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Queensland have knocked off New South Wales after DLS calculations came into play Queensland have clinched their second WNCL title after a thrilling, rain-reduced final against New South Wales. Jess Jonassen showed all her experience to defend 15 runs off the final over as the Fire clinched a seven-run win (DLS). Chasing the Fire’s record final score of 7-332, NSW were ahead of the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern par score when play was halted after 23 overs on 1-129. But a two-hour delay due to drizzle and lightning reduced the target to 220 from 32, meaning the Breakers would need 91 runs in…
Alana King’s outstanding return to Australia’s T20I XI has created a World Cup selection headache for selectors – one that could force them to think creatively ahead of the ICC tournament in England. After missing out on the T20I squad that played India last month, King returned to Australia’s XI for Thursday’s opening game against West Indies in St Vincent and was the clear standout with the ball taking 3-14 from her four overs.That opportunity came as captain Sophie Molineux’s managed return from a back injury saw her essentially play as a specialist leader, not bowling and batting at No.8,…
Brendon McCullum will keep his job as England head coach following the Ashes review, the ECB are set to confirm on Monday. McCullum faced scrutiny over his position following a disastrous Ashes campaign, where they lost 4-1 to Australia, which only heightened after news filtered out regarding off-field incidents. But the 44-year-old will continue in his role. McCullum previously told Sky Sports: “I love the job. It’s a great job. It doesn’t come without its challenges, of course, but that is the nature of it.”I feel we have achieved some really cool things over the last few years but there…
Australia’s women will embark on a long-awaited first bilateral tour of South Africa in early 2027 Australia’s women will play an historic Test in Potchefstroom in 2027, as part of their first-ever bilaterial tour to South Africa. Cricket South Africa on Friday revealed their women’s international schedule for 2026-27, which will see Australia tour from March 18 through to April 11, playing three ODIs, three T20Is and one Test. Remarkably, it will be the first bilateral series played between the teams in South Africa, after a planned tour in March 2020 was cancelled at the onset of the pandemic. Qantas…
New Zealand had begun the series with a bang, securing an 80-run win in Mount Maunganui. The Proteas fought back with a close win in Hamilton, but the White Ferns regained their advantage in the series today. After Laura Wolvaardt elected to bat first, early strikes rattled the South African innings, before Wolvaardt (37) and Annerie Dercksen (27) stabilised the proceedings. Devine struck at a key moment, getting rid of Dercksen at the end of the eighth over mark to bring the hosts back into the contest. New Zealand were right on mark thereafter, and despite Kayla Reyneke’s feisty cameo…
After a mixed introduction to St Vincent that saw moments of brilliance matched with others Australia might rather forget, Beth Mooney says there is plenty to draw upon as they reset for Saturday’s second game. Mooney was the star of Australia’s batting innings, hitting a 55-ball 79 as she appeared the only batter to find rhythm on the Arnos Vale Stadium surface.In a curious innings that saw Australia struggling at 2-57 at the midway point of their innings, Mooney alongside Ellyse Perry flipped the switch dramatically following the drinks break, piling on 84 runs from the next seven overs. Once…
Rested seamer Fergus O’Neill returns for the Sheffield Shield final to open the bowling with Scott Boland Victoria’s bowling attack “stands taller” with Scott Boland in it, says new ball partner Fergus O’Neill, an attribute the state is hoping can help them overcome four years of Sheffield Shield heartache to claim their first piece of silverware in seven years. O’Neill is set to return for next week’s Shield final after being rested from their round 10 draw with fellow finalists South Australia with Victoria’s spot in the decider as well as hosting rights already secure. Together he and Test star…
Starc joins Hazlewood and Cummins in being managed for start of IPL, while Ellis has reaggravated his hamstring injury Australia’s four leading short-form pacemen will all miss at least the start of the Indian Premier League, with Nathan Ellis set to be ruled out of the tournament completely. It’s understood none of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood will be available for their franchises when the game’s biggest annual tournament gets underway next weekend. Cricket Australia is taking a cautious approach with their star multi-format bowlers given what lies ahead: from August, the Test side will play up to…
LIVERPOOL: Hugo Ekitike of Liverpool scores past Galatasaray goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir during their Champions League round-of-16 match at Anfield.—Reuters PARIS: Barcelona hit Newcastle United for seven to reach the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday, while Liverpool overturned a first-leg deficit to beat Galatasaray in their last-16 tie and both Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid advanced to the next round. Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski both scored twice as La Liga leaders Barcelona tore apart Newcastle at the Camp Nou, winning 7-2 in the second leg of their last-16 encounter to progress 8-3 on aggregate. A spectacular match saw Anthony Elanga twice…
Alana King sent a message to selectors in her T20I return, claiming three wickets to lead Australia to a 43-run win over West Indies in St Vincent. King’s 3-14 from four overs saw the hosts restricted to 6-121 chasing Australia’s 6-164 at St Vincent’s Arnos Vale Stadium, with the leg-spinner’s efforts countering a poor fielding effort that saw the tourists drop six catches – including three from King herself. Beth Mooney (79 off 55) and Ellyse Perry (36 off 32) had earlier been the only Australian batters to reach double figures in a total of 6-164, with their seven-over post-drinks…