Big Bash League 2019, Standout team, biggest moment, best team – Sydney Sixers, Marcus Stoinis and Joshua Phillipe

Sydney Sixers peaked at the right to win BBL 9. We look at the talking points from a fine tournament.

Cricket news round-up – February 9: India Women win but Men concede series, Sydney Sixers win BBL|09

Pakistan secured a 109-run lead over Bangladesh; India Women kept their hopes alive in the T20 Tri-Nation Tournament; New Zealand went 2-0 up against India; Sydney Sixers won their second BBL title; and South Africa announced their squad for the England T20Is.

BBL 2019-20, most runs, wickets after February 8: Marcus Stoinis, Daniel Sams finish league on top

Good show in the final help Josh Philippe and Adam Zampa enter the top five of batting and bowling list respectively.

Big Bash League 2019 Final, Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars: Preview, likely XIs, predictions

It’s the final of an epic tournament, and the most consistent teams are rightly facing off.

Big Bash League 2019 Challenger, Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder: Preview, likely XIs, predictions

Melbourne Stars will host Sydney Thunder for the Challenger of the 2019-20 BBL. The winner will face Sydney Sixers in the final.

BBL 2019-20, most runs, wickets after February 1: Hales soars to second place

Alex Hales (568) is now 54 runs behind Marcus Stoinis (612), while Daniel Sams (30) is 8 wickets ahead of Tom Curran (22).

Big Bash League 2019 Knockout, Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder: Preview, likely XIs, predictions

It’s the knockout, and the Strikers will clash against a Thunder side riding on momentum.

Big Bash League 2019 Qualifier, Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers: Preview, likely XIs, predictions

The winner makes it to the final and has a week’s rest – the incentive is clear for both the Stars and the Sixers.

Big Bash League 2019 Eliminator, Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder: Preview, likely XIs, predictions

It’s the first match of the knockouts, and it’s do-or-die for both Hurricanes and Thunder.

Cricket news round-up – January 28: England win 3-1, Zimbabwe dominate at Harare

England won the Johannesburg Test by 191 runs; Zimbabwe raced to 352/6 at Harare; the third T20I between Pakistan and Bangladesh was washed out; and the Playoffs for the 2019-20 BBL have been decided.