Australia maintain an unbeaten start to the Women’s T20 World Cup with a 98-run victory over the Netherlands. Batting first, Australia reach 219/6, equalling the tournament’s highest total, with Beth Mooney scoring 74 off 42 balls. Multiple reports say Mooney retires hurt after reaching that score, with an injury concern linked to a stiff back following a long bus trip. Despite Mooney’s departure, Australia still post a total of 219/6 at Southampton. In reply, the Netherlands make 121/3, falling short by 98 runs. Captain Babette de Leede is reported to score an unbeaten 56, providing the main resistance as Australia restrict the chase. The Netherlands’ innings ends at 121/3. The result is Australia’s third successive win and leaves them close to securing a top-two position in their group and a semi-final qualification spot. Mooney later downplays concerns about the injury, while attention remains on her fitness ahead of Australia’s next matches.
Australia beat Netherlands by 98 runs as Beth Mooney scores 74 and retires hurt
Australia maintain an unbeaten start to the Women’s T20 World Cup with a 98-run victory over the Netherlands. Batting first, Australia reach 219/6, equalling the tournament’s highest total, with Beth...
- Australia post 219/6, equalling the Women’s T20 World Cup tournament’s highest total.
- Beth Mooney scores 74 off 42 balls and then retires hurt with a back-related concern.
- Australia win by 98 runs against the Netherlands.
- The Netherlands finish on 121/3, with captain Babette de Leede making an unbeaten 56.
- The victory keeps Australia unbeaten and gives them their third straight win in the tournament.
Australia continued their unbeaten Women's T20 World Cup campaign with a commanding 98-run win over the Netherlands. Beth Mooney starred with 74 before retiring hurt as Australia posted 219/6, equalling the tournament's highest total. The Netherlands managed 121/3, with captain Babette de Leede scoring an unbeaten 56 as Australia secured their third successive victory.
15 hours agoBeth Mooney has played down any concerns about her back injury after Australia crushed the Netherlands by 98 runs in their T20 Women's World Cup clash in Southampton.
17 hours agoAustralia, 219-6, Netherlands, 121-3, Aus win by 98 runsCaptain suffering from a stiff back after long bus tripBeth Mooney has played down any concerns about her back injury after Australia crushed the Netherlands by 98 runs in their T20 Women’s World Cup clash in Southampton. In reply to Australia’s 219 for six, the world No 14 side were restricted to 121 for three despite a brave effort from the associate nation.Australia’s third win in succession has put them on the verge of locking away a top-two berth in their group and a spot in the semi-finals. But there was an injury scare with Mooney, who struck an unbeaten 74 from 42 deliveries before retiring hurt with the scoreboard reading 152 for two, after 14 overs. Continue reading...
17 hours agoBeth Mooney smashes a half-century but retires hurt as Australia complete a comfortable 98-run victory over the Netherlands to maintain their unbeaten start to the Women's T20 World Cup.
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