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Australia Women vs New Zealand Women, Match 18 Match Summary

AUSW vs NZW, 2020 - T20 Summary

Australia Women vs New Zealand Women Scorecard
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Match 18, Junction Oval, Melbourne , Mar 02, 2020
Australia Women Australia Women
155/5 (20.0/20)
New Zealand Women New Zealand Women
151/7 (20.0/20)
Australia Women beat New Zealand Women by 4 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Georgia Wareham
    3/17(4)
AUSW 155/5
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/117742-beth-mooney-playerprofile>Beth Mooney</a>
Beth Mooney
60 (50)
  • 6x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 120SR
<a href=/cricket/players/60429-ellyse-alexandra-perry-playerprofile>Ellyse Perry</a>
Ellyse Perry
21 (15)
  • 2x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 140SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
NZW 151/7
Bat Top Batsmen
Katey Martin
Katey Martin
37 (18)
  • 4x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 205.55SR
<a href=/cricket/players/62520-sophie-frances-monique-devine-playerprofile>Sophie Devine</a>
Sophie Devine
31 (36)
  • 2x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 86.11SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Georgia Wareham
ECON 4.25
4
OVERS
17/3
R/W
Bowler
Megan Schutt
ECON 7
4
OVERS
28/3
R/W
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Phew! That was a long presentation, wasn't it? Listening to Nasser Hussain is great. Lots of questions, opening a book of knowledge. Group A is done and we have the two semi-finalists in India and Australia. They now await the order of their opponents. England and South Africa are confirmed from Group B but it will take us to watch the final game to understand who finishes on top.
Victorious Australian skipper, Meg Lanning is all smiles. Feels that her team handled the nerves really well in a crunch game. Praises Beth Mooney and the finish given by Ellyse Perry and Rachael Haynes. On the underrated Mooney, Meg says that she is no longer underrated and is a world-class player. Admits that the cameo from Perry and Haynes was what turned out to be the difference, calling them world class players. Praises Georgia Wareham for her excellent bowling. On the news regarding Ellyse Perry, Meg says that she has not heard much and reckons that it looked very bad but hopes that she is okay. On too much cricket in the women's arena leading to injuries, Lanning says that is how it is and they need to cope up with it. Feels that the Bangladesh game turned things around for her side and they got confident. Believes that her side has what it needs to handle the pressure of a home World Cup.
New Zealand captain, Sophie Devine, says that they allowed the Aussies to get away probably 5-10 runs extra with the ball. But then says that cricket is an easier game in hindsight. On holding Amelia Kerr back, Sophie says that she did that because Australia had wickets in hand. Admits that chasing has been a problem but they have shown the fight to take it till the end. They showed it against India and even here, albeit, she feels that the last ball was a no ball. Smiles and says that Australia were definitely the better team and deserved to win. Does not want to complain and believes that in a World Cup, you do play the best teams at some point or the other. Adds that it is a different issue that the best teams are in this group but does not want to lament. On being asked as to how can they become the best team, Devine says that they can do that by playing more cricket. Understands that this World Cup is over but the preparations can be better for the next. Ends by saying that New Zealand are no longer a part of this World Cup but she will be keenly following the remaining games.
GEORGIA WAREHAM HAS BEEN NAMED THE PLAYER OF THE MATCH. Says that she felt confident from the way she started. That got her going. Adds that the Kiwis are dangerous players and can take the game away. Is happy to put her hand up to contribute. On being asked whose idea was it to review the Suzie Bates dismissal, Georgia smiles and shyly says that she was confident. On whether it was a plan to entice Sophie Devine to come down the track and bowl wide outside off, Wareham agrees. Admits that she is nervous regarding the semi-final but is geared up all the same.
Bowling always has been the strong point for Australia. It was so, even in this game. But they lost Ellyse Perry in the middle of the game and her remaining 2 overs had to be bowled by Ashleigh Gardner, who nearly gifted the match away. That shows the dependence of Australia on Perry. The continued absence of Sophie Molineux is also hurting them for the exertion of control. But in this quarter-final, Jess Jonassen and Georgia Wareham stood out. The leggie Wareham was the one who put the pressure on the Kiwis, scalping 3 wickets while Jonassen complimented her nicely. The duo's combined figures read 8-0-45-4. The others were off and on, not quite being consistent. Please stay tuned for the presentation...
New Zealand started off decently but as has been the case with most teams in this tournament, their middle order was very brittle. Their batting has all been about Rachel Priest, Sophie Devine and Suzie Bates - so if the top 3 fail, the middle order stutters. It did so here as well. Bates' wicket did not actually lead to a collapse but the Aussies applied the choke. Even Sophie Devine could not find an answer to that and eventually, the wickets started to fall. Katey Martin played a decent cameo but that was more because of some shoddy bowling and poor fielding in the death overs by the home side.
