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WBBL 'not equal' with varying video umpiring

WBBL players have been calling for increased use of video technology for several seasons, Hobart Hurricanes skipper Elyse Villani says.

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Sixers snared in Scorchers' spinners' web in WBBL

Another Ellyse Perry half-century was in vain as the Sixers were undone by the Scorchers' spinners in Perth, with Alana King producing an allround display.

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WBBL umpiring, technology in spotlight in Hobart win

Hobart Hurricanes opener Lizelle Lee has been given a life before hitting 91 in her side's 24-run WBBL win over the Sydney Thunder.

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CA eye-off third umpire for all WBBL games next season

Big Bash officials are looking to have a third-umpire available for all WBBL games, after the gap in technology between TV and streamed games was highlighted.

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From a broken bat to fixture woes: WBBL season starts with more than one bang

With the first international draft already having an impact and wild swings in teams’ form, the stage is set for more Women’s Big Bash drama

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Bizarre run out helps Adelaide end Heat's WBBL start

Amanda-Jade Wellington has effected a bizarre run out to help Adelaide beat Brisbane in the WBBL, after the Melbourne Stars also defeated Perth.

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Sixers hold on to claim first WBBL win of season

Hard-hitting South African Chloe Tryon has helped power the Sydney Sixers to their first win of the WBBL, with a six-run defeat of the Melbourne Renegades.

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Heat remain unbeaten, Hurricanes break drought in WBBL

Brisbane Heat made it four wins from four in a 13-run victory over Melbourne Stars after Hobart Hurricanes beat Adelaide Strikers by seven wickets in the WBBL.

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Healy out of WBBL, racing to tour India after dog bite

The WBBL season is over for Alyssa Healy after she was bitten by her dog, with the Australia star battling to be fit for the end-of-year tour of India.

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Alyssa Healy in race to be fit for Australia’s tour of India after dog bite ends her WBBL season

The injury sustained by Alyssa Healy when breaking up a fight between her dogs has ended the Sydney Sixers star’s WBBL season early

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Athapaththu shines in WBBL to keep Thunder rolling

Sri Lankan star Chamari Athapaththu has smashed 80 from 54 balls to help the Sydney Thunder cruise to an eight-wicket WBBL win over the Melbourne Renegades.

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Cricket Australia braces for more pain after $17m loss

Hosting the Twenty20 World Cup has been crucial to Cricket Australia restricting its net loss to $16.9 million in the last financial year.

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Scorchers thump Hurricanes by seven wickets in WBBL

Maddy Darke's career-best WBBL knock has helped the Perth Scorchers knock off the Hobart Hurricanes for the second time this season.

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Sixers lean on history for proof WBBL hope isn't lost

Pre-tournament favourites the Sydney Sixers have slumped to a 0-3 start to the WBBL following their loss to Brisbane, but they insist all hope is not yet lost.

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WBBL technology issue exposed as Strikers, Heat win

The Melbourne Stars have fallen victim to the WBBL's lack of umpire technology for selected matches after they were beaten in the final over by Adelaide.

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Melbourne Renegades take down Strikers in WBBL upset

The Adelaide Strikers' 81-run upset loss to the Melbourne Renegades has extended the losing streak of WBBL teams winning the toss and bowling to seven games.

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Healy hopeful of WBBL return, India tour after dog bite

Australia vice captain Alyssa Healy is hopeful of touring India following surgery on a badly damaged finger after getting her hand between two unruly dogs.

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Harris breaks WBBL records and bat in Heat win

Grace Harris has set records for the highest WBBL score and most sixes in an innings in Brisbane Heat's 50-run win over Perth Scorchers in Sydney.

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Strikers roll Stars for 29 in record WBBL rout

Adelaide have dismissed Melbourne Stars for a WBBL record-low 29 on their way to a tournament-high 148-run victory in the first match of their title defence.

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Devine makes statement for Perth, Heat hold off Gades

Sophie Devine made her first big statement of the WBBL season in Perth's win over Hobart, after Brisbane had earlier held on against the Melbourne Renegades.

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Lanning hits Melbourne Stars to victory on WBBL return

Meg Lanning has returned to the WBBL with a half-century, before the Melbourne Stars denied Ashleigh Gardner and the Sydney Sixers an unlikely comeback win.

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Veteran du Preez set to turn up the Heat on WBBL rivals

Brisbane Heat staged a coup by signing former South Africa captain Mignon du Preez, who can't wait to add her own flair to an aggressive batting order.

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Redmayne targets Australian cap on Heat injury return

Brisbane Heat opener and wicketkeeper Georgia Redmayne has recovered from an Achilles rupture and wants another big WBBL season to push for national honours.

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WBBL faces big questions to stay No.1 beyond the summer

Big Bash officials must decide whether to shrink the WBBL schedule and how to work towards more use of bigger stadiums in future years as the new season begins.

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Healy proud of Lanning ahead of star's WBBL return

Alyssa Healy is proud of Meg Lanning for making a second return to cricket in as many years, but wants her out cheap in the WBBL season opener.

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