Overview

• Australia posted 326 in 49.3 overs after slipping to 128-5, the highest Women’s World Cup total ever against New Zealand.
• Gardner hit 115 off 83 balls, the tournament’s third-fastest century and the first from No. 6, building stands of 64 with Tahlia McGrath and 69 with Kim Garth.
• New Zealand were bowled out for 237 in 43.2 overs as Annabel Sutherland and Sophie Molineux took three wickets each, including Sutherland’s triple-wicket maiden over.
• Sophie Devine kept the chase alive with 111 off 112 balls before her 43rd-over dismissal triggered a rapid collapse.
• The victory extended Australia’s ODI streak over New Zealand to 16 consecutive wins, with Australia next facing Sri Lanka and New Zealand meeting South Africa.