Australia Women sealed a resounding 2-0 series victory over New Zealand women with a resounding 75-run win in the third and final ODI at Basin Reserve, Wellington. A complete master class of Annabel Sutherland played a pivotal role in Australia’s success.
Australia’s strong start with the bat
Winning the toss and electing to bat, Australia posted a challenging total of 290 in 49 overs. Opener Phoebe Litchfield set the tone with a consistent 50 off 59 balls, with five boundaries. In the middle order, Ashleigh Gardner He accelerated 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 ensured a formidable target.
Amelia Kerrthe Blackcaps’ standout bowler, claimed four crucial wickets in her 10-over spell, while rosemary mair supported with three dismissals. Captain Sofia Devine He contributed two important scalps but the hosts struggled to contain Australia’s relentless batting.
New Zealand stumbles in pursuit
Chasing 290, New Zealand started with promise as experienced opener Suzie Bates He anchored the innings with a fluid 53 off 59 balls, combined with eight fours. However, a lack of partnerships and frequent layoffs thwarted their search. 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.
Australia’s bowlers put in a complete performance to dismantle New Zealand’s batting. Sutherland led the charge, claiming three wickets for 43 runs in his nine overs. leg spinner alana rey she was equally effective, also taking three wickets in her nine-over spell. Darcie Brown and Kim Garth contributed a wicket each, ensuring a collective bowling effort. For her exceptional performance, Sutherland was named Player of the Match and Player of the Series. His impactful contributions, including a brilliant 147 with the bat in the series and consistent wicket-taking, proved instrumental in Australia’s dominance throughout the tour.
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This is how Twitter reacted:
mosquito 😂#NZvAUS pic.twitter.com/cpwbOC8cvr
— Australian women’s cricket with very little context (@awcwvlc) December 23, 2024
Australia seals the series with a resounding victory in the 3rd ODI
Dashboard 👉 https://t.co/rZ4Shw9fsf#cricket #NZvAUS #ODI #CricketTwitter #WomenCricket pic.twitter.com/PmiiHiiNKM
— MujeresCricket.com (@MujeresCricketHQ) December 23, 2024
#Australia 🇦🇺 Women: 290 (49 ov)#New Zealand 🇳🇿 Women: 215 (43.3 ov)
Australia Women won by 75 runs and won the series 2-0
Player of the Match: Annabel Sutherland (Australia Women)
Player of the Series: Annabel Sutherland (Australia Women)
3rdODI #NZWvAUSW 🏏🏆️#NZvAUS pic.twitter.com/qbJyyqHFiD-Ishara (@Ishara23032) December 23, 2024
Really good entries from Maddy Green, never enough without support, but still very good. Alana King has been the difference. #NZvAUS
— Simon Wood (@WoodOnWineNZ) December 23, 2024
Alana King is that weapon. #NZvAUS
– Ross Martin (@RossMartin1960) December 23, 2024
Annabel Sutherland in 2024:
Get double century in Test vs SA
I got the POTT award at The Hundred
5th highest overall wicket taker in WT20
Player of the Series Award vs New ZealandODI: 369 runs | 13 weeks
Tests: 256 races | 5 weeks
T20Is: 28 runs | 19 weeks pic.twitter.com/iiTUW1PWM8– J𝙖𝙣𝙖 🌟 (@ig_jana23) December 23, 2024
Annabel Sutherland in 2024:
💥Reach double century in Test vs SA
💥I got the POTT award at The Hundred
💥 5th highest overall wicket taker in WT20
💥Player of the Series Award vs New ZealandODI: 369 runs | 13 weeks
Tests: 256 races | 5 weeks
T20Is: 28 runs | 19 weeksBelinda Clark Medal Loading🔜 pic.twitter.com/q5VOMfAnfF
-Ahmad Hussain (@Ahmad_Pak_) December 23, 2024
27.6
Annabel Sutherland now has the best bowling strike rate for a pacer in ODIs. (minimum: 30 windows) https://t.co/jCicwg89Jh
– Shajin MS (@SupertrampMS) December 23, 2024
Annabel Sutherland😍
-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
—Nic Savage (@nic_savage1) December 22, 2024
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