Australia Women vs New Zealand Women - 2nd Match - ICC Women's World Cup, 2025

Venue: Holkar Stadium Indore

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Molineux launches a maximum! | Australia Women - 216/6 (34.0)

October 1, 2025 5:22 pm

Sophie Molineux announces her arrival with a massive six, clearing the ropes with ease and injecting some much-needed momentum into the Australian innings.

Sophie Molineux finds the boundary! | Australia Women - 211/6 (33.2)

October 1, 2025 5:20 pm

Sophie Molineux gets off the mark with a superb boundary, driving the ball with confidence. A much-needed boost for Australia after a recent wicket.

Gardner's Boundary Boosts Australia | Australia Women - 205/6 (32.4)

October 1, 2025 5:16 pm

Ashleigh Gardner continues her aggressive play, smashing a boundary to further boost Australia's total. She's looking in sublime form.

Australia Women Cross 200-Run Mark! | Australia Women - 201/6 (32.3)

October 1, 2025 5:16 pm

Australia Women reach a significant milestone, crossing the 200-run mark in their innings. Ashleigh Gardner's aggressive batting has been instrumental in this recovery.

Gardner Smashes a Maximum! | Australia Women - 198/6 (32.2)

October 1, 2025 5:15 pm

Ashleigh Gardner unleashes a powerful shot, sending the ball soaring over the ropes for a massive six! This crucial boundary provides a much-needed boost for Australia after a recent wicket.

Gardner's Fighting Fifty! | Australia Women - 192/6 (32.1)

October 1, 2025 5:14 pm

Ashleigh Gardner brings up a crucial half-century, reaching 53 runs off just 43 balls, including 6 fours and 1 six. A vital innings for Australia Women under pressure.

McGrath departs, Tahuhu strikes! | Australia Women - 192/6 (32.0)

October 1, 2025 5:13 pm

Tahlia McGrath is caught by Amelia Kerr off Lea Tahuhu for 26 runs off 34 balls. A crucial wicket for New Zealand, breaking a developing partnership.

McGrath Finds the Fence! | Australia Women - 192/5(31.3)

October 1, 2025 5:11 pm

Tahlia McGrath dispatches a well-timed shot to the boundary for four runs, adding crucial runs to the Australian total and keeping the scoreboard moving.

Gardner finds the boundary! | Australia Women - 183/5 (29.4)

October 1, 2025 5:02 pm

Ashleigh Gardner dispatches a delivery from Jess Kerr to the fence for four runs, adding crucial runs to Australia's total. Her aggressive intent is clear.

Fifty-Run Partnership for Australia Women! | Australia Women - 177/5(29.1)

October 1, 2025 5:00 pm

Tahlia McGrath and Ashleigh Gardner have brought up a crucial 50-run partnership off just 48 balls, featuring 5 fours. McGrath contributed 20 runs off 25 balls with 2 fours, while Gardner added 29 runs off 24 balls with 3 fours.

Extra Run from Wide Ball | Australia Women - 177/5 (29.1)

October 1, 2025 5:00 pm

Jess Kerr bowls a wide delivery, adding an extra run to Australia Women's total. This will slightly increase the pressure on the bowler and is an unforced error.

Gardner's Fifth Boundary! | Australia Women - 164/5 (26.0)

October 1, 2025 4:48 pm

Ashleigh Gardner unleashes a superb shot, sending the ball racing to the boundary for four! This aggressive play keeps the scoreboard ticking for Australia Women.

Gardner’s Timely Boundary | Australia Women - 151/5 (24.1)

October 1, 2025 4:43 pm

Ashleigh Gardner strikes a vital four, pushing Australia Women's total to 151. This boundary provides a much-needed boost after a period of tight bowling.

Gardner's Boundary Boosts Australia | Australia Women - 150/5 (24.2)

October 1, 2025 4:42 pm

Ashleigh Gardner smashes a superb boundary, finding the gap with precision! This crucial four adds valuable runs to Australia's total and eases the pressure.

McGrath Finds the Rope! | Australia Women - 142/5(23.4)

October 1, 2025 4:40 pm

Tahlia McGrath smashes a brilliant boundary, easing the pressure on Australia Women after a couple of quick wickets. A well-timed shot that races to the fence!

McGrath Breaks the Shackles with a Boundary! | Australia Women - 132/5 (21.5)

October 1, 2025 4:32 pm

Tahlia McGrath smashes a much-needed boundary, getting off the mark with a powerful shot that eases the pressure after two quick wickets. A crucial four for Australia Women.

