Here is is the timeline of key moments & scorecard from the first T20 international between New Zealand Women’s national cricket team vs Australia Women’s national cricket team held at Auckland on March 21, 2025.
Australia Women thumped New Zealand Women by 8 wickets and secure a 1-0 lead.
New Zealand Women’s national cricket team vs Australia Women’s cricket team timeline
New Zealand Women win the toss and elect to bat first.
Suzie Bates and Georgia Plimmer are steady and add 32 before the former is dismissed by Darcie Brown for 14.
Tahlia McGrath dismisses Plimmer for 27 (24).
Australia bowlers put a squeeze in the New Zealand batters.
Contributions from Amelia Kerr (51*) and Sophie Devine (39*) takes the hosts to 137/2 in their allotted 20 overs.
Beth Mooney and Georgia Voll start quickly in the chase.
The duo add 123, before Lea Tahuhu gets Voll and Phoebe Litchfield quickly.
Mooney is unbeaten on 75 (42)
Australia Women win by 8 wickets and 39 balls to spare.
Player of the match- Beth Mooney
