Wolf of South Africa? Australians name squad for title defence
THE Australians have named the squad that they will take to the 2023 T20 World Cup, which takes place in South Africa next month. The 15 player squad, named this morning, will also contest the T20 portion of the upcoming series against Pakistan, which is scheduled to happen later this month. The list is largely […]
WNCL Wrap: January 4 to January 7
THE FIRST games of the WNCL season after Christmas really had it all, but it was the batters who dominated proceedings. Let us go around the country and catch up on all the action. Queensland vs Tasmania Game 1 It was a bowler’s wicket in game one between the Fire and Tigers, but ultimately it […]
Big hitters to the rescue as Aussies regain series lead
Excellent batting exploits from Ellyse Perry and Grace Harris, combined with great bowling from Darcie Brown and Ash Gardner has seen the Aussies defeat India by 21 runs and regain the lead in their best of five series. Batting first, the Aussies got into a little bit of trouble early, as they found themselves at […]
WBBL08 Weekly Wrap: Edition 6
IN our weekly wrap-up of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), let us catch up on all that happened in the WBBL in the past week, as the round robin portion of the season came to an end and the finalists were decided. Brisbane Heat (6/114) defeated Adelaide Strikers (10/115) by DLS Top Heat performers: Amelia […]
WBBL08 Weekly Wrap: Edition 5
IN our weekly wrap-up of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), let us catch up on all that happened in the WBBL in the past week, including plenty of huge scores. Hobart Hurricanes (2/82) defeated Melbourne Renegades (10/80) The week got off to a disastrous start for the Renegades, as they got completely dismantled by the Hurricanes. […]
WNCL Catch Up: State of Play pre WBBL
THE 2022/23 WNCL season has gotten underway in a flurry, with all bar two states playing four matches already. As the players now head to their WBBL teams ahead of that tournament starting next week, it is time to catch up on where things sit so far in the WNCL season. We will go down […]
King is the new Queen as CA contracts announced
LEG spinner Alana King is the big winner from today’s announcement of the Women’s Cricket Australia contracts for 2021/22, after having earned her first Cricket Australia contract. The 15-player squad was announced this morning, with King the only new player in the squad of 15. She replaced Sophie Molineux, who lost her contract after a […]
Australia announces 2022 Ashes squad
TODAY Australia finally announced its 15-player Ashes squad for the upcoming Women’s Ashes series against England. The squad includes the uncapped Alana King, who was named over Amanda-Jade Wellington for the leg spinner spot in the squad. King is the only uncapped member of the squad, and is one of three changes to the squad […]
Carey ton squares ledger
AN UNBEATEN ton from Nicola Carey has helped Tasmania square the ledger against Queensland in the second match between the states in the Women’s National Cricket League (WCNL). In response to Queensland’s victory over Tasmania on Friday, Casey smacked 100 not out off 109 balls to guide her side to victory, with Heather Graham also […]
Jonassen fires Queensland to win with five-wicket haul
QUEENSLAND Fire’s Jessica Jonassen has skittled Tasmania Tigers on the opening day of the 2021/22 Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) season to help her side to a 66-run win. The Fire made 8-265 from their innings, before bowling the Tigers out for 199 in 44.2 overs at Blundstone Arena. Tasmania won the toss and elected […]
