Postpublished at 19:06 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2023
Daniel Norcross
BBC Test Match Special
That could be an incredible catch.
Summary
Australia ruthless with the ball after Schutt's explosive first over removes both NZ openers
Gardner takes 5-12 and Schutt 2-8
Aggressive Australia pile up 173-9
Healy top-scores with 55 off 38 balls
Lanning hits 41 before being bowled by Kerr googly
Perry blazes 40 off 22 balls, including two sixes
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Umpire reviewpublished at 5.2 overs
Darcie Brown has taken what looks like a wonderful diving catch running in from mid-off.
If she has held on it, it is a stunner. The third umpire is going to have a look...
Postpublished at 19:04 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2023
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialBernadine Bezuidenhout is batting exactly how New Zealand need her to bat.
She is going to need to keep going.
Postpublished at 19:04 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2023
Henry Moeran
BBC Test Match Special commentatorThat was a good over and a good sign of intent.
NZ 25-2published at 5 overs
Left-arm spinner Jess Jonassen comes into the attack and immediately throws her arms into the air in frustration as Bernadine Bezuidenhout plays a powerful reverse-sweep through point for four.
A fine over for New Zealand ends with another huge heave from Bezuidenhout over long-on for a one-bounce four.
Bezuidenhout is warming to her task.
Postpublished at 19:00 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2023
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special
Image source, Getty ImagesI am worried about the net run-rate now for New Zealand. They lost their power hitters and their two best batters.
I don't want them to crawl up to 120 because as we see, time and time again, net run-rate does come into play.
Them crawling to 120 would be better than them getting bowled out for 80 though.
NZ 14-2published at 4 overs
Image source, Getty ImagesThat's more like from Bernadine Bezuidenhout.
Darcie Brown just drops it a bit short and Bezuidenhout clubs a pull away through fine leg for four.
New Zealand need plenty more of those if they are to challenge their target of 174.
NZ 9-2published at 3 overs
After all that excitement I lost track of where we were with the cricket.
Postpublished at 18:57 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2023
I can hear your groans at that one from here...
Postpublished at 18:56 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2023
Henry Moeran
BBC Test Match Special commentatorShe might take them to court, you never know, she might decide to... Sue?
Postpublished at 18:56 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2023
The request is in, Alex. Give us a few minutes!
Postpublished at 18:56 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2023
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialI have to keep turning my mic off!
Sue is now asking the players: "Should there be a code of conduct for that?"
Please, please, please can we get that on the BBC Sport website? It has to be.
Not outpublished at 2.2 overs
And after all that the decision is not out!
Sue Redfern still has a huge smile on her face. Least she sees the funny side.
Postpublished at 18:54 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2023
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialSue Redfern fell last summer too and then every game she had to go and see the home team physio to get her ankle strapped.
Postpublished at 18:54 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2023
Henry Moeran
BBC Test Match Special commentatorThat is an extraordinary moment.
Australia reviewpublished at 2.2 overs
Wa-hey!
Australia think they have trapped Bernadine Bezuidenhout lbw. Umpire Sue Redfern says no, but then tumbles to the floor to try and avoid Bezuidenhout as she attempted a single.
Laughs all round. Redfern is fine thankfully.
NZ 7-2published at 2 overs
It's a maiden from Darcie Brown, with Amelia Kerr struggling to cope with the pace.
The New Zealand hole gets deeper.
NZ 7-2published at 1 overs
Bernadine Bezuidenhout and Amelia Kerr are the new batters. They have a substantial rebuilding job to do. But with a hefty target to chase they cannot afford to spend too long getting their eye in.
Darcie Brown will open at the other end for Australia.
Postpublished at 18:47 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2023
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special
Image source, Getty ImagesFor the first time in my life I am wrong.
What an over it has been.
New Zealand, what is going on? What are you doing? The two key batters are out for ducks. They are fighting for that semi-final spot with South Africa, who lost yesterday.
WICKETpublished at 0.5 overs
Devine lbw b Schutt 0 (NZ 6-2)
There wasn't an edge! Sophie Devine goes first ball. Their two key batters out for a duck.
New Zealand in a huge hole already.