Big Bash League: Sydney Sixers eclipse Melbourne Stars by 19 runs in rain-hit BBL final
4 years, 11 months ago

Big Bash League: Sydney Sixers eclipse Melbourne Stars by 19 runs in rain-hit BBL final

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After rain interruption, Sydney Sixers returned to defend 117, and quick Josh Hazlewood, spin duo Nathan Lyon and Steve O’Keefe mowed down Melbourne’s top order to effectively seal the match. Sydney: Sydney Sixers won their second Big Bash League title as they beat Melbourne Stars by 19 runs in a rain-hit final in front of a jubilant crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. When they returned to defend the total, quick Josh Hazlewood and spin duo Nathan Lyon and Steve O’Keefe mowed down Melbourne’s top order to effectively seal the match for the 2011-12 inaugural champions. Earlier, Melbourne Stars captain Glenn Maxwell elected to field after winning the bat flip and had reasons to feel vindicated as his bowlers kept the hosts on a tight leash.

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Australia’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy-winning team members set to feature in Big Bash League: Full list of players, details
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Australia’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy-winning team members set to feature in Big Bash League: Full list of players, details

The Hindu  

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Watch: Assistant coach Dan Christian hits massive six in Big Bash League
3 days, 14 hours ago

Watch: Assistant coach Dan Christian hits massive six in Big Bash League

India Today  

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Watch: Glenn Maxwell's mind-boggling take on boundary during Big Bash League game
1 week, 1 day ago

Watch: Glenn Maxwell's mind-boggling take on boundary during Big Bash League game

India Today  

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BBL 2024-25: When Is The Next Big Bash League Match? Here’s All You Need To Know
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BBL 2024-25: When Is The Next Big Bash League Match? Here’s All You Need To Know

ABP News  

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Cricket Australia 'disgraced' by fans after 'embarrassing' BBL visual; Sam Konstas flops before potential debut vs India
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Hindustan Times  

With Australian teenage star Sam Konstas getting a much-anticipated call-up to the Australian Test team for the final two matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, there were plenty of eyes on his last outing ahead of him joining up with the national team for the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Konstas was involved in the Sydney Derby between …

Adelaide Strikers Triumph in Women's Big Bash League Match 5
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Adelaide Strikers Triumph in Women's Big Bash League Match 5

ABP News  

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Big Bash League 2024: Spencer Johnson, Josh Brown star as Brisbane Heat hammer Sydney Sixers to win BBL title
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Big Bash League 2024: Spencer Johnson, Josh Brown star as Brisbane Heat hammer Sydney Sixers to win BBL title

India Today  

Spencer Johnson starred with the ball to help Brisbane Heat beat Sydney Sixers in the final and win their second Big Bash League title on Wednesday. Sent in to bat at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Heat opener Josh Brown scored 53 to lift his side to a competitive total of 166 for 8 from 20 overs which proved too much …

Six awarded after Melbourne Stars batter hits roof of stadium, fans slam 'ridiculous and childish' rule - Watch
1 year, 11 months ago

Six awarded after Melbourne Stars batter hits roof of stadium, fans slam 'ridiculous and childish' rule - Watch

Hindustan Times  

The bowling side and fans alike were left scratching their heads when the Melbourne Stars' Joe Clarke was awarded a six despite his shot hitting the roof of the stadium falling inside the 30 yard circle on Saturday in their match against the Melbourne Renegades. He ended up skying his shot but the ball hit the closed roof and then …

Women's Big Bash League 2022: Sydney Sixers make massive move ahead of new season | READ
2 years, 3 months ago

Women's Big Bash League 2022: Sydney Sixers make massive move ahead of new season | READ

India TV News  

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Perth Scorchers collects fourth BBL title with 79-run thrashing of Sydney Sixers
2 years, 11 months ago

Perth Scorchers collects fourth BBL title with 79-run thrashing of Sydney Sixers

The Hindu  

A spectacular knock by Laurie Evans propelled Perth Scorchers to claim a record fourth Big Bash League title on Friday, defeating Sydney Sixers by 79 runs in the final at Melbourne's Docklands Stadium. Thanks to an unbeaten 76 by Evans, the Scorchers amassed 171 for 6 before comfortably defending the total with veteran seamer Andrew Tye taking three wickets to …

