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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.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 26: The Strikers celebrate with the trophy after victory during the Women's Big Bash League Final between the Sydney Sixers and the Adelaide Strikers at North Sydney Oval, on November 26, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

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Why Ash Gardner believes WBBL season should be shorter

Cricket Australia has been on a mission to grow the women’s game for many years. But there is a good reason why a shorter WBBL season makes sense.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 30: Sophie Molineux and Jemimah Rodrigues of the Renegades celebrate the wicket of during the Women's Big Bash League match between the Melbourne Renegades and the Sydney Sixers at Lilac Hill, on October 30, 2021, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Renegades dismantle star-studded Sixers

The Sydney Sixers’ decision to push Ellyse Perry up the batting order couldn’t save them from conceding a third-straight defeat.

TAURANGA, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 07: Megan Schutt of Australia celebrates her wicket of Amy Satterthwaite of New Zealand during game two of the One Day International series between the New Zealand White Ferns and Australia at Bay Oval on April 07, 2021 in Tauranga, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Strikers to welcome back champion quick

After missing the opening games of the tournament through personal leave, Megan Schutt is poised to make her WBBL return.

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‘Disappointing’: Missing piece in $2bn payday

‘Disappointing’: Missing piece in $2bn payday

A massive cash splash to create two new Indian Premier League teams overlooked something significant and it hasn’t gone down well.

‘Wow’: Stunning spell makes history

‘Wow’: Stunning spell makes history

A former Irish international has made WBBL history with a stunning solo effort in the grand final rematch.

The catch that stunned the cricket world was no fluke

The catch that stunned the cricket world was no fluke

As the WBBL heads into a bumper weekend, Adelaide Strikers’ nimble fielder Bridget Patterson reveals the truth behind her Round 1 boundary catch that stunned the cricket world.

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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.

The umpire shook his head before changing his mind.

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.

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