Player of the Match
Player of the Match

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Tahlia McGrath: "Our openers with the ball were outstanding. Both the way they moved for a bit of extra bounce was fantastic. That partnership through the middle - they batted really well [Sultana and Mostary]. We contained them, but couldn't take a wicket, so full credit to them there. We probably just gave away a bit too much width with our bowling, and watching Pheebs and Voll batting was pretty special.

[What does that century of Mostary mean for the game of cricket?] Awesome for the game of cricket. Yeah, the century was pretty special. It was a good innings, and I'm pretty happy for her, to be honest. They showed really good intent today, got us thinking a bit more about our field changes, and it was awesome to see them post a total like that. It was a pretty nice batting wicket, and Volla and Pheebs took full advantage.

[Opening batters] A lot of talent. I think they play with some freedom behind them. They know their strengths, and they're unique in that they complement each other really nicely with where they hit the ball, just taking the game on. Two young players; well, not kids, but with so much talent and no fear."

Nigar Sultana: "I think it was a much better performance than the other games. Me and Sobhana were there trying to build up a partnership, and Sobhana got her maiden century against Australia. It was a wonderful achievement for her, I guess. We could have eventually gotten more runs, but a few of their bowlers also bowled really well today. [Historical partnership and century knock] It was really historical and definitely a great achievement for her and for the team as well. I batted with her and kept telling her that she had to do it, and I felt like I played my part in that too. I am very happy for her because she is a wonderful player and has been very consistent with the bat for a long time, so I think she kind of deserved it.

[Next opportunity to improve] I guess we are improving day by day. I think there is a lot we can take from this game, and obviously we really want to reflect on that when we get the time. We will get two more days, so we will definitely give ourselves a good rest and recovery, and try to get a practice session in before that. We definitely want to come back and show further improvement."

Player of the Match, Georgia Voll: "I felt like I went out there and was batting how I wanted to bat the other day [first game] and was obviously unfortunate to get out the way I did. But it was just a matter of going back today and starting the exact same way. I love batting out there, so having another nice partnership at the top helped get our team off to a good start with some simple things. [Scoring centuries] I don't really know, to be honest. I think I base my game off a power game, but I go through the gears a little bit. I look to hit the ball hard and straight early, and then open up the ground a little bit. I try to take a little bit of the risk out early and then let my innings play out and take it on once I'm in.

[Batting with Litchfield] I think Phoebe can hit 360; she bats right and left-handed in ways, so it's pretty easy to bat at the other end with her. We've played with each other for a really long time, and it's been our dream to play alongside each other for Australia, to open for this team and try and put on a partnership at the top. We just have a lot of fun doing it."

7:45 pm A powerful start by Australia in the run chase, filled with boundaries and an array of clean power-hitting, easily put them on top during the first ten overs. Both Voll and Litchfield stepped on the gas right from the start. Voll reached her half-century off just 34 deliveries by swiping a short pitched delivery through square leg against Ritu Moni, while Litchfield brought up her fifty off 41 balls before striking back to back paddle scoops against Marufa. The opening stand scored 162 runs, doing all the damage in just 20 overs, then Litchfield departed for 70 off 51. Voll continued her magnificent ball-striking, bringing up her second WODI century off 81 deliveries. She was dropped on 104 runs by Sharmin, highlighting a miserable fielding display from the visitors as half-chances went begging. The bowling unit simply had no answers or plans to restrict the flow of runs on this surface, leaking boundaries at will against the relentless Australian openers. Voll remained unbeaten on 131 off 97 balls, with Perry alongside her on 19 not out off 22 as Australia wrapped up the chase. Post-match presentations are coming up next.

Australia Women won by 9 wickets

28.1
4
Marufa Akter to Voll, FOUR, And Voll seals the deal with a cheeky lap scoop for a boundary! Length ball darted well outside off, she shuffles across and connects cleanly, losing her balance in the process, but it matters not as the ball sails over the keeper's head and trickles away to the ropes. Australia Women seal the series 2-0 with a game to spare. An emphatic, dominant display from the home team yet again.

3 runs needed from 22 overs. Here's Marufa.

