Excellent English remain undefeated after two
THERE was only one match overnight at the 2024 T20 World Cup, and in that match it was England who prevailed, defeating South Africa by seven wickets. South Africa made 6/124 from its 20 overs, before England reached the target with four balls to spare. South Africa made an okay start to its innings, going […]
PREVIEW | 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup
IT IS the eve of yet another World Cup, with the Women’s T20 tournament set to kick off tomorrow, Australian time. It was originally supposed to be happening in Bangladesh, but due to security concerns has been transferred to first-time hose, UAE. In a case of history repeating once again, Australia comes into this tournament […]
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 […]
BBL and WBBL pre-listed players finalised
WITH the BBL and WBBL Drafts taking place on Sunday, Rookie Me Central looked at the players that have been pre-signed and those eligible to be retained. In the lead-up to the Big Bash League (BBL) and Women’s Big Bash League’s (WBBL) seasons, the teams allowed one player per club to be pre-signed on multi-year […]
Regular season ends, finalists set in WBBL
THE regular season of the WBBL09 campaign came to an end yesterday, as the finalists were confirmed and attention shifts to finals this week. Adelaide Strikers up for finals with thumping win Adelaide Strikers finished their regular season with a thumping win, defeating the Hobart Hurricanes by 77 runs. After posting 3/164, the Strikers then […]
Bowdler’s big year progresses Paris’ career forward
YOUNG Aussie cricketer Paris Bowdler sure has had a huge year. After going from what was essentially just a career in Victorian Premier Cricket to now having WNCL and WBBL contracts and an international tour under her belt, the last year has been huge for the teenager. Originally a Victorian, Bowdler is now playing for […]
Low scores but mixed fortunes for Sydney’s own in WBBL
LOW totals and big wins were the order of the day in the WBBL yesterday, as both the Sydney Thunder and Adelaide Strikers picked up victories. Star bowling helps Thunder pick up big win A destructive bowling performance from the Sydney Thunder helped them earn a nine-wicket win over Perth Scorchers. After the Scorchers only […]
Sydney’s Friday in the WBBL
YESTERDAY in the WBBL was a successful one for those from Sydney, with both the Thunder and Sixers picking up wins. Thunder survive nail biter The Sydney Thunder strongly defended a low total to defeat the Melbourne Stars by four runs. After the Thunder were bowled out for 125, the Stars fell agonisingly short but […]
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 […]
