Gardner upstages Devine as Australia kick off with a win
Australia recovered from 128 for 5 to post 326, and despite Devine's best efforts, New Zealand could only make 237
01/10Result
2nd Match (D/N), ICC Women's World Cup at Indore, Oct 1 2025
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![Australia Women]( "Australia Women")
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![New Zealand Women]( "New Zealand Women")
237 (43.2/50 ov)
Player of the Match
01/10Result
2nd Match (D/N), ICC Women's World Cup at Indore, Oct 1 2025
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![Australia Women]( "Australia Women")
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![New Zealand Women]( "New Zealand Women")
237 (43.2/50 ov)
Player of the Match
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Preview
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