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