Cricket World's Player of the Week - Megan Schutt, Australia Women

Megan Schutt on Saturday equalled the highest wickets for a bowler in Women's T20 World Cup as she helped Australia begin their title defence with a six-wicket win over Sri Lanka.

Schutt's efforts kept Sri Lanka down to 93-7, a total the Australian batters overhauled with 34 balls to spare after losing four wickets.

Opener Beth Mooney, player of the tournament in the 2023 edition, hit an unbeaten 43 and took regular drink breaks to beat the heat.

"In the heat it was tough," player of the match Schutt said.

The Sri Lankans elected to bat first but got their first runs on the 16th ball before Schutt sent back opener Vishmi Gunaratne out for a duck.

Schutt took two wickets on two balls in the final over to reach 43 wickets in 25 matches of the tournament before Inoshi Priyadharshani avoided the hat-trick.

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