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Final over chaos sees Tassie go back-to-back

THANKS to some last over heroics from Sarah Coyte, Tasmania has managed to defend their Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) title by a mere run via the Duckworth-Lewis method over South Australia in yesterday’s final. After Tasmania were bowled out for 164 on the final ball of their innings, the rain started to come down […]

Bancroft presses Test case as Warriors roll Tassie

CAMERON Bancroft has again pressed his case for a Test recall after compiling his fourth century in the 2022/23 Sheffield Shield season. The West Australian opener thumped Tasmania for an unbeaten 176 in his side’s second dig on Thursday, setting the hosts a whopping 504 to win at Blundstone Arena. Resuming at eight down with […]

Preview: 2022/23 WNCL Final – will history repeat?

THE 2022/23 WNCL season come to a thrilling conclusion on the weekend, with Tasmania hosting South Australia for the chance to win the title. It is a case of history repeating itself, with these two sides also contesting the 2021/22 decider which was also held in Tasmania. In last season’s grand final, a strong partnership […]

Young star Cavanough makes moves through cricketing pathway

YOUNG Tasmanian star Julia Cavanough has already made a lot of sacrifices to get where she is today in her cricketing career. Originally from Queensland, she started playing cricket as a youngster and followed a path many young girls around the country do into the sport. “I’ve played cricket for, well this is probably my […]

Peirson ton keeps Queensland bullish against Blues

QUEENSLAND captain Jimmy Peirson has taken full toll after being dropped on nought to notch up his sixth first class century, against New South Wales yesterday. The gloveman entered the crease with his side reeling at 5-80, but pulled through to finish day two unbeaten on 115 with the Bulls still 39 runs in arrears. […]

Inglis, Short fire for Shield tons amid triple-header

AGGRESSIVE hundreds from Josh Inglis and Matt Short put their respective sides in strong positions yesterday, as three games of Sheffield Shield cricket played out simultaneously. Inglis’ ton steered Western Australia to a first innings total of 300, while Short again looked a class above for Victoria to help set up an ongoing lead of […]

Redbacks draw the Short straw as Vics mount fightback

VICTORIA has fought back hard in its crucial Sheffield Shield clash with South Australia, working into the box seat after day one at Junction Oval. On a day where 15 wickets fell, in-form Vic batter Matt Short conjured a better than run-a-ball 70 to give his side something to defend in the four-day contest. The […]

WNCL Catch Up: Regular Season Wrap Up

`IN amongst all the excitement and action of both the Under 19 and Senior T20 World Cups going on in South Africa, there has still been plenty of women’s cricket happening much closer to home. If you have been too engrossed with what has been happening at the World Cups, catch up on what has […]

Hughes knocks national door down with another ton

DANIEL Hughes sent a message to onlooking national selector George Bailey on Thursday, as he notched up his fourth ton in the 2022/23 Marsh Cup season. The opener’s definitive knock, on his 34th birthday no less, saw New South Wales pick up its first win of the season, and crush Tasmania’s hopes of securing a […]

Warriors dominant in securing home Marsh Cup final

WESTERN Australia has secured a home final in the 2022/23 Marsh Cup, after cruising to a controlled win over South Australia at Adelaide Oval. The Warriors earned a bonus point as they chased the Redbacks’ modest 210 in under 40 overs, emphatically maintaining their undefeated record. The victory was steered by a wealth of experience […]

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