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Sutherland's Stunning 98*: How She Battled Back After Lean Run

Annabel Sutherland delivered a match-winning performance with both bat and ball against England. She scored an unbeaten 98 while sharing a massive 180-run partnership with Ashleigh Gardner. Sutherland revealed she's been working on her mental approach after a lean run with the bat. Australia now sits comfortably at the top of the points table, remaining undefeated in the tournament.

Key Points: Annabel Sutherland 98* Powers Australia to World Cup Win

  • Unbeaten 98 runs from 112 balls with nine fours and a six
  • Shared 180-run partnership with Ashleigh Gardner who scored 104*
  • Took 3-60 with the ball in same match
  • Praised spinners particularly Alana King for controlling middle overs
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Women's World Cup: It was actually really nice wicket to bat on, says Sutherland

Annabel Sutherland's unbeaten 98 and 3-60 leads Australia to six-wicket victory over England in Women's ODI World Cup, sharing 180-run stand with Ash Gardner.

"It was actually really nice wicket to bat on. Fast outfield and you get value for runs - Annabel Sutherland"

Indore, Oct 22

Named Player of the Match for her unbeaten 98 and spell of 3-60 in Australia’s six-wicket win over England in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup, seam-bowling all-rounder Annabel Sutherland said she was focused on spending time in the middle and trusting her game after a lean run with the bat.

Annabel’s 98 not out off 112 balls was laced with nine fours and a six, while sharing a 180-run stand with Ashleigh Gardner, who hit 104 not out, as Australia completed the chase with 57 balls to spare.

"Pretty fun. Always good batting with Ash. She keeps the game moving. Had a pretty good seat at the other end. Oh, to be honest, just trying to have some time in the middle. I feel like once you got in, it was actually really nice wicket to bat on. Fast outfield and you get value for runs," she said at the end of the game.

She also talked about working on her mental approach and was determined to make the most of her opportunity with the bat. "So I was trying to get myself in and stay busy with my partner up the other end. I know when I'll get in, I'll cash in and just trying to trust my game, to be honest. Tinkering with a few things mentally and trying to give myself the best chance early on in my innings."

She praised the team’s spinners for turning the tide in the middle overs, especially Alana King, whose economical spell of 1-20 in ten overs helped stall England’s momentum. "I think the spinners did a fantastic job, particularly Alana King through the middle. Really stole their momentum and picked up wickets throughout."

Reigning champions Australia are now at the top of the points table, with 11 points and yet to lose a game. They will next face South Africa at the same venue on October 25.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Indore pitch showing its true character! Always produces good cricket. Great to see women's cricket getting such quality matches. Hope BCCI organizes more women's internationals at smaller venues like Indore - the crowds are passionate here!
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Ananya R
Her mental approach talk is so inspiring! "Tinkering with a few things mentally" - this is what separates champions. Our women's team could use this mindset in crunch situations. More power to women's cricket! 💪
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David E
While the Australian performance was brilliant, I wish our Indian team had more such match-winning all-rounders. We rely too much on individual brilliance rather than team partnerships. Need to develop more players like Sutherland who can contribute with both bat and ball.
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Karthik V
Alana King's spell was the game changer! 1-20 in 10 overs in a high-scoring match is incredible economy. Spinners winning matches in India - sounds familiar? 😄 Great to see quality spin bowling in women's cricket too!
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Sarah B
Australia's dominance continues! 11 points and unbeaten - they're setting new standards in women's cricket. The way they chased down that target with 57 balls remaining shows their confidence. Looking forward to India vs Australia clash! 🏆

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