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, […]
2023/24 W International Series Preview: Australia vs West Indies
INTERNATIONAL cricket is back on Australian shores tomorrow, with the Australians set to welcome the West Indies to our shores. It is the first time the two countries will have faced off in a series since September 2019. Back then, the Australians clean swept both the One Day International and T20 portion of the series, […]
England ends series in style as Aussies retain Ashes
THE 2023 Women’s Ashes series concluded overnight, with the drawn result seeing Australia retain the trophy, despite England claiming a big win in the final ODI. The best the host nation could hope for coming into the match was a level series, given the Aussies won the previous match to earn Ashes retention at the […]
England breathes new life into Ashes race
THE Women’s Ashes is very much alive after England won a rain-affected third Twenty20 by five wickets. It was ultimately a quick fire Alice Capsey innings that helped see the English home. Batting first, the Australians made a competitive 7/155 from their 20 overs. It was not the most convincing of starts to an innings […]
