Australia kicked off their 2024 T20 World Cup campaign with a commanding six-wicket win over Sri Lanka, thanks to Megan Schutt's excellent spell of 3 for 12 and Beth Mooney’s steady 43*. Schutt led the charge, restricting Sri Lanka to a low total of 93/7, and Australia chased it down with ease, securing victory with 34 balls to spare in Sharjah. The loss, Sri Lanka's second in as many games, leaves them on shaky ground in the Group A standings.

Chamari Athapaththu, Sri Lanka’s captain, expressed concerns about her team's batting, which came true as they struggled right from the start. Megan Schutt was in fine form, dismissing opener Vishmi Gunaratne for a duck, while Ash Gardner removed Athapaththu for a second consecutive failure. Sri Lanka couldn’t build any momentum, managing just 23 runs in the PowerPlay and failing to recover from the early blows. Nilakshi de Silva provided some resistance with 29*, but lacked support from the other end.

Australia's chase wasn’t without its own struggles. Udeshika Prabodhani dismissed Alyssa Healy with a brilliant delivery, while Sugandika Kumari bowled Ellyse Perry for 16. However, Beth Mooney kept her calm, forging a crucial partnership with Ash Gardner to guide Australia to the target in just over 14 overs. Mooney’s unbeaten 43*, despite the heat of Sharjah, ensured Australia stayed in control throughout.

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