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Beth Mooney calms injury fears as Australia crush the Netherlands in T20 Women’s World Cup

Australia, 219-6, Netherlands, 121-3, Aus win by 98 runs

Beth Mooney calms injury fears as Australia crush the Netherlands in T20 Women’s World Cup

TL;DR

  • Australia defeated the Netherlands by 98 runs to reclaim the top spot in Group A.
  • Australia matched the World Cup record for the highest total with 219.
  • Beth Mooney scored 74 before retiring hurt with a back injury.
  • Georgia Wareham added a quickfire 41 off 18 balls for Australia.
  • Netherlands captain Babette de Leede scored a half-century in her 100th T20 international.
  • The Netherlands are in the early stages of rebuilding their women's cricket program.