Excellent English continue winning ways
THE English success train just keeps on rolling, this time defeating the West Indies by 17 runs. Excellent batting innings from Sophia Dunkley and Heather Knight, and a wonderful bowling performance by Charlie Dean all helped set up the win. Batting first, the English got off to a fast start, going at about eight runs […]
Sciver the star ensures England keep on winning
A SCINTLLATING performance from Nat Sciver has seen England end the One Day portion of its West Indian tour undefeated, after defeating the hosts by 151 runs. After electing to bat first, the English openers got off to a fabulous start, reaching a 63 run opening stance before Emma Lamb was dismissed. Then they found […]
Joyful Jones performance sees England go two up
A MASTERFUL innings from Player of the Match Amy Jones and equally masterful bowling from Lauren Bell has seen England take a handy two games to nil lead over the West Indies in their One-Day series. Choosing to bat first, the English got off to a fairly solid start, posting a 42-run opening stand between […]
The bridesmaids become the brides as Adelaide wins WBBL title
AFTER being the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) bridesmaids three times, Adelaide Strikers finally broke through for their first WBBL title, after they upset Sydney Sixers by 10 runs. Spearheaded by player of the match Deandra Dottin (52 not out and two wickets), the Strikers caused the upset and sent retiring star Tegan McPharlin off […]
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 3
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. Brisbane Heat (5/120) defeat Sydney Thunder (7/139) via DLS Despite a brilliant 50 from Phoebe Litchfield, the rain was not the friend of the Thunder as Brisbane got the win […]
WBBL08 Weekly Wrap: Edition 2
IN our weekly wrap-up of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), there were several teams who continued to stake their intent on the early part of this season. Brisbane Heat (1/180) defeated Melbourne Renegades (6/159) After Georgia Redmayne belted 98 not out and Grace Harris made 65, it was never going to be easy for […]
WBBL Stats Leaders: Week One Season 8
WE are a week down already in WBBL08, so with all teams having now played either two or three games it is time to take a look at who has started the season well. BATTING Georgia Redmayne Heat star Redmayne is leading all comers on the batting side of things thus far this season with […]
WBBL08 Weekly Wrap: Opening Weekend
THE WBBL got underway over the weekend, with plenty of teams making a statement even this early on in the season. Sydney Sixers (6/143) defeated Brisbane Heat (8/141) Despite an almost half century from Georgia Redmayne, it was not enough as half centuries from both Erin Burns and Ellyse Perry ensured victory would go to […]
WBBL08 Preview: Melbourne Stars to Sydney Thunder
THE EIGHTH Edition of the WBBL starts this week, and to celebrate and count down to the tournament, we will be previewing all the teams in a two part series. In this second part of the preview series we are going to take a look at the final four teams alphabetically – Melbourne Stars, Perth […]
