Maxwell makes history in Aussie annihilation
A RECORD-BREAKING performance from all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, a masterclass from opener David Warner and a late appearance from Adam Zampa combined to steer Australia to a 309-run win over the Netherlands in the ODI World Cup. Maxwell smashed the fastest century in World Cup history, powering home to 106 runs in just 46 deliveries, taking […]
Warm homecoming for Perth as Scorchers tame Hurricanes
IT was a triumphant homecoming for the Perth Scorchers last night, who picked up their second win of the WBBL09 season with a seven-wicket victory over the Hobart Hurricanes. The Hurricanes batted first and were bowled out for 158 on the final ball of their innings, before the Scorchers were able to reach the target […]
History repeats and questions arise in WBBL
ACROSS the two matches yesterday in the WBBL there was some history repeated and some big wins for more reasons than one. History repeats as Adelaide too strong for Stars again History has repeated itself already this season as the Adelaide Strikers have beaten the Melbourne Stars for the second time in the space of […]
Adelaide strikes out as Renegades serve dose of own medicine
THE Adelaide Strikers copped a dose of their own medicine yesterday in Melbourne, as they were comprehensively beaten by the Renegades to the tune of 81 runs. After the Strikers annihilated the Stars only a few days prior, they were on the receiving end of a big loss as the Renegades proved to be too […]
Big scores, big moments as Heat and Thunder win
THE first Sunday of WBBL saw plenty of big scores and memorable moments as Brisbane and the Sydney Thunder both won. High scoring Harris helps Brisbane scorch Perth The Brisbane Heat got their campaign off to a stellar start, defeating the Perth Scorchers by 50 runs. After the Heat posted a massive 7/229 off their […]
Stars crash back to earth as Strikers make historic statement
THE Adelaide Strikers started their WBBL title defence in record fashion, thrashing the Melbourne Stars by 148 runs. In doing so they restricted the Stars to the record lowest WBBL total and handed themselves the record for the biggest ever winning margin in the process. The Strikers batted first, and openers Katie Mack and Laura […]
Two opposite results spices up WBBL
DAY 2 of WBBL09 saw two very different results, but it was a good day for the visitors as the Brisbane Heat and Perth Scorchers were the ones to emerge victorious. Heat win nailbiter The Brisbane Heat were made to fight for their first up win over the Melbourne Renegades, but ultimately emerged with a […]
Stars stun Sixers in season opening thriller
THE Melbourne Stars have pulled off the first upset of the WBBL09 season, defeating the much fancied Sydney Sixers by two runs in an absolute thriller in the season opener. After the Stars put a strong total of 8/165 on the board, it ultimately went down to the wire but some composed bowling from Alice […]
WBBL09 Preview: Season 2023
TODAY is the day – the WBBL09 season begin today. Tonight it all kicks off in Sydney as the Sixers host the Stars in what has become the semi-regular season opener. As the competition approaches 10 years, it has certainly grown a lot in that time. This season will see a lot less games where […]
WBBL09 Season Preview: Sydney Thunder
THE ninth Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) season us almost upon us, with the competition set to kick off next week. In the lead up to the opening day, Rookie Me Central will countdown by previewing each of the teams set to be contesting the tournament this season. In the final preview of the series, […]
2023/24 WNCL Weekly Watch: Edition 4
WEEK 4 of the WNCL season saw only two matches, but as the first half of the season came to a close and players head off to their WBBL clubs, the competition sits in a very interesting position. Queensland vs Victoria Queensland and Victoria faced off for the second match of their double header, with […]
WBBL09 Season Preview: Sydney Sixers
THE ninth Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) season us almost upon us, with the competition set to kick off next week. In the lead up to the opening day, Rookie Me Central will countdown by previewing each of the teams set to be contesting the tournament this season. In the penultimate preview of the series, […]
