In Sharjah, New Zealand Women faced Australia Women in a highly anticipated clash, with both teams eyeing a crucial victory. Australia showcased their dominance, securing a commanding win over New Zealand, marking their 13th consecutive victory in the Women’s T20 World Cup. This remarkable winning streak sets a new benchmark, as no other team has won more than seven consecutive matches in the tournament’s history, solidifying Australia’s position as a powerhouse in women’s cricket.
Australia Skipper Alyssa Healy Talked About the Victory at the Post-Match:
Australia Women’s captain Alyssa Healy reflected on their victory during the post-match presentation, emphasizing the collective effort that led to the win. She praised the team for executing the game plan, noting that every player contributed effectively to their roles. Healy’s comments highlighted the importance of teamwork and strategic play in securing the triumph.
Australia Women captain Alyssa Healy said, “ We just got it done. Probably disappointed at the halfway mark, could have been a bit more smarter at the end. Shut the game early with the ball and pleased with that. Little bit more bounce tonight and kept the stumps in play, the way they bowled at the backend showed that and the way we bowled throughout showed that.”
She added, “ Showcases they haven’t had a whole heap of batting, we now know what the teams will throw at us at the backend, 150 on that wicket was good enough. [on Schutt] She is awesome in World Cups in particular, not easy when you got just one look at her. She set the tone first up. The whole bowling group was unbelievable, Annabel Sutherland, that over changed it for us.”
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Match Summary:
Australia posted 148, the highest total at this venue so far, though they appeared on track for 160+ when they reached 109 for 2 by the 14th over. New Zealand staged a mini-comeback, with their spinners turning the tide. Amelia Kerr’s brilliant use of wrong ‘uns helped dismantle Australia’s top order.
Rosemary Mair had another solid performance, while Brook Halliday surprised everyone by claiming 2 wickets for just 16 runs, despite delivering full tosses and slower deliveries. Their combined effort kept Australia’s score in check, preventing a bigger total.
Australia extended their dominance over New Zealand, securing a comfortable 60-run victory in a one-sided contest. Chasing 149, New Zealand struggled early, with the loss of Plimmer setting the tone. While Amelia Kerr tried to accelerate, the rest of the lineup faltered, and the required run rate skyrocketed.
Bates, in particular, found it tough, consuming 27 balls before being dismissed. Australia’s disciplined bowling, led by Schutt, Molineux, and Sutherland, targeted the stumps, resulting in multiple bowled dismissals. Despite a few fielding lapses, their overall performance was exceptional, solidifying their status as the team to beat.
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