South Australia keeps title aspirations alive with win over WA
A PERFORMANCE from returning South Australia skipper Jemma Barsby was pivotal in her side’s win over Western Australia which sees them continue to sit in second place ahead of the upcoming WNCL decider. Her knock in the first half contributed the second most runs by a SA player with 57 not out off 58 balls […]
South Australia exacts revenge on NSW in return fixture
SOUTH Australian acting captain Bridget Patterson‘s match-winning knock was the centrepiece of a close win against New South Wales at Cricket Central in Sydney. She hit nine fours in her 90 runs, scored off 105 balls to help her side chase down the total of 9-241 set by their opposition. They won the contest with […]
Queensland puts one foot in final, but can’t rest yet
QUEENSLAND has further cemented its place at the top of the WNCL ladder after another win over South Australia, this time by 40 runs. After posting 7/327, Queensland then restricted its opponent to just 287 before bowling South Australia out. Much of Queensland’s success with the bat can be credited to Grace Harris and Charli […]
Redmayne strikes sweet century to bring Queensland’s close win
IT was the big names from the Queensland Fire that brought them the win in a closely fought finish at Adelaide Oval on Saturday. Batting first on a warm day, Queensland’s opening partnership consisted of two experienced batters who found two different fortunes out on the pitch. Lauren Winfield-Hill (12 off 18) and Georgia Redmayne […]
Webb continues sublime form to exact revenge on Victoria
IT WAS another stunning display from South Australian batter Courtney Webb that was the match-winner, following up her century from Wednesday with an unbeaten 67. Coming in at first drop chasing 241 for the win, Webb’s knock was struck off 62 balls, taking her WNCL career total to 2000 runs. Her performance included eight sixes, […]
Hayward’s maiden century ensures Victoria’s unbeaten start continues
WITH both Victoria and South Australia heading into Wednesday’s WNCL fixture unbeaten, it was the Victorian women that remained so after a heroic effort with the bat from all-rounder Ella Hayward. In what was an up-and-down match, there were two tons that stood above the rest of the batting performances, that of Victoria’s Hayward (112 […]
Renegades rise to the top to claim inaugural title
MELBOURNE Renegades have won their first Women’s Big Bash League title, defeating the Brisbane Heat by seven runs in today’s rain interrupted final. Despite not making the best of scores with the bat, the Renegades gave an exceptional fielding performance to take home the title. Player of the Final honours went to Hayley Matthews, who […]
Renegades reel in record chase to break Striker hearts
THE MELBOURNE Renegades pulled off the highest successful run chase in WBBL history last night, defeating the Adelaide Strikers by nine wickets in the process. Adelaide made a whopping 8/185, before the Renegades reached the target with 17 balls to spare. Smriti Mandhana and Katie Mack helped get the Strikers off to a really good […]
Big batting displays headline wins for Renegades and Hurricanes
SATURDAY brought about the Melbourne Renegades’ first win of WBBL|10, while the Hurricanes continued to thrive winning their second game of the season. Brisbane Heat cop first loss of the season Despite Grace Harris‘ 57 ball 75, the Brisbane Heat lost their first game this season to the Hobart Hurricanes. In chasing the Heat’s 173, […]
WBBL10 kicks off with a bang
WBBL10 kicked off in entertaining fashion yesterday, with a triple header of matches across two states. Heat reverse history to sink Strikers The Brisbane Heat were able to exact some revenge on the Adelaide Strikers after the heartbreak of last year’s final after downing the Strikers by four wickets in the opening match of the […]
