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Australia maintains unbeaten start as Mooney retires hurt against Netherlands

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Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Australia maintains unbeaten start as Mooney retires hurt against Netherlands

Summary

Australia secured a comfortable victory over the Netherlands by 98 runs in the Women's T20 World Cup in Southampton on June 20. Beth Mooney top-scored with 74 runs from 42 balls but retired hurt with back stiffness after the 14th over. Australia set a challenging target of 219-6, with Ash Gardner contributing 58 runs. The Netherlands, in reply, managed 121-3, with captain Babette de Leede scoring an unbeaten 56 in her 100th T20I appearance. Australia's win keeps them unbeaten in the tournament.

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Status Watch

•Australia scores 219-6, matching highest total in Women's T20 World Cup.
•Mooney retires hurt, leading to Voll taking wicketkeeping duties.
•Netherlands finishes with 121-3, De Leede scoring 56 in her milestone match.
•Gardner returns with impactful 58 runs after recovering from injury.
•Match held in Southampton on June 20, 2026.

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1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Injury concern for Mooney as Australia beat Netherlands

What they're saying

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Beth Mooney smashes a half-century but retires hurt as Australia complete a comfortable 98-run victory over the Netherlands to maintain their unbeaten start to the Women's T20 World Cup.
— Yahoo Sports

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