Australia Women made a powerful statement in the first T20I against New Zealand Women, securing a commanding eight-wicket victory at Eden Park. Chasing a target of 138, Australia cruised to victory in just 13.3 overs, thanks to a dominant batting display led by Beth Mooney (75)* and *Georgia Voll (50)**.
New Zealand’s Fighting Total
New Zealand, led by stand-in captain Susie Bates, won the toss and opted to bat first. Despite losing early wickets, Maddy Green (50)* and Sophie Devine (44)* steadied the innings, putting on a crucial 90-run partnership off 76 balls. Their efforts guided the hosts to a respectable 137/2 in 20 overs.
Australia’s bowlers applied pressure, with disciplined spells from Tahlia McGrath and Megan Schutt. Despite some late hitting, New Zealand struggled to accelerate against a strong Australian attack.
Australia’s Ruthless Chase
Australia’s openers started aggressively, taking full advantage of the powerplay. Mooney’s classy 75 off 52 balls* anchored the chase, while Voll’s maiden T20I fifty (50 off 38)* provided valuable support.
The Australian batters targeted gaps efficiently, punishing New Zealand’s bowlers with precise shot selection. The chase was wrapped up with ease, highlighting the visitors' dominance.
Key Takeaways
- Australia's Batting Depth: The Mooney-Voll partnership showcased the team’s depth and ability to chase totals efficiently.
- New Zealand’s Middle-Order Fight: While Green and Devine fought hard, a lack of acceleration in the death overs hurt New Zealand’s total.
- Clinical Australian Bowling: The disciplined approach in the middle overs restricted New Zealand from posting a bigger target.
What’s Next?
With Australia taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, New Zealand will need to regroup quickly to stay competitive. The second T20I promises to be a crucial test as the White Ferns look to bounce back.
New Zealand Women Innings (20 overs maximum)
| Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzie Bates b Wareham | 19 | 17 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 111.76 |
| Georgia Plimmer b Wareham | 53 | 48 | 68 | 5 | 1 | 110.41 |
| Amelia Kerr b Gardner | 40 | 36 | 44 | 5 | 0 | 111.11 |
| Sophie Devine (c) c Mooney b Sutherland | 5 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 71.42 |
| Brooke Halliday c Gardner b Sutherland | 2 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Maddy Green not out | 12 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 240.00 |
| Extras (lb 1, w 10) | 11 | |||||
| Total (20 Ov, RR: 7.30, 86 Mins) | 146/6 | |||||
Australia Women Innings (Target: 147 runs from 20 overs)
| Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alyssa Healy (c)† c Halliday b Kerr | 27 | 29 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 93.10 |
| Beth Mooney b Carson | 6 | 6 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Georgia Wareham c Kerr b Rowe | 26 | 16 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 162.50 |
| Ellyse Perry c Rowe b Jonas | 36 | 29 | 50 | 5 | 0 | 124.13 |
| Ashleigh Gardner lbw b Carson | 33 | 26 | 44 | 5 | 0 | 126.92 |
| Tahlia McGrath not out | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Extras (lb 1, nb 1, w 7) | 9 | |||||
| Total (19.1 Ov, RR: 7.72, 90 Mins) | 148/5 | |||||
Match Summary
| Result | Australia Women won by 5 wickets |
|---|---|
| Player of the Match | Beth Mooney (75* off 52 balls) |
| Series Status | Australia lead 1-0 in the 3-match T20I series |
Stay tuned for more updates as the series unfolds!
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