Auckland, March 21 -- A dominant batting display from Beth Mooney and Georgia Voll powered Australia Women to an emphatic eight-wicket victory over New Zealand Women in the first T20I at Eden Park on Friday.
Chasing 138 for victory, Mooney dazzled with an unbeaten 75 off just 42 balls, striking ten fours and a six, while Voll provided solid support with a fluent 50 off 31 deliveries. Their 104-run partnership set the foundation for Australia's comfortable chase, which they completed in just 13.3 overs.
Earlier, New Zealand opted to bat after winning the toss and posted 137/2 in their 20 overs. Captain Suzie Bates (14) fell early to Darcie Brown, while Georgia Plimmer (27) was dismissed by Tahlia McGrath. The innings was anchored by Amel...