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Aussie All-Rounder's Heroic Ton Propels Team to Formidable Total
1 Oct
Summary
- Ashleigh Gardner's 115-run knock rescued Australia
- Her century came off just 77 deliveries
- Australia posted a strong total of 326 runs
On October 1st, 2025, Ashleigh Gardner played a match-defining innings to help Australia post a strong total of 326 runs against New Zealand in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup.
Batting first after winning the toss, Australia had a shaky start, losing four wickets for 113 runs in the 19th over. However, Gardner's arrival at the crease proved to be the turning point. The Australian all-rounder produced a masterclass in middle-order batting, scoring her second ODI century off just 77 deliveries.
Gardner's innings of 115 runs from 83 balls, which included 16 fours and a six, was her highest in ODIs. Her performance stabilized the innings and allowed Australia to regain momentum after the early collapse. Gardner forged crucial partnerships with Tahlia McGrath and Kim Garth, adding 64 and 69 runs respectively, to push the total past the 300-run mark.
The century marked Gardner's second ODI ton, following her maiden 102 against England earlier this year during the Women's Ashes. Her stellar performance not only rescued Australia from a potential slump but also set the tone for a competitive contest against the White Ferns.
