Renshaw ensures Heat still in the hunt
THE BIG Bash League has produced some absolute classic contests of late, and that trend continued on Monday night, when the Brisbane Heat claimed a nail-biting three-wicket victory over the Melbourne Stars at the MCG. The Stars looked in control of the match for much of the game, but Heat opener Matthew Renshaw delivered a […]
Teen debutant and returning legend guide Aussies to golden start
TEEN debutant Phoebe Litchfield and returning skipper Meg Lanning have starred to help guide Australia to a first up win in its ODI series against Pakistan. Litchfield’s 78 not out, combined with Lanning’s 67 saw the Aussies over the line after rain delayed the start of the match. Litchfield became the first teenage debutant to […]
U19 World Cup Day 3 Wrap: Surprises dry up but ladders settle
DAY 3 at the 2023 Under 19 World Cup saw less surprise results than the first two, but with Group A and D playing their second games, their respective ladders are starting to settle and pecking order being determined. Group A Bangladesh win second game to remain top In what is proving to be the […]
Sixers hold on in Smith and Lyon’s return
SUNDAY night in the Big Bash League saw the Sydney Sixers hold off a serious fightback in the first innings from the Perth Scorchers to claim a thrilling six-wicket win at the SCG. Dan Christian was the hero for the winning side, coming in for a crucial spell in the penultimate over to ensure the […]
U19 World Cup Day 2 wrap: Favourites make statements
DAY 2 at the 2023 Under 19 Cricket World Cup saw some of the real contenders of the tournament make a big statement in their opening games. Group B New Zealand flexes its muscles As expected, New Zealand made light work of Indonesia in its opening clash. Set a mere 75 for victory, New Zealand […]
U19 World Cup Day 1 wrap: Bangladesh stuns Australia
THE Under 19 Women’s World Cup got off to a spectacular start overnight, with not all results going as many would have expected. Groups A and D both got their campaigns underway, while Groups B and C start their campaigns tonight. Group A Bangladesh make statement, stun Aussies Bangladesh proved it has come to prove […]
2023 Under 19 Women’s World Cup preview
HISTORY is set to take place in South Africa later today with the start of the very first Under 19 Women’s Cricket World Cup. In all 16 teams are set to battle it out for the first ever title, with many keen to make the opportunity of a very rare chance to compete at a […]
Stars keep season alive; strike down Adelaide
THE MELBOURNE Stars remain alive in BBL | 12 after claiming a convincing nine-wicket victory against the Adelaide Strikers at the MCG on Thursday night. The Strikers started the game in thumping fashion, but not much went right after the first over as the Stars took complete control to completely bowl out Adelaide’s batting lineup, […]
2023 Under 19 Women’s World Cup Preview: Australia
THE inaugural Under 19 Women’s World Cup is just around the corner, with 16 countries set to battle it out in South Africa this month for the chance to be crowned the inaugural champion. Ahead of the tournament, we here at Rookie Me Central will be previewing all the countries competing at the tournament, looking […]
Perth Scorches Brisbane to stay at the top
THE PERTH Scorchers continued to roll in the Big Bash League, with their latest scalp coming in the form of the Brisbane Heat, romping home to the tune of eight wickets at the Gabba on Wednesday night. Perth has been in ripping form and currently sit at the top of the table in the BBL, […]
