The was reduced to 14 overs per side after rain delayed the start of proceedings. But when New Zealand were struggling at 11-2 in the third over, the heavens opened up again and the match was eventually called off. Australia had already sealed the series with wins in the first two matches.

It was yet another series where Australia dominated the White Ferns, but the opening game was anything but one-sided. Chasing 163, the hosts were well placed at 102-2 but collapsed, only to win by just two wickets in the end. was the star for them, smashing 52 runs off 30 deliveries.

In the second game, Ashleigh Gardner stepped up, scoring 84 off just 45 deliveries as Australia posted 167 runs batting first. Gardner and Georgia Wareham starred with the ball, picking up two and three wickets, respectively, as New Zealand fell 40 runs short to concede the series.

ICC women’s T20I team rankings: Updated table after AUS-W vs NZ-W T20I series

With this series win, Australia strengthened their top spot in the rankings, gaining one point. They have 292 rating points now, 16 more than second-placed England. Meanwhile, New Zealand lost one rating point but remain in fourth place in the rankings.

1		30	8753	292
2		38	10504	276
3		52	13779	265
4		34	8444	248
5		43	10588	246
6		36	8572	238
7		45	10702	238
8		41	8675	212
9		42	8520	203
10		43	8371	195
11		38	6373	168
12		65	9961	153
13		32	4542	142
14		49	6855	140
15		49	6704	137
16		46	5507	120
17		54	6056	112
18		46	5043	110
19		28	2741	98
20		38	3607	95

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