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Mooney and Schutt Eye History: Australia's Milestone Chase Against England

Australian stars Beth Mooney and Megan Schutt are on the verge of significant career milestones. Mooney is closing in on the prestigious 3,000-run mark in ODI cricket. Meanwhile, Schutt is chasing multiple bowling records that would cement her place in Australian cricket history. This creates extra excitement for what promises to be a thrilling encounter between two already-qualified teams.

Key Points: Mooney Schutt Milestones Australia England Women's World Cup

  • Beth Mooney needs 89 runs to join Australia's elite 3,000-run ODI club
  • Megan Schutt is three wickets from becoming Australia's third-highest ODI wicket-taker
  • Schutt requires two more World Cup wickets to be Australia's all-time leading wicket-taker
  • The high-octane clash features both teams who have already qualified for the semifinals
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ICC Women's WC: Australia's Mooney, Schutt eye big milestones ahead of England clash

Beth Mooney nears 3000 ODI runs and Megan Schutt chases bowling records as Australia faces England in a high-stakes Women's World Cup clash in Indore.

"Mooney is just 89 runs away from becoming the seventh Aussie batter to secure 3,000 ODI runs. - Article"

Indore, October 21

Australian wicketkeeper-batter Beth Mooney and pacer Megan Schutt await big milestones and movements in one-day international charts as they take on England in their high-octane ICC Women's World Cup clash at Indore on Wednesday.

With both teams having reached the semifinals already with four wins and a no result in their five matches, there is not much at stake, but there are several milestones that would make the match a great cricket viewing experience.

Mooney is just 89 runs away from becoming the seventh Aussie batter to secure 3,000 ODI runs. In 89 ODIs and 81 innings, this explosive batter has scored 2,911 runs at an average of 49.33, with five centuries and 19 fifties and a best score of 138. In 21 ICC Women's WC matches, she has made 687 runs in 20 innings at an average of 49.07, with a strike rate of above 86, a century and four fifties to her name.

So far in this tournament, she has scored 125 runs in three innings, with a best score of 109 against Pakistan.

Also, pacer Megan is just three wickets away from outclassing Lisa Sthalekar (146) to become the third-highest wicket-taker for Australia, having 144 wickets in 105 ODIs at an average of 23.54 and best figures of 5/19. CL Fitzpatrick (180 wickets in 109 matches at an average of 16.79) is the leading wicket-taker for Australia in ODIs.

Schutt, who has 38 wickets in ODI WCs at an average of 25.10 in 26 matches, needs just two more wickets to go above ex-spinner Lyn Fullston (39 wickets in 20 matches) to become Australia's top wicket-taker in World Cup history. The highest wickets in women's WC record is currently owned by former Indian pacer Jhulan Goswami (43 wickets in 34 matches at an average of 21.74).

In the ongoing tournament, Schutt has taken four wickets in three matches at an average of 18.25, with best figures of 2/25.

Squads:

Australia Women Squad: Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney(w), Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath(c), Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown, Kim Garth, Heather Graham, Sophie Molineux

England Women Squad: Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones(w), Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt(c), Sophia Dunkley, Emma Lamb, Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell, Sarah Glenn, Em Arlott, Lauren Filer, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Interesting to see Jhulan Goswami still holds the WC record! 🎯 Indian women's cricket has come a long way. Hope our current team can produce more record-breakers like her.
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Ananya R
Mooney's average of 49.33 is just incredible! That's proper consistency. Wish we had more coverage of women's cricket in India - these players deserve more recognition for their skills.
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Michael C
Living in Mumbai but originally from Australia - so proud to see our women dominating world cricket! Schutt breaking records in India would be special. The Indore pitch should help her swing bowling.
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Sarah B
While I appreciate the milestones, I wish BCCI would invest more in our women's team infrastructure. Australian women's cricket gets so much more support and it shows in their consistent performances.
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Vikram M
The Ashes rivalry in women's cricket is as intense as men's! Perfect match to watch with family over chai and snacks. Hope both players achieve their milestones - makes for great cricket viewing! ☕🏏

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