Twitter reaction: Annabel Sutherland’s exceptional all-round performance power Australia to ODI series victory over New Zealand

Australia Ladies sealed a commanding 2-0 sequence victory over New Zealand Ladies with a convincing 75-run win within the third and ultimate ODI at Basin Reserve, Wellington. An all-round masterclass from Annabel Sutherland performed a pivotal position in Australia’s success.

Australia’s strong begin with the bat

Profitable the toss and electing to bat, Australia posted a difficult whole of 290 in 49 overs. Opener Phoebe Litchfield set the tone with a gradual 50 off 59 balls, that includes 5 boundaries. Within the center order, Ashleigh Gardner accelerated the scoring with an explosive 74 off 62 deliveries, which included 9 fours and a six. Regardless of the efforts of New Zealand’s bowlers, Australia’s deep batting lineup ensured a formidable goal.

Amelia Kerr, the standout bowler for the blackcaps, claimed 4 essential wickets in her 10-over spell, whereas Rosemary Mair supported with three dismissals. Captain Sophie Devine chipped in with two necessary scalps, however the hosts struggled to comprise Australia’s relentless batting.

New Zealand stumbles within the chase

Chasing 290, New Zealand started with promise as skilled opener Suzie Bates anchored the innings with a fluent 53 off 59 balls, laced with eight fours. Nonetheless, a scarcity of partnerships and frequent dismissals thwarted their chase. Maddy Inexperienced provided late resistance with an unbeaten 39 off 35 balls, however the mounting stress proved insurmountable. The hosts have been bowled out for 215 in 42.3 overs.

Australia’s bowlers delivered an all-round efficiency to dismantle New Zealand’s batting. Sutherland led the cost, claiming three wickets for 43 runs in her 9 overs. Leg-spinner Alana King was equally efficient, additionally taking three wickets in her nine-over spell. Darcie Brown and Kim Garth chipped in with a wicket apiece, guaranteeing a collective bowling effort. For her distinctive all-round show, Sutherland was named each Participant of the Match and Participant of the Sequence. Her impactful contributions, together with an excellent 147 with the bat within the sequence and constant wicket-taking, proved decisive in Australia’s dominance all through the tour.

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Right here is how Twitter reacted:

Midge 😂#NZvAUS pic.twitter.com/cpwbOC8cvr

— australian womens cricket with little or no context (@awcwvlc) December 23, 2024

Australia seals the sequence with a convincing win in third ODI

Scorecard 👉 https://t.co/rZ4Shw9fsf#cricket #NZvAUS #ODI #CricketTwitter #WomenCricket pic.twitter.com/PmiiHiiNKM

— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) December 23, 2024

#Australia 🇦🇺 Ladies : 290 (49 ov)#NewZealand 🇳🇿 Ladies : 215 (43.3 ov)Australia Ladies received by 75 runs & received the sequence 2-0Player of the match : Annabel Sutherland (Australia Ladies)Participant of the sequence : Annabel Sutherland (Australia Ladies)3rdODI #NZWvAUSW 🏏🏆️#NZvAUS pic.twitter.com/qbJyyqHFiD

— Ishara (@Ishara23032) December 23, 2024

Actually good innings from Maddy Inexperienced, by no means sufficient with no help, however nonetheless actually good. Alana King has been the distinction. #NZvAUS

— Simon Wooden (@WoodOnWineNZ) December 23, 2024

Alana King is such a weapon. #NZvAUS

— Ross Martin (@RossMartin1960) December 23, 2024

Annabel Sutherland in 2024:

Hit Double Century in Check vs SAGot POTT Award in The Hundred5th total Highest Wicket Taker in WT20Player of Sequence award vs NZ

ODIs: 369 Runs | 13 WktsTests: 256 Runs | 5 WktsT20Is: 28 Runs | 19 Wkts pic.twitter.com/iiTUW1PWM8

— J𝙖𝙣𝙖 🌟 (@ig_jana23) December 23, 2024

Annabel Sutherland in 2024:

💥Hit Double Century in Check vs SA💥Acquired POTT Award in The Hundred💥fifth total Highest Wicket Taker in WT20💥Participant of Sequence award vs NZ

ODIs: 369 Runs | 13 WktsTests: 256 Runs | 5 WktsT20Is: 28 Runs | 19 Wkts

Belinda Clark Medal Loading🔜 pic.twitter.com/q5VOMfAnfF

— Ahmad Hussain (@Ahmad_Pak_) December 23, 2024

27.6

Annabel Sutherland now has the very best bowling strike charge for a pacer in ODIs. (min: 30 wickets) https://t.co/jCicwg89Jh

— Shajin MS (@SupertrampMS) December 23, 2024

Annabel Sutherland😍

— Karishma Dhakal (@Its_karishma) December 23, 2024

Annabel Sutherland at the moment has the next ODI batting common than Belinda Clark and a decrease ODI bowling common than Megan Schutt.#NZvAUS

— Nic Savage (@nic_savage1) December 22, 2024