Stoinis Stars in drought-breaking win
MELBOURNE Stars are on the board in the BBL|14 season after finally grabbing their first win at The Gabba last night. The Stars kept the Brisbane Heat to 7-149 from the 20 overs, and despite only really having two knocks of note, Melbourne reached the total with 11 balls to spare thanks to Dan Lawrence […]
Hurricanes dismantle unbeaten Sixers
EVEN losing their captain hours before the BBL|14 match could not stop a rampant Hobart Hurricanes from inflicting Sydney Sixers’ first loss of the season. In an incredible bowling performance, the Hurricanes skittled the previously unbeaten Sixers for just 111 after putting up a total of 6-161, running out 50-run winners. Despite not having captain […]
Perth’s bowling attack Scorchers Strikers
A DIZZYING Perth Scorchers bowling performance that left Adelaide Strikers at 8-58 after 10.2 overs ultimately set up a huge win for the visitors, storming to victory at Adelaide Oval with seven wickets in hand and 33 balls remaining. In a team effort across the board, the work of Jhye Richardson (3-29), Jason Behrendorff (2-14) […]
Warner Thunders to match-winning knock
AN UNBEATEN 86 from skipper David Warner helped the Sydney Thunder set a big enough total to see off Melbourne Renegades at ENGIE Stadium last night. The home side has started the season strongly and now the Thunder joins fellow Sydney side the Sixers at the top of the BBL ladder. In grabbing the win, […]
Field of difference between Sixers and Heat
FOR the second consecutive night a Sydney-based side benefited from an opposition mistake that failed to capture its highest run scorer early and were made to pay the price in the BBL|14. After a bungled non-appeal for a runout of Sam Billings – who went on to win Player of the Match – by the […]
McDermott canes Short Strikeforce
AN UNBEATEN knock of 68 from Ben McDermott set up a high-scoring 11-run win for the Hobart Hurricanes over Adelaide Strikers despite a 76-run opening partnership from the home side. In a classic at Adelaide Oval, it was a night for the batsmen as 11 players across the two sides reached double figures, with two […]
Scorchers turn up the Heat to inflict champs’ first loss
A JAW-DROPPING display of power hitting from Perth Scorchers batsman Nick Hobson ended the unbeaten BBL|14 run of reigning champions Brisbane Heat that also featured a comprehensive bowling performance from the home side. The Scorchers smashed their way to 6-165 from their innings which included 2-59 in the last four overs, before bowling out the […]
Vince’s unbeaten ton sees Sixers smash Stars
AN INCREDIBLE unbeaten century from English batter James Vince has helped Sydney Sixers remain undefeated and their opponents Melbourne Stars winless following an eight-wicket victory in the Harbour City last night. There was no shortage of ‘Bazball’ on display throughout the night with Vince’s compatriot Ben Duckett smashing an impressive 68 off 29 for the […]
Renegades survive almighty Scorchers scare
MELBOURNE Renegades have beaten Perth Scorchers for just the second time at Marvel Stadium, downing the visitors in a thrilling run chase last night. After a hot start, the ‘Gades made tough work of a relatively modest 144-run target but got the job done with an over to spare. The hosts were cruising at several […]
McSweeney stars as Heat rises over Strikers
NATHAN McSweeney played a key role as Brisbane Heat successfully chased down the Adelaide Strikers’ 6-174 in their clash at The Gabba last night. Coming in at first drop, the axed Test batter served a reminder of his talent as he guided the chase expertly to finish unbeaten on 78 (49). McSweeney accelerated in the […]
