Gardner’s Ton Helps Australia Begin World Cup Defense

Allrounder Ash Gardner scored a landmark 115 runs for Australia against New Zealand in their World Cup opener, becoming the first Indigenous player to hit a century in any women’s 50-over World Cup and setting a record for the highest innings by a No.6 or below. Despite early wickets, Gardner’s innings helped Australia post 326, showcasing their batting depth with contributions from Tahlia McGrath and Kim Garth.

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