O’Neill, Short star as Vics keep Marsh Cup campaign alive
VICTORIA remains in the hunt for a Marsh Cup final berth, after defeating Queensland by nine wickets at the MCG yesterday. BBL|12 Player of the Tournament Matt Short starred in the hosts’ successful chase of 202, clubbing an unbeaten 108 in his definitive partnership with newly minted skipper Marcus Harris (78*). Having surpassed Queensland’s total […]
Sydney rain washes away potential Shield thriller
NEW South Wales remains winless in the 2022/23 Sheffield Shield season, after rain ensured their clash with Tasmania would end in a draw. The inclement weather robbed either side a chance at victory on day four at the SCG, with the visitors chasing 287 and the hosts requiring 10 wickets to force a result. The […]
Harris hits day one ton as Shield returns
MARCUS Harris has sent a statement to Test selectors with his day one ton against Queensland, as the Sheffield Shield resumed on Thursday. The newly crowned Victorian one-day captain was in an aggressive mood at the MCG, taking toll atop the order with his side sent in to bat. His 148-ball innings, which was constructed […]
WNCL Wrap: January 4 to January 7
THE FIRST games of the WNCL season after Christmas really had it all, but it was the batters who dominated proceedings. Let us go around the country and catch up on all the action. Queensland vs Tasmania Game 1 It was a bowler’s wicket in game one between the Fire and Tigers, but ultimately it […]
WNCL Player Focus: Jemma Barsby (South Australia)
SOUTH Australia proved too strong for the ACT in the Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL), picking up back-to-back wins last week. One of the stars of the first of the clashes was South Australian bowler Jemma Barsby. Stand in skipper while some of her teammates were away on international duty, she starred with the ball, […]
WNCL Round Up: Post-WBBL Edition
WITH the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) season done and dusted, Australia’s domestic one-day competition is back in action. We take you through all the latest Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) results. Tasmania vs. NSW Game 1 Game 1 saw a dominant display from reigning champions, Tasmania to defeat NSW by 10 wickets. After bowling […]
Bancroft blasts Bulls in Shield draw
ALTHOUGH Western Australia and the Queensland Bulls could not chalk out a result when the two sides went head to head in the Sheffield Shield, an experienced batsman stood above the rest with a commanding knock. Having suited up for Australia on a number of occasions, West Australian batsman Cameron Bancroft certainly has some experience […]
Redbacks fire against Tigers on day one
THE SOUTH Australia Redbacks have gotten off to the perfect start in their Sheffield Shield clash against the Tasmanian Tigers at Blundstone Arena. In the first innings, the Redbacks produced a solid score of 329 runs, behind a pair of tons from their top order, setting themselves up in a big way against Tasmania. On […]
Bird’s eight tips Tassie to triumph
AN EIGHT-WICKET haul from Jackson Bird led the Tasmanian Tigers to a four-wicket win over Victoria when the two sides locked horns in a Sheffield Shield match that took place over the weekend. Bird tormented Victoria’s top order, as the right-arm fast-medium bowler claimed four wickets in the opposition’s first and second innings’. On the […]
Determined Ferling never gave up despite hurdles
PERTH Scorchers and ACT Meteors star Holly Ferling has faced plenty of setbacks in the past few years, with injury after injury keeping her away from the sport she loves. But she is back and determined as ever to keep playing cricket. During her time off due to injury, her very structured nature helped her […]
