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45th Over: Australia 151-2 (Mooney 71, McGrath 1)
Mooney swiftly runs for a single to kick off the over, allowing McGrath to face Knight for the first time. The first ball is wide, and McGrath dismissively disapproves before walking away. She fares better with the next delivery, driving it to mid-on for a single to open her account.
44th Over: Australia 149-2 (Mooney 70, McGrath 0)
Filer bowls her first over of the day, showcasing her unique race-walking run-up style that appears oddly effective. Perry exercises caution as Filer restricts her movements and forces her to chop on. Filer almost breaks through McGrath’s defenses immediately, but McGrath manages to defend well and protect her stumps.
WICKET! Perry b Filer 25 (Australia 149-2)
Just as Perry seemed poised to score big, Filer takes her wicket for the second time in the Test by causing her to chop on from a back of a length ball.
43rd Over: Australia 149-1 (Mooney 70, Perry 25)
Knight continues with another over, building on the success of her previous one that almost led to a wicket. Jones appeals for a catch on the third ball, but no one else shows much interest. Mooney eventually finds a delivery she likes and brings up the 50 partnership.
42nd Over: Australia 147-1 (Mooney 68, Perry 25)
Mel Jones, in commentary, notes that the weather is hot, and Mooney’s flushed face indicates her susceptibility to heatstroke. Sciver-Brunt tightens her line and length, making it difficult for the batters to score.
41st Over: Australia 146-1 (Mooney 67, Perry 25)
Excitement builds as Heather Knight takes the ball for her first over of the day. Mooney approaches her cautiously, gradually settling in and hitting one to deep cover for a single. Knight follows the trend of wearing sunglasses while bowling like Alana King, adding to her aura. There is a catching opportunity, but Jones fails to hold on, allowing the batters two runs instead. It was a promising over from Knight.
40th Over: Australia 141-1 (Mooney 66, Perry 21)
Mooney starts the over with a solid shot to deep backward square for two runs as Sciver-Brunt focuses on improving her length. The next ball is better, but Mooney seizes an opportunity again, playing it to deep cover for another single. Perry contributes with a flick to deep backward square for two.
39th Over: Australia 136-1 (Mooney 63, Perry 19)
Perry showcases an exquisite late cut through third for two runs, displaying her ease and lack of urgency despite the warm weather conditions.
38th Over: Australia 134-1 (Mooney 63, Perry 17)
Mooney edges one past third for a four, boosting her score past 60. Shortly after, she drives one to deep point, adding two runs. No further runs are scored, as the batters opt not to take unnecessary risks.
37th Over: Australia 128-1 (Mooney 57, Perry 17)
Perry executes a beautiful sweep shot for four, surprising the field with an unusual choice of shot. She settles for the boundary in this over.
36th Over: Australia 124-1 (Mooney 57, Perry 13)
Sciver-Brunt returns for her second over, tighter than the previous one. Both Mooney and Perry secure a single.
35th Over: Australia 122-1 (Mooney 56, Perry 12)
A drinks break interrupts the game briefly. Ecclestone continues her spell, persistent and unwavering. Jones attempts another stumping, prompting a review from the umpires, but the decision remains not out. It’s a maiden over for Ecclestone.
34th Over: Australia 122-1 (Mooney 56, Perry 12)
Nat Sciver-Brunt replaces Cross as the new bowler. Mooney strikes the ball straight back at her, offering her a catching chance that she fails to take. Mooney quickly takes a single to avoid danger, and Perry secures a single a few balls later. Jones appeals for a stumping on Mooney, leading to a review. However, Mooney manages to get her foot back in time, preventing the second wicket from falling.
33rd Over: Australia 120-1 (Mooney 55, Perry 11)
The sky remains blue, but scattered clouds gradually gather. Ecclestone continues to bowl tirelessly. Perry plays a length ball for two runs through deep point, while Ecclestone tempts her with deliveries above the eye-line, but Perry remains patient and resists any temptation.
32nd Over: Australia 117-1 (Mooney 54, Perry 9)
Perry almost hits the ball directly into Mooney’s feet, but Mooney successfully evades it, and Ecclestone intervenes to restrict it to a single. Mooney then plays a well-executed shot to deep cover for another single.
31st Over: Australia 115-1 (Mooney 53, Perry 8)
Mooney completes her half-century with a boundary, sweeping the ball around the corner with precision. The team takes a moment to appreciate this achievement.
30th Over: Australia 111-1 (Mooney 49, Perry 8)
Cross bowls an excellent line to the left-hander, limiting her scoring options. Mooney finally finds an opening and takes a single to reach 50. She then takes a defensive approach, focusing on reaching her milestone.
29th Over: Australia 110-1 (Mooney 48, Perry 8)
Perry showcases the elegance of her batting with a superb cover drive for four, marking her first boundary.
28th Over: Australia 106-1 (Mooney 48, Perry 4)
Cross continues bowling to Perry, who becomes more aggressive now that she has gotten off the mark. Her stylish drive results in a single. Mooney shifts to a more cautious approach as she nears her fifty.
27th Over: Australia 105-1 (Mooney 48, Perry 3)
Ecclestone resumes her spell, and Perry remains defensive. Finally, on the last ball of the over, Perry scores her first run – nearly a boundary, saved by Beaumont running to the boundary.
26th Over: Australia 102-1 (Mooney 48, Perry 0)
The Australian batters adopt a more conservative approach following Litchfield’s dismissal. They play defensively, with Mooney only managing to find an opportunity for two runs off Sciver-Brunt.
25th Over: Australia 100-1 (Mooney 46, Perry 0)
Ecclestone continues her spell, targeting the batters with her deliveries. Mooney guides the ball over mid-wicket for a single, bringing up 100 runs for Australia. There is a half-hearted LBW appeal on Perry, but it fails to garner much support. Perry remains composed and avoids any risky moves.
24th Over: Australia 99-1 (Mooney 45, Perry 0)
A break is taken for some drinks before resuming the game. Ecclestone continues relentlessly, eliciting another stumping appeal from Jones, prompting a review. However, the decision remains not out. It ends as a maiden over for Ecclestone.
23rd Over: Australia 99-1 (Mooney 45, Perry 0)
A new bowler, Cross, takes over from her teammates. Mooney appears to hit the first ball, but it is intercepted by the field, preventing her from reaching her milestone. Cross bowls well to the left-hander, limiting her scoring options. Mooney manages to find some space near square leg and secures a single.
22nd Over: Australia 98-1 (Mooney 44, Perry 0)
Ecclestone continues her relentless spell, and Mooney navigates the over cautiously, looking for opportunities to score. No runs are added in this over.
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