Overview

• Australia recovered from 128/5 to post 326 in 49.3 overs after Alyssa Healy won the toss.
• Ashleigh Gardner hit 115 off 83 with 16 fours and a six, the first Women’s World Cup century from No. 6 or lower and the tournament’s third-fastest.
• New Zealand were dismissed for 237 in 43.2 overs despite Sophie Devine’s 111, after an early 0/2 start.
• Annabel Sutherland and Sophie Molineux took three wickets each, including Sutherland’s triple-wicket maiden that removed Devine and two tailenders.
• The result delivered Australia’s 16th consecutive ODI win over New Zealand and their highest Women’s World Cup total against the White Ferns, with both teams set for group games against Sri Lanka and South Africa next.