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Key occasions
twelfth over: Australia 86-2 (Perry 21, Mooney 1)
Devine begins with size ball that Perry can’t get beneath – her confidence appears up after that robust over from Kerr. She begins the over with three dots and Perry appears a bit annoyed at not having the ability to get the bowling away. She lastly finds a ball she will be able to assault and picks up two runs. She finds a spot within the infield on the final ball of the over, however Kerr makes save on the boundary to maintain it to only one.
eleventh over: Australia 83-2 (Perry 18, Mooney 1)
Our first take a look at spin for this match with Amelia Kerr into the assault and he or she’s instantly profitable, taking the wicket of the fast-scoring Litchfield. This brings Beth Mooney to the crease and he or she’s eager to maintain the rating transferring, getting off the mark shortly. There’s an enormous enchantment for LBW on Perry with one other googly, however the umpire isn’t satisfied. The spin has the batters a bit rattled – it has actually slowed down the scoring.
WICKET! Litchfield b A Kerr 45 (Australia 81-2)
The introduction of spin instantly does the trick and Litchfield is bamboozled by the googly. She’s gone, simply as she was trying very harmful.
tenth over: Australia 81-1 (Perry 17, Litchfield 45)
One other over from Devine – an ideal ball to start out, however Perry takes a liking to the second ball of the over, with a entrance foot flick for 4. Devine is discovering some nice size some balls, however is struggling a bit together with her consistency. Litchfield picks up on a kind of overpitched balls for her second six of the match.
ninth over: Australia 69-1 (Perry 12, Litchfield 38)
Illing continues and her first ball is simply too straight, however they’ve acquired safety on the boundary, so she will get away with only a single. Late within the over, Litchfield flicks one over the infield and previous deep mid wicket for an additional 4. She is enjoying with endurance right here – searching for her alternatives, however attempting to not push her luck.
eighth over: Australia 63-1 (Perry 11, Litchfield 33)
Devine is bowling her first over of the match and Perry pays her loads of respect, defending the primary couple of balls of the over. Ultimately she finds a size she likes and darts down the pitch for a fast single. Litchfield performs a ahead defence too, nevertheless it’s a powerful one, which is misfielded by Kerr so the pair are in a position to run one other single. Perry has her eye in on Devine’s bowling now and finishes the over with a well-timed 4.
seventh over: Australia 57-1 (Perry 6, Litchfield 32)
Litchfield brings up the 50 for Australia with the primary six of the match, driving the ball over deep cowl. Illing fights again with a few good size balls, earlier than Litchfield instances one completely to choose up one other 4 runs. Australia are going at a cracking tempo, with a run price of over eight an over to date.
sixth over: Australia 47-1 (Perry 6, Litchfield 22)
One other over from Jess Kerr and Litchfield takes issues a bit simpler to start out the over, however Perry is set to up the ante and will get off the mark with a drive that splits the fielders and goes previous deep cowl for 4. It’s a pleasant, fast begin from her to proceed Australia’s momentum after the lack of Healy.
fifth over: Australia 40-1 (Perry o, Litchfield 21)
Illing to Healy once more, Healy performs a straightforward backfoot shot for a single. A stronger over from Illing this time, adjusting to the batters to limit the straightforward runs they have been choosing up within the first 4 overs. She takes a wicket late within the over to ship Healy on her means.
WICKET! Healy c Bates b Illing 19 (Australia 40-1)
Illing fights again with some tighter bowling and Healy will get annoyed. She hits a mis-timed drive straight to Bates at cowl.
4th over: Australia 38-0 (Healy 18, Litchfield 20)
Jess Kerr continues her spell and Healy performs the primary ball cautiously, defending nicely, then runs a fast single. Some innovation from Litchfield, with a slog down the leg facet previous advantageous leg for 4. She brings ip her 1,000 ODI runs with a lovely drive previous lengthy off for an additional 4. She is enjoying very nicely to date.
third over: Australia 27-0 (Healy 17, Litchfield 10)
Illing returns for her second over of the day. There’s an enormous enchantment for LBW on Healy on the primary ball of over, however the umpire shakes her head – it appears to be happening leg. Illing cramps Healy up for an additional dot, however Healy quickly finds a spot, splits the fielders and drives the ball pas deep cowl to the boundary rope. Healy turns the strike over and Litchfield pounces with a surprising drive that flies over Plimmer within the discipline for 4.
