Australia Posts 148/8 in 20 Overs, New Zealand’s Chase Begins
In the highly anticipated Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, Australia Women managed to put up a total of 148/8 in their 20 overs, setting New Zealand Women a challenging target of 149. Follow live updates as New Zealand begins their chase.
Live Cricket Updates: Australia Women vs New Zealand Women – Women’s T20 World Cup 2024
In the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 match between Australia and New Zealand, Australia posted a competitive total of 148/8 in their 20 overs, setting New Zealand a target of 149 to win. The Australian innings saw a mix of cautious batting and aggressive strokes towards the end. Despite losing early wickets, key contributions from Sophie Molineux (7 off 3 balls) and Tahlia McGrath (9 off 7 balls) in the final overs pushed the score to a respectable total. Molineux hit a crucial boundary in the 20th over, while McGrath kept the scoreboard ticking with singles and doubles. New Zealand’s bowling unit, led by Halliday and Kerr, kept Australia under pressure by taking key wickets at crucial moments. Halliday, in particular, delivered a game-changing ball that saw Sutherland dismissed when she stepped out but misjudged the flight.
Australia Women’s Innings Highlights:
- Australia lost early wickets but managed to recover with some strong batting at the end.
- Tahlia McGrath and Sophie Molineux contributed vital runs to push the total to 148.
- New Zealand’s bowling attack, especially Halliday and Kerr, kept the pressure on with crucial wickets.
New Zealand Women’s Chase:
- New Zealand is off to a slow start, with 2/0 after the first over, needing 147 from 114 balls.
- Bates and Plimmer are at the crease but are yet to get going, facing a tight opening over from Megan Schutt.
FAQs:
What was Australia’s final score?
Australia finished their innings at 148/8 in their 20 overs, setting New Zealand a target of 149 to win.
How is New Zealand’s chase progressing?
New Zealand started cautiously, scoring just 2 runs in the first over. They need 147 more from 114 balls.
Who were the key contributors in Australia’s innings?
Sophie Molineux and Tahlia McGrath provided key contributions in the final overs, pushing the score to a competitive total.
How many wickets did Australia lose?
Australia lost 8 wickets in their innings, with some crucial dismissals towards the end of their batting.
