Summary
Australia won their opening match of the ICC Women's World Cup by 89 runs against New Zealand. Ash Gardner scored 115 runs, helping Australia recover and post 326 runs. Despite Sophie Devine’s strong 112-run effort for New Zealand, Australia’s Annabel Sutherland took key wickets, ensuring their victory.
Key Facts
- Australia scored 326 runs in 49.3 overs.
- Ash Gardner made 115 runs off 83 balls, hitting 16 fours and one six.
- New Zealand's Sophie Devine also scored 112 runs, with 12 fours and three sixes.
- Annabel Sutherland from Australia took important wickets, helping stop New Zealand's chase.
- New Zealand was all out for 237 runs in 43.2 overs.
- Phoebe Litchfield gave Australia a strong start with 45 runs off 31 balls.
- Australia's win was by 89 runs, defending their World Cup title.