Big Bash League: Sydney Sixers captain Moises Henriques frustrated with new rule changes in BBL
3 years ago

Big Bash League: Sydney Sixers captain Moises Henriques frustrated with new rule changes in BBL

India Today  

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3 years, 1 month ago

Sixers eyes title defence as Big Bash League launches

The Hindu  

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Women’s Big Bash League: Jemimah, Smriti slam fifties
3 years, 2 months ago

Women’s Big Bash League: Jemimah, Smriti slam fifties

The Hindu  

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Sydney Sixers defends Big Bash League title with 27-run win over Perth Scorchers
3 years, 11 months ago

Sydney Sixers defends Big Bash League title with 27-run win over Perth Scorchers

The Hindu  

The Sydney Sixers sealed back-to-back Big Bash League titles after beating the Perth Scorchers by 27 runs in the final between the league's two most successful teams at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. Put into bat by the Scorchers, Sixers' opening batsman James Vince smashed 95 off 60 balls including 10 boundaries and three sixes, setting up his side …

WBBL 2020: Sydney Thunder beat Melbourne Stars by seven wickets to clinch title
4 years, 1 month ago

WBBL 2020: Sydney Thunder beat Melbourne Stars by seven wickets to clinch title

Firstpost  

Rachael Haynes’ team restricted the Stars to just 86 for nine off their 20 overs after losing the bat flip at North Sydney Oval and chased down the total easily with more than six overs to spare. Sydney: Fine bowling helped propel Sydney Thunder to an upset seven wicket win over Meg Lanning’s Melbourne Stars and claim the women’s Big …

Sydney Thunder outshine Melbourne Stars to win Women's Big Bash League
4 years, 1 month ago

Sydney Thunder outshine Melbourne Stars to win Women's Big Bash League

The Hindu  

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Rain hits cricket's star-studded bushfire fundraiser
4 years, 11 months ago

Rain hits cricket's star-studded bushfire fundraiser

The Hindu  

A star-studded charity game at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday to aid Australian bushfire relief has been called off because torrential rain is expected. The game was scheduled as a curtain-raiser to the Twenty20 Big Bash League final, but with downpours expected Cricket Australia said it would no longer be possible. To ensure the SCG is in the best …

Marcus Stoinis named BBL player of tournament
4 years, 11 months ago

Marcus Stoinis named BBL player of tournament

India TV News  

Melbourne Stars all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has been crowned the Big Bash League Player of the Tournament following a record-breaking season with the bat. Stoinis edged out Sydney Sixers Tom Curran for the honour, polling 26 votes to Curran's 24 from the match umpires after each match of the 56-game home and away season. "I'm honoured to have been voted as …

Big Bash League: Tom Curran stars as Sydney Sixers beat Thunders in Super Over
5 years ago

Big Bash League: Tom Curran stars as Sydney Sixers beat Thunders in Super Over

Hindustan Times  

Sydney Sixers defeated Sydney Thunders in a thrilling super over by one run in the Big Bash League on Saturday. In the super-over, the Sixers came to bat first and posted a target of 17 runs for Thunders. Skipper Moises Henriques’ swashbuckling skills came handy in scoring runs after the team had lost a wicket on the first ball. Tom …

Big Bash League: Match called off due to 'dangerous and unreasonable playing conditions' caused by bushfire smoke in Canberra
5 years ago

Big Bash League: Match called off due to 'dangerous and unreasonable playing conditions' caused by bushfire smoke in Canberra

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Chasing 162 for victory against Adelaide Strikers, Sydney Thunder were 40-1 in the fifth over when the contest was halted because of lack of visibility and poor air quality caused by smoke. Melbourne: Smoke from bushfires raging across eastern Australia prompted match officials to abandon Saturday’s Big Bash League cricket match in Canberra over what they called “dangerous and unreasonable …

Big Bash: Bushfires cause Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder to be abandoned
5 years ago

Big Bash: Bushfires cause Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder to be abandoned

The Hindu  

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