Kiwis crush Windies’ dreams, one step closer to history
NEW ZEALAND is one win away from a maiden T20 World title after defeating the West Indies by eight runs in this morning’s semi-final. The Kiwis made 9/128 from their 20 overs, before restricting the West Indies to just 8/120 from theirs. New Zealand made an ok start to its innings, but the wickets really […]
Windies wash away doubters to book semi spot at World Cup
THE WEST Indies have defied expectations to top their group at the T20 World Cup and move through to the semi final stage. It comes on the back of a victory over England in their final group stage game overnight. England made 7/141 from its 20 overs, before the West Indies reached that target with […]
WBBL|10 Overseas Draft – Every selection
AFTER a few picks spent trying to lure a rival to the Hurricanes, Hobart eventually took Danni Wyatt with the first pick. English players Sophie Ecclestone and Heather Knight, and South African captain Laura Wolvaardt were all retained by their original teams, evading the Hurricanes’ pick. First Round Pick 1: Hobart Hurricanes- Sophie Ecclestone (was […]
WBBL09 Season Preview: Adelaide Strikers
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, we here at Rookie Me Central are going to count down by previewing each of the teams set to be contesting the tournament this season. First […]
Big scores, big tallies as Dehli and UP get the win
THERE were two games overnight in the Women’s Premier League, with Delhi and the UP Warriorz getting wins in matches with big scores and even bigger individual performances with the ball. Delhi far too strong for Bangalore The Delhi Capitals have made a statement in their opening match of the tournament, defeating the Royal Challengers […]
Women’s Premier League 2023 Preview: Gujarat Giants
THE inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL) competition kicks off on the weekend, which is the women’s equivalent of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and is set to revolutionise the women’s game in much the same way. In the lead up to the tournament, Rookie Me Central will take a deep dive into each of the […]
WBBL08 Stats Wrap
LAST Sunday saw an entertaining WBBL08 come to a fitting conclusion, with Adelaide defeating the Sydney Sixers by 10 runs. Now that the tournament has ended, let us take a look back and recognise the stellar individual achievements from across the competition. MOST RUNS Beth Mooney (Perth Scorchers) Runs: 434High Score: 99*Average: 43.4 Ellyse Perry […]
The bridesmaids become the brides as Adelaide wins WBBL title
AFTER being the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) bridesmaids three times, Adelaide Strikers finally broke through for their first WBBL title, after they upset Sydney Sixers by 10 runs. Spearheaded by player of the match Deandra Dottin (52 not out and two wickets), the Strikers caused the upset and sent retiring star Tegan McPharlin off […]
Preview: WBBL08 Final – Sydney Sixers vs. Adelaide Strikers
THE day the 2022 Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) Final is here. This year’s decider sees a top two clash between Sydney Sixers and Adelaide Strikers. The Sixers and the Strikers may have had very strong WBBL08s, but things could not have been more different for them last season. Sydney find themselves back in the […]
Patterson Penna partnership powers Strikers to victory
A STELLAR and very composed partnership from Bridget Patterson and Madeline Penna has seen the Adelaide Strikers defeat the Brisbane Heat and win through to tomorrow’s WBBL final. Needing 23 runs off the last two overs, Patterson and then Penna went bang and ensured the home side got the win. Brisbane won the bat flip […]
