Australia women He achieved a strong 2-0 victory over… New Zealand women With a resounding 75-run win in the third and final ODI at Basin Reserve, Wellington. Comprehensive training course Annabelle Sutherland She played a pivotal role in Australia's success.
Australia's strong start with the bat
After winning the toss and choosing to bat, Australia posted a challenging total of 290 in 49 overs. opener Phoebe Litchfield Set the tone with 50 of 59 set pieces, featuring five boundaries. In the middle order, Ashley Gardner He paced the scoring with an explosive 74 off 62 deliveries, which included nine fours and a six. Despite the efforts of the New Zealand bowlers, Australia's deep batting line-up secured a massive target.
Amelia Kerrthe Blackcaps' standout spinner, took four crucial wickets in her 10-over spell, while Rosemary Mayer Supported by three dismissals. captain Sophie Devine It was broken through with two important strikes, but the hosts struggled to contain Australia's relentless batting.
New Zealand stumbles in pursuit
Chasing 290, New Zealand started with promise as an experienced opener Susie Bates He anchored the innings with 53 off 59 balls, laced with eight fours. However, a lack of partnerships and frequent dismissals frustrated their pursuit. Maddy green He offered late resistance with an unbeaten 39 off 35 balls, but the mounting pressure proved insurmountable. The hosts were bowled out for 215 in 42.3 overs.
The Australian bowlers put in an all-round performance to dismantle New Zealand's batting. Sutherland led the charge, taking three wickets for 43 runs in nine overs. leg spinner Alana King She was equally effective, also taking three wickets in her nine-over spell. Darcy Brown and Kim Garth Cut in small pieces, ensuring a team bowling effort. Due to her exceptional all-round display, Sutherland was named Player of the Match and Player of the Series. Her influential contributions, including a brilliant 147 with the bat in the series and consistent wicket-taking, proved crucial to Australia's dominance throughout the tour.
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Here's how Twitter reacted:
Midge ๐#NZvAUS pic.twitter.com/cpwbOC8cvr
– Australian Women's Cricket with very little context (@awcwvlc) December 23, 2024
Australia conclude the series with a resounding win in the third ODI
Scorecard ๐ https://t.co/rZ4Shw9fsf#cricket #NZvAUS #ODI #crickettwitter #Women's cricket pic.twitter.com/PmiiHiiNKM
โ WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) December 23, 2024
#Australia ๐ฆ๐บ Women: 290 (49 years old)#New Zealand ๐ณ๐ฟ Women: 215 (43.3 ounces)
Australia's women won by 75 runs and won the series 2-0
Player of the Match: Annabelle Sutherland (Australia Women)
Player of the series: Annabel Sutherland (Women Australia)
3rdODI #NZWvAUSW ๐๐๏ธ#NZvAUS pic.twitter.com/qbJyyqHFiD– Ishara (@Ishara23032) December 23, 2024
Really good innings from Maddy Green, never enough without support, but still really good. Alana King was the difference. #NZvAUS
โ Simon Wood (@WoodOnWineNZ) December 23, 2024
Alana King is such a weapon. #NZvAUS
โ Ross Martin (@RossMartin1960) December 23, 2024
Annabelle Sutherland in 2024:
Double Century batted in the Test against SA
She received the POTT 100 award
Fifth highest wicket-taker overall in WT20
Player of the Year award for the series against New ZealandODIs: 369 runs | 13 watts
Tests: 256 rounds | 5 watts
T20Is: 28 innings | 19 watts pic.twitter.com/iiTUW1PWM8– J๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ (@ig_jana23) December 23, 2024
Annabelle Sutherland in 2024:
๐ฅBeat Double Century in the test against SA
๐ฅWon the POTT 100 award
๐ฅRanked 5th overall as highest wicket taker in WT20
๐ฅMVP in the series against New ZealandODIs: 369 runs | 13 watts
Tests: 256 rounds | 5 watts
T20Is: 28 innings | 19 wattsLoading Belinda Clarke Medal๐ pic.twitter.com/q5VOMfAnfF
– Ahmed Hussein (@Ahmad_Pak_) December 23, 2024
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Annabel Sutherland now has the best bowling strike rate in ODI matches. (Minimum: 30 wickets) https://t.co/jCicwg89Jh
-Shajin MS (@SupertrampMS) December 23, 2024
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โ Karishma Dhakal (@Its_karishma) December 23, 2024
Annabel Sutherland currently has a higher ODI batting average than Belinda Clark and a lower ODI bowling average than Megan Schutt.#NZvAUS
– Nick Savage (@nic_savage1) December 22, 2024
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