Australia's Ashleigh Gardner watches after playing a shot during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 match between Australia and Sri Lanka at Sharjah Stadium, United Arab Emirates.
It was a dominant performance by the defending champions, Australia, in their Women's T20 World Cup 2024 campaign opener against Sri Lanka, winning by 6 wickets. Beth Mooney’s unbeaten 43 off 38 balls led the chase of 94 runs, completed in just 14.1 overs. Batting first, Sri Lanka managed a modest 93/7, with Nilakshi de Silva top-scoring with 29 off 40 balls. Australia’s Megan Schutt was named Player of the Match for her outstanding performance, claiming three wickets.
Australia's Ashleigh Gardner watches after playing a shot during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 match between Australia and Sri Lanka at Sharjah Stadium, United Arab Emirates.
Sri Lanka's Harshitha Samarawickrama takes the catch to get wicket of Australia's Ashleigh Gardner during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 match between Australia and Sri Lanka at Sharjah Stadium, United Arab Emirates.
Australia's Beth Mooney plays a shot during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 match between Australia and Sri Lanka at Sharjah Stadium, United Arab Emirates.
Australia's Ellyse Perry hits a four during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 match between Australia and Sri Lanka at Sharjah Stadium, United Arab Emirates.
Australia's Megan Schutt bowls during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 match between Australia and Sri Lanka at Sharjah Stadium, United Arab Emirates.
Sri Lanka's Nilakshika Silva plays a shot during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 match between Australia and Sri Lanka at Sharjah Stadium, United Arab Emirates.
Sri Lanka's Anushka Sanjeewani bats during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 match between Australia and Sri Lanka at Sharjah Stadium, United Arab Emirates.
Sri Lanka's Harshitha Samarawickrama plays a shot during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 match between Australia and Sri Lanka at Sharjah Stadium, United Arab Emirates.