Australia Women vs New Zealand Women: A Dominant Display in the T20 World Cup
Tuesday, 8 October 2024, 06:00
Australia Women vs New Zealand Women: Match Overview
Australia Women 148 for 8 (Mooney 40, Kerr 4-26) defeated New Zealand Women 88 all out (Kerr 29, Schutt 3-3, Sutherland 3-21) by 60 runs. This win marks Australia's strong push towards the semi-finals with their 13th straight victory in T20I World Cups.
Match Highlights
- Australia's top order played a vital role, with Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney, and Ellyse Perry dominating.
- Amelia Kerr's remarkable figures of 4 for 26 showed her efforts.
- Megan Schutt's incredible bowling spell of 3 for 3 earned her the Player-of-the-Match award.
Impact on Standings
- Australia holds two wins from two matches with a net run-rate of 2.524.
- New Zealand's net run-rate suffered significantly, dropping them below Pakistan.
With the group stage heating up, Australia remains the only unbeaten team, creating excitement as they pursue further success.
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