Australia secured a commanding 98-run victory over the Netherlands on Tuesday, extending their unbeaten run in the Women's T20 World Cup. The win keeps the defending champions firmly on track for the knockout stages.
Beth Mooney anchored the innings with a fluent half-century before being forced to retire hurt, casting a shadow over the victory. The opening batter's precise contributions were not disclosed in available reports. Her injury status will be closely monitored ahead of upcoming fixtures.
The result leaves Australia top of their group with maximum points from their opening matches. The Netherlands, meanwhile, face an uphill battle to stay in contention for the semi-finals after suffering their second defeat.
Australia will look to maintain momentum in their next group stage encounter, though Mooney's availability could prove pivotal. The Netherlands must regroup quickly to keep their knockout hopes alive.
"It's great to get the win, but we'll assess Beth and take it from there," an unnamed team source indicated, according to reports. The squad is expected to provide a formal update on her condition ahead of the next game.