Women's Cricket World Cup 2022: Australia Beat West Indies by 157 Runs

Australia set a massive target of 306 runs for West Indies in their rain-hit semi-final clash in the ICC Women's World Cup 2022.

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Alyssa Healy was the star performer for Australia Women with a brilliant 107-ball 129, hitting 17 boundaries and one six in her dominating innings.

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Haynes scored 85 off 100 deliveries, with nine boundaries and Beth Mooney then added the finishing touches with her 31-ball 43.

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The Australian team of 2022 is a far bigger margin ahead of everybody else than the team of 2017 was

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West Indies today, aside from Dottin’s brief attempt at the start, never even looked like they were trying to chase down the target.

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West Indies return home defeated as they were unable to chase the target of 306 runs set by Australia at the semifinal.

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