Australia maintained their unbeaten run at the Women’s T20 World Cup with a commanding 98-run victory over the Netherlands, but concerns emerged over the fitness of star batter Beth Mooney. Mooney, who was the top scorer for Australia with 74 runs off 42 balls, retired hurt late in the innings after pulling up while running between the wickets at the end of the 14th over. She did not return to the field to keep wicket for the remainder of the match.

The Australian side set a formidable total of 6-219, matching the highest score recorded in this edition of the tournament so far. The innings featured significant contributions not only from Mooney but also from Ash Gardner, who made 58, and Georgia Wareham, who added an aggressive 41 runs off 18 balls.

Following the win, Mooney addressed concerns about her injury, describing the issue as minor back discomfort stemming from travel rather than a serious injury. She confirmed to cricket.com.au that her absence behind the stumps was a precautionary measure. “I’m fine. Just a bit of back issues from all the travel,” she said.

Australia’s dominant performance underscored their strong title defense, while Mooney’s condition will be closely monitored ahead of their next fixtures to ensure she remains available for selection. The team’s ability to post a near-record total has reinforced their position as a tournament favorite, though managing player fitness remains a key focus amid the demanding schedule.