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 […]
Bowling masterclass ensures easy Aussie win
A BOWLING masterclass from the Australians has helped them win their third One Day International against the West Indies by eight wickets to take the three-match series 2-0. It was the Australian bowlers who led the way, which made the job for the batters that much easier. In conditions that could not be more vastly […]
WBBL09 Season Preview: Adelaide Strikers
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, we here at Rookie Me Central are going to count down by previewing each of the teams set to be contesting the tournament this season. First […]
Improved catching helps Aussies take series
AFTER seeming to have learnt from their mistakes from game two, the Australian Women have defeated the West Indies by 47 runs in the third T20 of their series to take the T20 portion of the series. Although it was another stellar innings from Hayley Matthews, once she was dismissed, things started to fall apart […]
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, […]
Aussie leadership group stands up to start summer strong
The Australian Women have started their 2023/24 summer season in the best way possible, defeating the West Indies by eight wickets in the first match of their series. Despite a starring innings with the bat from Hayley Matthews, it was not enough for the West Indies as Alyssa Healy and Tahlia McGrath starred with the […]
2023/24 WNCL Weekly Watch: Opening Week Edition
THE 2023/24 WNCL season has officially kicked off, with plenty of action across the first week. From almost centuries to star bowling performances, the first week’s action had it all. New South Wales vs Queensland Game One (September 22) – NSW (5/183) defeated Queensland (182) NSW Best Batters: Ash Gardner (54), Erin Burns (31 not […]
England survives nailbiter to get on the board
THE Women’s Ashes are still alive after England pulled off a remarkable win to secure its first points of the series. Making 9/186 from 20 overs, England survived an absolute nailbiter to win by three runs. Danni Wyatt was the star with the bat for the English, helping to navigate her side through a mid […]
Monumental Mooney helps Aussies win nail-biter
THE level head of Beth Mooney has helped Australia win a nail biting first Ashes T20 and move to one win away from retaining the coveted trophy. After England made 7/153 from its 20 overs, Australia took until the penultimate ball to reach their target. Batting first, a shaky start from England really came back […]
Penultimate day brings bowler’s paradise and an evenly poised Test
IT was certainly a fun day for the bowlers on day four of the Women’s Ashes Test, but the exploits of the likes of Sophie Ecclestone and Ash Gardner have left Australia with a slight advantage heading into the final day. The Aussies begun the day with a 92 run lead, but Beth Mooney and […]
