Australia's women's cricket team secured a dominant 10-wicket win over Bangladesh in the Women's Cricket World Cup.
The match took place at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, New Zealand, on February 8, 2023.
Australia won the toss and opted to bowl first, restricting Bangladesh to 247/7 in 50 overs.
Ellyse Perry was the standout bowler for Australia, taking 2/38 from her 10 overs.
Rachael Haynes then led the Australian charge with the bat, scoring 90 runs off 93 balls, including 7 fours.
She was supported by Beth Mooney, who scored 76 runs off 85 balls, featuring 7 fours and a six.
The Australian duo put on 151 runs for the second wicket, setting the tone for their team's victory.
The win marked Australia's fifth consecutive victory in the tournament and kept them at the top of the standings.
Bangladesh's skipper, Nigar Sultana, praised her team's effort but acknowledged the Australians' superior skills.
The match highlighted the growing competitiveness of women's cricket, with Bangladesh pushing Australia hard until the end.
Australia will look to maintain their winning momentum in their upcoming matches, while Bangladesh will seek to improve their performance.
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