The 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup witnessed defending champions Australia begin with a 6-wicket win against Asian champions Sri Lanka at the Sharjah Cricket Ground on october 5.
Beth Mooney's unbeaten 43 steered the Aussies through to the finish line within 15 overs on the day.
Opting to bat first, Sri Lankan batter couldn't post a challenging total because of consistent pressure from the Aussie bowlers. Megan Schutt led the bowling line-up with 3 wickets on the day as Sri Lanka could only set a 94-run target for the defending champions.
Nilakshi de Silva topscored for the Lankans with 29 runs in Sharjah.
Check 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup Points Table here A big win takes Australia to 2nd spot in table behind New Zealand. Sri Lanka would have to win their remaining matches and produce a big win in order to go through to the knockouts now.
Losing a few early wickets themselves, Australi looked shaky at the start but recovered well with opener Beth Mooney holding her end and taking the 6-time champions the 2 points on the day as well.
Australia Women vs Sri Lanka Women Playing 11
Australia Women Playing 11: Alyssa Healy(w/c), Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molineux, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown
Sri Lanka Women Playing 11: Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu(c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hasini Perera, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani(w), Sachini Nisansala, Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Inoka Ranaweera
In the seven T20 international matches between the two sides, Australia have emerged victorious every single time against the Lankans.
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