Hey youngsters, do you enjoy watching thrilling cricket matches? Well, what do you suppose happened? The women’s cricket squad of Australia participated in a significant game versus New Zealand and emerged quite stylish! Allow me to relate all about it. Follow bpexch app for more sports news.
What Transpired in the Match?
In Auckland, Australia battled New Zealand in a T20 cricket game. Batting first, New Zealand amassed 137 runs for two wickets. Two of their finest performers, Amelia Kerr and Sophie Devine, gave their all.
Devine recorded 39 runs not out while Kerr made 51 runs not out. Their scoring was somewhat slow, though, and they couldn’t strike the ball very quickly.
Then arrived Australia’s chance to bat. Oh great! Like super heroines Beth Mooney and Georgia Voll, Mooney put in an incredible 75 runs not out and Voll recorded her first-ever half-century – 50 runs.
They ensured Australia reached the aim very fast, taken together. They won by 8 wickets and with 36 balls left after finishing the game in just 14 overs. 🎉
Notes Created by Mooney and Voll
Which is cooler? Do you know? Mooney and Voll also set certain benchmarks.
The highest 77 runs in the powerplay (first 6 overs) – that is what Australian women have recorded in a T20 game!
Their opening partnership, 123-run, is the largest ever by Australian women versus New Zealand in T20 cricket.
Celebrating in style by striking 10 fours and 1 six, Mooney was playing her 200th match for Australia.
What About the Bowlers?
The bowlers from Australia were almost magical. They forbade New Zealand from accumulating too many runs. They did as follows:
With just 14 runs taken, Darcie Brown claimed the first wicket by removing Suzie Bates.
Brown bowled several dot balls, deliveries where no runs were scored, concluding with 1 wicket for 22 runs and bowled really well.
Other bowlers like Annabel Sutherland also bowled tightly and provided rather few runs.
Australia maintained New Zealand’s low score even though they made some errors, dropping catches and missed run-outs.
OUCH! Gardner Got Injured
One depressing incident did occur, though. While bowling, Australia’s top player, Ashleigh Gardner, tried to grab a fast ball but missed her finger forcefully.
She couldn’t complete bowling after injuring her right index finger. To check the damage, the team sent her for scans. Fortunately, Mooney and Voll were hammering the ball everywhere, so Australia didn’t need her to bat!
What’s Next?
Australia leads series 1-0 right now. They will play two more games.
One game on Mount Maunganui on Sunday; another game in Wellington on Wednesday.
Let’s see whether Australia might also prevail over those too!
Closing Notes
Australia explained why they rank as the No. 1 team worldwide! The bowlers kept New Zealand quiet, Mooney and Voll batted like champions, and Australia still won effortlessly, even if Gardner was hurt.
Let’s hope Australia maintains playing thus brilliantly in the following games and wish Gardner a rapid recovery!