Perry and McGrath star as Aussies pile on Day 1 runs
AUSTRALIA has made a productive start to the sole test match of the 2023 Women’s Ashes Series. The Aussies finished day one on 7/328, highlights from an Australian perspective included Tahlia McGrath’s 61 and Ellyse Perry almost got herself a test century but heartbreakingly fell one short. Australia got off to a strong start to […]
PREVIEW | Women’s Ashes 2023
IT is a big week for women’s cricket fans with the 2023 Women’s Ashes kicking off. Starting tomorrow in Nottingham, the series begins with the sole test match before it moves into the T20s and One Day International sections. That test match will bring some history with it, with the match finally being the full […]
Group stage done, finalists decided in WPL
THE GROUP games of inaugural Women’s Premier League finished up overnight, and with wins to Mumbai and Delhi, an exciting finals series is all set and ready to go. Mumbai halts losing run After two consecutive losses, the Mumbai Indians are back on the winners list after downing the Royal Challengers Bangalore by four wickets. […]
Bangalore on the board as Warriorz left reeling
THE ROYAL Challengers Bangalore are finally on the board this Women’s Premier League season, after they defeated the UP Warriorz by five wickets overnight. After the Warriorz were bowled out for 135, the Royal Challengers comfortably reached the target with two overs to spare. The Warriorz’s innings got off to quite the disaster, with both […]
History repeats as Delhi downs Bangalore
MUCH like the first time around these two sides met, Delhi defeated the Royal Challengers Bangalore overnight to keep the Royal Challengers winless in season 2023. After the Royal Challengers made 4/150 from their 20 overs, the Capitals certainly took their time but reached the target with two balls to spare and six wickets in […]
Sixers and spinners star as UP picks up handy win
TWO Sydney Sixers openers may have been among the stars for their respective sides overnight in the Women’s Premier League, but only one came away smiling as the UP Warriorz defeated the Royal Challengers Bangalore by 10 wickets. After the Royal Challengers were bowled out for 138 with three balls left in their innings, the […]
2023 Women’s Premier League: Tournament Preview
TONIGHT, history is made. For years the Indian Premier League has reshaped the domestic cricket landscape in the men’s game and now, it’s the women’s turn. Tonight sees the very first Women’s Premier League (WPL) season get underway, with five teams – Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore and UP Warriorz – […]
Women’s Premier League 2023 Preview: Royal Challengers Bangalore
THE INAUGURAL Women’s Premier League (WPL) competition kicks off on the weekend, the women’s equivalent of the Indian Premier League (IPL) which 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 team’s individually […]
Aussies Schutt through Sri Lanka to remain undefeated
THERE was only one match overnight at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, but it was once again happy days for the Australians, who were even more dominant as they defeated Sri Lanka by 10 wickets to remain undefeated. In a rare occurrence, Australian captain Meg Lanning won the toss, and decided to have a […]
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 […]
