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: UP Warriorz
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 […]
WNCL Catch Up: Regular Season Wrap Up
`IN amongst all the excitement and action of both the Under 19 and Senior T20 World Cups going on in South Africa, there has still been plenty of women’s cricket happening much closer to home. If you have been too engrossed with what has been happening at the World Cups, catch up on what has […]
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 […]
Graham’s hatrick heroics sees Aussies close out series
THANKS to some heroics with the bat from Ash Gardner and Grace Harris and the ball from Heather Graham, the Australians have ended their series in the subcontinent with a 54 run win over India. Batting first, the Australians had a new batting combination at the top of the order with Alyssa Healy missing through […]
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 […]
Brisbane brings the Heat to down ‘Canes
THE Brisbane Heat were too strong for Hobart last night, defeating the Hurricanes by 44 runs to win the WBBL Eliminator and progress through to The Challenger. After the Hurricanes sent them in to bat, the Heat certainly were not waiting around to make something happen, smashing a 50-run opening partnership inside the Power Play. […]
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. […]