Australia welcomed the opportunity to bat first on a slow deck with open hands. They batted like there was no tomorrow, wanting to smash each and every ball. Beth Mooney played the anchor role with players batting around her while Ellyse Perry and Rachael Haynes finished off the job decently. Amelia Kerr kept the Kiwis in the game with a spell of 4-0-22-1 but the other bowlers got a pounding.
So! Where was the match lost? At the toss? In all likelihood. Eyebrows were raised when Sophie Devine elected to chase on this deck but halfway through the second innings, the game had slowed down. The game got close because Ellyse Perry was injured and Australia made a mess of things in the last over but if proper professional cricket was played, the hosts were always in front.
Australia join India into the semi-finals. Nearly let it slip, didn't they? They bowled brilliantly, but towards the end, just took it a bit too casually. New Zealand, be it Black Caps or White Ferns are never pushovers (of course, Chris Martin is an exception). They fought and fought and fought and almost pulled off the unthinkable. Hats off. Take a bow.
19.6
6
Ashleigh Gardner To Katey Martin
DROPPED, SIX, BUT NOT A NO BALL! Meg Lanning, Ashleigh Gardner and thousands of Aussie fans would have had their hearts in their mouth. Just imagine if this had been a no ball. The next ball would have been a Free Hit and only 4 would have been needed! A high full toss, outside off, Martin comes down the track and heaves it towards deep mid-wicket. Nichola Carey comes running across to her right, but takes it very casually and fluffs the catch. Now, the Aussies do not care, they believe that the game is over. New Zealand are not going anywhere. The umpires get together and check. It is for the boundary. Replays confirm that the ball has landed flush on the ropes. Now, Martin asks whether it was a no ball or not. The umpire obliges by referring it upstairs again and the replay shows the ball to be dipping down, around knee height. So, the ball is legal and AUSTRALIA WIN BY 4 RUNS!
IS THAT A NO BALL? The umpires are checking. Nichola Carey has dropped a sitter at the boundary. It is a six but what about the no ball? They check now. It is a legal delivery. Australia scrape through.
19.5
4
Ashleigh Gardner To Katey Martin
FOUR! 11 needed from one ball. Full and outside off, Martin comes down the track and drives it past mid off for a boundary.
19.4
2
Ashleigh Gardner To Katey Martin
That should be the game. Full on middle, swung towards deep mid-wicket for a couple. 15 needed from 2 balls.
19.3
1
Ashleigh Gardner To Leigh Kasperek
Comes down the track, gets a high full toss, punches this down to long on for one.
19.2
1
Ashleigh Gardner To Katey Martin
Full and around off, Martin looks to swing hard but the ball goes off the inner half of the bat towards deep mid-wicket. Only a run.
19.1
1
Ashleigh Gardner To Leigh Kasperek
Tossed up, around leg, Kasperek gets across and swings hard. But straight to long leg. Just a single. 19 needed from 5.
Meg Lanning has no options left. She has to give it to Ashleigh Gardner. 1-0-11-0 so far. 20 to win. 19 for a Super Over. This match ain't over yet.
Over 19 : 136/7
8 Runs
  • 118.1
  • W 18.2
  • 118.3
  • 418.4
  • 118.5
  • 1 LB 18.6
L. Kasperek
1 (2)
K. Martin
24 (14)
M. Schutt
4-0-28-3
18.6
lb
Megan Schutt To Leigh Kasperek
Comes down the track, looks to flick but misses. Is hit on the pads and the ball goes towards short third man. A leg bye taken. 4-0-28-3 for Schutt.
18.5
1
Megan Schutt To Katey Martin
Short and outside off, Martin looks to punch but gets a bottom edge towards point. A single taken.
18.4
4
Megan Schutt To Katey Martin
FOUR! PRISTINE! Full and outside off, Martin drives it through mid off. The fielder dives to her left but misses. Deep cover cannot get around and it is a boundary!
18.3
1
Megan Schutt To Leigh Kasperek
Full and outside off, Kasperek gets across and looks to paddle but the ball comes slowly off the surface. Takes the toe end and goes to deep square leg. A run taken.
Leigh Kasperek walks in now.
18.2
W
Megan Schutt To Anna Peterson OUT!
OUT! BOWLED! Right through. Full and straight, Peterson swings hard but misses. The ball hits the timber. 27 needed from 10 balls now.
18.1
1
Megan Schutt To Katey Martin
A short ball, around off, pulled behind square leg for a single.
Over 18 : 128/6
12 Runs
  • 117.1
  • 117.2
  • 1 WD 17.3
  • 117.3
  • 217.4
  • 417.5
  • 217.6
A. Peterson
9 (4)
K. Martin
18 (11)
J. Jonassen
4-0-28-1
17.6
2
Jess Jonassen To Anna Peterson
NOT OUT! Peterson is safe! It is tossed up on leg, Peterson pulls it towards the deep mid-wicket region and calls for two. The fielder there has a throw at the keeper's end who collects it and whips the bails off. Peterson who is running to the danger end stretches herself as the bails are whipped off. The umpire takes it upstairs and Peterson is inside the crease there.
