Australia clinched a dominant 6‑wicket win over England in a one‑day match at Holkar Stadium in Indore, propelling them to the top of the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup points table.
The Australian champions dragged their score to 248/4 in just 40.3 overs, thanks to unbeaten 104 from Ashleigh Gardner and 98 from Annabel Sutherland. Gardner’s 16 boundaries and a rapid 22‑ball surge from fifty to a century turned a shaky 68/4 opening into a comfortable chase. Sutherland supplied a steady counter‑attack, creating an 180‑run partnership that allowed Australia to finish with 57 balls to spare.
England had a promising start, picking up four wickets early and building a 90/1 platform. Tammy Beaumont’s 78 from 105 balls was the highlight of their innings, but the middle order collapsed in the slab, and a 61‑run stand between Alice Capsey and Charlie Dean only just steadied them. England’s final total of 244/9 left them 4 runs short of the target.
Australia’s bowlers made a strong statement early too. Alana King returned a tidy 1‑20 in her 10‑over spell, stalling England during the critical mid‑innings. The Aussie bowlers’ combined pressure kept England from gaining a foothold, and when the Gritty duo of Gardner and Sutherland stumbled, England fell behind.
The match showcased a standout partnership in the run chase. After the 18‑* score of Amy Jones was cut down by Sutherland’s quick wicket, Australia had gone from a precarious position to that of a strong red‑flag runner. Gardner’s fluent rhythm – a blend of power and placement – paired with Sutherland’s steady drive and sweep, made the scoreboard shift sharply. In the final overs, Sutherland stayed at the crease, 98 not out, while Gardner frolicked to the boundary with a lofted off‑drive to seal the win.
Both teams have already qualified for the semi‑finals, but the result sent a message to the world: Australia can find answer under pressure and finish strong. Sutherland, who earlier in the tournament struggled for runs, bounced back from her slump and delivered a match‑saving knock, while Gardner confirmed her reputation as a finisher with the bat.
Key moments:
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England’s opening: a quick 4‑wicket haul and a 90‑run partnership put Australia in peril.
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Australia’s 180‑run stand: a record‑setting partnership between Gardner (104) and Sutherland (98) that turned the chase around.
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Bowlers’ role: Alana King’s 1‑20 restricts England, stalling them; England’s bowlers replaced the early aggression of England, sowing doubt.
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Scoring pattern: Australia completed the chase with 57 balls to spare, 20 overs ahead of the allotted 50.
With Australia now at the top of the points table, fans can look forward to further high‑plus cricket. The Women’s ODI World Cup promises more stars and big battles as teams battle for a place in the next stages.
Scorecard snapshot
England 244/9 (50 overs) – Beaumont 78, Capsey 38;
Australia 248/4 (40.3 overs) – Gardner 104, Sutherland 98;
This thrilling encounter at Holkar Stadium showcased Australia’s dominance and set a high bar for the rest of the tournament.
Source: ianslive
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