Reflections on a golden year for the golden girls
IT WAS another huge year for the Australian Women’s Cricket team in 2022, so as the year draws to a close, Rookie Me Central takes a look back at some of the memorable moments from the Australian team in 2022. Ashes The first challenge of the calendar year for the Australians was a home Ashes […]
Aussies clinch series, but at a cost
AUSTRALIA has won its T20 series against India with one match left to go, after defeating the hosts last night by seven runs. The win however came at a cost, with captain Alyssa Healy injuring her calf. Batting first, the Aussies got off to a quick fire start before losing their first wicket halfway through […]
Big hitters to the rescue as Aussies regain series lead
Excellent batting exploits from Ellyse Perry and Grace Harris, combined with great bowling from Darcie Brown and Ash Gardner has seen the Aussies defeat India by 21 runs and regain the lead in their best of five series. Batting first, the Aussies got into a little bit of trouble early, as they found themselves at […]
Mooney masterclass sees manic Aussies over the line
A PLAYER of the Match performance from Beth Mooney helped the Aussies get off to the perfect start in their series against India, winning by nine wickets. After they were sent into bat, the Indians got off to a quick fire start at almost 10 runs an over before they lost their first wicket. However, […]
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 […]
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 […]
WBBL08 Weekly Wrap: Edition 6
IN our weekly wrap-up of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), let us catch up on all that happened in the WBBL in the past week, as the round robin portion of the season came to an end and the finalists were decided. Brisbane Heat (6/114) defeated Adelaide Strikers (10/115) by DLS Top Heat performers: Amelia […]
WBBL08 Weekly Wrap: Edition 5
IN our weekly wrap-up of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), let us catch up on all that happened in the WBBL in the past week, including plenty of huge scores. Hobart Hurricanes (2/82) defeated Melbourne Renegades (10/80) The week got off to a disastrous start for the Renegades, as they got completely dismantled by the Hurricanes. […]
WBBL08 Weekly Wrap: Edition 4
IN our weekly wrap-up of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), let us catch up on all that happened in the WBBL in the past week, which this week includes a couple of east coasters in a hurry to make half a century. Melbourne Stars (5/186) defeated Adelaide Strikers (8/164) In a high scoring affair, the […]
WBBL08 Star Performances: Fortnight One
WE are a fortnight down in the WBBL08 season, so let us take a look at some of the best individual performances from players across the tournament thus far. Amanda-Jade Wellington Adelaide Strikers star Amanda-Jade Wellington went on a record breaking spree against the Renegades, taking 5/8 off 3.5 overs. She took a couple of […]
