Aussies secure series as Abbott does it all
AN all-round masterclass from Sean Abbott has helped Australia defeat the West Indies by 83 runs at the SCG yesterday. The result sees Australia take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, set to be completed at Manuka Oval tomorrow. Playing in front of adoring home fans, Abbott steered his side to a defendable […]
Tasmanian turnaround sees champs back on track
TASMANIA responded from its first loss of the WNCL season in the best way, downing Western Australia by 52 runs. Tasmania made 8/223 from its 50 overs, before bowling the tourists out for 171. The hosts got off to a slow start, finding themselves 2/36 after eight and a half overs. However, things turned around […]
Aussies annihilate Proteas as key tourist gets injured
AUSTRALIA has given star quick and hometown hero Megan Schutt a milestone game to remember after the hosts annihilated South Africa in the first ODI of the series. After South Africa was bowled out for only 105, Australia needed just 19 overs to reach the total. The start to the South African innings really dictated […]
Ireland completes clean sweep after brilliant bowling
IRELAND has clean swept its T20 series with Zimbabwe after an impressive 14-run win over the hosts in the final match of the series. Ireland made 7/138 in its innings, before a late bowling strangulation saw them restrict Zimbabwe to 8/124 after the hosts got off to an impressive start. The day did not start […]
Rain does not stop the Irish winning again
A rain delay was no barrier for the Irish, who overnight went 4-0 up in their T20 series with Zimbabwe after winning the fourth match of the series by nine wickets. After the match was reduced to eight overs per side, Zimbabwe posted 5/65 before Ireland reached the target on the penultimate ball of its […]
Undefeated run ends as Warriors cause upset
THE WNCL ladder has been given another shake up, after Western Australia defeated Tasmania by 36 runs to end the Tigers’ undefeated run that had lasted all season. Western Australia posted 9/248 from its 50 overs, before bowling out the Tigers for just 212. After a decent opening partnership, disaster then struck for the Warriors […]
NSW reverse the polarity of the history in WNCL
NSW made sure history did not repeat itself, defeating the ACT by 34 runs to reverse the result from the clash between the sides only 48 hours prior. NSW made 8/281 before the Meteors were restricted to 247 and were bowled out. The beginning of the Breakers’ innings was a mixture of medium and small […]
PREVIEW: Australia vs. West Indies ODI series
AUSTRALIA takes on the West Indies in a three-match ODI series, starting in Melbourne on Friday afternoon. The reigning 50-over world champions meet a rebuilding side which failed to qualify for the same World Cup, but will be buoyed by an extraordinary Test win at the Gabba last week. Both squads feature a raft of […]
Blues snatch top spot with bonus point win
NEW SOUTH WALES has jumped to top spot on the One-Day Cup ladder after beating former pole sitter and defending champion Western Australia at the WACA yesterday. The five-wicket bonus point victory was completed with over 17 overs to spare, proving comprehensive in the stifling Perth heat. Blues captain Moises Henriques sent the Warriors in […]
REFRESHER | 2023/24 Sheffield Shield
THE 2023/24 Sheffield Shield season gets back underway on Saturday, with the first of four triple-headers kicking off around the nation. After 18 fixtures were played out from October to December, 12 more are on the way before the final on March 21. Tasmania currently tops the table with each team having played six of […]
