Victorian’s Victorious return to Australian set up
TAYLA Vlaeminck’s international career is getting a reboot, after she was named in the Australian squad for next month’s tour of Bangladesh. She is one of two inclusions for the multi format white ball tour, with Victorian teammate Sophie Molineux the second. This return has been a long time coming for Vlaeminck, who has had […]
Aussies complete series sweep in Auckland
AUSTRALIA has retained the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy after completing a 3-0 series sweep over New Zealand yesterday. The nation’s 100th T20I win was rain affected, with the Auckland skies opening up to cause several delays in what ended up being a 10-over per side match. With that forecast in mind, Kiwi skipper Mitchell Santner opted to […]
Aussies crush Kiwis, claim series victory
AUSTRALIA has retained the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy after thumping New Zealand to the tune of 72 runs at Eden Park last night. The tourists posted what looked like a below-par 174, one ball shy of the full 20 overs, before rolling the Kiwis for 102 in a strangling bowling performance. Adam Zampa ripped the heart out […]
David strikes down Goliath-like total with final ball
A BOUNDARY from Tim David off the last ball of the match saw Australia claim a thrilling six-wicket win over New Zealand in the first of three T20Is last night. Requiring 216 for victory at Sky Stadium, David (31* off 10) got his side home alongside captain Mitch Marsh (72* off 44). The pair bashed […]
PREVIEW | New Zealand vs. Australia T20 series
AUSTRALIA takes on New Zealand in a three-match T20 series across the ditch, starting on Wednesday. The tourists have named a full strength squad as auditions for this year’s T20 World Cup continue, with a host of big guns returning. Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Steve Smith and Travis Head have all been named in the […]
Australia secures early finish after dominant Test
AUSTRALIA’s dominant display in the test match against South Africa has been rewarded with the hosts wrapping up proceedings on the penultimate day of the clash. South Africa battled hard on the third day but could not hold on forever, ultimately being fully bowled out for 215 just after tea. Tazmin Brits and Delmi Tucker […]
Blitzing Belsy bashes Australia into box seat
AUSTRALIA finds itself firmly in control of its sole test match with South Africa halfway through the match after a solid day with the bat. Largely thanks to the efforts of Annabel Sutherland, Australia holds with a lead of 432 runs after the second day of the match. Sutherland started the day at only 54 […]
South Africa feels the heat as Aussies in box seat
THINGS sit pretty firmly in Australia’s hands after day one of the Test Match between the hosts and South Africa. After bowling South Africa out for just 76, Australia sits at 5/251 at stumps on day one. Australian captain Alyssa Healy won the toss and sent the tourists out to bat, and would have been […]
Russell rallies Windies to consolation win
THE West Indies have finished their Australian tour strongly, nabbing a 37-run consolation win in Perth last night. Andre Russell rallied after the tourists elected to bat first, blasting 71 (29) to dig his side out of deep holes at 3-17, and 5-79. Russell combined with Sherfane Rutherford for the highest sixth-wicket partnership in T20I […]
Maxwell shines in Adelaide run fest
GLENN Maxwell has blasted Australia to an unassailable 2-0 series lead against the West Indies, on the back of his record-equalling fifth T20I ton last night. The Victorian was dynamic as ever at number four, notching an unbeaten 120 (55) to spearhead his side’s 34-run victory. Sent in to bat at Adelaide Oval, the hosts […]
