Australia won by 60 runs against New Zealand In the 10th match of Group A at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 on Tuesday (October 8). Defending a competitive total of 148/8, the Australians produced a dominant bowling display as they bowled out New Zealand for just 88 runs in 19.2 overs. Megan Shutt A superb performance claiming 3 wickets for just 3 runs earned him the Man of the Match award. Disciplined bowling with key contributions from Schutt Sophie Molineux and Annabel SutherlandHelped Australia maintain control throughout New Zealand’s innings.
Beth Mooney and Ellyse Perry anchor the Australian innings
After electing to bat, Australia started a steady affair Alyssa Healy (26 off 20) provides early momentum. However, it was so Beth Mooney (40 off 32) and Ellyse Perry (24 out of 30) played an important role in achieving a difficult result. Mooney bowled the innings along with well-placed boundaries, while Perry’s contribution in the middle overs helped maintain a brisk run rate. Although one average shot triggered the collapse Amelia Kerr‘s 4-wicket haul, Australia managed to post 148/8 in their 20 overs. Phoebe Litchfield (18 from 18) resulted in crucial runs, but Kerr Perry’s outstanding spell, which also included wickets, Grace Harris and Georgia WarehamHe kept Australia from breaking the 150-run mark.
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Megan Shutt’s magic is tearing New Zealand apart
Struggling against a disciplined Australian bowling attack, New Zealand’s chase never got going. Schutt was an outstanding bowler who developed a master class in swing bowling. His early dismissal Georgia Plimmer (4 to 7) set the vote, and it was Kerry and Eden Carson. Molineux also played a key role, sidelining experienced campaigners Suzie Bates (20 off 27) and Sophie Devine (7 of 15) further reducing New Zealand’s chances. The wickets continued to roll, with Sutherland taking 3 wickets for 21 runs, including a crucial scalp. Maddy Green and Isabella View. The Kiwis were reduced to 88 after failing to build any meaningful partnership.
An exceptional bowling performance from Australia
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