ICC Women’s World Cup 2017, Australia vs New Zealand: 5 Talking Points

#1 Australia are the team to beat

Team Australia celebrate a dismissal

Coming into the big tournament, it was difficult to separate the top three sides – Australia, England and New Zealand. However, only two, the Aussies and the White Ferns had lived up to that billing so far into the tournament, while England were found wanting.

The Australians had notched up two big wins from two matches, both of eight wickets. New Zealand had won one by nine wickets while their other match was washed out. With today’s win, however, the Aussies have gone far ahead in the race. As of now, they are firm favourites.

They have a very strong batting order, especially the top order, and excellent spinners who can win any match. Their ground fielding as well has been on point, apart from the Sri Lanka match. All of this makes them the team to beat in the tournament.