Australia women will play the commonwealth games final, defeated New Zealand in semi-final

Australia are the 2nd finalists of the commonwealth games as they defeated New Zealand by 5 wickets in the semi-final game. They will face India in the final, who won against the hosts in the 1st semi-final.

1st innings:

Aussies opted to bowl first and made a brilliant start with the ball. Although Sophie Devine hit fifty but her strike rate was not good. She took 48 balls to score 53, Amelia Jerr also played slowly and made 40 in 36 balls. Kiwis somehow managed to reach at the competitive total(144-7 in 20 overs).

Megan Schutt was absolutely amazing, she grabbed 3 wickets and gave only 20 runs in 4 overs, Darcie Brown was also economical.

2nd innings:

With the help of the small knocks played by Beth Mooney(36 in 29) and Tahlia Mcgrath(34 in 23), Australia chased the target in 19.3 overs. Aussies are the favourites to win the gold medal in commonwealth games as their team is strongest team in the world right now.