Latest Ashleigh Gardner News & Updates

Leeds, June 22 (IANS) Australia will look to seal their fourth successive victory in the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup when they face an already eliminated Pakistan at Headingley on Tuesday.With South Africa’s win over India tightening the semi-finalists race from Group 1, Australia sit at the top with three wins from as many games and a strong net run rate. Another convincing victory would take them closer to a semi‑final berth. Australia have dominated Pakistan in this competition by wi…

Southampton, June 21 (IANS) Australia all-rounder and vice-captain Ashleigh Gardner has played down concerns over the fitness of wicketkeeper-batter Beth Mooney while confirming her own ankle has recovered well after the defending champions’ commanding victory over the Netherlands in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at The Rose Bowl.Speaking after Australia’s third successive Group A win, Gardner said Mooney’s early exit from the innings was only a precaution as the team manages its players careful…

Southampton, June 20 (IANS) Australia captain Sophie Molineux praised the Netherlands for their fighting display despite her side cruising to a 98-run victory in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, saying the Dutch batters made life difficult for the defending champions after they had posted a daunting total.Australia continued their unbeaten run in the tournament with a commanding performance at the Rose Bowl, piling up 219/6 before restricting the Netherlands to 121/3.Beth Mooney starred with the b…

Southampton, June 20 (IANS) Netherlands captain Babette de Leede described her side’s Women’s T20 World Cup clash against Australia as a “massive moment” for Dutch cricket despite suffering a 98-run defeat to the six-time champions.Australia piled up an imposing 219/6 after being put in to bat, with Beth Mooney leading the charge with a brilliant 74 off 42 balls and Ashleigh Gardner hammering 58 from 32 deliveries. The six-time champions then restricted the Netherlands to 121/3, although the Dut…

Southampton, June 20 (IANS) Australia opener Beth Mooney brushed aside concerns over the back issue that forced her to retire hurt and said she was pleased to have played her role in Australia’s commanding 98-run victory over the Netherlands in the Women’s T20 World Cup at the Rose Bowl on Saturday.Mooney was named Player of the Match after scoring a brilliant 74 off 42 balls, helping Australia post a record-equalling 219/6 before restricting the Netherlands to 121/3 to register their third cons…

Southampton, June 20 (IANS) Beth Mooney and Ashleigh Gardner starred with the bat before Kim Garth led a disciplined bowling performance as Australia defeated the Netherlands by 98 runs in the Women’s T20 World Cup at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on Saturday.After posting a record-equalling 219/6 in their 20 overs, Australia restricted the Netherlands to 121/3 to register their third victory of the tournament and strengthen their position in the competition.Chasing a daunting target of 220, the …

Southampton, June 20 (IANS) Ashleigh Gardner said she was pleased to make the most of her return to Australia’s playing XI after scoring a quickfire 58 off 32 balls in their record-equalling Women’s T20 World Cup total against the Netherlands at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on Saturday.Gardner, who missed Australia’s previous match after suffering an ankle injury, played a key role in helping the six-time champions post 219/6, matching the highest total in Women’s T20 World Cup history. …

Southampton, June 20 (IANS) Beth Mooney produced a brilliant knock of 74 while Ashleigh Gardner smashed a quickfire half-century as Australia equalled the highest total in Women’s T20 World Cup history, posting 219/6 against the Netherlands in their Group stage clash at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on Saturday.After being asked to bat first, Australia got off to a positive start through openers Beth Mooney and Georgia Voll. The pair collected boundaries early and raced to 11 runs in the openin…

Southampton, June 20 (IANS) Netherlands won the toss and elected to bowl first against Australia in the 14th match of the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Rose Bowl on Saturday.Six-time champions have made some big changes in the playing XI as Ashleigh Gardner is back after missing the last match due to injury and Lucy Hamilton is playing her first Women’s World Cup match.Australia are up and running after a perfect start with back-to-back wins, meaning they sit joint top of Group 1 alo…

Southampton, June 19 (IANS) Australia will aim to strengthen their grip on a Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final spot when they face tournament debutants Netherlands in the 14th Group 1 match at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on Saturday. Australia are up and running after a perfect start with back-to-back wins meaning they sit joint top of Group 1 alongside India in a group featuring all three of last year’s semi-finalists. Already having accounted for a big one when beating South Africa in t…