Another Mooney masterclass helps Perth Scorch Sydney
THE Perth Scorchers have moved to the top of the ladder after a big 61 run win over the Sydney Sixers in yesterday’s sole WBBL match. After making a whopping 6/189, the Scorchers bowled the Sixers out for 128 with three balls still remaining in their innings. The Scorchers did have a bit of a […]
Big wins for differing reasons in WBBL
YESTERDAY’s action was a double header from Melbourne’s Junction Oval, which saw a pair of wins that were critically important for different reasons. Mooney masterclass helps Scorchers continue winning ways The Perth Scorchers were the first winners of the double header, downing the Sydney Thunder by 42 runs. After the Scorchers posted 4/159 from their […]
WBBL09’s contenders starting to emerge
AS the WBBL moves into the second half of its season, the gap between the top half of the ladder and the bottom is starting to open up. Scorchers dominate Renegades In the first game of yesterday’s double header, the Perth Scorchers made a bit of a statement with a 10 wicket win over the […]
Devine devours Heat to help Scorchers win
YESTERDAY in the WBBL was supposed to be a double header of action, but thanks to the rain in Sydney only one of the two matches got underway. Further north up the coast in the one match that did take place, the Perth Scorchers got the chocolates over the Brisbane Heat, defeating their hosts by […]
Strikers and Scorchers make WBBL statements
HISTORY repeated itself in yesterday’s WBBL09 as Adelaide and Perth each picked up handy wins alongside some big performances from top-end talents. Strikers repeat history in Grand Final rematch In the first Grand Final rematch of season nine, it was a case of history repeating itself as the Adelaide Strikers made a statement with a […]
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 […]
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 […]
WBBL09 Season Preview: Perth Scorchers
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. Next up is the Perth Scorchers. WBBL08 […]
Bowling masterclass ensures easy Aussie win
A BOWLING masterclass from the Australians has helped them win their third One Day International against the West Indies by eight wickets to take the three-match series 2-0. It was the Australian bowlers who led the way, which made the job for the batters that much easier. In conditions that could not be more vastly […]
Aussies annihilate West Indies to take ODI opener
THE Australians have made a statement in their opening match of their One Day International series against the West Indies, comfortably defeating the tourists by eight wickets. Clearly impacted by not having Hayley Matthews at their disposal, the West Indies were no match for the dominant Australian bowling attack. After being sent into bat, it […]
