Australia win by two wickets after New Zealand post 162-2
Australia reached 165-8 to win by two wickets after New Zealand posted 162-2 at North Sydney Oval.
Australia survived a mid-order collapse to beat New Zealand by two wickets in the opening women's T20 International at North Sydney Oval on Sunday. New Zealand made 162-2 after Georgia Plimmer's career-high 85 and Maddy Green's 56 produced an unbroken 127-run stand. Australia reached 165-8 with seven balls to spare.
Kim Garth hit the winning boundary after eight scoreless balls. Beth Mooney and Ellyse Perry were run out in a mix-up at 86 for 2. Perry was caught for 52 after reaching her half-century in 27 balls. Jess Kerr took four wickets as Australia lost seven wickets for 62 runs.
The result gives Australia a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The remaining matches are scheduled at the same venue on Tuesday and Thursday.