On Sunday, Australia will meet either South Africa or 2017 champions England in the final of the 50-over competition in Christchurch.
Australia continued to prove why they are the most dominant force in women’s cricket by a wide margin as they thrashed West Indies in the first semi-final of the 2022I CC Women’s World Cup. The winning margin for Meg Lanning’s side was 157 runs. First-rounders Rachael Haynes (85), and Alysha Healy (129), set the tone with a 305-run total for Australia.
Beth Mooney continued her unbeaten streak with a series of ferocious strikes at the finish of the match. A magnificent fielding display from Mooney ensured Australia’s ideal start to the defense of their massive total.
Watch Beth Mooney’s diving catch in the Women’s World Cup semifinal versus West Indies.
Windies starter Rashada Williams was dismissed for a duck after Mooney dove to her right to take a catch made by Megan Schutt.
Later, the ICC Cricket World Cup handle posted the catch on Instagram.
On Wednesday, Australia cruised to a 157-run victory over the West Indies and a place in the final of the Women’s World Cup. The rain-shortened semi-final between Australia and New Zealand was controlled from the start by the seasoned openers Alyssa Healy and Rachael Haynes, who put on a 216-run partnership, the most of the competition. Only 45 overs into the match, the West Indies were bowled out for just 148 in the 37th overs, a total that was never threatened.
With an undefeated record in the 50-over event, the six-time champions Australia will play either South Africa or England for the title on Sunday in Christchurch.