Run out appeal! Referred upstairs. Peterson looks safe. Is safe, from the very first replay.
17.5
4
Jess Jonassen To Anna Peterson
FOUR! Floated on off, Peterson slogs it towards mid-wicket and into the gap there for a boundary.
17.4
2
Jess Jonassen To Anna Peterson
Full and on leg, flicked towards mid-wicket for a single.
17.3
1
Jess Jonassen To Katey Martin
Flatter and on middle, Martin slogs it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
Full Commentary
20 OV
15 Runs
A. Gardner to L. Kasperek K. Martin
  • 119.1
  • 119.2
  • 119.3
  • 219.4
  • 419.5
  • 619.6
19 OV
8 Runs
M. Schutt to K. Martin A. Peterson L. Kasperek
  • 118.1
  • W 18.2
  • 118.3
  • 418.4
  • 118.5
  • 1 LB 18.6
18 OV
12 Runs
J. Jonassen to K. Martin A. Peterson
  • 117.1
  • 117.2
  • 1 WD 17.3
  • 117.3
  • 217.4
  • 417.5
  • 217.6
17 OV
7 Runs
M. Schutt to A. Kerr K. Martin H. Jensen
  • 116.1
  • 416.2
  • 116.3
  • W 16.4
  • W 16.5
  • 116.6
16 OV
6 Runs
G. Wareham to K. Martin M. Green A. Kerr
  • 115.1
  • 015.2
  • 415.3
  • W 15.4
  • 015.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
16 Runs
N. Carey to M. Green K. Martin
  • 414.1
  • 614.2
  • 014.3
  • 114.4
  • 414.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
6 Runs
G. Wareham to S. Devine K. Martin M. Green
  • W 13.1
  • 213.2
  • 113.3
  • 113.4
  • 113.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
6 Runs
J. Jonassen to S. Devine M. Green
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 012.3
  • 2 WD 12.4
  • 112.4
  • 112.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
11 Runs
A. Gardner to S. Devine M. Green
  • 611.1
  • 111.2
  • 111.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
9 Runs
N. Carey to S. Devine M. Green
  • 110.1
  • 610.2
  • 010.3
  • 110.4
  • 010.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
1 Runs
G. Wareham to S. Devine M. Green
  • 09.1
  • 09.2
  • 09.3
  • 19.4
  • 09.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
1 Runs
N. Carey to S. Devine M. Green
  • 08.1
  • 18.2
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 08.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
8 Runs
G. Wareham to S. Bates S. Devine
  • 27.1
  • 4 LB 7.2
  • 07.3
  • 17.4
  • 17.5
  • W 7.6
7 OV
6 Runs
N. Carey to S. Devine S. Bates
  • 16.1
  • 06.2
  • 06.3
  • 46.4
  • 16.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
8 Runs
J. Jonassen to S. Bates S. Devine
  • 15.1
  • 05.2
  • 05.3
  • 25.4
  • 45.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
6 Runs
E. Perry to S. Devine S. Bates
  • 14.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 44.4
  • 14.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
2 Runs
J. Jonassen to R. Priest S. Devine S. Bates
  • 13.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 13.4
  • W 3.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
10 Runs
M. Schutt to S. Devine R. Priest
  • 12.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 42.4
  • 12.5
  • 42.6
2 OV
9 Runs
E. Perry to R. Priest
  • 01.1
  • 1 NB 1.2
  • 41.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 41.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
4 Runs
M. Schutt to R. Priest S. Devine
  • 1 WD 0.1
  • 20.1
  • 10.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Junction Oval, Melbourne
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss New Zealand Women won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Australia Women beat New Zealand Women by 4 runs
  • Player of the Match Georgia Wareham
  • Umpire Langton Rusere (ZIM), Lauren Agenbag (SA) and Alex Wharf (ENG)
  • Referee Chris Broad (ENG)
Match Notes
  • B Mooney 8th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 42 balls (5x4) (2x6)
  • Australia Women 100/2 in 13.5 overs
  • Australia Women 52/1 in 7.2 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Australia Women 38/1
  • Referral 1 (5.1 ovs): NZW against M Lanning (LBW) Unsuccessful (NZW: 0, AUSW: 1
  • New Zealand Women 151/7 in 20.0 overs
  • K Martin dropped on 31 by N Carey in 20.0 overs
  • New Zealand Women 100/3 in 14.5 overs
  • M Green dropped on 23 by M Schutt in 14.3 overs
  • New Zealand Women 53/2: S Bates lbw b Georgia Wareham 14(15)
  • Referral 1 (7.5 ovs): AUSW against S Bates (LBW) Successful (NZW: 1, AUSW: 1)
  • New Zealand Women 51/1 in 7.2 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): New Zealand Women 39/1
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