Litchfield rescues Australia after dramatic pre-game injury to Gardner
The left-hander made 64 not out as Australia chased 144 five down but the win was overshadowed by Gardner's withdrawal due to a head knock pre-game
19/09Result
1st T20I (N), New Zealand Women tour of Australia at Mackay, Sep 19 2024
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![New Zealand Women]( "New Zealand Women")
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![Australia Women]( "Australia Women")
145/5 (18.4/20 ov)
Player of the Match
19/09Result
1st T20I (N), New Zealand Women tour of Australia at Mackay, Sep 19 2024
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![New Zealand Women]( "New Zealand Women")
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![Australia Women]( "Australia Women")
145/5 (18.4/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Australia won't experiment as New Zealand hope to find some form
Alyssa Healy says Australia will not be in trial mode while Sophie Devine is hoping her side can regain some form ahead of the T20 World Cup after a nightmare tour of England
'Heat acclimation' a priority for Australia's women's World Cup warm-up against NZ
Australia's women begin a three-match series against New Zealand in Queensland on Thursday having not played an international since April