An eight-wicket thrashing for the White Ferns from Australia, in today's Twenty20 cricket series-opener in Auckland.

The New Zealand women made 137 for two, with returning allrounder Amelia Kerr hitting an unbeaten half century.

But the Aussies cantered to the target in 13 and a half overs, finishing on 138 for two.

Opener and wicketkeeper Beth Mooney top-scored with 75 not out.

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An eight-wicket thrashing for the White Ferns from Australia, in today's Twenty20 cricket series-opener in Auckland.
The New Zealand women made 137 for two, with returning allrounder Amelia Kerr hitting an unbeaten half century.
But the Aussies cantered to the target in 13 and a half overs, finishing on 138 for two.
Opener and wicketkeeper Beth Mooney top-scored with 75 not out.
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