Of indore shodown ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 As the opposite fate produced a spectacle Australia women Defeated by Women of New Zealand 89 runs in the second match of the tournament. Ashlegh gardner Scripted history with a record-breaking century at number 6 gives Australian power for a difficult 326. In response, Sophie divine Fought a lonely battle with a luxurious hundred, but led by a disciplined bowling performance Sophie Molinux And Annabel Sadherland Australia dominated as New Zealand was excluded for 237 in 43.2 overs.
CWC 2025: Ashley Gardner’s century sparks Australian dominance
Australia opted to bat first and left for a fast start Elisa Hely (19 to 1,) and Fobe Lichfield (75 of 31) returned through New Zealand Lee Tahhuu And Amelia KerrBy the 22nd over, the Australians were running again at 128/5, but when Gardner stepped. Walking at number 6, he removed a reversal masterclass, scoring 115 runs in just 83 delivery, decorated with 16 borders and a six. Participation with Tahlia mcgrath (24),, Sophie Molinux (14) and Kim garth (38) Stayed with Australia despite regular attacks from New Zealand bowlers. Tahuhu (3/42) and Jess Kerr (3/59) made his best attempt, but Gardner’s Fearless Stroke Play directed Australia before the 300 -run mark, which was closed at 326 in 49.3 overs, in total, he was under pressure.
CWC 2025: Sophie Divine’s heroine for New Zealand is not sufficient against Clinical Australian attack
Chasing 327, New Zealand’s innings began in chaos Suji Bates And Georgia plimmer Departed without scoring, leaving them again at 0/2 in the second over. Amelia Kerr (33) tried to stabilize the ship with divine, but the wicket hurt his reason at regular intervals. However, Divine was long with a notable innings of 111 runs off 112 balls, hitting 12 fours and 3 sixes. He got support Brooke halide (2 and) and Isabella Gaze (28 runs 18), who briefly gave New Zealand’s hope with a cameo. Nevertheless, the rising rate and disciplined Australian bowling proved to be decisive. Sophie Molinux (3/25), Annabel Sadherland (3/26), and Alana king (2/7) Destroying the middle and lower order, ensuring that the talent alone of the divine became wasted. New Zealand eventually turned to 237 in 43.2 overs, a comfortable 89-run win to Australia and handed over two important World Cup points.
Here’s how fans reacted:
All things noted about AUS, but Annabel Sutherland – how good the bowler is.
Nothing was given today and ended with 3-26 (9) figures.
To shape to be a goat all -rounder and yet only 23. #AUSVNZ #CWC25
– Deep Gandhi (@Deeppgadhia) October 1, 2025
The women of Australia are making this World Cup waste.
– @Posercher October 1, 2025
Oh God. Sophie Divine! Breaking a loan ranger’s heart. #AUSVNZ #CWC25
– Lavanya@(@lav_narayanan) October 1, 2025
What did it seem that Anabel was sealed by Sutherland with three wickets in an over. Sophie Divine’s brilliant hundred became wasted as a flight started in the Australia Cricket World Cup. #CWC25
– Aadvik Vasu (@Aadvikroyal) October 1, 2025
2 centuries in second match #CWC25 In this innings, both tons enjoyed the time of divine time. She was struggling over the years over the years. pic.twitter.com/ejibs2pzyj
– Bleed Blue (@criccrazeveena) October 1, 2025
Captain Sophie Divine, salute you.
New Zealand was earlier at a point 0/2, playing a brilliant innings, chasing a big target against Australia in the Women’s World Cup, scoring 112 off 112 balls.
– Sophie Divine, New Zealand’s lone warrior .. !!!! pic.twitter.com/mrqdjg2ij0
– Shanu (@Shanu_3010) October 1, 2025
New Zealand lost their last 4 wickets for 2 runs, took out for 237, with 112 with divine top scoring. Australia wins by 89 runs https://t.co/rt1ct9er6u
– Alex Chapman (@Alexchapmannz) October 1, 2025
Australia’s depth of batting comes out. It seemed that he had lost 2-3 wickets for most innings. Finally, they bat until the 50th over and post 326.
Aish Gardner outstands his 83-ball 115. Kim Garth is also so solid at number 9.#WOMENSWORLDCUP
– Cricblog ✍ (@cric_blog) October 1, 2025
Devine performance of determination!
Sophie Divine brings its century with a six!
Another century in the match.#WomenworldCup #AUSVNZ pic.twitter.com/as7cbbpijk– Aslibcciwomen (@ASLIBCCIWOON) October 1, 2025
Australia started a flight at Women’s World Cup 2025💥
– The 89 -run win over New Zealand sets the tone.#women #Cricket #AUSVNZ #CWC25 pic.twitter.com/ut9erqbtol
– Womencrick.com (@WOMENCRICKETH) October 1, 2025
See also: Women’s World Cup: Amelia Kerr’s Googly Rattle Faebe Litchfield Stumps in Ous-W Vs NZ-W game
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