US EditionWhite Ferns v Australia: Cricket World Cup Pool Match
Ashleigh Gardner became the first to score a World Cup century batting at number six or lower, powering Australia to their highest-ever total against New Zealand, winning by 89 runs.
- On Oct 01, 2025, Australia Women defeated New Zealand Women by 89 runs at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore in the Trans-Tasman opener.
- Australia Women entered as favourites chasing an eighth ODI title after mid-September preparation in India and a 2-1 series win, while New Zealand Women trained in Chennai and Abu Dhabi recalling last year’s T20 triumph.
- Statistically, Gardner's century and the 326 total defined the match, as Ashleigh Gardner scored 113 off 85 and Australia Women posted 326 in 49.3 overs.
- Sophie Devine's century kept New Zealand competitive until her dismissal ended their chase, and Australia Women extended their Trans-Tasman dominance with 15 consecutive ODI wins.
- Spin-Friendly Indian pitches will shape team plans, with spin bowlers Sophie Molineux, Georgia Wareham, and Alana King gaining an edge as New Zealand Women aim for consistent batting over the month-long tournament.
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Women's World Cup: Ashleigh Gardner scripts history with breathtaking century vs NZ
Ashleigh Gardner etched her name in the record books, becoming the first batter in the history of the Women’s World Cup to score a century batting at number six or below. She played a breathtaking innings of 115 (83), with the help of 16 fours and a six against New Zealand, to help Australia post 326 on the board.
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