Australia’s impressive form continued as they crushed New Zealand by 60 runs in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, boosting their place at the top of Group A. Despite a stellar performance by Amelia Kerr, whose 4/26 restricted Australia to 148/6, New Zealand faltered under pressure and were bundled out for just 88 runs. Megan Schutt’s brilliant 3/3 in four overs earned her Player of the Match.
Beth Mooney’s 40 and Alyssa Healy’s milestone of reaching 3,000 T20I runs were key moments for Australia. Though New Zealand made some progress early on, they collapsed from 54/1 to 60/6, with Amelia Kerr and Suzie Bates offering the only resistance. Kerr’s four-fer stood out, but her bowling exploits couldn’t prevent Australia from securing an easy victory.
India, on the other hand, faces increasing pressure after Australia’s win. India’s women’s team, having lost to New Zealand but won against Pakistan, now need to beat Australia in their October 13 clash to keep their hopes alive.
This result cements Australia’s dominance in the tournament, while New Zealand’s campaign faces uncertainty, needing more consistent performances to stay competitive.
