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    In the Big Bash League .. the Perth Scorchers have locked in top spot and a guaranteed two home finals after a six-wicket win over the Melbourne Stars

    In the Big Bash League .. the Perth Scorchers have locked in top spot and a guaranteed two home finals after a six-wicket win over the Melbourne Stars


    Scorchers paceman Jhye Richardson snared 4 off 16 from 3.2 overs to skittle the Stars for 130 in 18.2 overs.

    Finn Allen plundered 69 off 39 balls - including seven sixes to help Perth win.

    Meanwhile, the Adelaide Strikers secured a commanding eight wicket victory over the Melbourne Renegades, after bowling the visitors out for 99.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     08 Mar: Captain Mitchell Santner wants the Black Caps to turn their renowned World Cup consistency into long awaited silverware in this morning's T20 decider against India
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     08 Mar: White Ferns skipper Melie Kerr has claimed the side's best ever ODI figures with a return of seven for 34 in the second ODI against Zimbabwe in Dunedin
     07 Mar: Black Caps all-rounder Glenn Phillips insists they'll hold no fear stepping into a hostile environment for the T20 World Cup final
     06 Mar: The Black Caps say they're relaxed as they start to count down to the Twenty20 World Cup cricket final
     05 Mar: The White Ferns cricketers have wrapped up a dominant 180-run win over Zimbabwe in the opening one-dayer in Dunedin
     05 Mar: Black Caps and Kolkata cricket fans alike are hoping for more of the same from Finn Allen
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