CWG 2022 Cricket: Australia triumph over NZ to set up sizzling final vs India
Updated On: 07 August, 2022 10:45 AM IST | Birmingham | IANS
All-rounder Tahlia McGrath (34) continued her superb form as she combined with opener Beth Mooney (36) for a 56-run partnership, before Ashleigh Gardner (19 not out) used her experience to guide Australia home with three balls to spare
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Grace Harris and Ash Gardner celebrate winning the Twenty20 semi-final match between Australia and New Zealand on day nine of the Commonwealth Games. Pic/ AFP
Reigning 50-over world champions Australia continued to pummel oppositions at the Commonwealth Games here with New Zealand being their latest victim, defeating the trans-Tasman rivals by five wickets to secure a mouth-watering title clash against India on Sunday.
It was Australia`s huge depth in batting that proved pivotal in the last-four clash, with the usually dependable Alyssa Healy (14) and Meg Lanning (7) falling early in their quest of New Zealand`s competitive total of 144/7 in 20 overs.
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