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Beth Mooney calms injury fears as Australia crush the Netherlands in T20 Women’s World Cup

The Guardian UK Saturday 20 June 2026, 13:52 UTC By Australian Associated Press 1 min read
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Australia, 219-6, Netherlands, 121-3, Aus win by 98 runsCaptain suffering from a stiff back after long bus tripBeth Mooney has played down any concerns about her back injury after Australia crushed the Netherlands by 98 runs in their T20 Women’s World Cup clash in Southampton. In reply to Australia’s 219 for six, the world No 14 side were restricted to 121 for three despite a brave effort from the associate nation. Australia’s third win in succession has put them on the verge of locking away...

Beth Mooney has played down any concerns about her back injury after Australia crushed the Netherlands by 98 runs in their T20 Women’s World Cup clash in Southampton. In reply to Australia’s 219 for six, the world No 14 side were restricted to 121 for three despite a brave effort from the associate nation.

Australia’s third win in succession has put them on the verge of locking away a top-two berth in their group and a spot in the semi-finals. But there was an injury scare with Mooney, who struck an unbeaten 74 from 42 deliveries before retiring hurt with the scoreboard reading 152 for two, after 14 overs.

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