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The Answer: Ton-up Mooney continues to ‘find a way’

Clever and courageous, resourceful and resilient, the 'keeper-batter has become one of the most influential players – and voices – in Australian cricket

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 10:04 PM
The Answer: Ton-up Mooney continues to ‘find a way’
Key Things to Know
  • Beth Mooney is set to play her 100th one-day international for Australia against Bangladesh in Brisbane.
  • Mooney is Australia's seventh-highest ODI run-scorer, accumulating 3,288 runs at an average of 49.81.
  • She serves as Australia's primary wicketkeeper following the retirement of Alyssa Healy earlier this year.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Australian wicketkeeper-batter Beth Mooney is scheduled to play her 100th one-day international against Bangladesh at Allan Border Field in Brisbane. The 32-year-old enters the milestone fixture with 3,288 runs at an average of 49.81 in the format, standing as Australia's seventh-highest run-scorer in ODIs and their third-highest across all international formats.

Mooney, who took over wicketkeeping duties following Alyssa Healy's retirement, reflected on her decade-long international career and her evolution into a dependable middle-order batter. Alongside her on-field achievements, Mooney recently used her platform to voice concerns regarding domestic scheduling and accessibility in women's cricket, prompting discussions with Cricket Australia.

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