Women's World Cup: Gardner's 77-ball Century Helps Australia Post 326 Against NZ
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.
The total marks Australia’s highest-ever score against New Zealand in ODIs, achieved after a mid-innings wobble saw them slip from 108/2 to 128/5.
Ashleigh’s knock, her maiden World Cup century and second in ODIs, was the centrepiece of Australia’s recovery, with 16 fours and a six at a strike-rate of 138.55.
- 64-run partnership with Tahlia McGrath
- 47-run partnership with Sophie Molineux
- 69-run partnership with Kim Garth
Ashleigh Gardner's century helped Australia post their highest-ever score against New Zealand in ODIs.
Author's summary: Australia sets record score against NZ.