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The WBBL|11 season is set for a blockbuster finish as table-toppers Hobart Hurricanes Women lock horns with a high-flying Perth Scorchers Women outfit in the grand final at Bellerive Oval, Hobart. The Hurricanes, enjoying their best-ever campaign, secured a direct entry into the final, while the Scorchers earned their place the hard way—clinching victories in both the Knockout and Challenger. …

Hobart Hurricanes Women and Perth Scorchers Women clash in the Women’s Big Bash League 2025-26 final at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, on December 13. The Hurricanes earned direct entry as regular season toppers with 7 wins in 10 matches, while the Scorchers advanced through recent knockout victories, winning six of their last seven games. This marks the Hurricanes’ first title shot …

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) franchise, entering the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction with the second-highest purse of ₹43.40 crore and a significant rebuilding task following a bottom-place finish in 2025, has sparked massive speculation through a cryptic social media video. This short film, featuring the franchise mascot Leo on a shopping trip, has been widely dissected by fans …

As the countdown to the IPL 2026 Auction gathers pace, cricket expert and former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has revealed his list of five players he believes will attract strong interest from franchises. With teams preparing to rebuild and restructure, Pathan’s selections focus heavily on fast bowling — a commodity increasingly dominating T20 cricket. His list also includes a high-impact …

The inclusion of former India all-rounder Vijay Shankar in the uncapped players’ category for the IPL 2026 mini-auction has become one of the most unexpected talking points leading up to the December 16 event. Despite having previously represented India in both ODIs and T20Is, his reclassification has sparked considerable curiosity among fans and franchises alike. Why Vijay Shankar decided to …

For years, the Hobart Hurricanes were viewed as an enigmatic side—capable of flashes of brilliance, but often falling short of a genuine finals challenge. But the Weber WBBL|11 season has rewritten that script entirely. Under the astute leadership of Elyse Villani, the Hurricanes didn’t just qualify for the final; they dominated the league stage to secure the Minor Premiership and …

The Perth Scorchers, led by captain Sophie Devine, completed a late-season surge and navigated the challenging Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025 finals structure to earn their place in the Grand Final against the Hobart Hurricanes. Having finished the league stage in third position, the Scorchers had to win two do-or-die elimination matches to secure their spot. Perth Scorchers Women’s …

Sports presenter Grace Hayden has weighed in on the ongoing Ashes contest, backing Australia to complete a dominant series win over arch-rivals England. Grace Hayden makes a bold prediction for the Ashes With Australia holding a commanding 2-0 lead, Grace did not shy away from expressing her excitement and confidence in the side’s prospects. During a chat with the broadcasters …

New Zealand surged to third in WTC 2025-27 standings after dominating West Indies in second Test. The Black Caps’ nine-wicket victory at Wellington’s Basin Reserve propelled them past India and Pakistan, tying Sri Lanka at 66.67% points percentage.​ New Zealand’s dominance seal an unassailable lead over West Indies New Zealand claimed a commanding 1-0 lead in the three-match series against …

In a memorable moment that stole the spotlight after India’s defeat in the second T20I against South Africa in Mullanpur, wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma was seen touching Indian women’s cricketer Harleen Deol’s feet. The gesture, captured on camera and widely circulated across social media, has drawn admiration from fans who appreciated the 30-year-old’s humility and respect. India falter with the bat …