Mooney departs! Tahuhu strikes again! | Australia Women - 128/5 (21.2)

October 1, 2025 4:30 pm

Lea Tahuhu gets the crucial wicket of Beth Mooney, caught by Amelia Kerr. This is a significant breakthrough for New Zealand, shifting the momentum in their favor.

Australia Women set 129-run target for New Zealand | Australia Women - 128/4 (21.0)

October 1, 2025 4:28 pm

Australia Women finish their innings at 128 for 4. New Zealand will need to chase down 129 runs to win the match.

Gardner's Crucial Boundary in Final Over! | Australia Women - 126/4 (20.4)

October 1, 2025 4:27 pm

Ashleigh Gardner smashes a much-needed boundary in the final over, finding the gap with precision! This crucial four adds valuable runs to Australia's total, easing the pressure in the death overs.

Gardner's Crucial Boundary! | Australia Women - 119/4 (19.5)

October 1, 2025 4:23 pm

Ashleigh Gardner smashes a much-needed boundary, finding the gap with precision! This four brings her first runs and provides a vital boost to Australia Women's total in the penultimate over.

Kerr Strikes Again! Sutherland Departs | Australia Women - 113/4 (18.4)

October 1, 2025 4:18 pm

Amelia Kerr gets her second wicket as Annabel Sutherland is caught by Suzie Bates. Sutherland departs for 5 runs, putting Australia Women under more pressure.

Sutherland breaks the shackles with a boundary! | Australia Women - 113/3 (18.1)

October 1, 2025 4:16 pm

Annabel Sutherland hits a crucial boundary off Amelia Kerr, easing the pressure after the fall of a wicket. A well-timed shot that races to the fence.

Tahuhu gets the big fish! Perry departs! | Australia Women - 108/3 (17.2)

October 1, 2025 4:13 pm

Lea Tahuhu provides a crucial breakthrough for New Zealand, dismissing the dangerous Ellyse Perry for 33 runs. Perry tried to clear the boundary but was caught by Suzie Bates.

Perry Falls! Tahuhu Strikes! | Australia Women - 108/3 (17.2)

October 1, 2025 4:12 pm

Lea Tahuhu gets the big wicket of Ellyse Perry, who is caught by Suzie Bates. Perry departs after scoring 33 runs from 41 balls, including 5 fours. This is a crucial breakthrough for New Zealand.

Perry finds the boundary! | Australia Women - 107/2 (16.3)

October 1, 2025 4:09 pm

Ellyse Perry dispatches Amelia Kerr for a well-timed boundary, showcasing her excellent form and finding the gap with precision. This boundary boosts the scoring rate for Australia.

Australia Women reach 100 runs! | Australia Women - 100/2 (15.4)

October 1, 2025 4:06 pm

Beth Mooney takes a single to bring up Australia Women's team hundred! A crucial milestone for the team after losing two early wickets.

Australia Women on the brink of 100! | Australia Women - 99/2 (15.3)

October 1, 2025 4:06 pm

Australia Women are just one run away from reaching their team hundred! The crowd is on its feet, eagerly awaiting this significant milestone. Beth Mooney is currently on strike.

Australia Women Nearing Century Mark | Australia Women - 99/2 (15.0)

October 1, 2025 4:00 pm

Beth Mooney takes a single, bringing Australia Women to 99/2 at the end of the 15th over. They are just one run away from reaching their team century.

Mooney finds the boundary! | Australia Women - 98/2(14.5)

October 1, 2025 3:59 pm

Beth Mooney breaks the shackles with a superb boundary! She finds the gap beautifully, sending the ball racing to the fence. This four brings some much-needed momentum to the Australian innings.

Perry's Precision Boundary! | Australia Women - 90/2 (12.2)

October 1, 2025 3:51 pm

Ellyse Perry drives Amelia Kerr for a boundary, showcasing her excellent timing and placement. This shot releases pressure and keeps the scoreboard moving.

Amelia Kerr strikes! Litchfield bowled just short of fifty! | Australia Women - 81/2 (10.1)

October 1, 2025 3:42 pm

Amelia Kerr bowls Phoebe Litchfield for a well-played 45 runs, just five short of her half-century. A crucial breakthrough for New Zealand.

