Thunder blunders see Sixers snatch Sydney Smash
SYDNEY Sixers have continued their dominance of the Sydney Smash after taking out a final ball thriller at ENGIE Stadium last night. The magenta men required 15 runs of the final over to pass the set target of 164, and did so off the bat of Ben Dwarshuis as the Thunder proved their own worst […]
Western Australia crowned Under 19 champions
WESTERN Australia has taken out the Under 19 National Championships title after defeating Victoria Metro by 20 runs in Thursday’s decider. WA won the toss and set 149 for victory in a low-scoring affair at Karen Rolton Oval, before skittling the Vics for 128 to secure another piece of silverware for the state. >> SCROLL […]
Top two teams toppled as Vics, WA meet in final
A PAIR of boilovers in the Under 19 National Championship semi-finals has seen Western Australia and Victoria Metro progress to this year’s decider. After both achieving 4-0 group stage records, Queensland and hosts South Australia crashed out at the last hurdle and will now play off for third place. >> SCROLL to see the scorecards, […]
Finals scene set at Under 19 champs
THE FOUR semi-finalists are locked in at this year’s Cricket Australia Under 19 National Championships, with Queensland and South Australia finishing the group stage undefeated. Either side will take on Vic Metro and Western Australia respectively for a spot in Thursday’s Grand Final. >> SCROLL to see the scorecards, standings & fixtures WA locked up […]
SA, Queensland on collision course for Champs final
SOUTH Australia and Queensland remain the only undefeated sides after three rounds of Cricket Australia Under 19 National Championships action. Situated in Pools A and B respectively, the two sides have one more fixture to navigate today before the semi-finals begin on Wednesday. >> SCROLL to see the scorecards, standings & fixtures The host state […]
Need to Know: BBL|14 (2024/25)
THE 2024/25 Big Bash League (BBL) season gets underway on Sunday, as the Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars lock horns at Perth Stadium. The clash kicks off another bumper instalment of the Australian domestic T20 competition, and we take you through all you need to know before then. >> PREVIEWS: Heat | Hurricanes | Renegades […]
Vics kick off Under 19 carnival in style
IT WAS a good day to be Victorian as the Under 19 National Championships got underway in Adelaide on Wednesday. Both the Country and Metro sides enjoyed wins, with the former defeating Northern Territory by 134 runs, while the latter breezed past New South Wales Metro to the tune of seven wickets. >> SCROLL to […]
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 […]
BBL|14 Season Preview: Perth Scorchers
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 returns from its hiatus tomorrow, 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, while three-time reigning champion Western Australia is struggling in last spot. Tasmania and New South Wales will recommence the campaign […]
