Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry played a prolific knock of of 71, ensuring Australia their third successive win. They beat trans-tasman rivals New Zealand by five wickets, in match 10 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 at the County Ground in Bristol on Sunday. New Zealand, who earlier managed to put up 219 for 9, could not put up a stellar performance with the ball either, as Australia chased the target easily with 5 wickets in hand. With this win, Australia move to the second spot in the points table. FULL CRICKET UPDATES: AUS vs NZ, ENG vs SL, SA vs WI, ICC WWC 2017
Earlier, New Zealand skipper Suzie Bates won the toss and elected to bat first. They were off to a steady start despite losing opening Rachel Priest for a mere 8. New Zealand then kept losing wickets at intervals. Nevertheless, it was Bates, who struck a fine half-century, as did Katie Perkins. Australia’s Megan Schutt and Jess Jonassen claimed three wickets each.
In reply, Australia were off to a healthy start, losing their opening wicket at the score of 49. However, it was the skipper Meg Lanning, who struck a healthy 48, followed by the match-winning knock of 71 from Perry, which put Australia in a commendable position. Australia comfortably won by five wickets, with eight balls to spare.
Brief scores
New Zealand 219 for 9 in 50 overs (Suzie Bates 51, Katie Perkins 52; Megan Schutt 3 for 40, Jess Jonassen 3 for 33) lost to Australia 220 for 5 in 48.4 overs (Meg Lanning 48, Ellyse Perry 71; Anna Peterson 2 for 27) by 5 wickets.
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