Dominant Australia extend unbeaten run as Sutherland, Gardner decimate England

Australia’s stand-in captain Tahlia McGrath praised the ‘world-class’ duo of Ashleigh Gardner and Annabel Sutherland for their spectacular 180-run stand after securing a six-wicket win over England in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup clash at the Holkar Stadium on Wednesday.

The unbeaten 180-run partnership between Ashleigh, who hit 16 boundaries in her 104 not out, and Annabel, who slammed nine fours and six in an unbeaten 98, lifted Australia from a precarious 68/4 to completing the chase of 245 with 57 balls to spare.

“Very happy. Spinners did a fantastic job with the ball. A little bit of a shaky start with the bat, but then Bells and Ash were just world-class. So good to watch them. It was clinical, and I feel for Bells a bit, not getting a hundred. She thoroughly deserved it,” said Tahlia at the conclusion of the game.