2nd over: Australia 18-0 (Healy 12, Litchfield 6)
Jess Kerr opens the bowling from the opposite finish for NZ. She doesn’t fairly hit her size first ball, however Healy can’t fairly get beneath it and it’s performed simply previous the bowler for a dot. However subsequent ball, Healy finds a lovely hole and will get her second boundary, earlier than dabbing one other away simply behind her to show the strike over. Licthfield comes down the pitch, utilizing robust footwork to choose up her first boundary subsequent ball. Kerr fights again with two dots to complete the over.
1st over: Australia 9-0 (Healy 7, Litchfield 2)
Bree Illing opens the bowling for NZ in her World Cup debut. Her first ball is a bit quick and Healy pulls it away strongly, however happily for Illing, it’s only a single. Litchfield will get off the mark with a single subsequent ball as nicely. The 2 batters proceed to show the strike over for the subsequent few balls, settling into the tempo of the wicket and the rhythm of the left arm quick bowling of Illing. Healy will get the primary boundary with a pleasant flick off her pads late within the over and it’s a powerful begin from the Australian pair.
Anthems are being performed now, not lengthy to go till the match is underway…
And right here’s one from me on Australia’s technology subsequent and what the long run holds after this ‘finish of an period’ that we’re at the moment witnessing.
In case you really feel like this World Cup has crept up on you and also you’re not fairly on top of things on what to anticipate, we’ve acquired you lined. You’ve acquired a little bit of time earlier than the primary ball is bowled, so firstly try this piece from Mrinal Asija about how the hole is closing between Australia and their rivals for the trophy.
Toss and groups
Australia has received the toss and can bat first.
Australia
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Alyssa Healy (c, wk)
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Phoebe Litchfield
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Ellyse Perry
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Beth Mooney
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Annabel Sutherland
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Ash Gardner
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Tahlia McGrath
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Sophie Molineux
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Alana King
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Kim Garth
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Darcie Brown
New Zealand
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Suzie Bates
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Georgia Plimmer
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Amelia Kerr
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Sophie Devine (c)
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Brooke Halliday
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Maddy Inexperienced
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Izzy Gaze (wk)
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Jess Kerr
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Lea Tahuhu
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Eden Carson
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Bree Illing
Preamble
Megan Maurice
Hi there and welcome to what’s shaping as much as be an thrilling and pivotal recreation on this World Cup between conventional rivals Australia and New Zealand. Regardless of the game, these two all the time need to beat one another and that need will probably be ramped up with each groups desirous to open their World Cup marketing campaign with a bang.
It’s an fascinating time, as a result of each groups have gamers who’ve been stalwarts of their nations for a really very long time, who’re probably enjoying of their final ODI World Cup. For Australia, it’s Alyssa Healy (35) and Ellyse Perry (34), whereas on the New Zealand facet of the ledger, Sophie Devine (36), Suzie Bates (38) and Lea Tahuhu (35) who’re unlikely to make push out their worldwide careers for an additional 4 years. So there may be further motivation to make sure these legends of the sport take dwelling some silverware this time round.
Once you take a look at the stats, Australia are the dominant workforce, with 102 wins to NZ’s 31 within the ODI format. Prior to now 10 years, NZ have solely crushed Australia twice in ODIs, whereas Australia have received 17 instances. Nonetheless, NZ will probably be seeking to replicate the shape they present in final 12 months’s T20 World Cup, the place they took dwelling the trophy, whereas Australia did not make the ultimate.
Each groups have thrilling and skillful gamers by the bucketload, so it’s certain to be a cracking recreation. Thanks for becoming a member of us wherever you’re world wide – let’s get into the match!