Stars Abroad: Maxi stars in the US, Lanning's hot start

Glenn Maxwell was part of Washington's first triumph in Major League Cricket, making 54* in the Qualifier and then 40 from just 22 deliveries plus a wicket in the final.

Maxwell will be rested from the T20 leg of the Australian tour of the UK tour later in the year with an eye to the Champions Trophy next year.

Marcus Stoinis has stared in his first outing of the Canadian T20, with the player of the match scoring 57 (37) and taking 3/19 with the ball. It continues Stoinis' great form in 2024.

Beau Webster is also playing in the same competition and has made a solid start for Brampton alongside David Warner.

In the Hundred, Meg Lanning has started well for the London Spirit with a player of the match performance against the Brave, making 53* to lead them to victory at Lords.

Annabel Sutherland took 3 wickets in her opening match for the Superchargers, whilst Kim Garth (Originals) and Marizanne Kapp (Invincibles) have also been solid to start the tournament. 

There is a strong Stars flavour at the Invincibles with Kapp coached by current Stars Coach Jonathan Batty and okaying alongside Lauren Winfield-Hill and Alice Capsey, who was named player of the match.