Australia dough Ashleigh Gardner has etted its name in record books with a breathtaking century against New Zealand in the 2 World Cup of ICC 2025 on Wednesday 1 October at the cricket stadium Holkar, Indore. Gardner scored a sensational 113 of only 85 balls to lift Australia on a command of a total of 326 after Captain Alyssa Healy won the throwing and decided to first bat.
With its remarkable century, it became the first dough in the history of the World Cup of Women, which slammed a hundred launches to six or less. Gardner, who walked with Australia, was rolled to 128 on 5 on 5, formed a counterattack. She completed a century from only 77 supplies, which made him the third fastest in the history of the tournament.
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Gardner’s knocking was attached by 16 borders and six, but for statistics, her ability to absorb pressure and building a partnership that defined shifts. First she stabilized the shifts next to Tahio McGrath, with a couple to the sixth goal for 64 runs. Then came a stable 47-run stand with Sophie Molineux, followed by a brisk 69-Run partnership with Kim Garth in only 53 balls, because Gardner kept the score and Australian momentum intact.
Her half-century came with a flourishing-eating Amelia Kerrová nad Prozazy-a from there it accelerated with a goal. Gardner’s ability to move the gear without disproportionate risk gave Australia an advantage and helped them overcome 300-run.
Australia was brought to 326 at 49.3 overs, recorded quite the highest world championship against New Zealand. In addition to Gardner, Phoebe Litchfield (45 out of 31), Ellys Perry (33 OFF 41), Tahlia McGrath (26 out of 34) and Kim Garth (38 out of 37) also contributed to the Australian total number.
For New Zealand Lea Tahuhu (3/42, 8 overs) and Jess Kerr (3/59, 8.3 exceeded) raised each three goals, while Bree Illing (2/75, 9 overs) and Amelia Kerr (2/54, 10 over) also scalp two goals.
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Published:
Rishabh beniwal
Published on:
October 1, 2025
