Harris’ heroic hundred hits Victoria to victory
A CAREER-BEST performance from Victorian opener Marcus Harris has driven Victoria past the Tasmania Tigers in the Marsh One-Day Cup at the University of Tasmania Stadium on Wednesday. Harris hit an unbeaten 142, which was also his second century in the span of a couple of weeks (after hitting 111 against Western Australia in the […]
Stoinis slams Aussies past Sri Lanka
A RECORD knock from all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has dragged Australia over the line when they took on Sri Lanka in the ICC T20 Men’s World Cup, emerging victorious at Perth Stadium to the tune of seven wickets. While it was not the most convincing of wins, the result keeps Australia in the hunt in its […]
WBBL08 Weekly Wrap: Edition 2
IN our weekly wrap-up of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), there were several teams who continued to stake their intent on the early part of this season. Brisbane Heat (1/180) defeated Melbourne Renegades (6/159) After Georgia Redmayne belted 98 not out and Grace Harris made 65, it was never going to be easy for […]
Kiwis dominate Aussies on home deck
AUSTRALIA has fallen at the first hurdle of its ICC Men’s T20 World Cup campaign, falling by a whopping 89 runs to New Zealand at the SCG on Saturday night. The reigning champions came into the tournament as one of the favourites, boasting a star-studded roster and the home ground advantage, but were taught a […]
WBBL Stats Leaders: Week One Season 8
WE are a week down already in WBBL08, so with all teams having now played either two or three games it is time to take a look at who has started the season well. BATTING Georgia Redmayne Heat star Redmayne is leading all comers on the batting side of things thus far this season with […]
Campher lifts Ireland past Scotland
A TERRIFIC individual performance from Ireland’s Curtis Campher has driven his side to a six-wicket triumph over Scotland in the ICC T20 Men’s World Cup on Wednesday night. In the first of two games to take place on Wednesday, Ireland was catapulted past its Scottish opponents by an excellent effort from Campher, who delivered with […]
Siddle sizzles as Tassie look to down Redbacks
IT might not be a hattrick on his birthday, but Peter Siddle has produced another terrific bowling performance, this time for the Tasmanian Tigers in the Sheffield Shield. In their ongoing first class clash against the South Australia Redbacks, the Tigers have given themselves a chance to claim the win, with Siddle’s excellent bowling performance […]
WBBL08 Weekly Wrap: Opening Weekend
THE WBBL got underway over the weekend, with plenty of teams making a statement even this early on in the season. Sydney Sixers (6/143) defeated Brisbane Heat (8/141) Despite an almost half century from Georgia Redmayne, it was not enough as half centuries from both Erin Burns and Ellyse Perry ensured victory would go to […]
Namibia start World Cup in style
THE ICC Men’s T20 World Cup kicked off in Geelong on Sunday afternoon, with a few sides producing statement performances on the opening night of action. The competition will span across the months of October and November, with 45 matches coming from a combined 16 countries. Given the Aussies are the host side, they will […]
Queensland starts season with thumping win
SEASON 2022/23 of the Sheffield Shield is in full swing, as states lock horns in first class format on weekly basis around the country. There have been a few sides getting off to emphatic starts to the year, while others clearly have some work to do in the coming weeks if they are to bounce […]
