Henriques steps up in Matador Cup finalA four-wicket haul from Nathan Lyon and half-centuries from Moises Henriques and Kurtis Patterson have powered NSW to a second-straight Matador Cup title.
Indoor stint a hothouse for Floros’ formJASON Floros credits his stellar performances in Queensland’s run to the Matador Cup final on playing off-season indoor cricket with his family in ACT.
NSW batsman forced off by concussionDANIEL Hughes was forced to retire hurt during Friday’s Matador Cup semi-final against Victoria after suffering a concussion.
Blues through to Matador Cup finalTHE New South Wales Blues are through the Matador Cup final after defeating Victoria at Drummoyne Oval.
Nielsen takes blame for run chase fiascoHIGH performance manager Tim Nielsen has admitted the Redbacks “misinterpreted’’ the playing rules — which might have cost them a Matador Cup finals spot.
The most impressive thing about QueenslandTHEY have no standout performers. Their best batsmen haven’t fired. Their captain is a fill-in. Yet somehow, Queensland have been the most dominant team in the country.
Did incredible gaffe cost Redbacks semi-finals spot?THERE is mounting confusion over whether the South Australia Redbacks cost themselves a spot in the Matador Cup semi-finals through a rule oversight.
Bad shots, not confusion, to blame: HeadCAPTAIN Travis Head says bad shots — not a misunderstanding of Matador Cup rules — cost the Redbacks a one-day finals spot.
Redbacks go down swingingTHE Redbacks went down swinging. And though they failed to back up last season’s finals appearance by losing to Tasmania on Wednesday they have declared their Matador Cup campaign a success.
Bulls beat Bushrangers for spot in finalsTEST aspirants Usman Khawaja and Joe Burns failed to post a big score but Queensland secured a spot in the one-day cup finals with a three-wicket win over Victoria on Tuesday.
Big guns boost Redbacks’ firepowerAUSTRALIAN quartet Adam Zampa, Travis Head, Joe Mennie and Daniel Worrall will dramatically reinforce South Australia ahead of a last chance one-day showdown with Tasmania in Sydney today.
Maddinson and Hughes star in Blues winDANIEL Hughes and Nic Maddinson have kept defending champions NSW in the hunt for the domestic one-day cup cricket finals with centuries in the Blues’ six-wicket win over Victoria on Sunday.
Video: Greatest moment in autograph historyPETER Handscomb is one of Australia’s best young cricketers, but the Victorian middle order batsman may end up in the record books for an entirely different reason.
In-form Inglis up against familiar facesWEST Australian keeper-batsman Josh Inglis admits it will be “a bit weird” playing against his Warriors teammates in Monday’s Matador Cup clash in Sydney.
Records tumble as Redbacks hammer CA XISOUTH Australia have posted a record-high domestic one-day cup score of 7-420 against the Cricket Australia XI at Hurstville Oval in Sydney.
WA keeps title hopes alive with win over TasmaniaWESTERN Australia have kept alive their domestic one-day cup cricket hopes thanks to a tough four-wicket win over Tasmania in a result which effectively ends the Tigers’ title ambitions.
NSW upset Bulls after Hazelwood, Cummins starAUSTRALIA’S depleted bowling ranks received a boost as Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins helped fire NSW to a four-wicket win over Queensland.
Cummins on fire in NSW winTHE bad news is Pat Cummins will be considered unavailable for Test selection this summer at a time when Australia’s depth is at an alarming low.
One-day pain could be Maxwell’s gainVICTORIA’S Glenn Maxwell could be one of Australia’s few winners emerging from a record-breaking five-nil loss in the one-day series in South Africa.
Siddle fires on injury return as Vics roll TasPETER Siddle fired on his return from injury to help Victoria account for Tasmania in a dominant display at North Sydney Oval.
Hughes inquest casts dark shadow over summerTHE day started with a dressing room hug between Doug Bollinger and Tom Cooper and a resolve to get back to cricket.
Hazlewood set to return for NSWJOSH Hazlewood is set to return for NSW in Friday night’s must-win Matador Cup match against Queensland.
Moises magic not enough as Tassie upset NSWMOISES Henriques has continued his strong push for Test inclusion this summer, but it wasn’t enough to stop Tasmania causing a major upset against NSW.
Cummins saves NSW from embarrassmentPAT Cummins has made a triumphant return to top class cricket to save NSW the bizarre embarrassment of being beaten by one of their own at Hurstville Oval.
