History never repeats? Try telling the Thunder
SYDNEY Thunder have repeated history and bounced back onto the WBBL09 winners list with a 37-run win over the Melbourne Renegades. In a sense of déjà vu, this was the second time the Thunder had beaten the Renegades in the space of a week. Batting first, the Thunder made 5/190 from their 20 overs. Openers […]
Sydney Thunders to big win over Renegades
SYDNEY Thunder remains undefeated this WBBL season after an eight wicket win over the Melbourne Renegades. The Renegades made 5/147 from their 20 overs, before the Thunder reached the target halfway through their 18th over. The start to the Renegades innings really was a sign of how the rest of the 20 overs was […]
WBBL09 Season Preview: Sydney Thunder
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, Rookie Me Central will countdown by previewing each of the teams set to be contesting the tournament this season. In the final preview of the series, […]
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 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 […]
Australia announces 2022 Ashes squad
TODAY Australia finally announced its 15-player Ashes squad for the upcoming Women’s Ashes series against England. The squad includes the uncapped Alana King, who was named over Amanda-Jade Wellington for the leg spinner spot in the squad. King is the only uncapped member of the squad, and is one of three changes to the squad […]
Campbell Breaks Meteors for NSW to stay undefeated
STELLA Campbell tore through the ACT Meteors to help her New South Wales Breakers side remain undefeated in the Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL). Campbell finished the match with an eye-opening 7/25 off eight overs to rip the heart out of the ACT and secure the win. The Canberrans won the toss and decided to […]
History repeats as NSW Break Vic hearts at The Junction
THE NSW Breakers made it 2/2 against Victoria to start their WNCL season, once again defeating the Victorians in unpredictable weather conditions. There was a weather delay to start the match, and a late out for the Victorians as Amy Vine replaced Makinley Blows. This time around it was the Victorians who won the toss […]
NSW Breaks Vic’s Spirit and claims first win
THE NSW Breakers have started their 2021/22 WNCL season off in the perfect fashion, beating Victoria in their opening match of the season at the Junction Oval. Going into the game, it was announced that Australian captain Meg Lanning would not be playing in the match, which was a huge out for the home side. […]
2021/22 WNCL Preview: Nation’s best set to pad up
AFTER some delays due to ever changing border rules around the country, the 2021/22 Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) season finally gets underway this weekend. Although only four teams are in action this weekend, there are still some enthralling match ups and brilliant cricket to be played. WNCL fans will be excited to know that […]
