IndiaAIFounders — Australia squeeze past New Zealand after mid-order collapse in opening women’s T20

Australia squeeze past New Zealand after mid-order collapse in opening women’s T20

October 18, 2026 at 11:54 AM

New Zealand 162-2; Australia 165-8 | Australia win by two wickets
Australia nearly make hash of run chase at North Sydney Oval

Australia survived a dreadful collapse to claim a tense two-wicket victory over New Zealand in the opening Twenty20 International at North Sydney Oval. The reigning T20 World Cup champions won with seven balls to spare, scoring 165-8 in reply to New Zealand’s 162-2 on Sunday night.

No 10 Kim Garth faced eight balls without scoring before hitting a boundary to give Australia a 1-0 lead in the three-match Rose Bowl series, with the remaining matches at North Sydney Oval on Tuesday and Thursday.

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