Australia opener Beth Mooney delivered an impressive performance in the first T20I against West Indies. Her strong batting helped Australia win the match and also moved her up the all-time list for most fifty-plus scores in Women’s T20 Internationals.
With this innings, Mooney overtook New Zealand legend Suzie Bates and now sits second on the list.
Beth Mooney’s Match-Winning 79 in the Series Opener
Beth Mooney scored 79 runs from 55 balls at the Arnos Vale Ground. Her innings included seven fours and two sixes and played a key role in Australia’s victory.
Australia had a difficult start after losing two early wickets and were 34 for 2. Mooney then built an important partnership with Ellyse Perry. The pair added 99 runs for the third wicket in just 66 balls, helping Australia recover and build a strong total.
Key Match Details
| Match | Australia vs West Indies – 1st WT20I |
|---|---|
| Venue | Arnos Vale Ground |
| Result | Australia won |
| Player of the Moment | Beth Mooney |
| Mooney’s Score | 79 (55 balls) |
| Boundaries | 7 fours, 2 sixes |
Australia eventually finished their innings at 164 for 6.
West Indies Bowlers’ Performance
West Indies bowlers tried to control the scoring but struggled to stop the Australian batting lineup.
West Indies Bowling Figures
| Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|
| Deandra Dottin | 3/35 |
| Chinelle Henry | 2/28 |
Despite these efforts, Australia managed to post a competitive total.
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West Indies Chase Falls Short
While chasing 165 runs, West Indies could not keep up with the required run rate. Their batters struggled against a disciplined Australian bowling attack.
Qiana Joseph was the top scorer for the team with 45 runs from 39 balls.
West Indies finished their innings at 121 for 6, giving Australia a comfortable win.
West Indies Batting Summary
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Qiana Joseph | 45 | 39 |
Australia Bowling Contributions
| Bowler |
|---|
| Megan Schutt |
| Kim Garth |
| Alana King |
| Georgia Wareham |
The wickets were shared among the Australian bowlers, who kept the run scoring under control throughout the innings.
Most 50+ Scores in Women’s T20 Internationals
Beth Mooney’s latest innings also helped her move to second place on the list for most fifty-plus scores in Women’s T20Is.
All-Time WT20I 50+ Scores List
| Player | Team | Innings | 100s | 50s | 50+ Scores | Innings per 50+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | India | 154 | 1 | 33 | 34 | 4.5 |
| Beth Mooney | Australia | 110 | 2 | 28 | 30 | 3.7 |
| Suzie Bates | New Zealand | 175 | 1 | 28 | 29 | 6.0 |
| Sophie Devine | New Zealand | 145 | 1 | 22 | 23 | 6.3 |
| Danni Wyatt | England | 157 | 2 | 21 | 23 | 6.8 |
| Hayley Matthews | West Indies | 116 | 3 | 19 | 22 | 5.3 |
| Stafanie Taylor | West Indies | 127 | 0 | 22 | 22 | 5.8 |
| Gaby Lewis | Ireland | 112 | 2 | 18 | 20 | 5.6 |
| Alyssa Healy | Australia | 143 | 1 | 17 | 18 | 7.9 |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt | England | 131 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 7.3 |
| Esha Oza | UAE | 108 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 6.0 |
Among the top players in this list, Beth Mooney has reached her fifty-plus scores in fewer innings than most others, showing her consistency in the format.
Australia now lead the three-match T20I series 1-0 after this win. With Mooney in strong form and the bowling unit performing well, Australia will look to secure the series in the next match.
West Indies will aim to improve their batting performance and level the series in the upcoming game.
