The Australians were too good for the English in this summer down under, as they won the Sydney Test by 5 wickets and with it, most emphatically, won the Ashes 4-1. England were already struggling when the day began. With just two wickets left in the shed and only 119 runs ahead, a lot dependedContinue reading “Australia Win Sydney, Win Ashes 4-1”
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Travis Head Scores A Great Ashes Ton As Aus Trounce Eng in Perth
The 1st Ashes Test in Perth lasted just two days as host Australia got the better of England in a dramatic contest. The Kangaroos ran over a wasteful and at times, a clueless England to beat the visitors by 8 wickets. Travis Head scored a century to remember for the ages. England started batting inContinue reading “Travis Head Scores A Great Ashes Ton As Aus Trounce Eng in Perth”
7-Star Starc & 5-Star Stokes Reign On Day 1 of 1st Ashes Test in Perth.
Perth lived up to its reputation of being a ground of sensational possibilities. A ground full of life for determined fast bowlers. A ground for seam, swing, pace and telling bounce. No wonder the Ashes opened to a terrific day of cricket where the hugely expectant crowd had their monies worth. Mitch Starc, leading anContinue reading “7-Star Starc & 5-Star Stokes Reign On Day 1 of 1st Ashes Test in Perth.”
Australia Come Through A Tough West Indies Test
Australia On Tour To West Indies Australia travelled to West Indies after losing the World Test Championship to South Africa to begin their campaign for the 25-27 WTC cycle. Steve Smith was unavailable due to an injury, while Marnus Labuschagne was expected to be dropped. West Indies had a change at the helm, with RostonContinue reading “Australia Come Through A Tough West Indies Test”
Australia vs SA : Honours Even On Day 1 As Rabada Scalps 5
It was a day tailor made for fast bowling. Kagiso Rabada proved to the world his sensational credentials as he ran through Australia and played a pivotal role in restricting the Aussies to just 212 and in turn claimed a majestic Fifer on Day 1 of the World Test Championship Final at Lord’s. Steve SmithContinue reading “Australia vs SA : Honours Even On Day 1 As Rabada Scalps 5”
It Was To Be DC ‘s Year But They Let It Slip
DC: Flatter To Deceive Delhi Capitals were beaten comprehensively by Mumbai Indians a couple of nights ago, which resulted in their exit from the playoffs race in the IPL. A campaign that began brilliantly with 4 consecutive wins, just derailed completely as the tournament progressed. The Delhi squad promised so much but failed to deliverContinue reading “It Was To Be DC ‘s Year But They Let It Slip”
Tenacious DC Win Season’s First Super Over, Beat RR, Top Table
Mitch Starc Yorks It For DC Mitch Starc showed why he is one of the best in business with two terrific overs to deny Rajasthan Royals (RR) a victory and, in turn, secure a tremendous win for his team, Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, last night. DC & AnContinue reading “Tenacious DC Win Season’s First Super Over, Beat RR, Top Table”
Australia Take The Honours on Day 1 of 2nd Test Against Sri Lanka
Aussies Make Lanka Struggle A consistent, disciplined and an unrelenting Australian bowling attack on a dry Galle pitch, saw Sri Lanka struggle to 229/9 at the close of play on Day 1 of the 2nd Test. Brilliant Lyon Barring a gritty display from Dinesh Chandimal ( 74 ) and Kusal Mendis ( 59*), the hostsContinue reading “Australia Take The Honours on Day 1 of 2nd Test Against Sri Lanka”
Australia Register A Thumping Victory Over Sri Lanka At Galle
A Big Big Victory For Australia Australia beat Sri Lanka by an innings and 242 runs in the 1st Test Match at Galle, and recorded one of their biggest victories in the subcontinent. Kangaroos Outplay Lanka Sri Lanka who had been performing well in Tests and were riding an ever improving curve were no matchContinue reading “Australia Register A Thumping Victory Over Sri Lanka At Galle”
MCG Gears Up For India vs Australia Boxing Day Test
MCG India ‘s Home Ground MCG is home away from home for Team India and there would be no surprises if Indian Fans far out number the Aussies when they stack up against each other on Boxing Day, a few hours from now. A Critical Encounter In Store With the Border-Gavaskar Series tantalizingly poised atContinue reading “MCG Gears Up For India vs Australia Boxing Day Test”