World Cup for Women [WATCH]: Amelia Kerr’s Googly Rammles Phoebe Litchfield’s stumps in aus-w vs NZ-W game

Australia Women versus New -Zeeland Women Collision at Indore 2025 World Cup for Women Merged with high deployment as a title defender Australia Take on the T20 World Cup holders New -Zeeland On October 1, 2025. This competition was the second meeting of the prestigious ICC World Cup World Cup 2025 under the lights in Holkar Stadium, Indore with a day-night format. Australia, a seven-fold world cup winning side, arrived confidently to continue their deficiency defense, while New Zealand, led by experienced Sophie Devine, wanted to make an early statement in the tournament.

Amelia Kerr is cleaning Phoebe Litchfield with a brilliant Googly during Aus -w vs NZ -W Clash

New Zealand’s AAS Allrounder Amelia Kerr Made an immediate impact with the ball directly from its very first delivery in the competition. She surprised Australian Slagman Phoebe Litchfield With a perfect Googly who threw the leg outside the leg and turned over the left -handed, the stumps rattled. This delivery not only removed a dangerous batter, but also marked Kerr’s 100th Wicket in Women’s One Day Internationals, making it the third New Zealandse Bowler to reach this elite milestone. The resignation of Litchfield for a sparkling 45 out of 31 balls came early in their innings as a setback for Australia. Kerr’s smart wrist-spin and sharp variations took on a major challenge for the Australian top order, with her skills and experience in high pressure competitions.

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A perfect googly outside the leg stump. 100th Wicket for Amelia Kerr!

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The wobbly start of Australia against the sharp bowling attack of New -Zeeland

The innings of Australia started a shaky start when the bowlers of New -Zeeland exert consistent pressure. Although she chose to hit first, the Australians found it difficult to find against disciplined bowling under the leadership of Kerr and Tahuhu. On 22.1 Overs, Australia was 134 for 5, which reflects a tumultuous start for their pursuit of a competitive total. Important Australian batters such as Alyssa Healy And Elly Perry Contributed to strong beats of 19 and 33 respectively, but Wickets fell regularly. Litchfield’s sturdy 31-ball 45 was the striking version at the fold before Kerr turned her off the very first ball she bowed. The pressure increased as lead bowlers used the circumstances at a pitch that even bounced, but some turns for spinners as the game progressed.

The tactical bowling approach of New Zealand with Kerr’s brilliant Googly and Tahuhu’s disciplined spells kept Australia on the back, causing their momentum to be disrupted. The middle order of Australia had difficulty building partnerships such as the field and bowling of New Zealand combined to take advantage of loose shots. The match waved to a tense match with the daily circumstances at Indore that adds the challenge. The Holkar Stadium -Pitch is known for favoring batters, but the bowlers of New Zealand have exploited it smartly to control the running speed and to take crucial wickets when needed.

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