Sthalekar sets up series win

Australia Women 6 for 124 (Sthalekar 34, Watkins 2-26) beat New Zealand Women 92 (Andrews 3-16) by 32 runs
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A strong all-round performance from Lisa Sthalekar ensured a 32-run victory for Australia, who secured the three-game series 2-1 at Allan Border Field. Sthalekar, who was named Player of the Series, top scored in Australia's 6 for 124 before grabbing two wickets in New Zealand's chase.

Sthalekar made 34 and Leah Poulton scored 30 as Australia set a target that would have required New Zealand's highest total of the series. But Sarah Andrews starred in the field to give Australia the upper hand, collecting 3 for 16 and effecting a run-out early in the innings.

Only three New Zealanders reached double figures as the Australians constricted the flow of runs. Fittingly, it was Sthalekar who ended the game by picking up the final wicket to finish with 2 for 25. The teams now fly to England for the ICC Women's World Twenty20.