Women's World Cup 2022: Australia claim one-sided win against NZ
Ellyse Perry's all-round exploits helped Australia beat New Zealand in the 11th match of the 2022 ICC Women's World Cup. Perry scored 68 and took a wicket as the Aussies claimed a 141-run victory at Basin Reserve, Wellington. Australia successfully defended 269, bowling out the White Ferns on 128. Pace spearhead Darcie Brown snapped up three wickets. Here are the records.
How did the match pan out?
Australia compiled 269/8 in 50 overs after New Zealand put them in to bat. Perry was Australia's top scorer (68). Middle-order batters Beth Mooney (30), Tahlia McGrath (57), and Ashleigh Gardner (48) also contributed with valuable knocks. Openers Rachael Haynes and Alyssa Healy added 37 runs. On the other hand, Amy Satterthwaite (44) was the lone warrior for NZ, who perished on 128.
Gardner recorded a strike rate of 266.67
Gardner, who came in at number seven, played a blinder. He smashed an unbeaten 48 off just 18 balls. Her cameo was comprised of four sixes and as many fours. She finished with a strike rate of 266.67.
Perry registered his 29th half-century
Perry came in the middle when Australia were reduced to 54/2. She went on to register her 29th half-century in ODI cricket. The Aussie all-rounder shared two pivotal stands with Mooney (57)and McGrath (101), respectively. Perry scored 68 off 86 deliveries (6 fours, 1 six). Meanwhile, McGrath slammed her second fifty in the format. She scored 57 off 56 balls.
First 50+ score for Perry since April 2021
Perry registered her first 50+ score in ODI cricket since April 2021. Before this match, the Australian all-rounder scored an ODI half-century against New Zealand Women in Mount Maunganui. She scored an unbeaten 56 in that match.
A look at other notable numbers
Perry was adjudged the Player of the Match. Interestingly, she also won this award the last time these two sides met in a World Cup game. Australia became the first side to win 100 matches against a single opponent (New Zealand) in Women's ODIs. This is the third instance of Lea Tahuhu taking three wickets in the ongoing WC.
Women's WC: Australia top the standings
Australia have won their third consecutive match in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup. They top the standings at the moment with six points a Net Run Rate of +1.626. Australia and South Africa are the only unbeaten sides in the tournament so far. India follow Australia at number two with two wins in three games (NRR: +1.333).
