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.
After a strong start in the Women's Big Bash League, the Sydney Sixers suffered a tough loss against Sydney Thunder. With a record of three wins and three losses, they will be vying for a win against Brisbane Heat, who ended their own losing streak in the last match. The match will be held at the North Sydney Oval, a difficult venue for chasing teams, making the toss crucial for the outcome. Despite the Heat's recent win, the Sixers are expected to come out on top with their star-studded lineup featuring players like Alyssa Healy and Ellyse Perry.
AS-W is having a rough start to their 2024 Women's Big Bash League season, with only one win out of four games putting them at the bottom of the table. Captain Tahlia McGrath has played well, but the team needs more wins to stay in the playoffs race. Up next, they face BH-W who are also facing struggles and will be playing for a turnaround. The match will take place on November 9 at the Gabba, where a decent batting surface is expected and a score of over 155 runs will be competitive. Fans can catch all the action live in the Women's Big Bash League.
The Melbourne Renegades Women's team is looking to turn things around after a disappointing season last year, but they will have a tough challenge as they face the Perth Scorchers Women who have had a strong start this year. With the average first innings score at the Junction Oval in Melbourne being 148, the captain who wins the toss may opt to bat first and set a competitive total. Key players to watch out for in this thrilling match include Hayley Matthews, Courtney Webb, and Deandra Dottin for the Renegades, and captain Beth Mooney for the Scorchers. Don't miss out on this exciting matchup in the Women's Big Bash League 2024.
The Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) has announced the 50-player shortlist for their official Team of the Decade, with Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur being the only Indian player on the list. Kaur has played 62 matches for two different teams in the WBBL, scoring 1440 runs with an impressive average of 37.89. A selection panel of experts, including former players Mel Jones and Lisa Sthalekar, will choose the final 12 players from the shortlist and fans will also have a chance to vote for their preferred team. The final team will be announced at the WBBL 10 Final on December 1.
In a thrilling start to the Weber WBBL|10, the Perth Scorchers defeated the Melbourne Stars by 13 runs at the WACA ground. Teenage sensation Chloe Ainsworth's stunning bowling performance, taking the wickets of Meg Lanning and Annabel Sutherland, set the tone for the match. Despite a resilient 50 by fellow teenager Ines McKeon, the Stars were unable to chase down the target of 123 and fell short by 13 runs. This match is also notable for McKeon, who holds the record for youngest player to hit a WBBL half-century.
The highly anticipated 3rd match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2024/25 will see Perth Scorchers Women taking on Melbourne Stars Women on Sunday. With Perth Scorchers missing their captain Sophie Devine who is on National duty, Beth Mooney will lead the team while Melbourne Stars Women will be captained by Annabel Sutherland. The match will be played at the pace and bounce-friendly Western Australia Cricket Association Ground, making chasing a favorable option. Perth Scorchers Women are expected to have an upper hand in this match based on their recent form.
Top Indian women's cricket players Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Smriti Mandhana were selected in the Women's Big Bash League overseas draft for the upcoming season. Sharma was chosen by Melbourne Stars, Rodrigues was drafted by Brisbane Heat, and Mandhana was pre-signed by Adelaide Strikers. This marks a significant moment for Indian representation in the WBBL, with six players being selected in the first three rounds.
Six Indian cricketers, including vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, will be joining the upcoming Women's Big Bash League, with Mandhana already pre-signed by the Adelaide Strikers. Among the other players, Dayalan Hemalatha will make her WBBL debut with the Perth Scorchers, while Yastika Bhatia will join the Melbourne Stars and Shikha Pandey is expected to make an impact with the Brisbane Heat. These players are expected to bring their skills and power to the league, making for an exciting season.
Indian vice-captain and opening batsman Smriti Mandhana will be joining the Adelaide Strikers for the upcoming Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) season. This will be her fourth WBBL team, having previously played for Brisbane Heat, Hobart Hurricanes, and Sydney Thunder. Mandhana's partnership with coach Luke Williams has proven to be successful, as they led the Royal Challengers Bengaluru to victory in the Women's Premier League earlier this year. The duo will now reunite at the Strikers, with Williams expressing excitement about Mandhana's technical skill and leadership. The Strikers will begin their season on October 27 against the Brisbane Heat, and Mandhana is one of the 19 Indian women cricketers who have nominated themselves for the WBBL draft.