Australia on Sunday registered a commanding 141-run victory over arch-rival New Zealand at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in Wellington.

It was a clinical performance from the six-time World Cup champions as they successfully defended 269/8 by bowling their opponents out for just 128 in the 31st over at Basin Reserve.

There were strong contributions from nearly every member of Meg Lanning's powerful side, with Ellyse Perry (68) and Tahlia McGrath (57) scoring valuable half-centuries and the returning Ashleigh Gardner (48* from just 18 balls) adding the finishing touches on a late Australian flurry with the bat.

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But it was with the ball that the Australians really shone, as teenager Darcie Brown (3/22) ripped through the New Zealand top-order and Amanda-Jade Wellington (2/34) and Gardner (2/15) put the polish on an impressive team performance.

The result sees Australia regain their place at the top of tournament standings with three wins from as many matches, while New Zealand drops to fourth and remains in a battle to reach the semi-finals.

Brief Scores: Australia 269/8 (Ellyse Perry 68, Tahlia McGrath 57; Lea Tahuhu 3-53) vs New Zealand 128/10 (Amy Satterthwaite 44, Lea Tahuhu 23; Darcie Brown 3-22).

Australia on Sunday registered a commanding 141-run victory over arch-rival New Zealand at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in Wellington. It was a clinical performance from the six-time World Cup champions as they successfully defended 269/8 by bowling their opponents out for just 128 in the 31st over at Basin Reserve.

Australia on Sunday registered a commanding 141-run victory over arch-rival New Zealand at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in Wellington. It was a clinical performance from the six-time World Cup champions as they successfully defended 269/8 by bowling their opponents out for just 128 in the 31st over at Basin Reserve. There were strong contributions from nearly every member of Meg Lanning's powerful side, with Ellyse Perry (68) and Tahlia McGrath (57) scoring valuable half-centuries and the returning Ashleigh Gardner (48* from just 18 balls) adding the finishing touches on a late Australian flurry with the bat. ALSO READ: Women's World Cup: Century against West Indies among my top three knocks, says Smriti Mandhana But it was with the ball that the Australians really shone, as teenager Darcie Brown (3/22) ripped through the New Zealand top-order and Amanda-Jade Wellington (2/34) and Gardner (2/15) put the polish on an impressive team performance. The result sees Australia regain their place at the top of tournament standings with three wins from as many matches, while New Zealand drops to fourth and remains in a battle to reach the semi-finals. Brief Scores: Australia 269/8 (Ellyse Perry 68, Tahlia McGrath 57; Lea Tahuhu 3-53) vs New Zealand 128/10 (Amy Satterthwaite 44, Lea Tahuhu 23; Darcie Brown 3-22).

Women's World Cup: Clinical Australia outclass arch-rivals New Zealand by 141 runs

For quite a long time they were rivals, however presently Sergio Ramos and Lionel Messi are teammates at Paris Saint-Germain, with the former Real Madrid defender inviting the ex-Barcelona player to the French capital.&nbsp;

The two men were captain of their clubs, and both have finished the late spring paperwork done for PSG on free exchanges given they couldn't resolve their particular agreement issues with Real Madrid and Barcelona.&nbsp;

With Lionel Messi's signing being made official on Wednesday, Sergio Ramos took to social media to invite the Argentine to PSG&nbsp;

"Who would have thought it, right Leo?" Sergio Ramos posted on Twitter with a picture of their PSG jerseys. Where curiously, Sergio Ramos' is white, and Lionel Messi's jersey is blue.

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Lionel Messi's transition to PSG was made official after the six-time Ballon d'Or champ was joined by club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi in a press conference. Lionel Messi was given the number 30 jersey which he last wore during his first season with Barcelona.&nbsp;

Barcelona's misfortune was PSG's benefit. The Parisians have at long last rejoined Lionel Messi with his companion Neymar Jr. What's more, the pair, alongside Kylian Mbappé will make PSG's frontline the most threatening front three.

For quite a long time they were rivals, however presently Sergio Ramos and Lionel Messi are teammates at Paris Saint-Germain, with the former Real Madrid defender inviting the ex-Barcelona player to the French capital.

