Australia topped Group 1 with a 98‑run win over the Netherlands in Southampton, keeping their World Cup run unbeaten. Beth Mooney scored 74 from 42 balls before retiring hurt, while Ash Gardner added 58. Georgia Wareham hit 41 in 18 balls as the hosts piled on 219‑6, matching England’s tournament high.

Mooney’s injury forced a change at wicket: with emergency keeper Phoebe Litchfield sidelined by a quad strain, 22‑year‑old Georgia Voll took gloves, removing Phebe Molkenboer in the second over. England’s record‑setting 219‑6 sits as the tournament’s highest score, underscoring Australia’s power and depth. This performance cements their status as favourites for the final in the.

Netherlands bowled out for 121‑3, with captain Babette de Leede unbeaten on 56 off 57 in her 100th T20I. She shared a 96‑run partnership with Sterre Kalis, but Australia’s 219‑run onslaught made the target impossible. The win keeps Australia at the top of the group and boosts confidence heading into the knockout stage for the upcoming semi‑finals.

The match also highlighted the depth of Australia’s squad. With Mooney sidelined, the team relied on veterans like Ellyse Perry and newcomers such as Georgina Van Dijk to maintain momentum. Their ability to adapt under pressure will be tested when the group’s final game against Pakistan approaches, where every wicket counts.