The Latest Breaking News from Sydney Sixers

Melbourne Stars beat Perth Scorchers in a close WBBL clash in Moe to ensure the Brisbane Heat play in the finals and leave Perth relying on other results.

The Sydney Sixers have gone three competition points clear on top of the WBBL ladder after producing a breathtaking five-wicket win over the Brisbane Heat.

Round one was called off last week due to wet grounds.

Sydney Sixers spinner Sophie Ecclestone starred with the ball and Brisbane Heat teenager Ellie Johnston with the bat in their teams' WBBL victories in Mackay.

Ellyse Perry has starred with bat and ball in the Sydney Sixers' thrilling WBBL win over Brisbane, making an early statement in the national selection race.

The world's top-ranked women's spinner, Sophie Ecclestone, will join the Sydney Sixers as the club's first overseas player signing for this summer's WBBL.

The Seven Network has compared the Big Bash League, unfavourably, to the Indian Premier League in a court document, as it looks to terminate its TV rights agreement and get compensation from Cricket Australia, writes David Mark.

Lauren Cheatle burst onto the scene as a teenage cricket player who was fast-tracked into the Australian team, but her spectacular rise was followed by a devastating run of injuries that interrupted season after season. Her work and life away from cricket has given her motivation as she recovers from…

Organisers say the competition is a "fantastic way" to show off the players' skills while offering a chance to forge new connections.