Australia Women Clinch T20I Series Against New Zealand with Dominant Performances
The Australian women's cricket team sealed a comprehensive series win against New Zealand with a commanding 82-run victory in the second T20I at Bay Oval on March 23, 2025. With this triumph, they have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, with one game still to be played.
🏏 2nd T20I: Australia Outclass New Zealand by 82 Runs
Beth Mooney and Annabel Sutherland starred in Australia's thumping win over the hosts. Mooney showcased her brilliant form by smashing 70 off 42 balls, hitting 11 boundaries. Georgia Voll gave the visitors a flying start with a quickfire 36 off 20 balls in a 57-run opening partnership. Mooney continued the charge, adding 69 runs with Phoebe Litchfield, who contributed a handy 32.
Towards the end, Ellyse Perry (29*) and Sutherland (23*) provided the finishing touches with powerful hits, helping Australia post a mammoth total of 204/3 in their 20 overs.
In response, New Zealand struggled to keep up with the required run rate. Suzie Bates got them off to a promising start, but Alana King removed her for just 13. Sutherland then produced a devastating spell, dismissing Georgia Plimmer and Sophie Devine on consecutive deliveries in the fifth over. She continued her rampage by removing Brooke Halliday early in the seventh over, leaving New Zealand reeling at 45/4.
Amelia Kerr put up a lone fight with a valiant 40, supported briefly by Maddy Green (22 off 18) and Jess Kerr (14 off 7), but the scoreboard pressure was too much. Sutherland claimed her fourth wicket by dismissing Eden Carson, finishing with impressive figures of 4/8. King also delivered with the ball, picking up 3/27. New Zealand were bundled out for 122 in 16.1 overs, giving Australia a dominant win by 82 runs.
✅ Brief Scores:
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Australia: 204/3 in 20 overs (Beth Mooney 70, Georgia Voll 36)
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New Zealand: 122 in 16.1 overs (Amelia Kerr 40; Annabel Sutherland 4-8, Alana King 3-27)
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Result: Australia won by 82 runs
🌟 1st T20I: Mooney and Voll Set the Tone for Series Win
In the series opener at Eden Park Oval on March 21, Australia claimed an easy eight-wicket victory. Batting first, New Zealand posted 137/2 in 20 overs. Amelia Kerr (51*) and Sophie Devine (39*) put up a 90-run partnership, but their total was never going to be enough against the Australian firepower.
Chasing 138, Australia made light work of the target. Mooney (75*) and Voll (50) attacked from the word go, smashing 77 runs in the PowerPlay alone. Their 123-run opening stand was a record for Australia, putting them in complete control. Despite Lea Tahuhu's two late wickets, Australia comfortably chased down the target in just 13.3 overs, with 39 balls to spare.
✅ Brief Scores:
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New Zealand: 137/2 in 20 overs (Amelia Kerr 51*, Sophie Devine 39*; Darcie Brown 1-22)
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Australia: 138/2 in 13.3 overs (Beth Mooney 75*, Georgia Voll 50; Lea Tahuhu 2-31)
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Result: Australia won by 8 wickets
🔥 Key Performers of the Series So Far
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🏅 Beth Mooney: The star batter has been in sublime form, scoring 75 and 70* in the two matches, anchoring Australia's chase and setting up massive totals.
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🎯 Annabel Sutherland: With her outstanding spell of 4/8 in the second T20I, she ripped through New Zealand's top and middle order.
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💥 Alana King: Her figures of 3/27 in the second T20I helped dismantle New Zealand's lower order.
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⚡ Georgia Voll: The young opener provided fiery starts, with scores of 50 and 36, giving Australia the early momentum.
🚀 What’s Next?
Australia have already clinched the series with an unbeatable 2-0 lead, but they will aim for a clean sweep in the third and final T20I. Meanwhile, New Zealand will be hoping to salvage some pride with a consolation win.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Australia Women’s Tour of New Zealand 2025!
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