AUS-W vs ENG-W Match 23 Results

4:22 PM IST It was just like a stroll in the park for Australia in the end. A tough, tough defeat for England and that leaves them with a lot to reflect on before the knockouts arrive. Next up in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup is one of the most crucial clashes of this tournament as India Women take on New Zealand Women in Navi Mumbai. Oh, boy! This is going to be a spicy one as these two teams are the top two contenders to fill in the fourth and final berth for the semifinals. That game will played on 23rd October, Thursday, with the first ball scheduled to be bowled at 9.30 am GMT. But do tune in early for the pre-match buzz and analysis. Until then, we sign off. Take care, cheers.

4:19 PM IST The victorious stand-in skipper of Australia Women, Tahlia McGrath, expresses her delight after the convincing win, calling it a clinical performance from her team. Praises her spinners for doing a fantastic job with the ball, adding that despite a shaky start with the bat, both Annabel Sutherland and Ashleigh Gardner were absolutely world-class. Notes with a smile that Annabel thoroughly deserved a hundred for the way she batted. Speaking on Alana King, McGrath highlights her impressive record against England and says she matches up really well against their lineup. Reflecting on their bowling, Tahlia admits that they missed their lengths early and were punished for it, but overall, she’s happy with how things turned out. When asked about Annabel Sutherland, McGrath doesn’t hold back her praise, calling her a gun and one of the hardest-working cricketers in the squad. Before signing off, she talks about the team’s mindset, saying it’s all about belief. On Alyssa Healy’s fitness, McGrath confirms it’s day-by-day progress, handled carefully by the physios, but assures that Healy is tracking nicely.

4:15 PM IST The captain of England Women, Nat Sciver-Brunt, reflects on the defeat. She says they did not have enough runs on the board. She admits that Alana King bowled really well in the middle overs and restricted them. She details that Australia made it very difficult to build a partnership. She praises Tammy for playing brilliantly. She adds that as the lights came on, the conditions changed slightly. She acknowledges that they bowled well in patches, but the partnership between Ashleigh Gardner and Annabel Sutherland took the game away from them.

4:13 PM IST Australia's Annabel Sutherland is adjudged the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for her impressive match-winning all-around performance. She says that it was a lot of fun out there and she thoroughly enjoyed batting alongside Ashleigh Gardner, who always keeps the game flowing. She smiles, saying she had the best seat in the house watching Gardner play her shots. Reflecting on her own innings, she mentions that she just wanted to spend time in the middle, and once she got in, the wicket felt really nice to bat on. She knows when she gets in, she can cash in, and it’s all about trusting her game, she adds confidently.  Talking about the game situation, Annabel admits that they were aware it would be tough to defend on such a fast outfield, so they tried to keep the momentum going. Credits the bowlers, especially the spinners led by Alana King, for doing a fantastic job and maintaining control when it mattered most.

4:13 PM IST ... THE PRESENTATION CEREMONY ...

4:13 PM IST Earlier in the game, England Women were put in to bat, and for a while, it looked like they were setting up something special. Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones gave them the perfect launch in the Powerplay, but the story flipped the moment Australia’s spinners entered the scene. What followed was a slow suffocation as runs dried up, pressure piled on, and wickets began to tumble in a steady procession. With Knight and Sciver-Brunt falling cheaply, the already vulnerable middle order was left exposed, and Beaumont’s fine knock couldn’t stretch much further. If not for Alice Capsey’s spark and Charlie Dean’s late fightback with a 61-run partnership in the backend, England’s total would have looked far worse. For Australia, the spin trio of King, Molineux, and Gardner spun a tidy web, sharing five wickets between them, while Annabel Sutherland stood tall as the standout performer with an impressive three-for.