England falls apart again as Aussies clean sweep Ashes ODIs
AUSTRALIA has clean swept the one dayer portion of the Women’s Ashes after an 86 run win in the third ODI today in Hobart. The Aussies posted 8/308, before England could only muster 222 before being bowled out. Things were not looking that sweet for the home side, with a top order battling collapse leaving […]
PREVIEW | 2025 U19 Women’s World Cup – Group D
THE 2025 ICC Under 19 Women’s World Cup is just around the corner, and to build-up to the tournament Rookie Me Central will take a look at each of the groups in this year’s tournament and preview how each nation may fare. In the final part of the series, it is time to take a […]
Ward tons up as CA XI hunt down Lions
TIM WARD’S fourth innings century has helped guide the Cricket Australia XI to a seven-wicket victory over England Lions. The opener hit triple-figures in 195 deliveries before retiring hurt on 115 (207), leaving Jack Clayton (18) and Lachlan Hearne (5) to reach the 261-run target on day three. Having conceded a first innings deficit at […]
Heat title defence in tatters as Canes capture double chance
HOBART HURRICANES secured a double finals chance with last night’s thrilling final ball victory over Brisbane Heat at The Gabba. The visitors not only reclaimed top spot with one game left to play, but also left the defending champions’ title defence hanging by a thread. >> SCROLL to see the scorecard, standings & fixtures With […]
Australia A squad to take on Lions announced
THE 12-MAN Australia A squad to take on England Lions has been announced, featuring some of the nation’s best emerging talents. Together, they will participate in a single four-day clash later this month as the Lions continue their tour. The match takes place from January 30-February 2 at Cricket Central. >> SCROLL to see the […]
PREVIEW | 2025 U19 Women’s World Cup – Group C
THE 2025 ICC Under 19 Women’s World Cup is just around the corner, and to build-up to the tournament Rookie Me Central will take a look at each of the groups in this year’s tournament and preview how each nation may fare. Next up in the series, it is time to take a look at […]
Openers set mission impossible for travelling Irish
ANOTHER dominant batting performance from India has seen the home side whitewash its three-match One Day International series with Ireland, after a 304-run win in the final match of the series. India posted a monster total of 5/435 from its 50 overs, before skittling Ireland for just 131 in the 32nd over. The result marked […]
Sixers sneak home in final over thriller
SYDNEY Sixers have reclaimed top spot on the BBL|14 ladder and effectively ended Adelaide Strikers’ season in one fell swoop with their tense final over victory at Adelaide Oval last night. Sean Abbott hit the winning run with a ball to spare as his side chased down the Strikers’ formidable 5-182 total. >> SCROLL to […]
PREVIEW | 2025 U19 Women’s World Cup – Group B
THE 2025 ICC Under 19 Women’s World Cup is just around the corner, and to build up to the tournament Rookie Me Central will take a look at each of the groups in this year’s tournament and see how the teams in those groups may go. Next up in the series, it is time to […]
Star spinners speak contrasting emotions after chaotic ODI
TWO OF the most influential players of yesterday’s second Ashes ODI spoke to the waiting media after one of the most chaotic matches in recent Women’s Ashes history. For Alana King, who spun the game on its head with a Player of the Match performance, the result marked an almighty escape for her and […]
Warriors waltz to first win after dominant bowling display
WESTERN Australia is finally on the board this WNCL season after defeating New South Wales by seven wickets at the WACA Ground yesterday. The home side bowled New South Wales out for just 102, before reaching the target part way through the 27th over. Losing the first wicket on the first ball of the innings […]
Harris hoists hosts to big win over reigning champions
A MONSTER batting performance from Queensland star Grace Harris has propelled the Fire to a 14-run win over defending WNCL champions Tasmania. After being sent in to bat at Allan Border Field, the hosts posted 294 from 43 overs before bowling out Tasmania out for 280 with seven balls to spare. The Fire did not […]
