The session majorly belonged to Annabel, who reached her fourth Test century off 133 deliveries and became the first Australian woman to score four hundreds in the format and the first to record three tons in succession.
The win, the first in the format under captain Sophie Molineux, handed Australia their opening points in the multi-format series and set up a decider at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday.
Cricket Australia confirmed Molineux’s appointment on Thursday, handing the 28-year-old the responsibility of leading the most successful team in women’s cricket following Alyssa Healy’s decision to step aside from the captaincy.
The news emerged early on Tuesday when Healy made the announcement on the Willow Talk podcast, which she co-hosts, bringing an end to a distinguished 16-year international career.
