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After a thrilling day two, South Australia is set to resume their day-night Sheffield Shield clash against Western Australia with a score of 4-139, with opener Henry Hunt leading the charge. Hunt, who is currently on 49 not out, has his sights set on a century as South Australia looks to build a solid lead. Both teams are expected to put on a highly competitive and high-scoring match in this crucial Sheffield Shield clash.
For the 7th consecutive season, Brisbane Heat have advanced to the knockout stages of the Women's Big Bash League, now set to face Melbourne Renegades in the final. Led by Georgia Redmayne and Jemimah Rodrigues, Heat cruised to victory over Sydney Thunder, with Redmayne finishing unbeaten on 53 and Rodrigues contributing 43 before retiring with an injury. The ultimate showdown will take place this Sunday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The annual football rivalry game between Ohio State and Michigan turned ugly after the Buckeyes suffered a shocking 10-13 loss. In an attempt to repeat their actions from 2022, Michigan players brought a flag to the center of the field postgame, only to have it ripped away by Ohio State players. This resulted in a chaotic brawl that involved players, staff members, and media being pepper-sprayed. Despite the disappointing loss, the Buckeyes showed their pride and refused to let the Michigan flag be planted on their home field.
In an intense showdown between the Hobart Hurricanes Women and the Sydney Thunder Women, it was ultimately the Thunder who emerged victorious in the Women's Big Bash League Knockout match held in Sydney. Led by star player Ellyse Perry, the Thunder showed their dominance on the field with a strong batting performance and a solid bowling attack. The Hurricanes put up a good fight, but ultimately could not match the Thunder's skill and experience. This win puts the Thunder one step closer to the Women's Big Bash League title.
The second day of the IPL 2025 Auction saw intense bidding wars as RCB secured talented English all-rounder Jacob Bethell for Rs 2.6 crore, while CSK acquired Australian pacer Nathan Ellis for Rs 2 crore. Sri Lankan fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera and West Indies sensation Shamar Joseph were sold to Delhi Capitals and LSG respectively, while all-rounder Kamindu Mendis was taken by SRH at his base price of Rs 75 lakh. Several big names like Jason Behrendorff and Navdeep Saini went unsold, making it an eventful day for the IPL teams. Stay updated with the latest business news and stock market updates through our coverage.
As the Women's Big Bash League enters its fourth season, fans are gearing up for an action-packed weekend featuring three highly-anticipated matches. On November 21, the Perth Scorchers Women will face off against the Sydney Sixers Women in a showdown at Hobart. The next day, the Sydney Thunder Women and Melbourne Renegades Women will go head to head in Melbourne, while the Melbourne Stars Women will face a tough challenge against the Brisbane Heat Women in Brisbane. With all three matches taking place in different cities, fans across the country are excited to see their favorite players compete for victory.
In a thrilling match at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart, the Sydney Sixers and Perth Scorchers battled it out in the Women's Big Bash League. After the match finished in a tie, the Super Over also ended in a tie, resulting in both teams sharing points. The foundation for the nail-biting finish was laid by the Sixers' bowling efforts, led by Ashleigh Gardner's four wickets. However, a brilliant performance by Perth Scorchers' Alana King in the Super Over kept the game evenly poised until the very end.
Lizelle Lee has made history in the Women's Big Bash League 2024 by becoming the first-ever player to hit consecutive centuries. The Hobart Hurricanes Women opener continued her sensational form with a 59-ball 103 against the Adelaide Strikers Women. Lee not only hit boundaries with finesse but also smashed a six with a broken bat, adding to her already iconic feat. Watch highlights of her record-breaking innings.
Two of the leading teams in the Women's Big Bash League, Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Renegades, will face off on Monday, November 11 at Karen Rolton Oval in Adelaide. Despite a difficult start, Renegades have come back with a strong three-game winning streak while Strikers are looking to break their losing streak. The pitch favors the batsmen, making it an exciting match for fans to watch unfold.