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AUS-W Vs SL-W: Australia Beat Sri Lanka By 6 Wickets In Women's T20 WC 2024 Campaign Opener – In Pics

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.

Photo: AP/Altaf Qadri

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 Women vs Australia Women
Sri Lanka Women vs Australia Women Photo: AP/Altaf Qadri

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.

SL Women vs AUS Women
SL Women vs AUS Women Photo: AP/Altaf Qadri

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.

AUS Women vs SL Women
AUS Women vs SL Women Photo: AP/Altaf Qadri

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.

Women's T20 World Cup: SL Women vs AUS Women
Women's T20 World Cup: SL Women vs AUS Women Photo: AP/Altaf Qadri

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.

Women's T20 World Cup: AUS Women vs SL Women
Women's T20 World Cup: AUS Women vs SL Women Photo: AP/Altaf Qadri

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.

Women's T20 World Cup 2024
Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Photo: AP/Altaf Qadri

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.

Womens T20 World Cup
Womens T20 World Cup Photo: AP/Altaf Qadri

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.

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