Perry fifty helps Australia survive New Zealand fightback

Australia take a 1–0 lead with a two-wicket win in North Sydney.

Ellyse Perry scored 52 from 30 balls as Australia chased 163 with seven deliveries remaining in the opening women’s T20I. New Zealand had made 162/2, with Georgia Plimmer unbeaten on 85 and Maddy Green on 56. This official report adds detail to the completed result already listed on our match page.