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Scorchers crush Sixers to move into BBL decider

Scorchers crush Sixers to move into BBL decider

Mahli Beardman took 3-20 including the key scalp of Steve Smith to help Perth skittle the Sydney Sixers for 99 and book a spot in the BBL decider.

Hobart skipper Ellis to miss do-or-die Big Bash final

Hobart skipper Ellis to miss do-or-die Big Bash final

Hobart skipper Ellis to miss do-or-die Big Bash final

Hobart skipper Ellis to miss do-or-die Big Bash final

The Hobart Hurricanes will be without quick and captain Nathan Ellis for their elimination Big Bash League final against the Melbourne Stars.

Gardner half-century can't halt the RCB juggernaut

Gardner half-century can't halt the RCB juggernaut

Gardner half-century can't halt the RCB juggernaut

Gardner half-century can't halt the RCB juggernaut

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have become the first team to book a first play-off spot in the Women's Premier League despite Ash Gardner's defiant 54 for Gujarat.

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Australia rest five big guns for Pakistan T20 series

Australia rest five big guns for Pakistan T20 series

Fast bowlers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood are among five key players to be rested for Australia's three-match T20 series in Pakistan.

Scorchers back Super Cooper to regain batting touch

Scorchers back Super Cooper to regain batting touch

Perth will host the Sydney Sixers in a blockbuster Big Bash final and Cooper Connolly will be hoping to make a huge impact with both bat and ball.

Smith has mixed feelings on T20 World Cup omission

Smith has mixed feelings on T20 World Cup omission

Steve Smith says he would accept a late offer to join Australia's T20 World Cup squad after continuing his red-hot form for Sydney Sixers.

Smith, Starc and Curran lift Sixers into BBL finals

Smith, Starc and Curran lift Sixers into BBL finals

Allrounder Sam Curran had a blinder to lift Sydney Sixers to second on the BBL ladder and dash Brisbane Heat's finals hopes in a five-wicket win at the Gabba.

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Speed rises as Richardson swings back into beast mode

Speed rises as Richardson swings back into beast mode

Speed rises as Richardson swings back into beast mode

Speed rises as Richardson swings back into beast mode

Jhye Richardson's return to fitness and form looms as a huge weapon for the ladder-leading Scorchers when they begin their finals campaign on Tuesday night.

Voll back with a bang while Aussie teen shines in WPL

Voll back with a bang while Aussie teen shines in WPL

Voll back with a bang while Aussie teen shines in WPL

Voll back with a bang while Aussie teen shines in WPL

Recalled opener Georgia Voll has guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a WPL win, while Lucy Hamilton announced herself in India as a teenage Aussie star.

Where is Maxwell's mojo? Stars sticking by The Big Show

Where is Maxwell's mojo? Stars sticking by The Big Show

Where is Maxwell's mojo? Stars sticking by The Big Show

Where is Maxwell's mojo? Stars sticking by The Big Show

Glenn Maxwell is stuck in a rut -- and he needs to regain his mojo quickly if the Melbourne Stars are to have any chance of winning this season's BBL title.

Scorchers lock up top spot as fumbly Stars tumble

Scorchers lock up top spot as fumbly Stars tumble

Scorchers lock up top spot as fumbly Stars tumble

Scorchers lock up top spot as fumbly Stars tumble

New Zealand star Finn Allen has struck 69 off 39 balls, after being dropped on 23, to lead the Perth Scorchers to a six-wicket victory over the Melbourne Stars.

What a turn-up, Strikers put dismal Renegades in a spin

What a turn-up, Strikers put dismal Renegades in a spin

What a turn-up, Strikers put dismal Renegades in a spin

What a turn-up, Strikers put dismal Renegades in a spin

Adelaide Strikers' spinners combined for eight wickets as the bowled out the Melbourne Renegades for 99 in a commanding win to end their BBL campaign.

Cricket legend is 'back' after surviving eight-day coma

Cricket legend is 'back' after surviving eight-day coma

Cricket legend is 'back' after surviving eight-day coma

Cricket legend is 'back' after surviving eight-day coma

Damien Martyn has posted a heartfelt message to the world, saying he is recovering well after fighting for his life.

Mooney misses out again as Gardner's WPL Giants flop

Mooney misses out again as Gardner's WPL Giants flop

Mooney misses out again as Gardner's WPL Giants flop

Mooney misses out again as Gardner's WPL Giants flop

The WBBL's leading 2026 batter Beth Mooney hasn't yet got going in India's WPL, with the great opener missing out again in their defeat to Bengaluru.

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Hogan hero: Aussies open U19 World Cup defence in style

Steven Hogan scored a ton in Australia Under-19s' victory over Ireland to open their World Cup title defence in Namibia.

Smith ton upstages Warner as Sixers down Thunder in BBL

Steve Smith has upstaged David Warner by scoring an electrifying century in the Sydney Sixers' BBL win over the Sydney Thunder.

Scorchers dismiss injury concerns ahead of vital clash

Perth Scorchers openers Finn Allen and Mitch Marsh both batted against the Melbourne Renegades, but did not field because of injury concerns.

Lanning's wait is over as her WPL side win at last

Meg Lanning's UP Warriorz are finally off the mark after gaining their first WPL victory in a seven-wicket defeat of front-runners Mumbai Indians.

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Langer, Lanning join new-look Manchester Super Giants

Australia legends Justin Langer and Meg Lanning have moved from London to join rebranded Hundred franchise Manchester Super Giants.

Scorchers' Allen blasts Renegades to secure finals spot

The Perth Scorchers posted a commanding win over the Melbourne Renegades on the back of Kiwi blaster Finn Allen's brilliant first BBL century.

Batter up: BBL announce exciting new innovation

BBL teams will be allowed to select a designated batter - similar to baseball's designated hitter - in a move designed to boost the league's star power.

'Not doom and gloom': Hurricanes ponder shock BBL loss

The Hobart Hurricanes are staying positive after a horror loss to the Brisbane Heat and missed opportunity to guarantee top spot on on the BBL ladder.

Smith backs axing but day-night Ashes Test not dead yet

Steve Smith has backed calls to axe the day-night Test from Australia's next home Ashes series, but things might not be so simple for organisers.

Lanning back in the runs but her WPL charges lose again

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.

Labuschagne 'annoyance' crucial in miracle Heat win

The partnership-breaking ability of Marnus Labuschagne proved key in Brisbane's remarkable Big Bash League win over Hobart, captain Usman Khawaja says.

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