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Alana King was rewarded for her part in Australia's women's Ashes and World Cup triumphs with her first central contract when the list of 15 players was announced on Thursday. King stepped in for the injured Georgia Wareham and played in every match of the multi-format Ashes series and the 50-overs World Cup, which concluded with Australia's win over England in the final last Sunday.
SYDNEY : Leg spinner Alana King was rewarded for her part in Australia's women's Ashes and World Cup triumphs with her first central contract when the list of 15 players was announced on Thursday.
Australia scripted history on Sunday as the Meg Lanning-led side registered their record-extending seventh 50-over Women's World Cup title. The side displayed an all-round performance to get the better of England in the final and in the end, they registered a comprehensive 71-run win. After Alyssa Healy's blazing 170-run knock, the bowlers got the job done and celebrations were on offering for Meg Lanning and team. Defending 357, Megan Schutt got Australia off to a perfect start as she got the better of Danni Wyatt.
Despite her poor batting display in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup final vs England, Australia's Ashleigh Gardner was once again pivotal for her side as she took the victory-sealing catch to dismiss tailender Anya Shrubsole. Gardner had repeated similar heroics in the 2020 T20 World Cup final against India, which Australia won by 85 runs. Gardner took a running catch to dismiss Poonam Yadav as India were bowled out for 99 runs in 19.1 overs.
Australia defeated England by 71 runs to win this year's ICC Women's Cricket World Cup at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch, on Sunday. A century by Alyssa Healy helped Australia post 356 for five in 50 overs, setting a target of 357 runs. Healy hammered 170 runs off 138 balls, with the help of 26 fours. Despite an unbeaten century by Nat Sciver (148 runs off 121 balls), England were bowled out for 285 in 43.4 overs. Alana King and Jess Jonassen were in fantastic form for Australia's bowling department, taking three wickets each. Meanwhile, Megan Schutt, Tahlia McGrath and Ashleigh Gardner scalped a wicket each.
Australia women's cricket team winning run is a testament to the side's belief and fitness, and no wonder there is a sense of invincibility whenever they step out to the field. Meg Lanning's side scripted yet another chapter in their glorious history as they defeated England in the summit clash of the ICC Women's World Cup on Sunday. In the final, Alyssa Healy was at her best as she scored 170 runs to help Australia post 356/5 in 50 overs. Alana King and Jess Jonassen spun a web to take six wickets between them to help Australia win a record-extending seventh Women's World Cup title.
Nat Sciver's 148 not out came in vain as Alyssa Healy's stunning 170 from 138 balls powered Australia to World Cup glory with a 71-run victory over defending champions England earning them a seventh title.
The brilliance of Alyssa Healy inspired Australia to a seventh Women's Cricket World Cup as they beat England by 71 runs in Christchurch.