Vics go top in One-Day Cup
VICTORIA has leapt into top spot on the One-Day Cup ladder after defeating South Australia by three wickets at Junction Oval today. The hosts started steadily but eclipsed the Redbacks’ total of 9-231 with 35 deliveries remaining to go one step closer to a berth in this season’s final. The Vics almost came undone hunting […]
PREVIEW: Australia vs. West Indies T20 series
THE Australian International summer of cricket will draw to its conclusion with a three-match T20 series against the West Indies, starting on Friday night. There is plenty to play for ahead of this year’s World Cup in the United States and Caribbean, with players from either side undertaking somewhat of an audition for the tournament. […]
South Africa’s bowlers strike hard to create more history
SOUTH AFRICA’s history making tour continues, this time downing Australia by 84 runs in a rain delayed second ODI to record its first ever format win over the Australians. South Africa went on to make 6/229 from its 45 overs, but things were not looking that good early. The tourists lost Laura Wolvaardt on the […]
India into fifth-straight Under 19 World Cup final
INDIA is into its ninth Under 19 World Cup final – and fifth in a row – after defeating host nation South Africa in a thrilling semi-final overnight. The defending champion will now take on either Australia or Pakistan in Sunday’s decider, with the second semi taking place tomorrow night. For the first time in […]
Vics, Blues made to work in thrilling chases
VICTORIA and New South Wales pulled off successful run chases in the Sheffield Shield yesterday, but not without their respective scares. While the Vics scraped past South Australia to shift into second spot, the Blues beat Western Australia to draw closer to the top two. >> SCROLL for scorecards from all three matches The equations were […]
Australia’s next gen storms to series sweep
AUSTRALIA’S next generation of white ball stars ran riot as their side secured an ODI series sweep against the West Indies in Canberra yesterday. The tourists were skittled for just 86 after being sent in to bat, before Australia hunted down the miserly total in just 41 deliveries. It was the hosts’ shortest run chase […]
Tassie remains top, tasks set for Vics & Blues
TASMANIA has strengthened its hold on top spot in the Sheffield Shield, after a four-wicket win over Queensland at The Gabba yesterday. Jordan Silk (84*) guided the Tigers home in a successful chase of 224, finishing the job alongside Mitchell Owen (29*). Owen sealed the win with a huge six off Michael Neser to put […]
Maddinson tons up in emphatic return to form
VICTORIAN opener Nic Maddinson returned to form with a superb Sheffield Shield ton over the weekend, putting his side in the box seat against South Australia. The stylish leftie compiled 104 runs at Melbourne’s CitiPower Centre as the hosts took a decisive first innings lead. >> SCROLL for scorecards from all three matches The Vics […]
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 […]
