Sheffield Shield: Race for second goes down to the wire
SOUTH Australia has locked in a home final in the 2024/25 Sheffield Shield, but four other contenders are looking to join them in the decider. Only one round remains in the home-and-away campaign, with 4.31 points separating second to fifth and Tasmania (sixth) the sole side out of the running. >> LATEST: South Australia secures […]
Mumbai holds off Giants to keep top spot hopes alive
THE MUMBAI Indians have taken one step closer to booking an automatic spot in the Women’s Indian Premier League finals after a narrow win over the Gujarat Giants overnight. The Giants were chasing 180 for victory, but then lost 3-2 in the final over to completely fall apart right at the death. Hayley Matthews was […]
South Australia secures home Shield final
SOUTH Australia is well on track for a domestic double after earning hosting rights for the 2024/25 Sheffield Shield final. The SACAs beat Victoria by four wickets at Junction Oval yesterday, leaving four teams to jostle for second spot in the final round of action. Tasmania is the only team out of the running. >> […]
Warriorz cause chaos to eliminate defending champs
UP Warriorz have played the role of party poopers, downing the Royal Challengers Bengalaru by 12 runs in the Women’s Indian Premier League (WIPL) overnight. Although the result did not affect the Warriorz’ chances of making the finals, the loss eliminated the Royal Challengers from the finals race, meaning that the defending champions cannot defend […]
Gujarat Capitalises on Giant WIPL upset
GUJARAT Giants continue to spice things up this Women’s Indian Premier League, this time toppling the ladder leading Delhi Capitals to the tune of five wickets. Set the not particularly easy target of 178 for victory, Harleen Deol and Beth Mooney got the innings going after a poor start, putting together an 85-run partnership in […]
Youth the name of the game as ‘A’ squads announced
WHILE attention will squarely be in New Zealand for the senior series between Australia and New Zealand, there is still plenty of top level women’s cricket in Australia before the end of the season. The now annual Green vs. Gold multi day exhibition match is happening again this year, this time in Canberra, while Australia […]
Mumbai momentum restored as finals hopes reignited
THE MUMBAI Indians have taken one step closer to qualifying for this year’s Women’s Indian Premier League finals after a comfortable win over the UP Warriorz last night. Chasing 151 for victory, the Indians almost ran out of time to get the job done, but reached the target with nine balls to spare. The start […]
Khawaja’s day one ton puts Bulls in box seat
USMAN Khawaja posted his 43rd First Class century yesterday to have Queensland well poised after day one of its Sheffield Shield clash against Tasmania. The 38-year-old was dismissed late in the day for 127, spearheading the visitors’ ongoing total of 6-309 at Bellerive Oval. >> SCROLL to see all scores in progress After a lean […]
REFRESHER | 2024/25 Sheffield Shield: State of play
THE 2024/25 Sheffield Shield season is going down to the wire, with just 5.86 points separating second and sixth. Only the top two teams can make the decider (March 26-30), but all six states in contention to claim their spot in the final two rounds. Before the final rounds get underway, we outline the state […]
Gujarat jumps to second after Giant win
THE GUJARAT Giants have moved up to second in the Women’s Indian Premier League standings after a big 81-run win over the UP Warriorz. The Warriorz sent the Giants into bat, and were celebrating that decision early when they had the Giants 1-3 at the end of the first over. However that joy was short […]
