Delhi’s demolition sees Capitals claim top perch
THE Delhi Capitals have finished on top of the WPL ladder for the second straight year after they defeated the Gujarat Giants overnight to claim the minor premiership. The win also means that the Capitals are straight into the Final, bypassing the Eliminator. Delhi restricted the Giants to only 9/126 in last night’s final match […]
Brutal bowling helps Giants deliver killer blow
A STARRING performance from Beth Mooney has helped Gujarat essentially eliminated the UP Warriorz from the WPL finals race. The Warriorz are not officially out despite the result, but things really have to go right for them in order to make finals. The Giants posted 8/152 before they restricted the Warriorz to only 5/144. Gujarat […]
Gujarat’s Giant win sees season back on track
THE Gujarat Giants are on the board in 2024 after defeating the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Gujarat posted 5/199 from its 20 overs, before the Royal Challengers could only make 8/180. The Giants’ success was largely thanks to their opening pair Laura Wolvaardt and Beth Mooney. A 140 run opening partnership between the pair really set […]
South Africa’s bowlers strike hard to create more history
SOUTH AFRICA’s history making tour continues, this time downing Australia by 84 runs in a rain delayed second ODI to record its first ever format win over the Australians. South Africa went on to make 6/229 from its 45 overs, but things were not looking that good early. The tourists lost Laura Wolvaardt on the […]
Wonderful Wolvaardt helps tourists break duck
A CAPTAIN’S knock from Laura Wolvaardt has helped South Africa create history and notch its first-ever win on Australian soil yesterday. The tourists got over the line by six wickets at Manuka Oval, chasing down Australia’s 20-over total of 6/142 with six balls to spare. After electing to bat, the hosts’ 27-run opening stand was […]
Marvellous Mooney helps Aussies to first up win
A MARVELLOUS knock from Beth Mooney at the top of the order helped Australia to a big eight-wicket win over South Africa in the first T20 of the series. South Africa batted first and posted 6/147 from its 20 overs before the Australians were able to reach the target with five balls to spare. Just […]
PREVIEW | Australia vs South Africa Women’s
THE second home series for the Australian women’s cricket team this summer gets underway tomorrow when the Aussies host South Africa for a rare series. These two do not meet outside tournaments very often, so no doubt both sides will relish in the opportunity to have a full, multi-format series against each other. Last time […]
Travelling Proteas reveal squad for Australia series
AFTER Australia announced its squad for the upcoming series with South Africa, it is now the turn of its visitors to do the same. The Proteas have announced their 15 player squad, and also have a new permanent captain, with Adelaide Striker Laura Wolvaardt earning the coveted honour. Alongside Wolvaardt there are a few other […]
Adelaide holds nerve to Strike out Heat and go back to back in WBBL
ADELAIDE Strikers are back-to-back WBBL champions, after downing the Brisbane Heat by three runs in an entertaining decider tonight. After only putting a small total on the board, a strong bowling performance from the Strikers helped them claim a second title in as many seasons. The Strikers batted first, and after making an okay start […]
PREVIEW | WBBL09 Final
TONIGHT is the big one. The WBBL09 Final. After an enthralling season, only two teams are left standing – the Adelaide Strikers and the Brisbane Heat. Their uniforms may both be shades of blue, but no one is sure to be left feeling blue by the final they are sure to give fans tonight. These […]
