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Women's Big Bash League 2023

<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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Indian Premier League, 2025

Pakistan tour of New Zealand, 2025

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ICC Champions Trophy, 2025

India tour of Australia, 2024/25

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South Africa Women and India Women tour of Sri Lanka, 2025

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On May 8, PSL 2025 match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium was cancelled whereas the IPL 2025 match in Dharamsala was cancelled midway. 

Cricket Australia is in regular touch with PCB, BCCI and local government authorities.

There are several Australian players playing in the IPL and the PSL.

The remaining of PSL 2025 matches have been shifted to the UAE.

Ricky Ponting, Matthew Hayden, Justin Langer

Cricket Australia issues statement on concern over their players involved in IPL 2025 and PSL 2025

The exciting Lucknow Super Giants pacer Mayank Yadav understands there is a need for him to give his body some time to recover the pace lost.

Mayank Yadav's pace has dropped considerably since his return after injury.

In the previous game against Punjab Kings, Mayank remained wicketless and conceded 60 runs.

Mayank said that he needs to give his body some time to get back breakneck speeds.

Mayank Yadav, Rishabh Pant

Mayank Yadav breaks silence on his reduced pace ahead of RCB clash, says 'The body will...'

After the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was cancelled following air raids in neighbouring cities, the clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru is on as of now.

The match between PBKS and DC was cancelled midway in Dharamsala following air raids alert in neigbouring cities.

IPL chairman said that the LSG vs RCB match is on as of now.

A special train has been arranged by the BCCI to move players from Dharamsala to Delhi. 

Ravi Bishnoi, Virat Kohli

Will LSG vs RCB clash in Lucknow go ahead amidst India-Pakistan military clash? IPL chairman gives crucial update

The IPL 2025 clash between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was called which saw both teams splitting points

The PBKS vs DC clash was called off amidst escalating India-Pakistan border tensions

IPL 2025 points table remained unchanged after the PBKS vs DC clash

PBKS' Prabhsimran Singh react during the IPL 2025 match against DC

IPL 2025 Updated Points Table: Here's how the standings shape up after PBKS vs DC match was called off

The ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) is expected to be put off due to security reasons amidst escalating India-Pakistan border tensions 

BCCI has called for an immediate meeting to discuss the future of IPL 2025

Earlier PBKS vs DC match was called off in Dharamsala 

IPL trophy in this frame

Big News: IPL 2025 likely to be shelved due to security reasons, BCCI calls for immediate meeting to ensure overseas players' safety

PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi claims that the damage to Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium was done to distrupt the PSL 2025. The eight matches remaining will be played in the UAE.

The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium was hit on May 8.

The match between Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings was called off.

The remainder of the PSL 2025 will be played in the UAE. 

Shadab Khan, Mohammad Rizwan

PCB shifts PSL 2025 out of Pakistan amidst military confrontation on border, remainder of the tournament to be hosted in UAE

Tennis

Tennis legend Boris Becker reflected on a difficult phase of his life when he served a prison sentence in the United Kingdom.

Boris Becker is a 6-time Grand Slam winner.

Boris Becker faced prison sentence back in 2022.

Boris Becker

'When you lose everything, the only thing that remains is...': Novak Djokovic's Former Coach Boris Becker Reflects on His Prison Time in UK, Reveals How He Found the Strength to Overcome Hardship

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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

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Tahlia May McGrath

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

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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

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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

Team Adelaide Strikers Women

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Adelaide Strikers Women

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

Team Players

Amanda-Jade Wellington
Bowler

Anesu Mushangwe
Bowler

Annie O'Neil
Batsman

Bridget Patterson
Batsman

Darcie Brown
Bowler

Team Adelaide Strikers Women

Team

Adelaide Strikers Women

Team Form (Last 0 Matches)

News Updates

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

Team Players

Amanda-Jade WellingtonBowler

Anesu MushangweBowler

Annie O'NeilBatsman

Bridget PattersonBatsman

Darcie BrownBowler

Amanda-Jade Wellington
Bowler

Anesu Mushangwe
Bowler

Annie O'Neil
Batsman

Bridget Patterson
Batsman

Darcie Brown
Bowler