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Mitchell Starc returns to Sixers colours for the first time in a decade in the Sydney Smash against the Thunder at the SCG Match facts Who: Sydney Sixers v Sydney Thunder What: Match 37, KFC BBL|15 Where: SCG, Sydney When: Friday, January 16. Bat flip at 6.30pm AEDT, first ball at 7.15pm AEDT How to watch: Channel Seven, 7plus, Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports Listen: ABC, SEN Radio. Listen in standard and real-time with no delay to live play via Cricket Radio on the CA Live app. Find out more here Buy tickets: Tickets are on sale here Live scores: Match Centre Highlights, news and…
Melbourne Stars captain didn’t require a scan after retiring hurt following a blow to his thumb Marcus Stoinis has been cleared of any damage to his thumb in a sigh of relief for Melbourne Stars’ finals tilt and Australia’s T20 World Cup campaign. The Stars skipper was hit on the right thumb by a rising delivery from Jamie Overton late in his side’s six-wicket win over Adelaide Strikers on Tuesday. The 36-year-old allrounder retired hurt immediately as a precaution, with the Stars firmly in control and needing just two more runs to win at that point. Concern for the Melbourne…
The partnership-breaking ability of Marnus Labuschagne proved key in Brisbane’s remarkable comeback win over Hobart Heat hero Zaman melts Hurricanes in crunch final over Brisbane Heat skipper Usman Khawaja has credited gutsy field changes and the “annoyance of Marnus” for a miraculous win that has kept their KFC BBL|15 finals hopes firmly alive. Hobart Hurricanes were in cruise control in pursuit of the Heat’s 8-160 before they lost 6-32 to go down by three runs at Ninja Stadium on Wednesday night.Defending champions Hobart would have sewn up top spot and a home qualifying final with a win but could now…
Oliver Peake has celebrated a breakout BBL season by re-signing until at least the end of BBL|17 Melbourne Renegades have locked in one of Australia’s brightest prospects with teenager Oliver Peake signing a two-year extension with the club he grew up supporting. Peake, 19, currently leading Australia’s Under-19 World Cup title defence in Africa, has quickly become one of the Renegades’ most important players since making his debut in their final game of last season. Despite missing their past two games following his departure for the World Cup, where Australia kick off their campaign on Friday night (6.30pm AEDT) against…
Pakistan is looking forward to three T20 internationals the team will play in Lahore against Australia in the build-up to the World Cup The details of World Cup-bound Australia’s first T20 internationals in Pakistan in four years in the build-up to the global showpiece in India and Sri Lanka have been confirmed, with Lahore named to host their three-match series. Gaddafi Stadium will stage the matches on January 29, 31 and February 1 before Mitch Marsh’s squad heads off to Sri Lanka where they’ll play their group matches in the T20 World Cup, which will run from February 7 to…
Former Australia skipper Meg Lanning has scored a record-equalling 10th WPL half-century, but her UP Warriorz team have lost again in a last-ball thriller Meg Lanning has enjoyed another landmark day with the bat, but ultimately it was not enough for the struggling UP Warriorz to get on the board in Women’s Premier League 2026. The former Australia captain made a big call to retire one of her key batters but the move backfired near the end of the Warriorz innings and contributed to their last-ball, seven-wicket defeat to her former side Delhi Capitals in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday.Lanning flopped…
Scorecard South Africa won the toss and elected to bat, but their innings got off to a nightmare start. Australia struck early and often, with Charles Lachmund cleaning up Jorich van Schalkwyk for a duck before Ben Gordon’s sharp pace accounted for Adnaan Lagadien (0) and captain Muhammed Bulbulia (7). The young Proteas were left reeling at 12/3 inside six overs. Jason Rowles and Armaan Manack (26) steadied the ship with a crucial 86-run partnership, restoring some calm to the innings. The stand was broken when Naden Cooray struck at the end of the 24th over to dismiss Manack. Rowles…
Birmingham Phoenix are delighted to confirm the signing of Lauren Filer ahead of the 2026 season of The Hundred. The talented fast bowler joins Phoenix Women as the squad continues to shape a competitive and dynamic unit for the upcoming campaign, following the retention of Ellyse Perry and the signing of former MI London all-rounder Alice Capsey. Filer, 25, has emerged as one of England’s most promising pace bowlers, with her performances across domestic and international cricket having caught widespread attention, and the Phoenix are excited to add her skillset to their bowling attack. In recent seasons, Filer has impressed…
Brisbane Heat have pulled off a remarkable final-over victory over the Hobart Hurricanes that keeps them firmly in the top-four mix Hobart Hurricanes v Brisbane Heat | BBL|15 Brisbane Heat have kept themselves right in the mix for the Big Bash League finals after pulling off a stunning three-run final over win over the Hobart Hurricanes. Chasing 8-160, the Hurricanes were cruising after some top work by Ben McDermott (59 from 36) and Beau Webster (51 from 43) before a horror collapse at the death. Hobart needed only 25 runs with four overs to go on Wednesday night at Ninja…
A cavalcade of names that shape as the future of Australian cricket will be on show at the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup in Zimbabwe and Namibia. The tournament, which gets underway this Thursday when India take on the United States in Bulawayo, will provide a platform for Australia to defend its title from the previous edition in 2024. Australia’s first match will take place this Friday against Ireland, followed by further group stage fixtures against Japan and Sri Lanka. The Super Six matches will follow for those who qualify, with the final to be held in Harare on…