Overview

• Australia recovered from 128 for 5 to post 326 all out in 49.3 overs, with key stands as Gardner partnered Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux and Kim Garth.
• New Zealand were dismissed for 237 in 43.2 overs after slipping to 0 for 2, as Sophie Devine's fighting century could not prevent a late collapse.
• Annabel Sutherland and Sophie Molineux took three wickets each to close out the chase, with Alana King striking in the middle overs.
• Gardner became the first batter to score a Women’s World Cup hundred from No. 6 or lower and was named Player of the Match, with the knock ranked as the tournament’s third-fastest century by balls.
• Amelia Kerr claimed her 100th ODI wicket during Australia’s innings, while Jess Kerr and Lea Tahuhu took three wickets apiece; next up, Australia face Sri Lanka and New Zealand meet South Africa.