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All-rounders Annabel Sutherland and Ashleigh Gardner shared an unbeaten 180-run stand, leading Australia to a comprehensive six-wicket win against arch-rivals England in their Women’s World Cup game on Wednesday.

Spinners Alana King (1/20), Sophie Molineux (2/52), Gardner (2/39) and pacer Sutherland (3/60) restricted England to a modest 244 for nine despite Tammy Beaumont’s patient 79 off 108 balls after choosing to bowl.

Sutherland (98 not out) capped off a fine day by anchoring the run chase, rescuing Australia from a shaky start and guiding them home alongside Gardner (104 not out), who complemented Sutherland with her fluent strokeplay.

With this win, Australia not only maintained their unbeaten record in the tournament but also reclaimed the top spot on the

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