Big wins, small wins across the boards in WBBL
YESTERDAY’S action in the WBBL saw a bowling masterclass in one match, and a nailbiter in the other. Perry masterclass sees Sixers defeat Renegades The Sydney Sixers have picked up their second win of WBBL09 with a seven wicket win over the Melbourne Renegades. After the Renegades were bowled out for 104, the Sixers reached […]
Two big wins for different reasons in WBBL
YESTERDAY’S action in the WBBL saw the Stars get back on the winners list and Adelaide make a massive statement. Stars back on winners list with win over Perth In the first match of the day the Melbourne Stars returned to the winners list with a seven run win over the Perth Scorchers. The Stars […]
Rain is the enemy of the WBBL
YESTERDAY in the WBBL saw two very different matches, as the rain affected the two halves of the Brisbane double header very differently. Hobart combats rain and Strikers to pick up huge win The first match in the double header was badly affected by rain, but once the action did eventually begin it was the […]
History repeats and questions arise in WBBL
ACROSS the two matches yesterday in the WBBL there was some history repeated and some big wins for more reasons than one. History repeats as Adelaide too strong for Stars again History has repeated itself already this season as the Adelaide Strikers have beaten the Melbourne Stars for the second time in the space of […]
Stars crash back to earth as Strikers make historic statement
THE Adelaide Strikers started their WBBL title defence in record fashion, thrashing the Melbourne Stars by 148 runs. In doing so they restricted the Stars to the record lowest WBBL total and handed themselves the record for the biggest ever winning margin in the process. The Strikers batted first, and openers Katie Mack and Laura […]
Matthews mellows in frustration of series that didn’t go to plan
THERE was a clear sense of frustration in Hayley Matthews’ body language and tone of voice yesterday after her side were comprehensively beaten in the third One Day International against Australia. Reflecting on the series as a whole, Matthews said that her nation had to find a way for a more even batting contribution. “Quite […]
Frustrated Aussie pair still looking for the positives
RAIN was the ultimate winner in Melbourne yesterday as the second One Day International between Australia and the West Indies ended after only 25 overs of total action, and the frustration on the face of Australian captain Alyssa Healy post match said it all. “Frustrating way to finish” Healy said. “The sun’s shining out there […]
Rain ultimately kills the fun in Melbourne
RAIN ultimately proved to be the killer factor in the second One Day International between Australia and the West Indies, with the match ultimately abandoned after only 25 and a half overs. The Australians were in a strong position and had the West Indies reeling at 8/107, but another rain delay thwarted any push to […]
Aussies annihilate West Indies to take ODI opener
THE Australians have made a statement in their opening match of their One Day International series against the West Indies, comfortably defeating the tourists by eight wickets. Clearly impacted by not having Hayley Matthews at their disposal, the West Indies were no match for the dominant Australian bowling attack. After being sent into bat, it […]
Marvelous Matthews Masters Monster Run Chase
THE West Indies have pulled off the biggest ever run chase to upset the Australians and level their T20 series at one match each. Despite Australia’s monstrous score, Hayley Matthews’ stellar innings, combined with some poor catching in the field from the hosts, ensured the West Indies got over the line. The Australians batted first, […]
