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Australia squeeze past New Zealand after mid-order collapse in opening women’s T20

New Zealand 162-2; Australia 165-8 | Australia win by two wicketsAustralia nearly make hash of run chase at North Sydney OvalAustralia survived a dreadful collapse to claim a tense two-wicket victory over New Zealand in the opening Twenty20 International at…

By Australian Associated Press · The Guardian

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 11:54 AM

Key Things to Know

Australia defeated New Zealand by two wickets after surviving a mid-order collapse in the opening T20.
Australia scored 165-8 in response to New Zealand's 162-2 to take a 1-0 series lead.
Ellyse Perry scored 52 off 27 balls before Australia lost seven wickets for 62 runs.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Australia survived a steep batting collapse to secure a tense two-wicket win over New Zealand in the opening women's T20 International at North Sydney Oval. Chasing New Zealand's total of 162-2, the hosts reached 165-8 with seven balls to spare. No. 10 batter Kim Garth struck the decisive boundary to hand Australia a 1-0 lead in the three-match Rose Bowl series.

Earlier, Georgia Plimmer's career-best 85 and Maddy Green's 56 led the White Ferns during an unbroken 127-run stand. Australia looked in command behind Ellyse Perry's 52 and Beth Mooney's 38, but a chaotic run-out triggered a 7-62 collapse before the home side crossed the finish line.

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Australia squeeze past New Zealand after mid-order collapse in opening women’s T20

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