Low scores but mixed fortunes for Sydney’s own in WBBL
LOW totals and big wins were the order of the day in the WBBL yesterday, as both the Sydney Thunder and Adelaide Strikers picked up victories. Star bowling helps Thunder pick up big win A destructive bowling performance from the Sydney Thunder helped them earn a nine-wicket win over Perth Scorchers. After the Scorchers only […]
Sydney’s Friday in the WBBL
YESTERDAY in the WBBL was a successful one for those from Sydney, with both the Thunder and Sixers picking up wins. Thunder survive nail biter The Sydney Thunder strongly defended a low total to defeat the Melbourne Stars by four runs. After the Thunder were bowled out for 125, the Stars fell agonisingly short but […]
Stars stun Sixers in season opening thriller
THE Melbourne Stars have pulled off the first upset of the WBBL09 season, defeating the much fancied Sydney Sixers by two runs in an absolute thriller in the season opener. After the Stars put a strong total of 8/165 on the board, it ultimately went down to the wire but some composed bowling from Alice […]
WBBL09 Season Preview: Sydney Sixers
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. In the penultimate preview of the series, […]
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 […]
Standings get a shake up at the World Cup
DAY 10 at the T20 World Cup 2023 saw some of the standings get a real shake up as the group stage of the tournament nears its end. Windies defeat Pakistan in thriller The West Indies have defeated Pakistan by only three runs in an absolute nail biter. The West Indies only made 6/116 from […]
Kiwis and Windies on the board in South Africa
DAY 8 at the T20 World Cup saw a couple of countries pick up their first wins of the tournament, as New Zealand and West Indies both recorded wins in very different situations. Kiwis on the board After two poor opening matches of the tournament, New Zealand is finally on the board after it downed […]
History made at inaugural WPL Auction
HISTORY was made yesterday in India, with the inaugural auction for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) taking place, with some big names earning some big pay days. The WPL’s (female equivalent of the IPL) five inaugural franchises – Gujarat Giants, Royal Challengers Banglaore, UP Warriorz, Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals – all went to the […]
2023 ICC T20 World Cup Preview: New Zealand
THE 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is just around the corner, and will see 10 teams from across the world battle it out in South Africa to be crowned World Champions for another three years. In the lead up to the tournament, we here at Rookie Me Central will be previewing the teams one by one, […]
WBBL08 Stats Wrap
LAST Sunday saw an entertaining WBBL08 come to a fitting conclusion, with Adelaide defeating the Sydney Sixers by 10 runs. Now that the tournament has ended, let us take a look back and recognise the stellar individual achievements from across the competition. MOST RUNS Beth Mooney (Perth Scorchers) Runs: 434High Score: 99*Average: 43.4 Ellyse Perry […]