Winadda covers Australia's dominant nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the second ODI at Allan Border Field in Brisbane. Georgia Voll's unbeaten 131 off 97 balls and Megan Schutt's impressive 4 for 36 helped Australia chase down 221 in only 28.1 overs and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Bangladesh produced a record-breaking individual performance through Sobhana Mostary, who scored 118 to become the first Bangladeshi woman to make a century against Australia. However, her outstanding innings was ultimately overshadowed by Australia's powerful batting display.
She reached her half-century from 34 balls after hitting Ritu Moni for four consecutive boundaries in the 10th over. Voll then continued attacking as Australia quickly moved into a commanding position.
Phoebe Litchfield provided excellent support at the other end, reaching her own fifty from 41 balls. She eventually scored 70 from 51 deliveries before being dismissed by Shorna Akter's leg-spin.
The dismissal ended a remarkable opening partnership worth 162 runs.
The pair added an unbeaten 60-run partnership for the second wicket as Australia raced towards the target. Voll completed her century and remained unbeaten on 131 when Australia reached 222 for 1 in just 28.1 overs.
The emphatic victory gave Australia an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.
Their problems quickly increased as they slipped to 8 for 3 by the eighth over. Megan Schutt began the collapse by having Fargana Hoque caught behind before Kim Garth trapped Sarmin Sultana lbw.
Schutt then returned to bowl Sharmin Akhter and completed an excellent opening spell, putting Bangladesh under serious pressure.
The pair put together a record 195-run partnership for the fourth wicket, the highest partnership for any wicket against Australia in women's ODIs.
Sobhana reached her fifty from 66 balls before completing her maiden international century from 123 deliveries. She eventually made 118, while Nigar provided valuable support with an unbeaten 74 from 97 balls.
Their partnership transformed Bangladesh's innings and gave the visitors hope of posting a competitive total.
Bangladesh then lost three wickets for just 11 runs at the end of the innings, finishing on 220 for 6 after their 50 overs.
Schutt finished with outstanding figures of 4 for 36, while Kim Garth claimed 1 for 35.
Voll's unbeaten 131 and Litchfield's 70 formed the foundation of the successful chase, while Perry helped finish the job without further damage.
The bangladesh vs australia encounter produced contrasting performances, with Bangladesh showing resilience through Mostary and Nigar before Australia's batting strength proved decisive.
(Sobhana Mostary 118, Nigar Sultana 74*; Megan Schutt 4-36, Kim Garth 1-35)
Australia Women: 222/1 in 28.1 overs
(Georgia Voll 131*, Phoebe Litchfield 70; Shorna Akter 1-32)
Result: Australia Women won by 9 wickets.
Winadda highlights Australia's commanding performance, with Voll's unbeaten century and Schutt's four-wicket haul helping the hosts secure the ODI series with a match to spare.
Bangladesh produced a record-breaking individual performance through Sobhana Mostary, who scored 118 to become the first Bangladeshi woman to make a century against Australia. However, her outstanding innings was ultimately overshadowed by Australia's powerful batting display.
Voll Leads Australia's Comfortable Chase
Georgia Voll was the standout performer during Australia's chase, finishing unbeaten on 131 from just 97 deliveries.She reached her half-century from 34 balls after hitting Ritu Moni for four consecutive boundaries in the 10th over. Voll then continued attacking as Australia quickly moved into a commanding position.
Phoebe Litchfield provided excellent support at the other end, reaching her own fifty from 41 balls. She eventually scored 70 from 51 deliveries before being dismissed by Shorna Akter's leg-spin.
The dismissal ended a remarkable opening partnership worth 162 runs.
Perry Helps Australia Seal Series
After Litchfield's departure, Voll continued her aggressive approach alongside Ellyse Perry.The pair added an unbeaten 60-run partnership for the second wicket as Australia raced towards the target. Voll completed her century and remained unbeaten on 131 when Australia reached 222 for 1 in just 28.1 overs.
The emphatic victory gave Australia an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.
Schutt Destroys Bangladesh's Top Order
Bangladesh's innings began slowly, with the first runs coming from the bat only in the fourth over.Their problems quickly increased as they slipped to 8 for 3 by the eighth over. Megan Schutt began the collapse by having Fargana Hoque caught behind before Kim Garth trapped Sarmin Sultana lbw.
Schutt then returned to bowl Sharmin Akhter and completed an excellent opening spell, putting Bangladesh under serious pressure.
Sobhana and Nigar Rescue Bangladesh
Despite the difficult start, Sobhana Mostary and captain Nigar Sultana produced a remarkable recovery.The pair put together a record 195-run partnership for the fourth wicket, the highest partnership for any wicket against Australia in women's ODIs.
Sobhana reached her fifty from 66 balls before completing her maiden international century from 123 deliveries. She eventually made 118, while Nigar provided valuable support with an unbeaten 74 from 97 balls.
Their partnership transformed Bangladesh's innings and gave the visitors hope of posting a competitive total.
Late Wickets Limit Bangladesh
Bangladesh appeared set for a strong finish after the huge partnership, but Schutt struck again when she bowled Sobhana with a full toss in the 48th over.Bangladesh then lost three wickets for just 11 runs at the end of the innings, finishing on 220 for 6 after their 50 overs.
Schutt finished with outstanding figures of 4 for 36, while Kim Garth claimed 1 for 35.
Australia Complete Dominant Win
Australia needed only 28.1 overs to reach 222 for 1, underlining the gulf between the teams on the day.Voll's unbeaten 131 and Litchfield's 70 formed the foundation of the successful chase, while Perry helped finish the job without further damage.
The bangladesh vs australia encounter produced contrasting performances, with Bangladesh showing resilience through Mostary and Nigar before Australia's batting strength proved decisive.
Brief Scores
Bangladesh Women: 220/6 in 50 overs(Sobhana Mostary 118, Nigar Sultana 74*; Megan Schutt 4-36, Kim Garth 1-35)
Australia Women: 222/1 in 28.1 overs
(Georgia Voll 131*, Phoebe Litchfield 70; Shorna Akter 1-32)
Result: Australia Women won by 9 wickets.
Winadda highlights Australia's commanding performance, with Voll's unbeaten century and Schutt's four-wicket haul helping the hosts secure the ODI series with a match to spare.
