Women's World Cup: Australia dismantle West Indies in semi-final
Australia waltzed into the final of the Women's World Cup with a 157-run dismantling of West Indies in Wellington.
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Superb Alyssa Healy century helps Australia into Women’s World Cup final
A formidable performance from Australia saw them reach the final of the Women’s World Cup with a thumping win over West Indies in Wellington.
Australia romp past West Indies into World Cup final
WELLINGTON : Alyssa Healy hit her fourth one-day century in a monumental opening stand as Australia cruised into the Women's World Cup final with a crushing 157-run victory over West Indies at Basin Reserve on Wednesday.
ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, Australia vs West Indies, Semifinal: Live Cricket Score, Live Updates
Australia and West Indies will square off in the first semi-final of the Women's World Cup at Basin Reserve in Wellington on Wednesday. Heading into the contest, Meg Lanning and Co are the clear favourites after being unbeaten in the competition so far. West Indies made it to the semi-finals after South Africa managed to defeat India in a thrilling encounter. But one cannot count out Stafanie Taylor's side as they defeated New Zealand and England in the group stages. Ahead of a crucial game, Australia received a huge blow as Ellyse Perry was ruled out of the semi-final clash. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Mithali Raj, Jhulan Goswami rise in ODI rankings
Mithali Raj climbed two places to sixth while veteran pacer Jhulan Goswami also rose a couple of spots to fifth in the latest ICC Women's ODI rankings released on Tuesday, taking into account the ongoing World Cup in New Zealand. Raj, who struck a half-century in India's final league match against South Africa on Sunday, surpassed Australia's Rachael Haynes and Tammy Beaumont of England. However, the match ended in heartbreak for the Indian skipper as her team crashed out of the World Cup in a last-ball thriller.
Women's World Cup, Australia vs Bangladesh: Australia survive Bangladesh scare, finish on top
Australia took regular wickets through spin to reduce Bangladesh to 135 for six from their 43 overs after the start of the contest was delayed by rain.
Australia maintains unbeaten Women's Cricket World Cup run with five-wicket win over Bangladesh
Beth Mooney battled inclement weather and fading light to guide Australia to a five-wicket win over Bangladesh, to ensure it finished the group stage of the Women's Cricket World Cup with an unbeaten record.
Women's World Cup: Australia survive Bangladesh scare to end group stage with 100% record
Australia survived a scare to beat Bangladesh and end the group stage of the Women's World Cup undefeated.