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WBBL 2023 Final: Adelaide Strikers Women beat Brisbane Heat Women to lift the title
In the final of the Women’s Big Bash League, Adelaide Strikers Women beat Brisbane Heat Women by three runs on Saturday at Adelaide Oval to win the WBBL title 2023. Defending the total of 125, Adelaide Strikers Women restricted Brisbane Heat Women to 122/8 in (20) overs to win the coveted title. Adelaide Strikers pulled off a superb victory to emerge victorious in the final of the game. Amanda-Jade Wellington returned with the figures of three wickets from her four overs to get her team a brilliant win. Megan Schutt claimed two wickets to make her contribution in team’s win. Earlier, Adelaide Strikers Women had decided to bat after winning the toss as they had posted a modest total of (125) in (20) overs after losing five wickets. They had been helped by Laura Wolvaardt and skipper Tahlia McGrath after they both played their knocks of (39) and (38) respectively. Chasing the target, Brisbane Heat Women had a pleasant start with Grace Harris and Georgia Redmayne scoring (15) and (22) runs respectively. Amelia Kerr remained unbeaten on (30) as she lacked support from the other end after Brisbane Heat Women lost their wickets at regular intervals to succumb to the pressure. It’s a big disappointment for Brisbane Heat Women after being defeated in the final. This is Adelaide Strikers Women's back-to-back title victory!
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Gurnoor Brar pulled up for code of conduct breach
India pacer Gurnoor Brar has been given a warning after breaching level one of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first ODI between England and India in Birmingham. Brar was found to have breached Article 2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “throwing a ball at or near a player in an inappropriate and or dangerous manner...
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Moises Henriques retires from Australian domestic cricket
Sydney Sixers captain Moises Henriques has retired from Australian domestic cricket. Moises, who announced his first-class retirement in March 2025, led Sydney Sixers to the final of the BBL earlier this year in January; however, he was not given a contract for the upcoming season of the BBL, following which he decided to end his career with 154 BBL matches under his belt. ...
Ashwin urges Indian management to back Kuldeep Yadav
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ENG vs IND, 2nd ODI: India aim to seal series as England fight for survival
Having shown their dominance in the opening match, India will look to continue their impressive run as they gear up to take on England in the second ODI at Sophia Gardens on Thursday. India delivered a commanding performance in the series opener, sealing a six-wicket win and taking a 1-0 advantage. Now, they are one victory away from clinching the three-match s...
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