Beth Mooney's unbeaten 96 has put Gujarat Giants on the brink of the WPL play-offs, but the Australian should have become the competition's first centurion.

Mooney's innings followed an unbeaten 90 by Ellyse Perry a week ago, leaving New Zealander Sophie Devine's 99 in the WPL's first season, 2023, as still the highest individual score, though Mooney is now equal second with Alyssa Healy, who made 96* eight days before Devine's knock.

Australia's captain Alyssa Healy will miss next month's T20 tour of New Zealand, with back-up wicketkeeper Nicole Faltum called in for her first international tour.

Nicole Faltum has become the first new wicketkeeper in a little over a decade to crack an Australian squad, but she knows more patience is required to debut.

The wicket-keeper batter has been named as a replacement for Alyssa Healy who continues to recover from her foot injury.

Beth Mooney hit an unbeaten 96 from 59 balls as Gujarat Giants claimed a crushing 81-run win over UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League. The Australia left-hander batted throughout the Gujarat innings,

The New South Wales keeper-batter has been named the WNCL player of the season after a prolific time with the bat

Australia has announced its 14-player squad for the forthcoming three-match T20I series. Alyssa Healy, who is currently recovering from a foot injury, is set to miss the three-match series scheduled to begin on March 21.

Beth Mooney’s unbeaten 96 powered Gujarat Giants to a commanding 186/5 before their bowlers dismantled UP Warriorz for 105, securing an 81-run victory in the WPL 2025. Mooney’s knock, supported by Harleen Deol’s 45,