• Australia defeated New Zealand in the first Women’s T20I by 8 wickets.

  • Beth Mooney was named Player of the Match for her splendid batting performance.

Fans erupt as Beth Mooney sizzles in Australia’s dominant win over New Zealand in the first Women’s T20I
Australia beat New Zealand in first Women's T20I (Image Source: X)

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Australia Women kicked off their tour of New Zealand with a commanding eight-wicket victory in the first T20I at Eden Park, Auckland. After restricting the hosts to a modest total, Australia’s top order made light work of the chase to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Amelia Kerr stars in New Zealand’s respectable total

New Zealand Women opted to bat first after winning the toss and adopted a cautious approach. Amelia Kerr anchored the innings with a composed 51 off 46 deliveries, ensuring her side had a steady foundation. However, Australia’s disciplined bowling attack, spearheaded by Darcie Brown (1/22 in four overs), kept the scoring rate in check. Despite wickets in hand, the White Ferns managed only 137/2 in their allotted 20 overs.

Beth Mooney leads Australia’s chase

In response, Australia Women produced a dominant batting display, making light work of the 138-run target. Beth Mooney was the star of the chase, smashing an unbeaten 75 off just 42 balls, decorated with 10 boundaries and a six. She found an able partner in Georgia Voll, who played a fluent knock of 50 off 31 deliveries, striking nine fours in the process.

New Zealand’s bowlers struggled to contain the Australian batters, with Lea Tahuhu being the only standout performer, taking 2/31 in her three overs. However, her efforts were not enough to halt Australia’s charge, as the visitors reached the target in just 13.3 overs, sealing a commanding eight-wicket victory.

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Australia takes early lead in the series

With this comprehensive win, Australia Women have taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. New Zealand will need to regroup quickly to keep the series alive when the teams meet again for the second T20I.

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