Australia women set new world record
Australia's women cricketers surpassed their male counterparts on Sunday to set a new world record for the most consecutive wins in ODI with a six-wicket victory over New Zealand in Mount Maunganui.
The win, Australia's 22nd in a row, means Meg Lanning's team eclipsed the mark set by Ricky Ponting's men's side in 2003, having equalled the long-standing record back in October.
Set a target of 213 to win, the Australians rattled off the required total in just under 39 overs to secure a comfortable victory.
Ashleigh Gardner brought up the winning runs when she smashed a six off Amelia Kerr on her way to a personal tally of 53 not out, as her team set the new global benchmark.
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