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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 21: Maia Bouchier of the Melbourne Stars out for a duck, Caught Jemma Barsby of ther Strikers and bowled Amanda-Jade Wellington during the WBBL match between Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Stars at Karen Rolton Oval, on October 21, 2023, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

Cricket nightmare is ‘beyond comprehension’

The WBBL has been left in disbelief after the Melbourne Stars rewrote the tournament record books for all the wrong reasons.

Meg Lanning and the Stars just got over the line.

Controversy reigns in wild last-ball WBBL drama

The Sydney Sixers went back and watched replays after their extraordinary run chase was thwarted in a controversial final-ball drama.

WBBL Top 30: Who is best in the comp?

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Ranked: The 30 best players in this year’s WBBL

Some of the world’s biggest cricket stars are coming to Australia for the Women’s Big Bash League, LACHLAN MCKIRDY ranks the best of the best.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 10: Meg Lanning of Victoria speaks to players before the WNCL match between Queensland and Victoria at Peter Burge Oval, on October 10, 2023, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

‘More to give’: Aussie skipper’s big career call

Speaking for the first time since she took a second break from cricket for personal reasons, Meg Lanning has opened up on her international future.

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LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 24: Beth Mooney of the Perth Scorchers shakes the hand of her captain Sophie Devine after she reached her 50th run during the Women's Big Bash League match between the Perth Scorchers and the Sydney Thunder at University of Tasmania Stadium, on October 24, 2021, in Launceston, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

Dynamic duo smash cellar-dwellers on their own

Defending champions Sydney Thunder may be flat out winning a match at this rate as Perth Scorchers openers Sophie Devine and Beth Mooney produce something special in a huge win.

LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 24: Harmanpreet Kaur of the Melbourne Renegades surrounded by team mates after she claimed the wicket of Alyssa Healy of the Sydney Sixers caught and bowled for 5 runs during the Women's Big Bash League match between the Sydney Sixers and the Melbourne Renegades at University of Tasmania Stadium, on October 24, 2021, in Launceston, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

Renegades subject Sixers to death by spin ordeal

Taking the pace off the ball proved the key as Melbourne Renegades found the perfect way to subdue the star-studded Sydney Sixers and pull off an impressive victory.

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Bizarre moment umpire changes his mind

Cricket is a cruel game at the best of times and a bizarre moment from an umpire in the WBBL made a star’s dismissal even worse.

LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 23: Darcie Brown of the Strikers celebrates taking the wicket of Rachel Priest of the Hurricanes during the Women's Big Bash League match between the Adelaide Strikers and the Hobart Hurricanes at Invermay Park, on October 23, 2021, in Launceston, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

Star didn’t know she’d made history

On Sunday afternoon, young gun Darcie Brown did something no women’s player at the Adelaide Strikers had ever done before.

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 19: Nicola Hancock of the Heat reacts during the Women's Big Bash League match between the Brisbane Heat and the Perth Scorchers at Blundstone Arena, on October 19, 2021, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

Blockbuster day of cricket completely ruined

Saturday was supposed to be a thrilling day of women’s cricket but the weather on the Apple Isle clearly had other ideas.

LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 23: Match abandoned due to bad weather during the Women's Big Bash League match between the Sydney Thunder and the Sydney Sixers at University of Tasmania Stadium, on October 23, 2021, in Launceston, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

First derby of WBBL|07 cancelled

The first derby of WBBL|07 was forced to be cancelled as Launceston reported torrential rain on Saturday.

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 20: Georgia Wareham of the Melbourne Renegades leaves the oval with medical staff after a suspected knee injury during the Women's Big Bash League match between the Melbourne Renegades and the Adelaide Strikers at Blundstone Arena, on October 20, 2021, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

Fresh twist after ‘tough’ injury news

Georgia Wareham’s WBBL campaign is over but a source at the Renegades says she may still be a chance to play in the Women’s World Cup.

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 20: Georgia Wareham of the Melbourne Renegades leaves the oval with medical staff after a suspected knee injury during the Women's Big Bash League match between the Melbourne Renegades and the Adelaide Strikers at Blundstone Arena, on October 20, 2021, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

Aussie star suffers cruellest of blows

An Aussie star’s hopes of competing in the Ashes series and the Women’s World Cup next year are all but gone as scans confirmed the worst.

Thunder cricketer wild about life on and off the pitch

Thunder cricketer wild about life on and off the pitch

This player has attracted Steve Irwin’s son Robert as a fan for her cricket game but especially for her work and passion off the pitch.

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 19: Rachel Priest of the Hurricanes celebrates scoring a half century during the Women's Big Bash League match between the Melbourne Stars and the Hobart Hurricanes at Blundstone Arena, on October 19, 2021, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

Kiwi makes history with insane knock

The Hurricanes’ Rachel Priest wasted no time in bringing up her first WBBL century as fans went absolutely bananas over her innings.

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