Burns lifts Bulls to victory over WarriorsA STYLISH half century from Joe Burns has helped Queensland to a five-wicket win over Western Australia, strengthening the Bulls’ grip on top spot.
Beer cashes in on ‘out of the blue’ call upMICHAEL Beer’s dramatic hat-trick on debut for Victoria came after an offer was made “out of the blue” to join the injury-depleted squad for the Matador Cup.
Shift in stance on concussionCRICKET Australia says players are fully behind this week’s introduction of concussion substitutes for all domestic one-day matches.
Beer hat-trick, White ton help Vics cruiseA superb hundred by veteran Cameron White and a hat-trick on debut for Michael Beer helped steer Victoria to a big win over South Australia in the Matador Cup.
Remember me? Paine blasts Tassie to big winA century from former Australia wicketkeeper Tim Paine helped Tasmania record a thumping victory over the Cricket Australia XI in the Matador Cup.
Best young cricketers you’ve never heard ofFROM Ashton Agar’s brother to Craig McDermott’s son and Tom Moody’s nephew, some of the brightest young talents in the country are set to make waves this summer.
Queensland win dramatic rain-affected one-dayerQUEENSLAND have beaten Tasmania in a dramatic one-day match, with the Duckworth-Lewis method tipping the contest to the home side in a rain-affected match in Brisbane.
WA get Cup tie after Redbacks’ incredible crashAN inexperienced South Australia side lost 4-11 to tie their domestic one-day Matador Cup match against Western Australia in Perth.
Agar ready to get back on the bikeASHTON Agar is looking on the bright side despite a bike accident delaying his start to the season.
Bulls win but Cricket Australia XI impressQUEENSLAND have commenced the domestic cricket season in winning fashion, but the Cricket Australia XI proved they will be far from easybeats during this month’s one-day cup competition.
Bulls win but kids give them a frightTHE Queensland Bulls started the cricket season with a win, but not before being given a scare by a rookie team featuring some of Australia’s most talented young cricketers.
Voges confident of regaining magic touchADAM Voges says he had learned plenty of lessons during his recent lean spell in Sri Lanka, and is confident he’ll regain his magic touch this summer.
Aussie mystery spinner’s secret weaponAUSTRALIAN young gun Arjun Nair got spin tips from Sri Lankan legend Murali recently, but it turns out his greatest talent may not be with ball in hand.
Matador Cup: What you need to knowSPREAD across three states and three weeks, this year’s edition of Austraila’s domestic one-day tournament promises to be a high-quality affair.
Shock tips for Australia’s one-day teamTHE most qualified people in the country have earmarked the players they think are ‘next cabs off the rank’ for Australia’s one-day team.
How great Aussie hope set himself up for failureAT 23, Pat Cummins has already been through a career’s worth of injuries. After “learning to walk again”, the fast bowler insists things are different this time.
Renshaw hungers for a lash at 50-over funBOOM young Queensland Bulls batsman Matt Renshaw has made his name donning the whites but is looking forward to a splash of colour next week.
Every squad for Matador One-Day CupSOME of the best cricketers in the country are set to suit up for the Matador One-Day Cup, with every state - plus the Cricket Australia XI - naming a 14-man squad.
Injured Marsh named in Warriors squadINJURED batsman Shaun Marsh has been named in Western Australia’s Matador Cup squad despite missing the current tour of South Africa.
Current player to coach Matador Cup teamHE hasn’t even retired from playing yet but already Brad Hodge has been tasked with guiding the best young players in the country through a thorough examination.
Impressive Doolan in line for Cup inclusionTASMANIAN coach Dan Marsh says Alex Doolan is on the verge of returning to his best after an outstanding pre-season.
Pattinson, Siddle futures still unclearPETER Siddle has been bowling for two months but wasn’t included in Victoria’s Matador Cup squad, along with perennially injured teammate James Pattinson.
Ferguson’s back and at Redbacks helmCALLUM Ferguson will carry the burden of leadership and clutch-scorer on return from a second knee reconstruction in South Australia’s Matador Cup campaign.
No Starc as NSW name powerful squadNEW South Wales has named a powerful squad, minus star paceman Mitchell Starc, for next month’s Matador One-Day Cup.
How Henriques aims to get his Test spot backAFTER a nightmare Sri Lankan tour and the injury struggles of last summer, NSW skipper Moises Henriques knows the next few months are pivotal for his career.
Matador Cup fixture listA NEW domestic cricket season is just around the corner with three states set to host this season’s Matador Cup. Take a look at the fixture list.
