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England dealt first World Cup defeat by Australia

England dealt first World Cup defeat by Australia

Summary

In the ICC Women's World Cup match, Australia defeated England by six wickets in Indore. Australia chased down England's score of 244-9 with a strong partnership between Annabel Sutherland and Ash Gardner, who scored 98 and 104 runs respectively.

Key Facts

  • Australia won against England by six wickets during the ICC Women's World Cup.
  • England posted a total of 244-9 in 50 overs, with Tammy Beaumont scoring 78 runs.
  • Australia's successful chase was spearheaded by Annabel Sutherland and Ash Gardner, who put up 180 runs together.
  • Sutherland also took three wickets for 60 runs in the match.
  • England's bowlers struggled to contain Australia's strong batting lineup.
  • Both teams had already qualified for the semi-finals before this match.
  • England's middle-order batsmen faced challenges and could not score significantly.
  • Alana King was notable in England's innings, bowling 10 overs for just 20 runs.

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