumping the touring side by 419 runs in a record-breaking win at Adelaide Oval. After going down by 164 runs in Perth, the Windies’ latest defeat was their heaviest by runs in Tests, and continues their winless streak in Australia […]