For quite a long time they were rivals, however presently Sergio Ramos and Lionel Messi are teammates at Paris Saint-Germain, with the former Real Madrid defender inviting the ex-Barcelona player to the French capital. The two men were captain of their clubs, and both have finished the late spring paperwork done for PSG on free exchanges given they couldn't resolve their particular agreement issues with Real Madrid and Barcelona. With Lionel Messi's signing being made official on Wednesday, Sergio Ramos took to social media to invite the Argentine to PSG "Who would have thought it, right Leo?" Sergio Ramos posted on Twitter with a picture of their PSG jerseys. Where curiously, Sergio Ramos' is white, and Lionel Messi's jersey is blue. ¿Quién nos lo iba a decir, verdad #LeoMessi? ¡Bienvenido! / Welcome! / Bienvenue !@PSG_espanol pic.twitter.com/vHcpBY6z08 — Sergio Ramos (@SergioRamos) August 11, 2021 × Lionel Messi's transition to PSG was made official after the six-time Ballon d'Or champ was joined by club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi in a press conference. Lionel Messi was given the number 30 jersey which he last wore during his first season with Barcelona. Barcelona's misfortune was PSG's benefit. The Parisians have at long last rejoined Lionel Messi with his companion Neymar Jr. What's more, the pair, alongside Kylian Mbappé will make PSG's frontline the most threatening front three.

Football: 'Who would have thought,' Sergio Ramos welcomes Lionel Messi to Paris Saint-Germain

On the eve of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/world-cup-key-players-to-watch-out-for-in-india-vs-pakistan-clash-227188">India vs Pakistan match</a>, a miniature of the Cricket World Cup trophy crafted by an Indian jewellery-making unit was seen in India's Ahmedabad.&nbsp;

The mini trophy was prepared in three months and it will be gifted to the Indian cricket team, but there is one condition.&nbsp;

Virat Kohli-led team will only win the mini trophy if they win against Pakistan when they square off in Manchester on June 16.&nbsp;

In pics:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-miandads-on-field-antics-to-tendulkars-brilliance-throwback-to-india-and-pakistans-world-cup-history-227335">Throwback to India and Pakistan's World Cup history</a>

The 18-mm high trophy is composed of 22 carats of gold and weighs 0.880 milligrams.&nbsp;

Two-times champions India, who have won all six of their meetings against their neighbours in World Cups, go into the contest in good shape, with two victories and a no-result so far.

Pakistan, led by Sarfaraz Ahmed, are struggling in the 10-team table with just one win -- an upset against England -- two defeats and a washout.

"We're not focusing on the opposition, so for us no one's a threat. For us, no one player matters more than the other,"&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;said at Old Trafford on Saturday.

"It's about going into the park as the Indian cricket team and taking on whichever team is in front of us. If we play well, we can beat any side in the world," he said.

On the eve of India vs Pakistan match, a miniature of the Cricket World Cup trophy crafted by an Indian jewellery-making unit was seen in India's Ahmedabad. The mini trophy was prepared in three months and it will be gifted to the Indian cricket team, but there is one condition.

On the eve of India vs Pakistan match, a miniature of the Cricket World Cup trophy crafted by an Indian jewellery-making unit was seen in India's Ahmedabad. The mini trophy was prepared in three months and it will be gifted to the Indian cricket team, but there is one condition. Virat Kohli-led team will only win the mini trophy if they win against Pakistan when they square off in Manchester on June 16. In pics: Throwback to India and Pakistan's World Cup history The 18-mm high trophy is composed of 22 carats of gold and weighs 0.880 milligrams. Two-times champions India, who have won all six of their meetings against their neighbours in World Cups, go into the contest in good shape, with two victories and a no-result so far. Pakistan, led by Sarfaraz Ahmed, are struggling in the 10-team table with just one win -- an upset against England -- two defeats and a washout. "We're not focusing on the opposition, so for us no one's a threat. For us, no one player matters more than the other," Kohli said at Old Trafford on Saturday. "It's about going into the park as the Indian cricket team and taking on whichever team is in front of us. If we play well, we can beat any side in the world," he said.

Guess who will win this miniature Cricket World Cup trophy?

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