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Perry Shines as Australia Beat New Zealand by Two Wickets in 1st T20I
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News18•18-10-2026, 19:30
Perry Shines as Australia Beat New Zealand by Two Wickets in 1st T20I
- •Ellyse Perry scored a brilliant half-century to power Australia to a thrilling two-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first T20I in Sydney.
- •New Zealand posted a competitive 162/2, driven by unbeaten half-centuries from Georgia Plimmer and Maddy Green.
- •Australia suffered a mid-innings collapse, losing four wickets for 40 runs after a strong 86-run partnership between Beth Mooney and Perry.
- •Tahlia McGrath, skipper Sophie Molineux, and Kim Garth held their nerve to guide Australia home with seven balls to spare.
- •Georgia Plimmer was awarded Player of the Match despite New Zealand's narrow defeat.
Key Questions Answered
Australia defeated New Zealand by two wickets in the first T20I of the series at North Sydney.
Georgia Plimmer and Maddy Green both scored half-centuries, guiding New Zealand to a total of 162/2 in their 20 overs.
Georgia Plimmer won the Player of the Match award for her unbeaten 85-run knock.
