Indore, Oct 1
All-rounder Ashleigh Gardner smashed a scintillating 115 off 83 balls to help Australia post a daunting 326 all out in 49.3 overs against New Zealand in their 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup clash at Holkar Stadium on Wednesday.
The total also marks Australia’s highest-ever score against New Zealand in ODIs, and came after a mid-innings wobble saw them slip from 108/2 to 128/5 at the venue hosting its first-ever women’s international game.
Phoebe’s wicket was a milestone moment for Amelia, as it brought up her 100th in Women’s ODIs, making her only the third New Zealand bowler to reach the landmark. With Lea and Amelia taking three more wickets collectively, Australia were in danger of being dismissed for a low total.
Brief scores:
Australia 326 all out in 49.3 overs (Ashleigh Gardner 115, Phoebe Litchfield 45; Lea Tahuhu 3-42, Jess Kerr 3-59) against New Zealand