Sharjah : Australia defeated Sri Lanka by 6 Wickets at Sharjah to start their campaign on winning note. Megan Scutt starred with her 3/12 and played vital role in Aussies’ win.
Bowling 1st , the Scutt-Gardner duo removed reliable openers of Sri Lanka – skipper Chamari Athapaththu and Vishmi Gunaratne.
Sri Lanka slowed throughout the innings and never looked settled as Scutt with her 3 fer & Sophie Molineux’s 2-fer restricted them to 93-7 (20).
Chasing 94 runs, veteran Beth Mooney (43*) guided Australia to the win in 14.2 overs losing 4 wickets.
Scutt was adjourned the Player of the Match for her heroic spell.
Brief Scorecard :
1st Innings :
SL : 93-7 (20)
Nilakshi de Silva : 29* (40)
AUS
Megan Scutt : 3/12
2nd Innings :
AUS : 94-4 (14.1)
Beth Mooney : 43* (38)
Result : Australia win by 6 Wickets
