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The Hobart Hurricanes' Linsey Smith picked up two wickets from her two overs in the WBBL final. (Linda Higginson/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketScorchers set Hobart 138 to win WBBL final

The Hobart Hurricanes appear to be in the box seat to claim their maiden WBBL title after restricting the Perth Scorchers to 5-137.

Ethan James

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 09: Jhye Richardson of the Scorchers poses during the 2025/26 Big Bash Kit Launch on October 09, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/Getty Images for Cricket Australia)

Cricket CommentsPremiumLANGER: Why Richardson loses out from Test squad ‘call-up’

Cricket Australia’s decision to withdraw Jhye Richardson from the Big Bash opener doesn’t add up and could actually hurt his career.

Justin Langer

The England cricket team arrive in Adelaide from Brisbane on Saturday.

CricketCommentsPremiumStokes caught up in another Pommy airport confrontation

Hours after their security got physical with a Channel 7 camera in Brisbane, the English team locked horns with the Adelaide media.

Jake Santa Maria

Lizelle Lee starred as Hobart won the final.

CricketCommentsLee-thal Hurricanes storm to maiden crown over Scorchers

Hobart Hurricanes have ended Perth Scorchers’ fairytale run to claim a maiden women’s crown in their first final by eight-wickets at Ninja Stadium.

Aaron Kirby

Usman Khawaja feels ready to resume his 85-Test career, now selectors must make a hard call. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketComments‘I’ve always been a professional’: Uzzie hits back over golf ‘injury‘

Usman Khawaja says his golf game was not the reason he suffered back spasms, as he mapped out how he plans to return to the Aussie side for the third Ashes Test.

Rob Forsaith

Sport. Perth Scorchers. Imports Laurie Evans and Finn Allen at Scarborough Beach.

CricketCommentsPremiumImports back in star power and depth as a winning formula

Perth Scorchers imports Laurie Evans and Finn Allen have backed in the batting firepower contained within their top and middle orders as they prepare to begin their assault for another Big Bash titles.

Ben Smith

### ALL ONLINE OUT UNTIL AFTER 7NEWS BROADCASTS AT 6PM ### England looked anything but relaxed as they touched down in Adelaide with their head of security getting physical with camera crews waiting for their arrival. 7NEWS

CricketVideoCommentsPremiumUgly scenes as England security guard fends off CH 7 camera

England’s disastrous Ashes tour has reached a new low with their security team getting physical with a Channel Seven camera operator filming their departure for Adelaide.

Jake Santa Maria

Matthew Kuhnemann is set to assume greater spin-bowling responsibility for Brisbane Heat following the departure of Mitch Swepson. Steve Pohlner

CricketPremiumSpinner ready for ‘harder overs’ after key Heat exit

Brisbane Heat’s Matthew Kuhnemann faces his biggest BBL challenge yet as he prepares to shoulder the spin-bowling load without the departed Mitch Swepson.

Marco Monteverde

Richardson has dealt with plenty of frustration against the Sixers. Michael Klein

CricketPremiumWhy BBL recruit used to hate his current team

Kane Richardson spent years envying and hating the Sixers, but now he gets to learn the secrets to their success as he prepares to kick off his first BBL campaign with the powerhouse club.

Martin Gabor

Perth Scorcher fast bowler Matt Kelly during a press conference ahead of Big Bash League opener on Sunday.

CricketCommentsPremiumThe key questions Scorchers must answer this BBL season

Perth Scorchers’ Big Bash season-opener is just two days away. These are five burning questions ahead of their new campaign. 

Jackson Barrett

Brooke Warne still struggling to come to terms with Shane's death nearly four years later. (Joe Castro/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketBrooke Warne to honour late dad Shane with Xmas bash

Brooke Warne is honouring her late father Shane's love of family and Christmas by hosting an extravagant festive gathering in Sydney.

Staff Writers

Australia just keeps winning.

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Poms have been horrid but Aussies deserve massive acclaim

Fans often get sucked into forgetting how good the Australian cricket team is but when you reflect on what that group has done in the last 12 months while overcoming challenges, it’s been awesome.

