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The Australian women's cricket team played their first Test match in 1934/5, when they lost to England two-nil in a three-Test series. Since then they have improved and are generally considered the best women's cricket team in the world.[citation needed] They have won more World Cups than any other side — winning in 1977/8, 1981/2, 1988/9, 1997/8 and 2004/5.
One of the most remarkable families in the early history of the team were the Shevill sisters. Fernie Blade (nee Shevill) played against England in the first Test at Brisbane in 1934-35, and her twin Irene Shevill appeared in the next two. Another sister, Essie Shevill, played in all three of those matches, and her twin Lily Shevill also played for New South Wales.
[edit] Tournament History
- 1973: Runners up
- 1978: Winners
- 1982: Winners
- 1988: Winners
- 1993: 3rd place
- 1997: Winners
- 2001: Runners up
- 2005: Winners
[edit] Current team
As of April 4th 2008 [1], the Australian national women's squad is:
[edit] Records
[edit] Test cricket
- Highest team total: 569/9 v England, 6 August 1998 at Woodbridge Road, Guildford, England
- Highest individual score: 209 not out, Karen Rolton v England, 6 July 2001 at Headingley, Leeds, England
- Best innings bowling: 7/7, Betty Wilson v England, 21 February 1958 at Junction Oval, Melbourne, Australia
- Best match bowling: 11/16, Betty Wilson v England, 21 February 1958 at Junction Oval, Melbourne, Australia
[edit] ODI cricket
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