Litchfield Launches a Maximum! | Australia Women - 80/1 (9.5)

October 1, 2025 3:40 pm

Phoebe Litchfield smashes a huge six off Sophie Devine, showcasing her power and aggressive intent. This boundary further boosts Australia Women's scoring rate.

Perry finds the fence! | Australia Women - 73/1 (9.2)

October 1, 2025 3:38 pm

Ellyse Perry strikes a magnificent boundary, driving the ball with precision and power. This shot keeps the scoreboard ticking and maintains the pressure on the New Zealand bowlers.

Litchfield finds the boundary again! | Australia Women - 69/1 (8.5)

October 1, 2025 3:36 pm

Phoebe Litchfield dispatches Bree Illing for a superb boundary through the covers, showcasing her excellent form and keeping the scoreboard ticking over for Australia Women.

Perry finds the fence! | Australia Women - 63/1 (8.0)

October 1, 2025 3:33 pm

Ellyse Perry dispatches Sophie Devine for a superb boundary! She's looking in fine touch, finding the gaps with ease and keeping the scoreboard ticking over for Australia Women. A crucial boundary to end the over.

Litchfield's Flurry: Another Boundary! | Australia Women - 53/1(6.2)

October 1, 2025 3:28 pm

Phoebe Litchfield continues her aggressive innings, hitting a superb boundary. This follows her earlier six, keeping the pressure on the bowlers and maintaining a high run rate.

Litchfield Launches a Maximum! Australia Women Cross 50! | Australia Women - 53/1 (6.1)

October 1, 2025 3:27 pm

Phoebe Litchfield smashes a powerful six over mid-wicket, showcasing her aggressive intent. This massive hit also brings up the team's fifty, injecting momentum into the innings.

Perry's First Boundary! | Australia Women - 45/1 (5.3)

October 1, 2025 3:25 pm

Ellyse Perry gets off the mark in style, dispatching Jess Kerr's delivery for a magnificent boundary. A confident start for the new batter, showing her intent early in the innings.

Healy departs! Illing strikes for New Zealand | Australia Women - 40/1 (5.0)

October 1, 2025 3:22 pm

Alyssa Healy, after a brisk start, is caught by Suzie Bates off the bowling of Bree Illing for 19 runs. A crucial breakthrough for New Zealand.

Litchfield's Flurry! Another Boundary! | Australia Women - 36/0(3.5)

October 1, 2025 3:17 pm

Phoebe Litchfield continues her aggressive play, smashing another boundary through the covers. She's looking in sublime touch, finding the gaps with ease and keeping the scoreboard racing for Australia Women.

Litchfield finds the fence! | Australia Women - 32/0(3.3)

October 1, 2025 3:16 pm

Phoebe Litchfield unleashes a powerful drive, sending the ball racing to the boundary for four runs. This shot further boosts Australia Women's aggressive start.

Litchfield Joins the Boundary Fest! | Australia Women - 27/0 (2.5)

October 1, 2025 3:13 pm

Phoebe Litchfield dispatches a full delivery from Bree Illing through the covers for a superb boundary, adding to Australia Women's aggressive start.

Healy Unleashes Another Boundary! | Australia Women - 22/0 (2.3)

October 1, 2025 3:12 pm

Alyssa Healy dispatches a short delivery from Bree Illing through mid-wicket for her third boundary of the innings, showcasing her aggressive intent.

Litchfield Joins the Party! | Australia Women - 18/0(1.4)

October 1, 2025 3:08 pm

Phoebe Litchfield gets in on the act, smashing a glorious boundary! She's looking confident and has now opened her account with a four, adding to Australia Women's strong start.

Healy finds the ropes again! | Australia Women - 9/0(1.1)

October 1, 2025 3:07 pm

Alyssa Healy dispatches Jess Kerr for a magnificent boundary! She is looking in sublime touch, finding the gaps with ease and putting pressure on the bowlers early on. A confident start for the opener.

Healy's First Boundary! | Australia Women - 8/0(0.5)

October 1, 2025 3:04 pm

Alyssa Healy dispatches Bree Illing for a superb boundary, getting her first four of the innings and injecting some pace into Australia Women's scoring. A delightful drive through the covers.

Australia Women off the mark! | Australia Women - 1/0 (0.1)

October 1, 2025 3:02 pm

Alyssa Healy gets Australia Women off the mark with a single off the very first ball of the innings, bowled by Bree Illing.