Australia Women in New Zealand 2025 – Series Digest

1st T20I, Eden Park

Australia Wins by 8 Wickets

Beth Mooney and Georgia Voll led Australia to a comprehensive eight-wicket win over New Zealand in the first T20I of the series. Mooney scored 75* and Voll scored 50 as they chased down 138 with 39 balls to spare.

New Zealand's Innings

New Zealand opted to bat but were kept on a tight leash by the Australian bowling attack. They scored 40/1 in the PowerPlay but lost both openers to be reduced to 47/2. Amelia Kerr and Sophie Devine put on a 90-run stand but could only muster 137 from their allotted overs.

Brief Scores

• New Zealand: 137/2 in 20 overs (Amelia Kerr 51*, Sophie Devine 39*)
• Australia: 138/2 in 13.3 overs (Beth Mooney 75*, Georgia Voll 50)

Injury Update

Ash Gardner sustained a blow to her index finger while attempting a return catch and remains a doubtful starter for the next game.