Cricket: The Australian women's cricket team have sealed a series win over the West Indies in Melbourne
Aussies complete series victory | 01:03More games, more money, and global recognition as the worlds best female domestic cricket league are new multiple feathers in the WBBL’s big cap.
All of that before the reigning champions Adelaide Strikers begin their title defence at Karen Rolton Oval against the Stars on Saturday. League boss Alistair Dobson said this year’s tournament would be the “biggest yet”, as the competition continues to grow and provide equal opportunities to all players.
2023 has seen the introduction of the lucrative WPL in India while the second edition of The Hundred in England also saw record numbers and performances from the women‘s competition.“You look at other competitions around the world, it‘s an amazing time, for us at the WBBL to be widely acknowledged as the highest quality competition in the world is such an exciting place for us to be.
The MCG will host the Melbourne derby the following night in a stand-alone fixture while the SCG will round out the super weekend with a Sydney Smash as part of a double-header on the Sunday night.
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