# Cricket: Australia began the defence of their Women’s World Cup title with a commanding 89-run win over New Zealand at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. All-rounder Ashleigh Gardner scored 115 of 83 balls, her second ODI ton, as Australia posted 326. In reply, captain Sophie Devine’s 112 was not enough as New Zealand were bowled out for 237, with Sophie Molineux and Annabel Sutherland taking three wickets each. Today, Bangladesh takes on Pakistan in Colombo.
Cricket: Defending champions Australia off to a winning start in the Women’s World Cup