Cosgrove, Lehmann ton up in local runfest
Centuries were the order of the day as batsmen cashed in – including a double century masterclass from a Redback – in round four of Adelaide grade cricket.
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Zampa heroics help Redbacks snatch epic win
Marnus Labuschagne’s fighting maiden one-day century was all in vain as South Australia capitalised on Queensland’s big-name flops to stun the Bulls thanks to a stunning cameo with the bat from Adam Zampa.
The innings that inspired Uni recruit to dream big
Treading water a year ago, one record innings has turned Adelaide University cricket recruit Campbell Vadlja’s career around. See this week’s best SACA cricket performers in our weekly wrap.
Head lauds young attack as Redbacks’ drought continues
Test star Marnus Labuschagne proved the difference against the Redbacks in Brisbane as Travis Head and several hopefuls failed in their auditions for the upcoming Pakistan series. But a couple of young bowlers provided some hope for SA’s future.
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Two in a row for slick Strikers
A career-best performance from Tahlia McGrath helped the Adelaide Strikers win two on the trot. And suddenly they can dare to dream of a finals miracle.
Let me replace Carey: Wells
IN-FORM Jon Wells has put his hand up to replace Australia-bound Alex Carey at the top of the Adelaide Strikers batting order.
Ben’s sights set on big score
BEN Pengelley is thinking big. Adelaide’s ultra-consistent batting all-rounder knows regular 50s will get him “pats on the back’’ from his clubmates but won’t help him reach his goal of playing Sheffield Shield cricket for the Redbacks.
Rashid makes whirlwind trip home
Star spinner Rashid Khan has returned to Afghanistan following the death of his father but the Strikers are confident he will be back to play in Friday night’s Adelaide Oval blockbuster against Melbourne Stars.
Uni skipper scores eighth-straight unbeaten ton
Adelaide University opener Ben Wakim is not the type of batsman to throw his wicket away when he reaches a ton. In fact, the Blacks skipper holds a phenomenal stat in grade cricket. That and more in your local cricket wrap, Thrash Talk.
‘I will always love you’: Price on song with teammates
They started WBBL04 with the aim of making finals, but things haven’t gone to plan for Adelaide Strikers. However, offspinner Alex Price says there’s one positive to take from this season.
Carey gives Weatherald green and gold thumbs up
They are the star opening batsmen for the Strikers, but as Alex Carey heads off on Australian duties, he doesn’t think it will be long before Jake Weatherald joins him.
Head a man on a mission
Travis Head will be out to make a statement when he returns to lead the Adelaide Strikers against the Melbourne Stars on Friday night, according to stand-in skipper Colin Ingram, while Rashid Khan could be in line for a batting promotion.
Khan doing it for dad — and the fans
Strikers superstar Rashid Khan says he is continuing to play in BBL08 to honour his late father and out of respect for his teammates and the Adelaide fans.
Dual-sport talent a veteran among SA girls
Emma de Broughe was once a nervous 13-year-old cricketer heading to an under-18 championships. Now she is about to make her fifth appearance at the tournament and the roles have reversed.
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