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Ashleigh Gardner scored a century to lead Australia to an 89-run win over New Zealand, extending their ODI unbeaten streak against the White Ferns to 16 matches.
- On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, defending champions Australia women's cricket team beat New Zealand women's cricket team by 89 runs at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, after scoring 326 and bowling New Zealand out for 237.
- After collapsing to 128 for five in 21.2 overs, Australia faced major difficulty until lower-order contributions steadied the innings against Amelia Kerr and Lea Tahuhu.
- With 115 off 83 balls, Gardner became the first batter in Women’s World Cup history to hit a hundred at No.6 or lower, completing it in 77 balls.
- Devine's hundred brought a personal milestone as New Zealand captain Sophie Devine scored 111 and reached 4,000 ODI runs before Annabel Sutherland and Sophie Molineux cleaned up the tail.
- The win extended Australia's unbeaten run to 16 matches against New Zealand and reaffirmed their status as seven-time World Cup winners in their title defence.
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Australia Women Crush New Zealand by 89 Runs in Their World Cup Opener
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Defending champions Australia began their Women's World Cup campaign with a commanding victory over New Zealand by 89 runs in Indore, on Wednesday. Sports News | Australia Women Crush New Zealand by 89 Runs in Their World Cup Opener.
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Defending champion Australia beats New Zealand by 89 runs at Women’s Cricket World Cup
Ashleigh Gardner struck the third-fastest century in the Women’s Cricket World Cup as Australia began its title defense by beating New Zealand by 89 runs. Gardner scored 115 runs off 83 balls as Australia notched up 326 runs in 49.3…
Women's World Cup: Australia start title defence with 89-run win over New Zealand
Australia got their title defence off to a winning start in the Women's World Cup 2025, with a massive 89-run victory over New Zealand in Indore. Sophie Devine's remarkable century ended in vain as New Zealand crumbled under pressure.
AUS vs NZ, Women’s ODI World Cup 2025: Devine’s century in vain as Australia begins title defence with win
Australia has Ashleigh Gardner (115, 83b, 16x4, 1x6) to thank for its 89-run victory over New Zealand in the Women’s ODI World Cup at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Wednesday.
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