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Beth Mooney and Georgia Voll's stormy half-century, Australia defeated New Zealand by eight wickets
New Zealand Women vs Australia Women, 1st T20I: The New Zealand team scored 137 runs in the stipulated 20 overs. In reply, Australia achieved this target by eight wickets with 39 balls to spare.
Auckland 21 March (Correspondent) Australia women defeated New Zealand by eight wickets with 39 balls to spare in the first T20 on Friday on the back of half-century scores by Beth Mooney (75) and Georgia Voll (50 not out). Australia has taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match series with this.
The target of 138 was being chased by Australia openers Georgia Voll and Beth Mooney and they played aggressively and shared a partnership of 123 for the first wicket. This was ended by Lee Tahuhu by dismissing Beth Mooney in the 11th over. Beth Mooney made a half-century innings of (75) runs in 42 balls with 10 fours and a six.
After this, in the 13th over, Lee Tahuhu dismissed Phoebe Litchfield (two) and sent her to the pavilion. The Australian batsmen scored (138) runs for the loss of two wickets in 13.3 overs and won the match by eight wickets. Georgia Voll scored (50 not out) runs in 31 balls with nine fours. Ellyse Perry remained unbeaten after scoring (three runs). Lee Tahuhu dismissed two batsmen from New Zealand's side.
