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Australia’s pace attack led by Annabel Sutherland dominated the opening day of the pink-ball Test in Perth, before Ellyse Perry navigated a difficult period under lights to give the hosts the edge at stumps. Perry, who overcame a quad strain to take her spot in Australia’s XI, and Sutherland will resume on 43 and 20 not out respectively on Saturday afternoon at the WACA Ground with Australia 3-96, 102 runs adrift of India’s first-innings 198 all out. Sutherland (4-46 off 17 overs) and 19-year-old debutant Lucy Hamilton (3-31 off 11) had earlier been the chief destroyers on a scorching Perth…
India face New Zealand on Sunday in Ahmedabad, looking to become the first side to lift the T20 World Cup for a third time but under huge pressure with the weight of a nation on their shoulders. Standing in the way of Suryakumar Yadav’s side are a team who have already upset the odds with a thumping nine-wicket win over the previously unbeaten South Africa to reach the final. New Zealand believe, after Finn Allen’s record 33-ball century in the semi-final in Kolkata, that they are capable of taking down the hosts to win their maiden T20 World Cup title.…
England have announced 30 players will to travel to Pretoria for a rescheduled intra-squad series, with eight uncapped players given a chance to impress. The trip, which is a crucial part of preparations for this summer’s Women’s T20 World Cup, was due to take place in Abu Dhabi, but due to the ongoing political situation in the Middle East, it had to be relocated to South Africa. There are eight players on the tour yet to make an England appearance, with Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Jodi Grewcock, Grace Potts, Grace Scrivens, Alexa Stonehouse, Davina Perrin, Rhianna Southby and Ellie Threlkeld all getting…
England have announced 30 players will to travel to Pretoria for a rescheduled intra-squad series, with eight uncapped players given a chance to impress. The trip, which is a crucial part of preparations for this summer’s Women’s T20 World Cup, was due to take place in Abu Dhabi, but due to the ongoing political situation in the Middle East, it had to be relocated to South Africa from March 10-27. There are eight players on the tour yet to make an England appearance, with Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Jodi Grewcock, Grace Potts, Grace Scrivens, Alexa Stonehouse, Davina Perrin, Rhianna Southby and Ellie…
Despite India’s imposing total, the contest remained tense as England launched a strong counterattack in the chase before India’s bowlers sealed a narrow victory. Bethell scored a stunning 105 off 48 that kept England in the hunt throughout. Samson praised the England youngster for his effort, while also crediting the Indian pacers for containing it when needed. “The way Bethell batted and the partnership which they had, I kind of felt here, no, it’s still possible. They needed 13 runs per over. They were getting two boundaries every over. It was very easy for them at the middle stage. “But…
Brook also acknowledged the influence of India spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, whose spell proved crucial in slowing England’s chase. Bumrah was once again pivotal in India’s bowling, giving away just 33 runs from his four overs and getting Brook’s wicket as well. His larger impact came in the 18th over, where he conceded just six runs, when England needed 45 off the final three overs. “He’s a very good bowler, arguably the best of all time at the minute. He’s been a very good bowler for a long time.” “The Indians fielded extremely well. That catch (Axar Patel’s) is arguably one…
Jason Sangha’s fourth Sheffield Shield century for South Australia has given his state the ascendancy in their battle with New South Wales South Australia v NSW | Sheffield Shield | Day Two A fine hundred from Jason Sangha and a wicket off the final ball of the day has given South Australia control of their Sheffield Shield clash with New South Wales at Karen Rolton Oval. Coming in at 3-36 in reply to NSW’s 269, Sangha hit 18 boundaries in his knock of 115. The 26-year-old’s performance helped SA to 373 in their first innings. The visitors were forced to…
Fringe opener Sam Fanning is closing in on a maiden Sheffield Shield century as WA put Queensland to the sword at Allan Border Field Queensland v WA | Sheffield Shield | Day Two Queensland’s hopes of making the Sheffield Shield final have taken a major hit after fringe opener Sam Fanning and debutant Albert Esterhuysen ensured Western Australia produced a mesmerising day of cricket. Resuming at a wobbly 3-37 in reply to WA’s 210 at Allan Border Field, Queensland were skittled for 173 on the back of a four-wicket haul from Esterhuysen (4-37 off 13 overs). WA finished day two…
A tense third-day run chase looms in the Sheffield Shield clash between Tasmania and Victoria in Hobart, despite the hosts being rolled for less than 100 Tasmania v Victoria | Sheffield Shield | Day Two Tasmania need 278 more runs against Victoria for a crucial win in their quest to make the Sheffield Shield final after earlier being routed for just 91. Openers Caleb Jewell (24 not out) and Mac Wright (15 not out) had the Tigers 0-47 at stumps on day two at Bellerive Oval in pursuit of a victory target of 325. Sixteen wickets fell on Friday, with…
Despite tearing his hamstring last month, Australian fast bowler Brendan Doggett could be back bowling before the end of the domestic season Brendan Doggett’s breakthrough summer is not over just yet with the fast bowler eyeing a shock return if South Australia qualify for the Sheffield Shield final. After a grade two hamstring tear while chasing a ball on the SCG outfield in a Shield game last month, it looked as if Doggett’s season to savour was over. While SA’s spearhead was initially told to target his rehab for Australia’s August Test series against Bangladesh, Doggett now says he’s not ruling…