Beth Mooney Profile - Cricket Player Australia | Stats

Here is a detailed profile of Beth Mooney:

Basic Information:

• Full Name: Bethany Louise Mooney
• Born: January 14, 1994
• Birthplace: Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
• Height: 5' 6" (168 cm)
• Batting Style: Left-hand bat
• Role: Wicketkeeper-batter
• Primary Team: Australia Women's Cricket Team

Beth Mooney has formed into quite possibly of the most steady batter in the game with a versatility that can see her take any job in the request while she is also a wicketkeeper.

Mooney made her presentation for the Queensland Fire as a 16-year-old in 2009-10; her breakthrough season at domestic level coming in 2012-13, when she averaged 44 for Fire, including four half-hundreds of years.

An injury to Alyssa Healy furnished Mooney with her most memorable international open door in January 2016 against India in a T20I; and only weeks later she made a presentation half-century in her most memorable ODI, scoring 53 as she opened the batting in a losing cause versus New Zealand at Mount Maunganui.

Healy returned for the T20 World Cup in India later in 2016, however Mooney had done what's necessary to retain her place, however she was relegated down the request into an unadulterated batting job, and had only two open doors in the tournament.

In 2017 she scored maiden international hundreds in both ODIs (against New Zealand in Auckland) and T20Is (against England in Canberra) although each came in a losing cause. Mooney was part of the Australia team that left the 2017 ODI World Cup in the semi-final against India and has since been a critical part of their resurgence.

From 2019 she took her batting to another level, forging the tournament-winning stand alongside Healy in the final of 2020 T20 World Cup at the MCG while in ODIs delivered one of the finest run-chase innings when she made an unbeaten 125 against India in Mackay.

Domestically, Mooney took Brisbane Heat to back-to-back WBBL titles in 2018 and 2019 with Player of the Match innings in the two finals before moving west to join Perth Scorchers. She was the leading run-scorer in consecutive seasons and in the 2021-22 campaign helped Scorchers to their most memorable title.

Domestic and League Teams:

• Queensland Fire (State Team)
• Brisbane Heat (WBBL)
• London Spirit (The Hundred)
• Perth Scorchers (WBBL, 2021 onwards)

International Career:

• ODI Debut: February 20, 2017, against New Zealand
• T20I Debut: January 26, 2016, against India
• Test Debut: November 9, 2017, against England (Women's Ashes)
• Jersey Number: 6 (for Australia)

Career Highlights:

• T20 World Cup Star: Mooney played a vital role in Australia’s victory in the 2020 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, where she was the highest run-scorer and was named the Player of the Tournament.
• Record-breaking Partnership: Along with Alyssa Healy, Mooney set a record for the highest partnership in Women’s T20 International cricket in the 2020 T20 World Cup final against India.
• Consistent Performer: Known for her consistency in all formats, Mooney is particularly adept at pacing her innings in T20 and ODI formats.

Style of Play:

• Batting: Mooney is a versatile batter who can adapt her game to different formats. In T20s, she is known for her aggressive starts and ability to find gaps, while in ODIs, she can anchor an innings when needed.
• Wicketkeeping: While Mooney is primarily recognized for her batting, she is also a capable wicketkeeper, often taking up the gloves when required.

Achievements:

• T20I Rankings: Mooney has consistently been ranked among the top batters in ICC T20I rankings for women, showcasing her importance in Australia's T20 setup.
• Multiple T20 World Cups: Mooney has been part of Australia's successful T20 World Cup campaigns in 2018 and 2020, being instrumental in their wins.
• ODI World Cup Winner: She was also part of the 2022 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup-winning Australian team.

Notable Awards:

• ICC Women's T20I Cricketer of the Year: Mooney was named the ICC Women's T20I Cricketer of the Year in 2020.
• Belinda Clark Award: Mooney received Australia’s highest individual honor in women’s cricket, the Belinda Clark Award, in 2021, recognizing her outstanding contributions to Australian cricket.

Personal Life:

• Beth Mooney grew up in Queensland after moving from Victoria at a young age. Her commitment to the game and dedication to improving her skills have made her one of the most respected players in women’s cricket globally. Mooney is known for her calm and focused demeanor, which translates well to her on-field performances.

Beth Mooney continues to be a critical part of Australia's dominance in women's cricket and is regarded as one of the top players in the world.