END OF OVER:
28 | 6 Runs | AUS-W: 218/1 (3 runs required from 22 overs, RR: 7.78, RRR: 0.13)

  • Georgia Voll127 (96b)
  • Ellyse Perry19 (22b)
  • Nahida Akter4-0-36-0
  • Habiba Islam6-0-51-0
27.6
1
Nahida Akter to Voll, 1 run, length ball around off, whips it to midwicket for a single
27.5
0
Nahida Akter to Voll, no run, fuller length ball driven to cover
27.4
1
Nahida Akter to Perry, 1 run, widish length ball hacks it down to deep cover
27.3
1
Nahida Akter to Voll, 1 run, a touch short and whips it away towards in front of square
27.2
2
Nahida Akter to Voll, 2 runs, slower through the air ball, steps out of the crease and hammers it to the left of long on. The fielder comes around and fails to gather it cleanly, allowed the batters to complete the double
27.1
1
Nahida Akter to Perry, 1 run, back of a length ball punches it through the covers

Nahida Akter returns to the attack

END OF OVER:
27 | 18 Runs | AUS-W: 212/1 (9 runs required from 23 overs, RR: 7.85, RRR: 0.39)

  • Georgia Voll123 (92b)
  • Ellyse Perry17 (20b)
  • Habiba Islam6-0-51-0
  • Rabeya Khan5-0-33-0
26.6
4
Habiba Islam to Voll, FOUR, low full toss ball on the pads, gets down on one knee and paddles it away behind square, beats the deep square leg fielder too
26.5
4
Habiba Islam to Voll, FOUR, Cheeky! Massive smile on Voll's face right after striking the ball. Back of a length and shuffles across to play the lap scoop, nails it over the keeper's head
26.4
2
Habiba Islam to Voll, 2 runs, shortish length ball whacks it across the line to widish mid-on for a couple of runs
26.3
4
Habiba Islam to Voll, FOUR, too full and overpitched outside off, driven firmly through the covers and beats the sweeper fielder there. 200 up for Australia Women
26.2
0
Habiba Islam to Voll, no run, Huge appeal but the umpire is unmoved! Back of a length ball, pace off delivery and thuds the inner thigh pad of Voll as she goes through the swipe shot way too early. Bangladesh opted to review the decision. Ultra Edge confirms no bat is involved. Pitching outside off, impact is in line and missing the wickets due to the height.
26.1
4
Habiba Islam to Voll, FOUR, Fuller length ball wide outside off, another misfield and Ritu Moni parries this one towards the ropes. She covers her ground at first from deep third as Voll splices the square drive, but the fielder fails to gather it cleanly and makes a mess out of it. She is claiming that her recovery was alright, but replay confirmed the ball and her hand touching the ropes.

END OF OVER:
26 | 5 Runs | AUS-W: 194/1 (27 runs required from 24 overs, RR: 7.46, RRR: 1.12)

  • Ellyse Perry17 (20b)
  • Georgia Voll105 (86b)
  • Rabeya Khan5-0-33-0
  • Habiba Islam5-0-33-0
25.6
0
Rabeya Khan to Perry, no run, length ball dabs it to the ring fielder
25.5
1
Rabeya Khan to Voll, 1 run, Miscues it straight up in the air and Sharmin Akter drops a dolly! Poor fielding from Bangladesh all around today. Length ball on the off stump, steps out of the crease to swing it away, plays the slog sweep and mistimes it high in the air to the midwicket fielder inside the ring. The ring fielder was tracking back, lost her balance at the very last moment and the ball burst through her hands. She landed heavily on her neck and akwardly too, immediately walks out of the field with the physio for some treatment.
25.4
1
Rabeya Khan to Perry, 1 run, length ball pushes to cover area
25.3
1
Rabeya Khan to Voll, 1 run, long hop delivery and Voll swings it away to deep midwicket
25.2
1
Rabeya Khan to Perry, 1 run, back of a length ball works it away to long on
25.1
1
Rabeya Khan to Voll, 1 run, fuller length ball on the pads, clipped to deep midwicket

END OF OVER:
25 | 9 Runs | AUS-W: 189/1 (32 runs required from 25 overs, RR: 7.56, RRR: 1.28)

  • Georgia Voll102 (83b)
  • Ellyse Perry15 (17b)
  • Habiba Islam5-0-33-0
  • Rabeya Khan4-0-28-0
24.6
1
Habiba Islam to Voll, 1 run, length ball in the slot, gets down on one knee and plays the slog sweep, miscues it to deep midwicket, falls short of the fielder there
24.5
1
Habiba Islam to Perry, 1 run, fuller length ball plays with the straight bat to the left of mid-off