Half-centuries to Ryan Hackney, Matthew Gilkes and Jack Edwards steered NSW to 6-299 at stumps on day one as South Australian quick Nathan McAndrew took four wickets.
The younger members of the Strikers XI stood up in their season opening 51-run belting of the Sydney Sixers, with Matt Short making 84, Henry Thornton collecting four wickets as Chris Lynn and Rashid Khan also impressed.
Speaking after Australia sealed a dominant 2-0 series victory over the West Indies, stand-in Test skipper Steve Smith said the side were well prepared for a big challenge against South Africa in the coming month
Ahead of his 100th T20 International for Australia - the first men's player to reach the milestone - Aaron Finch has been hailed as a calm, collaborative and influential captain by his players.
Weber What's Cooking: Aussie legend Mel Jones reflects on how the loss of Meg Lanning will impact Melbourne Stars, who have recruited two of the world's most exciting young talents.
One of the most iconic steps in Bledisloe Cup history from Quade Cooper on Cory Jane in 2010.
The Wallabies couldn't catch Springbok Damian Willemse with his deadly step.
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