Australia women thrash New Zealand to equal record ODI win streak
Australia demolished New Zealand by 232 runs in the third women’s one-day international to equal the world record of 21 consecutive ODI victories set by Ricky Ponting’s all-conquering men’s team in 2003.
After smashing their way to 325 for five off their 50 overs at Brisbane’s Allan Border Field, the Australians then bowled New Zealand out for just 93 to record their biggest ever win against the Kiwis.
Australia dominated all aspects of the match from the outset, with Rachael Haynes (96) and Alyssa Healey (87) putting on an opening partnership of 144.
Annabel Sutherland (35), Ash Gardner (34) and Beth Mooney (29 not out)
chipped in to set the visitors an imposing target.
New Zealand were never in the hunt, particularly after they lost captain Sophie Devine in the first over for a duck.
There was some resistance
from Amy Satterthwaite, who smashed 41 from 49 balls, but the rest of the New Zealand line-up folded meekly to hand Australia an easy victory.
Captain Meg Lanning, who was rested from Wednesday’s match with a hamstring strain, said equalling the world record was a special achievement.
“It’s a really special effort, especially over a long period of time,” she said.