Captain Ellis steers ‘Canes to consolation win
HOBART Hurricanes have capped off their BBL|13 campaign with a seven-run win over the Melbourne Stars, marking the end of both sides’ seasons. Having been sent in to bat at the MCG, the visitors successfully defended 187 to secure the consolation of finishing above the Stars, in fifth. Hurricanes firebrand Ben McDermott (50 off 35) […]
Season in numbers: BBL|13 – Bottom four
WHILE the final standings are yet to be determined, the top and bottom four splits are set in stone for another Big Bash League (BBL) season. Only bragging rights remain up for grabs for the non-finalists in BBL|13, so we recap their seasons in numbers with three home-and-away games left to play. MELBOURNE STARS CURRENTLY: […]
Weatherald whirlwind ends Hurricanes season
A BRUTAL knock from Jake Weatherald has seen the Adelaide Strikers keep their BBL|13 finals ambitions alive, while ending that of the Hobart Hurricanes last night. Having amassed a mere 11 runs in three previous innings this season, Weatherald blasted 80* (32) to steer his side to victory in Bellerive. It was a do-or-die clash […]
Neser dominance nets Heat top spot
BRISBANE Heat have secured top spot and a home Qualifier final in BBL|13 after a roaring win against Perth Scorchers last night. Michael Neser starred with bat, ball, and in the field as his side took out the 23-run victory in front of a raucous crowd at the Gabba. Neser’s barnstorming 64* off just 30 […]
Strikers flame ‘Canes to remain in finals hunt
ADELAIDE Strikers have jumped into fifth on the BBL|13 ladder after comfortably accounting for the Hobart Hurricanes at Adelaide Oval last night. Not even a belligerent unbeaten knock of 95 (61) from Ben McDermott was enough to stop the hosts keeping their finals hopes alive. Sent in to bat, the Hurricanes fell to 5-36 but […]
The contenders: BBL|13 finals race
BBL|13 is now past the three-quarter mark of the regular season, with the race for four finals spots taking shape. Brisbane Heat are locked into the postseason as the competition’s only remaining undefeated side, while Perth Scorchers sit second in their pursuit for an unprecedented three-peat. We take you through all the contenders in the […]
Scorchers strengthen top two tilt
PERTH Scorchers have moved into second spot on the Big Bash League (BBL) table after accounting for the Sydney Thunder at Sydney Showground Stadium last night. Fresh off their first loss in 11 games, the double reigning champions successfully chased down the hosts’ 8-137 with five balls to spare. English openers pivoted both innings, with […]
Hurricanes inflict more Renegade pain
HOBART Hurricanes’ finals pursuit remains alive in BBL|13 after defeating Melbourne Renegades by six wickets at Marvel Stadium last night. The travelling side snapped a 10-game losing streak on the mainland, while also moving to within a game of the top four in the process. Having won the bat flip and elected to bowl, Hobart […]
Heat stay perfect amid double downpour
BRISBANE HEAT have maintained their undefeated record in BBL|13 after downing the Sydney Sixers via DLS Method last night. In what was a top of the table clash, the Heat were hauled past the par score as English allrounder Paul Walter smashed two fours from what would be the last three balls of the game. […]
Super Stars spin to fourth straight win
MELBOURNE STARS secured their fourth consecutive BBL|13 victory after defeating the Renegades by eight wickets in last night’s Melbourne Derby. In a shortened, rain-affected game at the MCG, the home side turned in arguably its most complete performance of the season to solidify its top four standing. Stars skipper Glenn Maxwell was dominant in all […]
