Pakistan on the board as India wins again at World Cup
IT was a good day for neighbours India and Pakistan overnight at the World Cup, with both sides picking up wins. Pakistan notched its first of the tournament after downing Ireland, while India earned its second after breezing past the West Indies. India does it easy against West Indies India remains undefeated in the T20 […]
Warriors dominant in securing home Marsh Cup final
WESTERN Australia has secured a home final in the 2022/23 Marsh Cup, after cruising to a controlled win over South Australia at Adelaide Oval. The Warriors earned a bonus point as they chased the Redbacks’ modest 210 in under 40 overs, emphatically maintaining their undefeated record. The victory was steered by a wealth of experience […]
Balkin holds nerve as Aussie U19s snatch Ashes victory
AUSTRALIA has held on by the barest of margins to break English hearts in a thrilling Under 19 Ashes victory at Allan Border Field. The hosts chased down a modest total of 154 with 41 balls to spare, though the loss of nine wickets made for a thrilling finish in Brisbane. Thomas Balkin proved the […]
Wolf strikes to keep Australia undefeated
THERE was only one match on the cards at the T20 World Cup overnight, but it was a good one for the fans of the green and gold as Australia cruised to an eight wicket win over Bangladesh to remain undefeated at the tournament. Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bat first, but thanks […]
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 […]
History made at inaugural WPL Auction
HISTORY was made yesterday in India, with the inaugural auction for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) taking place, with some big names earning some big pay days. The WPL’s (female equivalent of the IPL) five inaugural franchises – Gujarat Giants, Royal Challengers Banglaore, UP Warriorz, Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals – all went to the […]
Dixon dominates to give Aussies U19 Ashes ascendancy
A BRUTAL ton from Harry Dixon has led Australia to victory in the first one-day contest of this year’s Under 19 Ashes, comprehensively besting England by 119 runs. Sent in to bat first at Allan Border Oval, the Aussies posted an unrelenting 6-349, spearheaded by 148 from their Victorian opener. Dixon reached triple-figures in 104 […]
Day four had it all in South Africa
DAY 4 at the T20 World Cup had it all. Undefeated runs continuing, first wins of the tournament and some coming away with a lot of unanswered questions. England stay undefeated but don’t have it all its own way against neighbour England remains undefeated after two matches of its campaign, but certainly did not have […]
Sheffield Shield | Vics go second, Redbacks & Blues in box seat
VICTORIA has claimed a 164-run win over Queensland to jump the Bulls into second on the Sheffield Shield ladder. Chasing an improbable total of 351, with 286 required on the final day at the MCG, the visitors were rolled for 185 before tea as their batting had few answers for the polished Vics. Queensland resumed […]
Big wins keep coming on Day 3
DAY 3 at the T20 World Cup saw some more big wins on the board. India got its campaign off to a winning start by beating rivals Pakistan, while Sri Lanka continued its strong start with a win over Bangladesh. India win battle of the neighbours India got its T20 World Cup campaign off to […]
Favourites do it easy on Day 2
DAY 2 at the 2023 Women’s T20 World Cup saw some dominant displays from the favourites, with England and Australia both picking up wins to begin their campaigns. England do it easy first up England cruised to victory in its first up match of the tournament, downing the West Indies by seven wickets. The West […]
