"Alyssa Healy has completed superb back-to-back centuries to lead her Australian team into the semi-finals of the World Cup, inspiring them to a merciless 10-wicket trouncing of Bangladesh. Healy hit an unbeaten 113, coming just four days after her equally brilliant 142 that saw off hosts India at the same Visakhapatnam stadium, this time sharing an unbroken double-century opening partnership with Phoebe Litchfield (84no) to race to their target of 199 in just 24.5 overs."
"I thought I was a little bit poor behind the stumps, and probably a little bit as skipper as well tonight, but we'll take the two points and move on, she said. I was a little bit disappointed with my glovework and I had a little bit to make up for with the bat, and luckily got the job done."
"It helped Bangladesh eke out 9-198 after they had chosen to bat, their highest total in an ODI against Australia, with Sobhana Mostary compiling the first half-century ever for the Asian side against the world champions. But Alana King's mesmeric unbroken 10-over spell, in which she took 2-18 with four maidens, was key to ensuring Australia's target wasn't too challenging."
Alyssa Healy produced back-to-back centuries, scoring an unbeaten 113 after a 142 four days earlier, to steer Australia into the World Cup semi-finals. Healy and Phoebe Litchfield (84no) compiled an unbroken 202-run opening partnership as Australia chased 199 in 24.5 overs for a 10-wicket victory. Bangladesh posted 198 after electing to bat, their highest ODI total versus Australia, with Sobhana Mostary recording Bangladesh's first half-century against the champions. Alana King delivered an unbroken 10-over spell of 2-18 with four maidens. Australia dropped six catches, the worst Women's World Cup fielding display since 2013.
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