Cricket Highlights, Sept 22: NZ-W tour of Australia 2024 (2nd T20) – New Zealand Women vs Australia Women

NZ-W vs AUS-W (2nd T20) – Highlights

In the 2nd T20I on September 22, 2024, Australia Women set the stage in Mackay with a solid total of 142 runs, fueled by Alyssa Healy and Ellyse Perry’s contributions. New Zealand Women, however, found themselves in a bit of a pickle during the chase, with only Suzie Bates providing any real fight. It was like watching a cat chase a laser pointer—lots of effort, but not much to show for it!

Australia’s bowlers, led by Ashleigh Gardner, applied consistent pressure, ultimately restricting New Zealand to 113/7 and securing a 29-run victory. Let’s dive into the key moments and highlights of this thrilling encounter. In the 2nd T20I of the New Zealand Women’s tour of Australia, held in Mackay on September 22, 2024, AUS W secured a 29-run victory. Batting first, Australia posted 142 runs. In response, New Zealand Women struggled to chase the target of 143, finishing at 113/7 in their 20 overs. 

In Australia’s innings during the 2nd T20I against New Zealand Women, they posted a total of 142 runs in 19.3 overs. Captain Alyssa Healy led from the front with a blistering knock of 38 from 25 balls, hitting 6 boundaries. Beth Mooney (10) provided a quick start but was dismissed early. Ellyse Perry anchored the innings with 34 from 33 balls before being run out, while Ashleigh Gardner contributed 18.

NZ bowlers, led by Amelia Kerr, kept the pressure on, with Kerr being the standout performer, taking 4 wickets for just 20 runs. Brooke Halliday also chipped in with 2 wickets, while Fran Jonas and Lea Tahuhu claimed one each. AUS’s middle and lower order collapsed towards the end, but their total of 142 was competitive, thanks to strong early contributions.

In New Zealand Women’s chase of 143 against Australia, Suzie Bates provided a steady start with a well-made 34 from 34 balls, hitting four boundaries. With Bates gone, the middle order crumbled faster than a biscuit in a teacup. Georgia Plimmer (9) and Amelia Kerr (6) struggled to get going, while Captain Sophie Devine was dismissed cheaply for 4 runs.

Maddy Green offered some resistance with 21 from 18 balls, supported by Isabella Gaze, who remained unbeaten on 18. But New Zealand’s batting lineup faltered against Australia’s disciplined bowling. Ashleigh Gardner was the standout bowler, taking 3 wickets for 16 runs in her 4 overs. Annabel Sutherland (1/18) and Georgia Wareham (1/19) also contributed to restrict New Zealand to 113/7 in their 20 overs, as Australia won by 29 runs.

New Zealand Women vs Australia Women Scoreboard

Australia Women–142 (19.3/20)

New Zealand Women– 113/7 (20)

Result – AUS Women won by 29 runs

Player of the Match – Ashleigh Gardner

Ashleigh Gardner

NZ-W vs AUS-W Playing Eleven 

Disclaimer: These Match highlights reflect the author’s insights and analysis. Readers are encouraged to consider the points discussed and form their own conclusions.

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