237/10 (43.2)
CR : 5.47
326/10 (49.3)
CR : 6.59
Australia Women won by 89 runs π
Player of the Match
Ashleigh Gardner
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Player of the Match: Ashleigh Gardner
Ashleigh Gardner (POTM): Yeah, it was pretty special. When I got out in the middle, I had clear plans just to get myself in and stick to my strengths. We always knew that we needed a big total. The boundaries are small and the wicket is good. So making sure, once I got in, I capitalised on that. Knowing 320 on the board, we had something to defend. I guess you look at how Devine batted, she made it tough for our bowlers. I think that would be the trend in this World Cup, get enough runs on the board.
I was just trying to keep it really simple. I feel like when I am hitting the boundaries, I go really hard at it and look to take singles and doubles that kind of gets me into my innings and if I get a boundary, that helps me settle in.
We bat genuinely all the way down. We have the confidence that even if we are 5 down for not too much on the board, we have the players to come in and change the game. I love the position to come in at that time and change the game."
I was just trying to keep it really simple. I feel like when I am hitting the boundaries, I go really hard at it and look to take singles and doubles that kind of gets me into my innings and if I get a boundary, that helps me settle in.
We bat genuinely all the way down. We have the confidence that even if we are 5 down for not too much on the board, we have the players to come in and change the game. I love the position to come in at that time and change the game."
Sophie Devine (New Zealand Women Captain): "I am most proud of the fight that the team shown. A couple of years ao we would have thrown the towel around 150 but we kept coming and going. The result didn't go our way but the effort makes me proud.
It was against the best bowling attack of the world. It's a hard one. You always want to be on the winning team. We will reflect on it later. Job well done but still job needs to be done in this World Cup.
It shows the mindset of the group. We know they have a deep batting order. We missed a little bit on line and length and got punished on a really flat surface. Amelia and Lea were fantastic. Everyone knows their role which makes it a fantastic team.
Taking big wickets is important for the team. Illing has got some pace and swings the ball being a left hander. Really excited to see where she can take the game.
It's about who can hold their nerves longer. We need to keep fighting back in the game in both innings. It's a great cricket wicket, great outfield and small boundaries."
It was against the best bowling attack of the world. It's a hard one. You always want to be on the winning team. We will reflect on it later. Job well done but still job needs to be done in this World Cup.
It shows the mindset of the group. We know they have a deep batting order. We missed a little bit on line and length and got punished on a really flat surface. Amelia and Lea were fantastic. Everyone knows their role which makes it a fantastic team.
Taking big wickets is important for the team. Illing has got some pace and swings the ball being a left hander. Really excited to see where she can take the game.
It's about who can hold their nerves longer. We need to keep fighting back in the game in both innings. It's a great cricket wicket, great outfield and small boundaries."
Biggest Win for Australia Women vs New Zealand Women in Womenβs ODI World Cup (by Runs):
141 Runs, Wellington, 2022
89 Runs, Indore, 2025, Tonight*
75 Runs, Melbourne, 1988
69 Runs, Wellington, 1982
66 Runs, Jamshedpur, 1978
141 Runs, Wellington, 2022
89 Runs, Indore, 2025, Tonight*
75 Runs, Melbourne, 1988
69 Runs, Wellington, 1982
66 Runs, Jamshedpur, 1978
Biggest Defeat for New Zealand Women in Womenβs ODI World Cup (by Runs):
186 Runs vs India, Derby, 2017
141 Runs vs Australia, Wellington, 2022
89 Runs vs Australia, Indore, 2025, TONIGHT*
75 Runs vs Australia, Melbourne, 1988
75 Runs vs England, Derby, 2017
186 Runs vs India, Derby, 2017
141 Runs vs Australia, Wellington, 2022
89 Runs vs Australia, Indore, 2025, TONIGHT*
75 Runs vs Australia, Melbourne, 1988
75 Runs vs England, Derby, 2017
Alyssa Healy (Australia Women Captain): "Umm, yeah it did actually. I think when Sophie is going as good as she did, you are never really feel comfortable. But full credit to the girls, for hanging in there and hit our lengths to get the job done.
It is a balance, we ended up somewhere above 300 when we were struggling in the middle stages. As a batting group, we need to make sure to be precise with what we are doing.
I think, she is just continuing to mature as a cricketer with bat and with ball. Middle order coming in and score hundreds when we were in trouble is a real asset. I am really proud of Ash today, she can enjoy this moment.
I mean, it is lucky that Ash got a hundred, otherwise Kim Garth would have got the player of the match award.
It is huge, it is not kind of like-for-like. But we have been searching for wickets in the powerplay which we didn't get in the Indian series. Awesome that Sophie can also bowl for us in the powerplay. Annabel also finally found her length out there and got rewarded for it. So there are the little things that you want to get right, hopefully we can take momentum in the next game in Colombo where conditions might be different.
Beautiful cricket ground. Really enjoyed playing here, I would love to come here again."
It is a balance, we ended up somewhere above 300 when we were struggling in the middle stages. As a batting group, we need to make sure to be precise with what we are doing.
I think, she is just continuing to mature as a cricketer with bat and with ball. Middle order coming in and score hundreds when we were in trouble is a real asset. I am really proud of Ash today, she can enjoy this moment.
I mean, it is lucky that Ash got a hundred, otherwise Kim Garth would have got the player of the match award.
It is huge, it is not kind of like-for-like. But we have been searching for wickets in the powerplay which we didn't get in the Indian series. Awesome that Sophie can also bowl for us in the powerplay. Annabel also finally found her length out there and got rewarded for it. So there are the little things that you want to get right, hopefully we can take momentum in the next game in Colombo where conditions might be different.
Beautiful cricket ground. Really enjoyed playing here, I would love to come here again."
A magnificent start for Australia to kick start their title defence in Indore. They will travel to Colombo to face Sri Lanka this Saturday with New Zealand extending their stay in Indore before they face South Africa at the very ground next Monday! That will be it from our coverage of match 2 in the ICC Women's World Cup. Ninaad Dixit here signing off on behalf of my co-commentator Ajay Pal Singh, scorer Bishal Mandal and statistician Aman. Stay tuned for more action from around the world.