Craig O'Donoghue

The reinvigorated Ashes allrounder Michael Neser is to play again for English county Hampshire. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketRejuvenated Ashes star Neser signs English county deal

Experienced allrounder Michael Neser's career is on the up again, with his Ashes starring role being followed by another stint in English cricket next year.

Ian Chadband

Katie Mack is proving a shrewd operator in women's cricket - and not just with the bat. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketNegotiator Mack a big deal in Perth WBBL final bid

Katie Mack negotiated moves to two separate teams on either side of Australia for this summer -- and it could end up helping Perth to the WBBL title.

Scott Bailey

Finn Allen of the Scorchers bats during the Big Bash League match between the Perth Scorchers and the Melbourne Renegades.

CricketCommentsPremiumKeep your eye on the flying Kiwi Finn Allen

Veteran Perth Scorchers pair Mitch Marsh and Ashton Agar believe Finn Allen II will be a sequel worth watching.

Glen Quartermain

Sydney Sixers arrive in Perth on Friday ahead of the Big Bash League season-opener against Perth Scorchers. Pictured is Babar Azam. Carwyn Monck

CricketCommentsPremiumEXCLUSIVE PICS: Superstar Azam already drawing a crowd

The most prolific Twenty20 International batter in history was always going to draw a crowd as Pakistan superstar Babar Azam landed in Perth ahead of the Big Bash season opener. SEE THE EXCLUSIVE PICS

Jake Santa Maria

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 25: Josh Hazlewood stretches during a practice session at Cricket Central on November 25, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

CricketVideoCommentsPremiumHazlewood not done with Test cricket despite Ashes blow

Josh Hazlewood is defiant that his Test career is not over despite repeated soft tissue injuries that has forced him to pull out of The Ashes.

Jake Santa Maria

Former Australian cricket captain Lisa Sthalekar says the Perth Scorchers’ winner-takes-all final against Hobart Hurricanes will match the WBBL’s most complete teams against each other.

WBBL PremiumWhy Scorchers stars not be-all, end-all in WBBL crown bid

Former Australian cricket captain Lisa Sthalekar says while Perth Scorchers boast some of the WBBL’s biggest stars, their role players have played a huge part in making it to the final.

Samantha Rogers

Cooper Connolly poses with Harley Reid of the West Coast Eagles.

BIG BASHCommentsPremiumEXCLUSIVE PICS: Why Reid, Connolly are teaming up in orange

They are the two princes of Perth - and now, Cooper Connolly and Harley Reid are finally teaming up. Here’s why.

Samantha Rogers

The Hurricanes are excited to be hosting Perth in Hobart, aiming to win their first WBBL title. (Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketRest or runs? Contrasting roads to WBBL decider

The Hobart Hurricanes and Perth Scorchers will go head-to-head for a chance to lift the WBBL trophy, with both teams taking different routes to get there.

Ethan James

Sydney Thunder opener David Warner might bat down the order at times during the BBL. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Cricket'That's if I open': Warner looking at BBL batting shift

As he offers support for young teammate Sam Konstas, Sydney Thunder captain David Warner has revealed he might not open at times in the BBL.

Roger Vaughan

Perth Scorchers are confident they will take momentum into the WBBL final.

CricketCommentsPremiumScorchers set to take momentum into WBBL decider

Perth Scorchers will enter Saturday’s WBBL decider having won six of their last seven games — and they are confident they will have momentum on their side against ladder-leaders Hobart Hurricanes.

Josh Kempton

New Zealand's Jacob Duffy took 5-38 to ruin West Indies' innings on day three of the second Test. (AP PHOTO)

CricketNew Zealand romp to victory over hapless West Indies

Hosts New Zealand have taken a 1-0 lead in their three-match Test series after winning the second game by nine wickets at Basin Reserve.

Staff Writers

Finn Allen went all guns blazing last season with mixed results.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Rein me in: Allen’s pledge to put more value on his wicket

Blazing Perth Scorchers opener Finn Allen has conceded he needs to pull back on the all-or-nothing approach he took to batting during his first season at the club. 

Jackson Barrett