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ODI World Cup: All-rounder Ashleigh Gardner smashed a scintillating 115 off 83 balls to help Australia post a daunting 326 all out in 49.3 overs against New Zealand in their 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup clash at Holkar Stadium on Wednesday.

The total also marks Australia’s highest-ever score against New Zealand in ODIs, and came after a mid-innings wobble saw them slip from 108/2 to 128/5 at the venue hosting its first-ever women’s international game.

Ashleigh’s knock - her maiden World Cup century and second in ODIs - was the centrepiece of Australia’s recovery. While hitting 16 fours and a six at a strike-rate of 138.55, Ashleigh stitched crucial partnerships of 64, 47, and 69 with Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, and Kim Garth, respectively.