Defending champions Australia have taken control of Group A in the Women’s T20 World Cup after a big 60-run win over New Zealand in Sharjah.
The six-time winners and tournament favourites followed up their opening six-wicket win over Sri Lanka on Saturday with a dominant performance against New Zealand, who had stunned India in their own group opener for a famous win.
But Australia proved too strong in what proved their 13th win in a row in the tournament. Having set their opponents a target of 149, they then bowled New Zealand all out for 88 in the final over.
New Zealand leg-spinner Amelia Kerr had impressed with the ball for 4-26, including back-to-back dismissals of Ellyse Perry and Grace Harris.
With two wins from two in defence of their title, Australia next play Pakistan in Dubai on Friday.
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