NSW reverse the polarity of the history in WNCL
NSW made sure history did not repeat itself, defeating the ACT by 34 runs to reverse the result from the clash between the sides only 48 hours prior. NSW made 8/281 before the Meteors were restricted to 247 and were bowled out. The beginning of the Breakers’ innings was a mixture of medium and small […]
History made as the Meteors get on the board
THE ACT Meteors are on the board for WNCL season 2023/24, after they pulled off a historic upset win against NSW yesterday. The four-wicket win over the Breakers not only got them their first win of this season, but it was also their first win over their neighbours since 2009/10, which was the first season […]
Déjà vu as WA wins big again
WESTERN Australia has made it two big wins from as many games against the ACT, this time downing the Meteors by 10 wickets. After bowling the Meteors out for only 171 halfway through the 39th over on Sunday, the West Australians reached the target in only 25 overs as both openers carried their bats. Having […]
Fire flex muscles against struggling Meteors
QUEENSLAND made it two wins from as many games against the ACT this week, this time downing the Meteors by nine wickets. After the Meteors were bowled out for 157, the Fire reached the target at the start of the 30th over. As is characteristic with teams as young as the Meteors, once the wickets […]
The Lay of the Land – WNCL 2023/24 Part 2
AFTER a two month break for WBBL09, the 2023/24 WNCL season returns this hour, so in case you forgot where things stand, here is a quick reminder of how every team is going. 1st – Queensland (3 wins, 1 loss) The Fire have had an excellent start to the season, with only the one loss […]
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 […]
WBBL09 Season Preview: Perth Scorchers
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. Next up is the Perth Scorchers. WBBL08 […]
2023/24 WNCL Weekly Watch: Opening Week Edition
THE 2023/24 WNCL season has officially kicked off, with plenty of action across the first week. From almost centuries to star bowling performances, the first week’s action had it all. New South Wales vs Queensland Game One (September 22) – NSW (5/183) defeated Queensland (182) NSW Best Batters: Ash Gardner (54), Erin Burns (31 not […]
Determined Ferling never gave up despite hurdles
PERTH Scorchers and ACT Meteors star Holly Ferling has faced plenty of setbacks in the past few years, with injury after injury keeping her away from the sport she loves. But she is back and determined as ever to keep playing cricket. During her time off due to injury, her very structured nature helped her […]
WBBL08 Preview: Melbourne Stars to Sydney Thunder
THE EIGHTH Edition of the WBBL starts this week, and to celebrate and count down to the tournament, we will be previewing all the teams in a two part series. In this second part of the preview series we are going to take a look at the final four teams alphabetically – Melbourne Stars, Perth […]
