Australia Women Dominate New Zealand
Australia Women secured an eight-wicket victory over New Zealand. Beth Mooney's 75* and Georgia Voll's 50 led the charge. The win gives Australia a 1-0 lead in the 3-match series.
Match Overview
New Zealand Innings
New Zealand scored 137/2 in 20 overs. Amelia Kerr scored 51* and Sophie Devine 39*.
Australia Innings
Australia chased the target in 14 overs, scoring 138/2. Beth Mooney scored 75* and Georgia Voll 50.
New Zealand's Innings
- Slow Start - New Zealand struggled to build momentum.
- Key Partnerships - Kerr and Devine added 90 runs in 76 balls.
- Boundary Count - Only 17 boundaries in the innings.
Australia's Blistering Chase
Mooney's Masterclass
Beth Mooney scored an unbeaten 75 off 42 balls.
Voll's Debut
Georgia Voll scored 50 off 30 balls.
Record-Breaking Partnership
Opening Stand
Mooney and Voll added 123 runs.
Powerplay Domination
77 runs in the first six overs.
Relentless Attack
Kiwi bowlers had no answers.
Bowling and Fielding
Disciplined Bowling
Darcie Brown impressed with 1-22.
Sloppy Fielding
Australia dropped catches and missed run-outs.
Gardner's Injury
Ashleigh Gardner suffered a blow to her right index finger. She was sent for scans. Her absence could pose a challenge.
Series Outlook
Australia leads the series 1-0. The second T20I is at Mount Maunganui on Sunday. New Zealand needs to improve their scoring rate.
