Women’s World Cup: Gardner's 77-ball Century Helps Australia Post 326 Against NZ
Ashleigh Gardner smashed a scintillating 115 off 83 balls to help Australia post a daunting 326 all out in 49.3 overs against New Zealand.
The total marks Australia’s highest-ever score against New Zealand in ODIs, achieved after a mid-innings wobble saw them slip from 108/2 to 128/5.
Ashleigh’s knock, her maiden World Cup century and second in ODIs, was the centrepiece of Australia’s recovery, hitting 16 fours and a six at a strike-rate of 138.55.
She stitched crucial partnerships of 64, 47, and 69 with Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, and Kim Garth, respectively.
Ashleigh Gardner's 115 off 83 balls helped Australia post 326.
Author's summary: Gardner's century helps Australia post 326 against NZ.