PREVIEW | Australia names unchanged XI as Warner bows out
AUSTRALIA is set to take an unchanged XI into its third and final Test against Pakistan tomorrow, in a match which serves as David Warner‘s farewell from the format. The combative opener will bow out in front of a home crowd at the SCG with hopes of helping the hosts to a series whitewash. NEED […]
International Player Focus: Annabel Sutherland (Australia)
AFTER a hard fought second ODI that went down to the wire, Australia ultimately prevailed over India to take an unassailable lead in its three-match series. One key cog in turning the match in Australia’s favour was Annabel Sutherland. The young quick helped give the back end of the Australian innings a bit of an […]
Australia claims series after nail-biter
AUSTRALIA has pulled off a thrilling three-run win over India to claim the ODI portion of the multi-format series. After Australia made 8/258, the result went down to the wire but the Indians fell agonisingly short. Much like in the first ODI, it was Ellyse Perry and Phoebe Litchfield who really got the run rate […]
Aussies go 2-0 up despite late Pakistan fightback
AUSTRALIA was able to claim the all-important second men’s test against Pakistan in Melbourne, bowling the visitors out for 237 in the final innings to ensure they fell short of their 317-run target. Australia had done well to add a further 76 runs onto its lead from the end of day three, then made it […]
International Player Focus: Phoebe Litchfield (Australia)
IT was a historic match over in India for the Australian women’s cricket team, as they pulled off the second biggest chase in women’s ODI history to defeat India in the first ODI of the series. One of the key pillars of that chase was young star Phoebe Litchfield. The young star may be only […]
Aussies accelerate to record successful chase
AUSTRALIA has pulled off a massive fightback win against India, defeating the hosts by six wickets in the first One Day International between the two women’s sides overnight. After India made the very competitive 8/282 from its 50 overs, some of Australia’s biggest names helped get them over the line to record the second highest […]
Marsh guides Aussies to dominant lead
A SUPERB innings from Mitch Marsh turned what looked to be a collapse for the ages, into a commanding lead heading into day four. After bowling Pakistan out for 264, Australia lost four wickets in quick succession to be on the ropes, before Marsh’s 96 helped steer the home side to a 241-run lead with […]
Cummins clinches chances as middle order collapses
A SENSATIONAL bowling performance from Australian skipper Pat Cummins saw the home nation get back in the box seat for the second test against Pakistan at the MCG to remain ahead by 124 runs following day two. Early doors it looked like Pakistan was going to dig deep and be a real worry for the […]
Rain delays cause issues as Aussies take early advantage
AUSTRALIA managed to bat out 66 overs on day one of the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan, scoring 3-187 at stumps. Despite most of the day threatening to be called off due to the inclement weather, Victorians turned out in force with more than 60,000 people packing into the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the opening […]
India caps off momentous win with cruisey final day
INDIA has sealed a momentous Test match win, downing Australia by eight wickets on the final day of the one off test match. After quickly getting rid of the last few Australian wickets in the morning, that left India plenty of time to get the job done with the bat. The Australians started the day […]
