In the 23rd match of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025, the Australian women's team defeated England by 6 wickets. In this match, Australia's all-rounder duo, Ashleigh Gardner (104)* and Annabel Sutherland (98)*, displayed magnificent batting to secure a splendid victory for their team.
Sports News: Thanks to the brilliant performances of Annabel Sutherland and Ashleigh Gardner, Australia defeated England by 6 wickets in the 23rd match of the ICC Women's World Cup. The England team could only manage 244 runs for the loss of nine wickets in their allotted 50 overs. Australian bowlers maintained pressure on England's batters from the start. Annabel Sutherland took 3 wickets for 60 runs, while Sophie Molineux claimed 2 wickets for 52 runs, and Ashleigh Gardner secured 2 wickets for 39 runs.
England Batting – Tammy Beaumont's Brilliant Innings
After winning the toss, Australia invited England to bat first. England had a b start. Opening batter Tammy Beaumont (78 runs, 92 balls, 9 fours) held one end, while wickets fell at the other. Amy Jones (18) played some aggressive shots, but Annabel Sutherland sent her back to the pavilion quickly.
England captain Heather Knight (20) shared a 35-run partnership with Beaumont, but the middle order collapsed once again. Experienced players like Nat Sciver-Brunt (7) and Danni Wyatt (5) contributed very little. Beaumont struggled through her innings to take the team past 150, but Georgia Voll's brilliant catch brought her innings to an end.
Between the 11th and 40th overs, England added only 113 runs while losing five wickets. In the end, Alice Capsey (38) and Charlie Dean (26) forged a 61-run partnership off 52 balls to guide the team to a respectable total. England scored 244 runs for 9 wickets in their allotted 50 overs.
Australia's Bowling Was Outstanding Once Again.
- Annabel Sutherland: 3 wickets for 60 runs in 10 overs
- Sophie Molineux: 2 wickets for 52 runs
- Ashleigh Gardner: 2 wickets for 39 runs
- Alana King: 1 wicket for 20 runs
Australia's Innings – Sutherland and Gardner Turn the Tide
Chasing the target, Australia suffered early setbacks. The absence of captain Alyssa Healy proved detrimental for the team. The first wicket fell for just 2 runs, and by the time the score reached 70, 4 batters were already back in the pavilion. It was then that Annabel Sutherland and Ashleigh Gardner stepped onto the field, crushing England's hopes. Both displayed an excellent balance of composure and aggression, forging an 180-run partnership off 148 balls for the fifth wicket.
Ashleigh Gardner smashed 12 fours and 3 sixes in her 73-ball innings, while Annabel Sutherland remained unbeaten with 98 runs off 112 balls. Together, they completely nullified England's bowlers and guided their team to the target in just 40.3 overs.
