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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.

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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.

Hogan hero: Aussies open U19 World Cup defence in style

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Langer, Lanning join new-look Manchester Super Giants

Langer, Lanning join new-look Manchester Super Giants

Langer, Lanning join new-look Manchester Super Giants

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

Scorchers' Allen blasts Renegades to secure finals spot

Scorchers' Allen blasts Renegades to secure finals spot

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

Batter up: BBL announce exciting new innovation

Batter up: BBL announce exciting new innovation

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

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

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

'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

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

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

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

Lanning back in the runs but her WPL charges lose again

Lanning back in the runs but her WPL charges lose again

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.

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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.

Australia set for Lahore exams before T20 World Cup

Pakistan is looking forward to three T20 internationals the team will play in Lahore against Australia in the build-up to the World Cup.

Heat steal remarkable final-over win over Hurricanes

The Brisbane Heat have pulled off an unlikely final-over victory over the Hobart Hurricanes which keeps them firmly in the race for a spot in the top four.

Ashes hero Starc's summer far from over with BBL return

Australia's Ashes hero Mitchell Starc is far from feeling spent, saying there's one more item on the bucket list ahead of his BBL return with the Sydney Sixers.

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Carey shines again to boost recall chatter

Nicola Carey has made an impact batting, bowling and fielding as Mumbai Indians beat a Gujarat Giants side featuring three Australian caps in the WPL.

Thumbs up from Stoinis amid injury concern

Marcus Stoinis sent a scare through the Australia and Melbourne Stars camps when he was hit on the thumb while batting and retired hurt during a BBL fixture.

Curran fires as Stars end awful Strikers' BBL season

Tom Curran dismissed four of the top five batters as the Stars bowled out Adelaide for just 83 in a commanding win that secured their BBL finals spot.

Home farewell secured, Healy happy to pull up stumps

After admitting to losing some of her competitive drive in recent months, Alyssa Healy says the timing is perfect for her to bow out in front of home crowds.

Maddinson has 'different attitude' since beating cancer

Former Test batter Nic Maddinson is simply thrilled to be back playing cricket after recovering from testicular cancer.

Gardner or McGrath: huge call ahead for Healy successor

Ashleigh Gardner and Tahlia McGrath are in the frame to replace retiring Alyssa Healy as captain of the Australian women's cricket team.

Harris onslaught sends Lanning to second defeat in two

Grace Harris has smashed Meg Lanning's UP Warriorz all around the park hitting 85 in 40 balls for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Women's Premier League.

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