Warm homecoming for Perth as Scorchers tame Hurricanes
IT was a triumphant homecoming for the Perth Scorchers last night, who picked up their second win of the WBBL09 season with a seven-wicket victory over the Hobart Hurricanes. The Hurricanes batted first and were bowled out for 158 on the final ball of their innings, before the Scorchers were able to reach the target […]
WBBL09 Preview: Season 2023
TODAY is the day – the WBBL09 season begin today. Tonight it all kicks off in Sydney as the Sixers host the Stars in what has become the semi-regular season opener. As the competition approaches 10 years, it has certainly grown a lot in that time. This season will see a lot less games where […]
WBBL09 Season Preview: Melbourne Renegades
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. As we approach the halfway point of […]
WBBL09 Season Preview: Hobart Hurricanes
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 are going to countdown by previewing each of the teams set to be contesting the tournament this season. Today’s team to be previewed […]
Thunder Scorch rivals to Kappture star in inaugural WBBL Draft
SOUTH African star Marizanne Kapp made history on the weekend as the first ever number one pick in the WBBL Draft, after the Sydney Thunder were able to snatch her from the Perth Scorchers. Already in a tough spot deciding who they were going to keep with their one retention pick, the Scorchers ultimately chose […]
Group stage done, finalists decided in WPL
THE GROUP games of inaugural Women’s Premier League finished up overnight, and with wins to Mumbai and Delhi, an exciting finals series is all set and ready to go. Mumbai halts losing run After two consecutive losses, the Mumbai Indians are back on the winners list after downing the Royal Challengers Bangalore by four wickets. […]
Aussies star as Delhi stays undefeated
THE Aussies were the stars of the show for both sides overnight in Mumbai as the Delhi Capitals continued their high-scoring undefeated start to the season with a 42-run win over the UP Warriorz. The Capitals made a whopping 4/211 from their 20 overs, before restricting the Warriorz to the still competitive 5/169 from their […]
Women’s Premier League 2023 Preview: UP Warriorz
THE INAUGURAL Women’s Premier League (WPL) competition kicks off on the weekend, the women’s equivalent of the Indian Premier League (IPL) which is set to revolutionise the women’s game in much the same way. In the lead up to the tournament, Rookie Me Central will take a deep dive into each of the team’s individually […]
Marvellous Mooney masterclass accelerates Australia to title six
AUSTRALIA is the Queen of world cricket yet again, after defeating South Africa by 19 runs to win its third T20 World Cup title in a row. Batting first, the Australians got off to a productive but not overly flashy start, before losing their first wicket at the end of five overs. A 46-run second […]
Proteas shock English to make history
SOUTH Africa has stunned the more fancied English to win its semi-final at the T20 World Cup by six runs and progress to its first ever tournament decider. After choosing to bat first, South Africa made its highest total of the tournament thus far in 4/164. A 96-run opening stance between Tazmin Brits and Laura […]
