Australia Women vs England Women T20 Match Report: Beth Mooney Stars in 57-Run Victory – Full Highlights and Player Performances

Australia Women vs England Women - T20 Match Report

Australia Women Defeat England Women by 57 Runs - T20 Match 1 Review

Australia Women posted a total of 198/7 in 20 overs. In response, England Women could only manage 141 in 16 overs, handing Australia a comfortable victory by 57 runs.

Player of the Match: Beth Mooney (AU-W) for her brilliant 75 off 51 balls.

Match Summary

The first T20 between Australia Women and England Women took place at the SCG, and it turned out to be an exciting contest. England won the toss and chose to bowl. Australia set a formidable total of 198/7 in 20 overs, powered by a brilliant 75 from Beth Mooney and quick-fire contributions from Tahlia McGrath (26 off 9) and Phoebe Litchfield (25 off 20). On the bowling front, Sophie Ecclestone and Lauren Bell both picked up two wickets, but England’s fielding lacked sharpness, which allowed Australia to gather a sizable total.

Batting and Bowling Performances

Australia Women Batting

Player Runs Balls Faced Strike Rate
Beth Mooney 75 51 147.06
Tahlia McGrath 26 9 288.89
Phoebe Litchfield 25 20 125.00
Ellyse Perry 7 6 116.67
Annabel Sutherland 3 4 75.00
Georgia Harris 14 8 175.00

England Women Batting

Player Runs Balls Faced Strike Rate
Sophia Dunkley 59 30 196.67
Nat Sciver-Brunt 20 12 166.67
Heather Knight 18 20 90.00
Amy Jones 12 11 109.09
Freya Kemp 11 6 183.33
Sophie Ecclestone 13 6 216.67

Match Highlights

Australia’s strong batting performance was led by Mooney, whose steady innings kept the scoreboard ticking. Despite a strong knock by Dunkley, who managed to score 59 off 30 balls, England’s chase faltered due to a series of wickets falling at regular intervals. The Australian bowlers executed their plans well, with Georgia Wareham claiming three wickets and Alana King adding two more to the tally. The combination of disciplined bowling and tight fielding helped Australia restrict England to just 141 runs.

Bowling Performance

Player Overs Runs Given Wickets Economy Rate
Sophie Ecclestone 4 26 2 6.50
Georgia Wareham 3 25 3 8.33
Alana King 3 14 2 4.67
Tahlia McGrath 3 20 1 6.67

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