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Perth Scorchers clinch sixth BBL title, beat Sydney Sixers in final
Perth Scorchers showed their dominance of the Big Bash League, defeating Sydney Sixers by six wickets in the BBL|15 final at Optus Stadium on Sunday to lift a record sixth men’s title. After winning the toss and deciding to bowl, Scorchers delivered a disciplined and relentless bowling performance that stifled the Sixers’ batting lineup. The turning point came during the Power Surge, when English left-arm seamer David Payne struck twice in his opening over, ripping the heart out of the Sixers’ middle order and bringing the momentum in Perth’s favour.
Sydney, on the other hand, had begun brightly thanks to Steve Smith, who continued his remarkable run since rejoining the side after the Ashes. Smith top-scored with a brisk 24 from 13 balls. However, once Smith departed, Sixers' innings quickly lost momentum, losing wickets at regular intervals.
They were finally bowled out for 132 in 20 overs. Chasing a modest total, the Scorchers started brilliantly. Mitchell Marsh and Finn Allen launched into the Sixers’ attack with a swashbuckling opening stand. Allen’s aggressive 36 set the tone before he was dismissed, while Marsh followed soon after, having compiled a crucial 44. Down the order, Josh Inglis played a composed innings of 29, guiding Perth to the target with six wickets in hand and 15 balls to spare.
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Alyssa Healy blasts sensational 158 in her ODI farewell
In a farewell befitting her stature in the game, Australia captain Alyssa Healy signed off in style, producing a breathtaking 158 from 98 balls in her final ODI appearance during the third ODI between Australia and India women in Hobart. The veteran batter's masterclass knock of 158 is the highest women’s ODI score against India and also the highest individual women’s ODI score...
"We were loud and clear": Ex-Pakistan batter slams team's disappointing campaign at T20 World Cup
Former Pakistan skipper Mohammad Yousuf has strongly criticized the Salman Agha-led side after their premature exit from the T20 World Cup 2026, questioning both leadership and overall performance. Pakistan’s campaign came to an end on Saturday despite a narrow five-run victory over Sri Lanka in their final Super Eight Group 2 match in Pallekele.
Pakistan finished level on three poi...
"I have 11 dangerous players": Daren Sammy ahead of India vs West Indies clash
As the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup reaches a boiling point, there is huge anticipation ahead of the high-stakes showdown between India and the West Indies in Kolkata on Sunday. For both teams, it is a must-win game to book a spot in the semi-finals. And according to West Indies head coach Daren Sammy, the task at han...
Schedule confirmed for Australia women's tour of West Indies
Australia’s long-awaited return to the Caribbean will feature an all-white-ball assignment, with the anticipated historic Test match no longer part of the schedule. Cricket West Indies has unveiled the schedule for the tour, which begins on March 19. Instead of a multi-format series, the campaign will now have six limited-overs games as both teams begin prepara...
Sanath Jayasuriya set to leave role as Sri Lanka head coach
Sri Lanka's head coach, Sanath Jayasuriya, has indicated that he will step down from his role following the team's early exit from the ongoing T20 World Cup. His announcement came in the aftermath of a heartbreaking five-run defeat to Pakistan that sealed Sri Lanka’s elimination from the tournament. Speaking after the loss in Pallekele on Saturday, Jayasuriya revealed that he h...
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