BBL|14 Season Preview: Sydney Sixers
THE 2024/25 Big Bash League (BBL) season is right around the corner, kicking off with a clash between the Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars on December 15. Another bumper schedule plays host to 40 matches followed by a finals series which will see the BBL|14 title awarded on January 27. With plenty of water passing […]
BBL|14 Season Preview: Brisbane Heat
THE 2024/25 Big Bash League (BBL) season is right around the corner, kicking off with a clash between the Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars on December 15. Another bumper schedule plays host to 40 matches followed by a finals series which will see the BBL|14 title awarded on January 27. With plenty of water passing […]
State of Play: 2024/25 One-Day Cup
THE 2024/25 One-Day Cup will be on hiatus until February, leaving as good a time as ever to get caught up on the state of play. South Australia, last season’s wooden spooner, currently tops the table with a resounding 16 points, while three-time reigning champion Western Australia is struggling in last spot. With 14 fixtures […]
Renshaw lets rip as Queensland tames Tigers
MATTHEW Renshaw‘s fourth List A century has propelled Queensland into third place on the One-Day Cup table after defeating Tasmania by 56 runs in Hobart yesterday. Batting at number four, the left-hander played with freedom en route to 122 runs off 99 deliveries after the Bulls were sent in to bat. >> SCROLL to see […]
State of Play: 2024/25 Sheffield Shield
THE 2024/25 Sheffield Shield season has passed its halfway point, 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 in February 2025, this year’s title race remains relatively […]
Heat book second consecutive final after Thunder collapse
SYDNEY Thunder were outclassed in the batting stakes by Brisbane Heat to ensure they would lineup in their second consecutive WBBL final. Facing the Renegades in Melbourne on Sunday, the Heat have now won six games in a row, setting up a tantalising match-up. Winning the match by nine wickets, the victory was set up […]
Strikers exact revenge on Hurricanes in return fixture
ON Wednesday, the in-form Hurricanes comprehensively beat the Strikers at Ninja Stadium. On Saturday however it was a different story, with Adelaide taking an unlikely win against the third-placed side. The 38-run win gave them their second win of the competition, managing to bowl the Hurricanes out inside 16 overs. Batting first, the defending champions […]
Stars outclass Hurricanes while Renegades snatch thriller from Strikers
THE Melbourne Stars were simply too good for the Hobart Hurricanes, while the Strikers and Renegades fought out a close game to give the ‘Gades another win. Yastika Bhati gives her side the ideal start against Hobart Batting first, the Hobart Hurricanes scored 136 off their 20 overs. It was veteran all-rounder Nicola Carey‘s 44 […]
Big batting displays headline wins for Renegades and Hurricanes
SATURDAY brought about the Melbourne Renegades’ first win of WBBL|10, while the Hurricanes continued to thrive winning their second game of the season. Brisbane Heat cop first loss of the season Despite Grace Harris‘ 57 ball 75, the Brisbane Heat lost their first game this season to the Hobart Hurricanes. In chasing the Heat’s 173, […]
Jemma Barsby’s Strikers ready to open WBBL|10
AFTER a final over win in the WBBL|09 decider against the Brisbane Heat, Jemma Barsby‘s Strikers are looking for the same result on Sunday against the same opposition at Adelaide Oval. In a match that opens a double-header at the venue, it is the back-to-back champions who will expect a passionate ‘Blue Crew’ at the […]
