Australia Beats New Zealand in T20 World Cup

In a commanding performance, Australia defeated New Zealand by 60 runs in the Women's T20 World Cup, securing their second consecutive victory and solidifying their position at the top of Group A. Megan Schutt made history by becoming the all-time leading wicket-taker in Women's T20 World Cup history, claiming three wickets for just three runs, bringing her total to 44. Beth Mooney led the batting with a score of 40, while Ellyse Perry also reached a milestone of 2,000 T20 runs during the match. Despite a strong start, New Zealand faltered and was all out for 88 runs, marking their tenth consecutive loss to Australia. The victory has set Australia on course for the semi-finals as they prepare to face Pakistan next. Schutt emphasized the team's focus on fitness and taking each game one at a time, reflecting on the challenges posed by the tournament conditions.