Botha's beaut throw catches Finch short
Former Proteas all-rounder Johan Botha pulled off a magical piece of fielding in the Big Bash League to earn himself today’s Play of the Day award, writes ANITHA MADIKIZELA.
Renegades pip Hurricanes in last over
Mohammad Nabi sealed a six-wicket win for the Melbourne Renegades by cracking a six in the final over off James Faulkner to cap a perfectly timed run chase in the Big Bash League on Monday evening.
Sydney sides score big in Big Bash
The two Sydney teams and the Melbourne Renegades scored wins in the Women’s Big Bash League, while the Comilla Victorians had a thrilling BPL win with one ball to spare.
Thisara Perera erupts under Mount Maunganui
New Zealand secured a comfortable win over Sri Lanka in another big-scoring match at Mount Maunganui on a busy day of white-ball action around the world, but their victory came in the face of an incredible maiden century by Thisara Perera that gave the visitors a late sniff of victory.
D'Arcy Short runs out Henriques
Hobart Hurricanes all-rounder D’Arcy Short pulled off an astonishing rolling run-out to dismiss Sydney Sixers’ captain Moises Henriques … this cracking piece of fielding gets the nod for today’s Play of the Day.
Renegades, Strikers take Big Bash wins
Corinne Hall’s late flurry of runs (37 off 30 balls) helped save the Hobart Hurricanes blushes, but wasn’t enough to prevent the Melbourne Renegades from securing a comfortable five-wicket win in the Women’s Big Bash League.
Sydney Thunder teams close in on league leaders
The Sydney Thunder men and women’s teams registered wins against the Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers respectively to stay within touching distance of their respective Big Bash League leaders.
Stars, Renegades share honours on derby day
On derby day in Melbourne, the Renegades beat the Stars in the Women’s Big Bash League clash, while in the men’s Big Bash the Stars took the honours over the Renegades.
Dane, Kapp star for Sixers
Player of the Match Dane van Niekerk (2-12, econ 3.00) and Marizanne Kapp (2-21, econ 5.25) starred for the Sydney Sixers as they restricted the Adelaide Strikers to 139-8 to claim a win that puts them four points clear at the top of the Women’s Big Bash League.
WATCH: What a catch down under!
An astonishing catch on the boundary as Adelaide Strikers fielder Jake Weatherald holds a skier from Sydney Thunder batter Shane Watson, before flipping it into the field of play for teammate Jake Lehmann (son of Darren) to take the catch to remove danger man Watson for 28.
Hobart Hurricanes waltz to top of Big Bash League
The Hobart Hurricanes moved to the top of the Big Bash League as Cameron Bancroft’s return to pro cricket after his nine-month ban was ended by a peach of a delivery. His Perth Scorchers side suffered their third loss in four matches.
Lanning's Scorchers pull brakes on Sydney Thunder
Meg Lanning’s 76 off 40 balls gave the Perth Scorchers the impetus they needed to break down the Sydney Thunder’s imposing target of 180, reaching it with just one ball to spare.
Healy hammers the Strikers with power ton
Sydney Sixers’ Alyssa Healy scored an undefeated 112 off 69 balls against the Adelaide Strikers one day after her undefeated 70 against the Renegades. The Sixers picked up a 74-run Big Bash Women’s League win, while the Hobart Hurricanes went to the top of the Big Bash League with a seven-wicket victory over the Sydney Thunder.
Stars and Sixers take the wins in Sydney
The Melbourne Stars picked up their first win of the Big Bash, while the Sydney Sixers romped home against the Melbourne Renegades to return to level with the Sydney Thunder at the top of the Women’s Big Bash, albeit having played one extra game.
Scorchers crush Strikers by seven wickets
The Perth Scorchers picked up their first win of Big Bash League 2018-19 as Jhye Richardson, Jason Behrendorff and Andrew Tye knocked over the Adelaide Strikers for 88 off 17.2 overs.
