Australia Women’s Dominant Performance in 1st ODI against South Africa

In the opening ODI, Australia defeated South Africa by eight wickets in a smashing victory, with Beth Mooney leading the charge with an unbeaten 52. Megan Schutt, who was playing her 200th international match, delivered an impressive performance, taking 1-1 from five consecutive overs and taking her 261st international wicket. South Africa struggled, with Marizanne Kapp top-scoring with 50 but being forced to retire hurt after being struck on her elbow. The series continues at North Sydney Oval on Wednesday and Saturday.