Australian Women continued their dominant run with a clinical 90-run win over West Indian women In the second ODI at Warner Park. The win not only highlighted Australia’s dominance but also its all-round brilliance Georgia Warehamhe was deservedly named Player of the Match.
After winning the toss and electing to bat, Australia posted 269/7 in 50 overs. Despite a shaky start, the visitors showed depth and composure to finish with a competitive score.
Beth Mooney anchors Australia post 269
Australia’s innings started on a shaky note and early wickets disrupted their rhythm. However, experienced batter Beth Mooney stepped up to steady the innings with a well-crafted 65. His batting was crucial in reviving the innings and building a solid platform for the middle order.
Mooney found valuable support in Phoebe Litchfield, who scored a fluent 46. Together, they kept the scoreboard moving, preventing the West Indies from gaining complete control during the middle overs.
The innings gained momentum in the later stages thanks to contributions from the lower order. Wareham played a vital cameo scoring 39 at an impressive strike rate, with Nicola Carey (30 not out) and Alana King (26 not out) providing the finishing touches. Their late surge was decisive and led Australia to a total.
For West Indies, captain Hayley Matthews led the way with the ball, claiming three wickets. Afy Fletcher and Ashmini Munisar chipped in with two wickets each. However, the inability to sustain runs in the death overs cost the hosts dearly.
Georgia Wareham lead the bowling as West Indies collapse
Chasing 270, West Indies started positively, with Qiana Joseph and Matthews putting together a promising opening partnership of 57. Mathews top-scored with 45 points, showing intent and control at the crease.
But his dismissal led to a dramatic collapse. Australia’s bowling attack, led by Wareham, made the match even stronger. Wareham’s triple jumper was instrumental as she effectively broke up the chase, denying key shots including Stafanie Taylor and Deandra Dottin.
All-rounder Ashleigh Gardner also played a crucial role, picking up three wickets and keeping up the relentless pressure. Support from Tahlia McGrath and Alana King ensured there was no respite for the West Indies.
Despite an unbeaten 32 from Fletcher, West Indies were bowled out for 179 in 46 overs. The middle-order collapse proved crucial as wickets fell one after the other and the required run-rate continued to climb out of reach.
With this victory, Australia took a 2-0 lead three-match seriesthe last ODI is scheduled on April 2 at the same venue.
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