Alyssa Healy's sparkling century leads Australia to World Cup win over England
The brilliance of Alyssa Healy inspired Australia to a seventh Women's Cricket World Cup as they beat England by 71 runs in Christchurch.
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Healy stars as Australia thump England to win Women's World Cup
Australia, led by a sublime 170 from Alyssa Healy, rewrote the record books to beat a valiant England by 71 runs in the Women's World Cup final in Christchurch on Sunday.
Aus-W vs Eng-W, Women's World Cup 2022 Final Live Score: Alyssa Healy, Rachael Haynes Fifties Put Australia In Control
Australia vs England, Women's World Cup 2022 Final Live Score Updates: Openers Alyssa Healy and Rachael Haynes dominated the England bowlers and brought up their individual half-centuries as Australia continued to dominate the game. Earlier, England captain Heather Knight opted to field vs Australia in the Women's World Cup Final at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Sunday. Both England and Australia have been marching towards the big day in their own way. Defending champions England have been emboldened by an incredible turnaround that saw them prevail in five must-win games after losing their first three matches of the tournament. While the Australians, gunning for a record seventh world title, have been on a roll extending their winning streak to 11 matches. Interestingly, despite having won 10 of the previous 11 World Cups between them, England and Australia will face off in an ICC World Cup final for the first time in 34 years. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Aus-W vs Eng-W, Women's World Cup 2022 Final Live Score: Openers Alyssa Healy, Rachael Haynes Off To Solid Start
Australia vs England, Women's World Cup 2022 Final Live Score Updates: Openers Alyssa Healy, Rachael Haynes are off to a strong start after England captain Heather Knight opted to field vs Australia in the Women's World Cup Final at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Sunday. Both England and Australia have been marching towards the big day in their own way. Defending champions England have been emboldened by an incredible turnaround that saw them prevail in five must-win games after losing their first three matches of the tournament. While the Australians, gunning for a record seventh world title, have been on a roll extending their winning streak to 11 matches. Interestingly, despite having won 10 of the previous 11 World Cups between them, England and Australia will face off in an ICC World Cup final for the first time in 34 years. (LIVE SCORECARD)
It will be a remarkable turnaround if England win World Cup, says Heather Knight
Knight feels it will be a "remarkable turnaround" for England if they defeat Australia in the ICC Women's World Cup final after their disastrous start to the tournament. England, who are the defending champions, have never won back-to-back World Cups. After losing their opening three matches, Knight and Co staged a sensational comeback to qualify for the semifinals, where they beat South Africa.
Experience winning World Cup can lift England, says Knight
England Captain Heather Knight is hoping the experience gained from winning the Women's World Cup in 2017 can help her team defeat favourites Australia for this year's title in Christchurch on Sunday.
Heather Knight says World Cup success is ‘written’ for England – Charlie Dean
England captain Heather Knight has told her team-mates that World Cup success is “written” for them ahead of their final clash with Australia on Sunday, according to spinner Charlie Dean.
Australia eye seventh World Cup in 'Ashes' final
Australia will be strong favourites to win the Women's World Cup for a seventh time in Christchurch on Sunday but reigning champions England have hit their stride at the business end of the tournament and will not give up the trophy easily.