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The Adelaide Strikers step out onto Karen Rolton Oval on October 31 looking to stamp their authority early in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 12, welcoming a Melbourne Stars side that already got off to a flyer.

The Adelaide Strikers step out onto Karen Rolton Oval mph match 4 of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 12 looking to stamp their authority early in the tournament, welcoming a Melbourne Stars side that already got off to a flyer. The Strikers always bring a fierce competitive edge to home turf, blending experienced match-winners…

UP Warriorz completed their squad-building process for Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2027 with eight auction purchases and a group of retained players. The auction took place on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 5:30 PM IST at Grand Hyatt Kochi. The team spent ₹13.85 crore overall and finished with ₹1.15 crore remaining in its purse. Six…

Adelaide Strikers skipper and Australian vice-captain Tahlia McGrath is treating the 12th edition of the Women’s Big Bash League as more than a domestic campaign; it is her launchpad for a return to Australia’s T20I side.

The Adelaide Strikers enter the 12th edition of the Women’s Big Bash League, running from 29th October to 5th December 2026, with a familiar blend of championship pedigree, elite spin bowling and unresolved questions around batting depth and pace re

The Women’s Big Bash League continues to stand tall as the premier domestic T20 competition in world cricket, drawing crowds and capturing imaginations season after season. As the spotlight turns toward the 2026 edition, anticipation touches fever pitch with franchises locking in some of the finest overseas talent across the globe. These marquee names bring…

England’s senior women’s players, including captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, could sit out their three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka if their Women’s Premier League franchises reach the final stages of the 2027 season.

The Adelaide Strikers enter this first semi-final as the clear team to beat after a flawless run in the group stage. Finishing top of the table with eight points, the Strikers won all four of their matches and boasted a net run rate of +1.041. Perth Scorchers, on the other hand, had a far more…

The Adelaide Strikers and Hobart Hurricanes enter Match 9 of T20 Spring Challenge 2026 with momentum on their side after winning their opening games of the tournament. The Hurricanes hold 3rd place on the points table with two points and a healthy Net Run Rate of +1.350 following a dominant victory. The Strikers sit closely…

Perth Scorchers ride into Match 6 of the Women’s T20 Spring Challenge 2026 sitting third on the table with two points in the bag, having notched a convincing victory in their opening fixture alongside a strong +1.698 net run rate. Adelaide Strikers, meanwhile, are fifth as they make their tournament debut tomorrow, coming into the…

The ECB may provide financial support to ensure England women’s Test against West Indies goes ahead next year. The match is part of England’s spring 2027 multi-format tour, announced in 2024. It is scheduled before England’s attempt to regain the Ashes from Australia next summer, adding to the importance of its timing. This follows Cricket…

Darcie Brown is set to miss the start of Adelaide Strikers’ Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) campaign after a back injury could keep the fast bowler out for up to 10 weeks. The 23-year-old was diagnosed with a disc injury after returning from Australia A’s tour of India, where she played two T20s and a…

UP Warriorz enter the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction with a clear rebuild brief. The Abhishek Nayar-coached unit will head into the WPL 2027 auction with the largest purse and one of the clearest rebuilding agendas among the five franchises. After finishing fifth in the 2026 edition with only four points from eight matches,…