Innings victory propels WA into third
WESTERN Australia has gone from zero to hero in the Sheffield Shield, jumping from the foot of the ladder into third with an innings victory over Queensland yesterday. The three-time defending champions wrapped the match up on day three at the Gabba after defending their 165-run first innings lead. >> SCROLL to see all the […]
SACAs take control after day one chaos
AFTER an opening day which saw 20 wickets fall, South Australia’s batters began to regain control in their Sheffield Shield clash against Tasmania at Adelaide Oval. Jason Sangha‘s 201-ball knock of 75 proved the backbone of the innings, which will resume at 6-272 on day three. >> SCROLL to see all the day two scorecards […]
Rocc’ & rolled: Bowlers dominate day one in Shield
CAREER-BEST figures of 7-52 from spinner Corey Rocchiccioli have Western Australia favourably poised in their Sheffield Shield clash against Queensland at The Gabba. Having chosen to bat first, the Bulls managed a mere 147 runs in their first dig as the visitors ran riot on the road. >> SCROLL to see all the day one […]
Tassie takes out thriller, Bulls beat Blues
KIERAN Elliott has bowled Tasmania to a remarkable Sheffield Shield victory over Victoria, with six of the paceman’s 10 wickets for the match coming in the fourth innings. Defending 270 on the final day at Bellerive Oval, the hosts saluted by 20 runs to jump up to fourth spot on the ladder. >> Day Three: […]
Bulls in box seat, Tigers take it up to Vics
QUEENSLAND is in the box seat to defeat New South Wales in their Sheffield Shield clash at The Gabba after a dominant batting display on day three. Matthew Renshaw posted his 23rd First Class ton, while first innings centurion Jack Clayton retired hurt on 76 to in a definitive 143-run partnership. >> Day Two: SACAs […]
SACAs stay top in WACA wicket fest
SOUTH Australia continued its Sheffield Shield revival in 2024/25, remaining top of the table with a crushing six-wicket win over three-time reigning champion, Western Australia. A chaotic two days at the WACA yielded the third-lowest aggregate score (376 runs) in competition history. >> SCROLL to see all scores in progress Remarkably, 20 wickets fell on […]
Tigers’ Shield season nears extinction after SACA stunner
THE FINAL day of Sheffield Shield action before a two-month break was full of drama, starting with South Australia’s dramatic two-run defeat of Tasmania. Chasing 429 for victory, the Tigers needed four runs off the last delivery with one wicket in hand, but a calamitous runout cost them even a draw. >> SCROLL to see […]
Bulls topple table topping Vics in tight finish
QUEENSLAND has produced the upset of the Sheffield Shield season to-date, toppling the ladder leading Victoria by 23 runs at the MCG yesterday. Mark Steketee proved a thorn in the hosts’ side, taking the decisive wicket and bolstering the Bulls’ totals with crucial tailend runs. >> SCROLL to see the full scorecard Victoria was set […]
State of Play: 2024/25 Sheffield Shield
THE 2024/25 Sheffield Shield season is set to return from its two-month break, with all six states having played six matches apiece. They have another four of fixtures remaining each, with a quartet of triple-headers marching the competition towards its conclusion in the March 26-29 Final. Picking up again on Saturday February 8, this year’s […]
Jam packed summer domestic schedule revealed
IT has been a big day at Cricket Australia, with the domestic season fixtures all dropping this morning. The women’s domestic season will look very different as compared to recent season. It will begin with what is being dubbed the ‘T20 Spring Challenge’, which will see teams aligned with the WBBL clubs plus a team […]
