Australia Women Clinch 2 wickets Win in a Thriller
New Zealand Women
162/2 (20)
Australia Women
165/8 (18.5)
AUS-W won by 2 wickets
View full scorecard →Australia Women have won by 2 wickets. New Zealand Women batted first and posted 162/2 in 20 overs. Australia Women chased down 163 in just 18.5 overs.
Georgia Plimmer was the standout in the first innings, scoring 85* off 68 balls (SR 125). 1 six and 10 fours provided the impetus.
In the chase, Ellyse Perry anchored the innings with 52 off 30 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Australia Women on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Jess Kerr delivered figures of 3/25 in 4 overs (Econ 6.3). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
AUS-W lead the series 2-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The result was shaped by a series of small moments rather than one dramatic turning point. The winning side was simply more clinical in their execution across both innings.
Key Performers
85* off 68 balls (SR 125), 10 fours, 1 sixes
3/25 in 4 overs (Econ: 6.25)
56* off 37 balls (SR 151), 6 fours, 1 sixes
Verdict
Australia Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. New Zealand Women will rue missed opportunities — a 2 wickets deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. AUS-W lead the series 2-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.