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Sixers snared in Scorchers' spinners' web in WBBL

Sixers snared in Scorchers' spinners' web in WBBL

Another Ellyse Perry half-century was in vain as the Sixers were undone by the Scorchers' spinners in Perth, with Alana King producing an allround display.

Jewell century lifts Tigers to Marsh Cup win over Bulls

Jewell century lifts Tigers to Marsh Cup win over Bulls

Jewell century lifts Tigers to Marsh Cup win over Bulls

Jewell century lifts Tigers to Marsh Cup win over Bulls

Caleb Jewell's 137 set up a 28-run Marsh Cup win for Tasmania over Queensland despite Bulls opener Ben McDermott's 143 against his former team.

WBBL umpiring, technology in spotlight in Hobart win

WBBL umpiring, technology in spotlight in Hobart win

WBBL umpiring, technology in spotlight in Hobart win

WBBL umpiring, technology in spotlight in Hobart win

Hobart Hurricanes opener Lizelle Lee has been given a life before hitting 91 in her side's 24-run WBBL win over the Sydney Thunder.

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CA eye-off third umpire for all WBBL games next season

CA eye-off third umpire for all WBBL games next season

Big Bash officials are looking to have a third-umpire available for all WBBL games, after the gap in technology between TV and streamed games was highlighted.

Aspiring cricket promoter avoids jail over $190k fraud

Aspiring cricket promoter avoids jail over $190k fraud

A part-time DJ who dreamt of bringing international cricketers to Melbourne has avoided jail after fleecing his employer of about $190,000 to put on the event.

Bizarre run out helps Adelaide end Heat's WBBL start

Bizarre run out helps Adelaide end Heat's WBBL start

Amanda-Jade Wellington has effected a bizarre run out to help Adelaide beat Brisbane in the WBBL, after the Melbourne Stars also defeated Perth.

Tassie pull off record Shield chase to beat Queensland

Tassie pull off record Shield chase to beat Queensland

Tasmania have chased down 432 against Queensland for the biggest successful run chase in their Sheffield Shield history in a thrilling finish in Hobart.

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WA's Paris does damage again to bring down Redbacks

WA's Paris does damage again to bring down Redbacks

WA's Paris does damage again to bring down Redbacks

WA's Paris does damage again to bring down Redbacks

Joel Paris has made it 11 wickets for the match to help bowl Western Australia to a 200-run Sheffield Shield win over South Australia in Adelaide.

NSW's winless Shield streak continues with loss to Vics

NSW's winless Shield streak continues with loss to Vics

NSW's winless Shield streak continues with loss to Vics

NSW's winless Shield streak continues with loss to Vics

Victoria have secured their first win of the Sheffield Shield season with a commanding 205-run thumping of struggling NSW at the MCG.

Head start gives Australia fresh World Cup impetus

Head start gives Australia fresh World Cup impetus

Head start gives Australia fresh World Cup impetus

Head start gives Australia fresh World Cup impetus

Travis Head has relished his triumphant World Cup comeback, and now aims to cash in after his patient wait to become Australia's ODI hit-man opener.

Australia close in on WC semi after classic win over NZ

Australia close in on WC semi after classic win over NZ

Australia close in on WC semi after classic win over NZ

Australia close in on WC semi after classic win over NZ

Australia have beaten New Zealand by just five runs in Dharamshala to move closer to a semi-final place at the cricket World Cup in India.

NSW facing another Shield loss in Victorian humbling

NSW facing another Shield loss in Victorian humbling

NSW facing another Shield loss in Victorian humbling

NSW facing another Shield loss in Victorian humbling

NSW are two wickets away from another Sheffield Shield defeat, staring down the barrel of a 15th straight game without a win after struggling against Victoria.

WA opener Bancroft posts another Shield ton

WA opener Bancroft posts another Shield ton

WA opener Bancroft posts another Shield ton

WA opener Bancroft posts another Shield ton

Western Australia opener Cameron Bancroft has made another Sheffield Shield century, this time against South Australia, to push his case for a Test recall.

Queensland set up shot at Shield victory over Tasmania

Queensland set up shot at Shield victory over Tasmania

Queensland set up shot at Shield victory over Tasmania

Queensland set up shot at Shield victory over Tasmania

Tasmania have gone to stumps on day three at 2-88 in their Sheffield Shield match against Queensland, chasing 432 for an unlikely fourth-innings victory.

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Smith, Warner and Head to stay on for India T20s

Steve Smith is set to be able to make his case to open for Australia at next year's T20 World Cup when he stays on in India for five short-format matches.

Sixers hold on to claim first WBBL win of season

Hard-hitting South African Chloe Tryon has helped power the Sydney Sixers to their first win of the WBBL, with a six-run defeat of the Melbourne Renegades.

No day-night Test for Aussie women in India

India have opted against turning the women's Test against Australia into a pink-ball fixture, with the match to be played during daylight in Mumbai in December.

Heat remain unbeaten, Hurricanes break drought in WBBL

Brisbane Heat made it four wins from four in a 13-run victory over Melbourne Stars after Hobart Hurricanes beat Adelaide Strikers by seven wickets in the WBBL.

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WA's Paris tears through Redbacks' top-order in Shield

Joel Paris has taken six wickets to leave WA's Sheffield Shield clash with South Australia hanging in the balance after the second day.

Qld overcome Neser Shield withdrawal to pressure Tassie

Queensland are well on top of Tasmania on day two of their Sheffield Shield match, despite Michael Neser leaving the match for personal reasons.

Harris falls cheaply again as Vics hold Shield lead

Victoria hold a lead of 225 in their Sheffield Shield clash with NSW despite fringe Test opener Marcus Harris falling cheaply for the second time in the match.

Smith finds his hands again in warning for New Zealand

Australia's batting star Steve Smith has found his hands again at the crease, sounding an ominous warning to his side's next World Cup opponents New Zealand.

Healy out of WBBL, racing to tour India after dog bite

The WBBL season is over for Alyssa Healy after she was bitten by her dog, with the Australia star battling to be fit for the end-of-year tour of India.

Lyon unscathed after wet and slow return to Shield

Nathan Lyon has bowled 16 overs for NSW against Victoria on his first day back in red-ball cricket since tearing his calf in the Ashes series in England.

Bancroft compiles half-century in national team push

Cameron Bancroft has posted his third score above 50 to start the Sheffield Shield season, as he pushes his case to replace David Warner as Australia's opener.

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