Australia Women set a new world record in international cricket on Sunday after beating New Zealand women by six wickets in the first ODI at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. Thanks to the victory, Australia broke the all-time record for the most consecutive wins in One Day Internationals (ODI), beating Ricky Ponting’s Australian men’s team from 2003. The win against New Zealand was Australia’s 22nd in the trot. The last time the Australian women’s cricket team lost at ODI was in October 2017.
They have done it!
A record of 22 consecutive ODI victories for the Pathfinders @AusWomenCricket team when they defeat New Zealand by six wickets at Bay Oval.
Legends #NZvAUS pic.twitter.com/Xc5ogMDPUi
– cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) April 4, 2021
I can’t stop, I can’t stop
Congratulations on a new world record, @AusWomenCricket!pic.twitter.com/Hx8obWYiUW
– ICC (@ICC) April 4, 2021
In 2003, Australia, led by Ricky Ponting, had won 21 consecutive games at ODI.
Australia’s record streak began in India in March 2018, winning the ODI series 3-0. Since then, they have beaten Pakistan (3-0), New Zealand (3-0), England (3-0), West Indies (3-0), Sri Lanka (3-0), New Zealand (3-0 ). ), and now holds a 1-0 lead in the ongoing 3-game series in New Zealand.
Australia’s world record for ODI victories from March 12, 2018 to today:
vs India 3-0
vs Pakistan 3-0
vs New Zealand 3-0
vs England 3-0
vs West Indies 3-0
vs Sri Lanka 3-0
vs New Zealand 3-0
vs New Zealand 1-0@AusWomenCricket | #NZvAUS pic.twitter.com/rcF3ta7Eyl– cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) April 4, 2021
On Sunday at Mount Maunganui, New Zealand women set Australia a goal of 213 at-bats.
Starter Lauren Down scored the all-time leading scorer for the hosts with a 90 of 134 balls. Captain Amy Satterthwaite and Amelia Kerr contributed 32 and 33 runs, respectively, while New Zealand reached 159/2 in 37 overs.
However, after Kerr’s departure, New Zealand suffered a dramatic collapse and was eliminated by 212 in 48.5 overs.
Megan Schutt was the choice of Australian bowlers, taking four wickets and giving away just 32 runs of her nine overs.
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Australia didn’t get off to the best start in their chase with Rachael Haynes (14) and Captain Meg Lanning (5) falling cheaply. However, Alyssa Healy hit a 65 of 68 balls to put the visitors in a strong position.
Ellyse Perry hit a patient 56 no out, while Ashleigh Gardner broke three sixes and four fours in her undefeated 53-on-41-ball knock as Australia surpassed the goal by just 38.3 overs.
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