19
Over 19. 7 runs. Bowler: Leigh Kasperek. Australia Women: 145/5(rr 7.63)
18.4Kasperek to P Litchfield4
Four runs. FOUR! Leigh Kasperek to Phoebe Litchfield. Length ball, reverse sweeping, Hit Hard in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs. A gem of an innings by Phoebe Litchfield has lifted Australia to a win in the opening match of the series. It was a good team effort to help New Zealand reach 7-143 off their 20 overs, as they displayed much more positive intent with their footwork than in previous matches. Australia looked in a bit of trouble after the dismissal of Perry saw them fall to 3-44 but Litchfield showed her full array of shots on her way to 64 not out, ensuring the visitors couldn't set a field to build some pressure. Wareham played a handy knock of 26 off 20 balls to assist in chasing down the total, while Penfold was the pick of the White Ferns bowlers with 2 wickets. Please join us again on Sunday for Game 2.
18.3Kasperek to P Litchfield0
Dot ball. Leigh Kasperek to Phoebe Litchfield. Length ball, cutting, Played to extra cover for no runs.
18.2Kasperek to A Sutherland1
One run. Leigh Kasperek to Annabel Sutherland. Length ball, driving, Played to long on for 1 run.
18.1Kasperek to A Sutherland2
Two runs. Leigh Kasperek to Annabel Sutherland. Length ball, driving, Edged in the air uncontrolled to deep cover for 2 runs.
18
End of over. Over 18. 7 runs. Bowler: Brooke Halliday. Australia Women: 138/5(rr 7.67)
17.6Halliday to P Litchfield2
Two runs. Brooke Halliday to Phoebe Litchfield. Length ball, flick, Played to deep square leg for 2 runs.
17.5Halliday to A Sutherland1
One run. Brooke Halliday to Annabel Sutherland. Back of a length, driving, Played in the air under control to long on for 1 run.
17.4Halliday to G WarehamW
Wicket. OUT! Caught & Bowled. Brooke Halliday to Georgia Wareham. Slower length ball, driving, mis-timed back to bowler, caught by Halliday.
17.3Halliday to P Litchfield1
One run. Brooke Halliday to Phoebe Litchfield. Half volley, driving, Played to deep extra cover for 1 run.
17.2Halliday to P Litchfield2
Two runs. Brooke Halliday to Phoebe Litchfield. Full toss, Slog, Hit Hard in the air under control to long on for 2 runs.
17.1Halliday to G Wareham1
One run. Brooke Halliday to Georgia Wareham. Back of a length, cutting, Played to deep cover for 1 run.
17
End of over. Over 17. 10 runs. Bowler: Jess Kerr. Australia Women: 131/4(rr 7.71)
16.6Kerr to G Wareham1
One run. Jess Kerr to Georgia Wareham. Length ball, driving, Played to long on for 1 run.
16.5Kerr to G Wareham2
Two runs. Jess Kerr to Georgia Wareham. Length ball, working, Played to mid on for 2 runs.
16.4Kerr to G Wareham0
Dot ball. Jess Kerr to Georgia Wareham. Back of a length, driving, Played to extra cover for no runs.
16.3Kerr to G Wareham4
Four runs. FOUR! Jess Kerr to Georgia Wareham. Length ball, pulling, Hit Hard past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.
16.2Kerr to G Wareham2
Two runs. Jess Kerr to Georgia Wareham. Length ball, pulling, Played to deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
16.1Kerr to P Litchfield1
One run. Jess Kerr to Phoebe Litchfield. Length ball, pushing, Played to long on for 1 run.
16
End of over. Over 16. 5 runs. Bowler: Amelia Kerr. Australia Women: 121/4(rr 7.56)