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<p>Amanda-Jade Wellington's sensational three-fer helped Adelaide Strikers rock Brisbane Heat by three runs to bag the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) 2023 title. </p>

Adelaide Strikers players celebrate after beating Brisbane Heat in final to clinch WBBL 2023 title at Adelaide Oval on December 2. (Getty)

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Aussie spinner's wizardry helps Adelaide Strikers clinch back to back WBBL title, down Brisbane Heat in final thriller

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New Zealand tour of India, 2024

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Pakistan tour of Zimbabwe, 2024

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India tour of Australia 2024-25

IND vs AUS: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri asked Rishabh Pant whether he practices unorthodox shots which often end up bamboozling the bowlers.

Rishabh Pant told his doctors that he wants to return as a wicketkeeper-batter.

Pant said that he focuses on playing percentage cricket.

Pant said that he does not practice unorthodox shots he is known for. 

India's wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant looks on during the first day of the third Test between Australia and India at The Gabba in Brisbane on December 14.

India's wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant

'Generally I don't practice such shots... it's not always easy to just defend the ball': Rishabh Pant opens up on playing unorthodox jaw-dropping shots

IND vs AUS: Australia's ace off-spinner Nathan Lyon revealed that it was the security personnel pressing the wrong button that led to floodlights going off twice during pink-ball Test.

Nathan Lyon admitted that the faux pas took place as he wanted to bat in nets.

There were two interruptions due to floodlights going off.

The interruptions took place during Harshit Rana's over.

Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon admits he was culprit for lights going off during pink-ball Test, says 'I asked the security guy if he could...'

IND vs AUS 3rd Test: India's premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah seemed frustrated by the lack of swing in the first session of the Gabba Test.

Jasprit Bumrah bowled three maidens with the new ball in Gabba Test.

Bumrah was not happy with the lack of swing in first session.

Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl first in third Test.

Jasprit Bumrah reacts after not getting enough swing to trouble Usman Khawaja in Gabba Test.

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'Nahi ho raha swing... kahi bhi kar lo': Jasprit Bumrah vents out his frustration in his 3rd over after Rohit Sharma opts to bowl first in Gabba Test

Pakistan tour of South Africa 2024-25

SA vs PAK 2nd T20I: Babar Azam could not convert a good start into a big score against South Africa but achieved a few feats with his 20-ball 31.

Babar Azam is the quickest to 11,000 T20 runs in terms of innings.

Babar is the second Pakistan batter to complete 11,000 T20 runs.

Babar needs 9 more runs to become leading run-scorer in T20Is. 

Pakistan's Babar Azam completed 11,000 T20 runs on December 13.

Babar Azam

Babar Azam breaks Chris Gayle's colossal T20 record, becomes fastest to this feat with 31-run cameo against South Africa

PAK vs SA 2nd T20I: Saim Ayub missed a chance to score his maiden T20I century as he remained unbeaten for 98 as Pakistan posted 206/5. 

Reeza Hendricks' 117 is highest against Pakistan in a succesful T20I run chase.

Saim Ayub remained stranded on the non-striker's end as he remained unbeaten on 98.

Haris Rauf went for 57 runs in his quota of four overs.

Reeza Hendricks of the Proteas celebrates his 100 runs during the 2nd T20I between South Africa and Pakistan at SuperSport Park on December 13, 2024 in Centurion.

Reeza Hendricks

Reeza Hendricks' whirlwind 117 helps South Africa become first team to chase down over 200 vs Pakistan as Saim Ayub's career best 98 goes in vain

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Adelaide Strikers Women

Amanda-Jade Wellington

Anesu Catherine Mushangwe

Annie V O'Neil

Bridget E Patterson

Darcie Rose Brown

Eleanor Larosa

Ella Josephine Wilson

Ellie Renee Johnston

Jemma Louise Barsby

Katie Maree Mack

Madeline Marie Penna

Maggie Ellen Clark

Megan Louise Schutt

Smriti Shriniwas Mandhana

Tahlia May McGrath

Hobart Hurricanes Women

University of Tasmania Stadium, Launceston

113 by Madeline Penna v Melbourne Renegades Women on October 15, 2024 - r

Madeline Penna

103* by Sophie Devine v Hobart Hurricanes Women on December 26, 2016 - w

Sophie Devine

102 by Suzie Bates v Hobart Hurricanes Women on December 10, 2017 - r

Suzie Bates

6/19 by Megan Schutt v Sydney Thunder Women on November 20, 2022 - r

Megan Schutt

5/8 by Amanda-Jade Wellington v Brisbane Heat Women on November 24, 2021 - w

5/8 by Amanda-Jade Wellington v Melbourne Renegades Women on October 24, 2022 - w

113 by Madeline Penna v Melbourne Renegades Women on October 15, 2024 - Adelaide Strikers Women beat Melbourne Renegades Women by 17 runs

6/19 by Megan Schutt v Sydney Thunder Women on November 20, 2022 - Adelaide Strikers Women beat Sydney Thunder Women by 26 runs

Tahlia  McGrath

Suzie  Bates

Megan  Schutt

Lauren  Ebsary

Tegan  McPharlin

Katie  Mack

Tahlia McGrath

Katie Mack

Brisbane Heat Women

Melbourne Renegades Women

Melbourne Stars Women

Perth Scorchers Women

Sydney Sixers Women

Sydney Thunder Women

Tahlia McGrath - (2349 runs for Adelaide Strikers Women)

Sophie Devine - (2174 runs for Adelaide Strikers Women)

Bridget Patterson - (2029 runs for Adelaide Strikers Women)

Bridget Patterson

Amanda-Jade Wellington - (165 wickets for Adelaide Strikers Women)

Megan Schutt - (149 wickets for Adelaide Strikers Women)

Tahlia McGrath - (88 wickets for Adelaide Strikers Women)

Australia - Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

Australia - Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Australia - The Gabba, Brisbane

Australia - Eastern Oval, Ballarat

Australia - Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay

Australia - Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne

Australia - Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney

Australia - W.A.C.A. Ground, Perth

Australia - Junction Oval, Melbourne

Australia - Allan Border Field, Brisbane

Australia - Hurstville Oval, Sydney

Australia - Lilac Hill Park, Perth

Australia - North Sydney Oval No 2, Sydney

Australia - North Sydney Oval, Sydney

Australia - Drummoyne Oval, Sydney

Australia - Adelaide Oval No 2, Adelaide

Australia - North Dalton Park, Wollongong

Australia - Traeger Park, Alice Springs

Australia - Blacktown International Sportspark, Sydney

Australia - Gliderol Stadium, Adelaide

Australia - Robertson Oval, Wagga Wagga

Australia - ENGIE Stadium, Sydney

Australia - Howell Oval, Sydney

Australia - Casey Fields No. 4, Melbourne

Australia - University of Tasmania Stadium, Launceston

Australia - Perth Stadium, Perth

Australia - Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide

Australia - Invermay Park, Launceston

Australia - Centennial Park Stadium, Nuriootpa, South Australia

Australia - Cricket Central, Sydney Olympic Park

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