Out front, Australia’s seasoned Beth Mooney is standing by newcomer Georgia Voll just before the ICC Women's T20 World Cup begins. With quiet confidence, she sees the young opener stepping up, making waves when it matters most. Georgia Voll climbed fast after stepping onto the field last year. Heading into her first World Cup across England and Wales, she now holds the top spot among batters in the ICC Women's T20I list - proof of steady standout moments piling up in a short time. Her role in Australia’s batting order is solidified without question. Beth Mooney highlights Georgia Voll's biggest strengths Twelve times stepping up in T20Is, Georgia Voll stands tall with 474 runs - her average resting near 39.5, her scoring pace humming at 156. A hundred here, three fifties there. Beyond national duty, fire followed her into franchise play, fueling Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s charge to their second Women's Premier League crown this season. She piled up 170 runs across six innings that season, holding a steady average of 34.00 while moving at a pace of 126.86. One moment stood out - her vital knock of 79 in the last match versus the Delhi Capitals. Mooney told the ICC that Voll’s form lately has quietly made an impression on competing sides before the World Cup begins. Not loud, just clear. "She has put a marker out there to other teams with the way she's been playing her cricket in the past 12 to 18 months, so I am really excited to see her take her opportunity at the top of the order," Mooney said. She mentioned how Voll’s long run in local competitions made stepping into the global scene feel smoother. Then again, it wasn’t just luck - those years shaped a quiet confidence that showed up right away. "She played a lot of cricket before she made her debut for Australia. She played for Queensland and Brisbane at a pretty young age, so I think that has given her a lot of confidence going into international cricket, and she's got real clarity on her game and her role as well," she added. Beyond just skill, it’s how quickly she picks up on bowler patterns that sets her apart. Early cues in delivery give her an edge, no matter the pitch. Conditions shift, yet her timing stays sharp. Reading the release point before the ball lands changes everything. "She is a real talent, she hits the ball nice and hard, she picks up length really well, so she will be a real threat for us for sure," Mooney said. Big shoes to fill after Alyssa Healy's retirement Right when Australia needs someone new, Voll steps up after Alyssa Healy stepped away. Not many could fill those shoes - she led for years, opened the batting, set the tone. Yet hints point to Voll having what it takes. Her early performances whisper staying power. Time will tell if she settles in at the top, but the pieces seem to be there. Opening in a T20 World Cup beside a fresh face might seem odd, Mooney said - yet she’s quick to point out how well she clicks with the younger player already. "For me personally, walking out with someone different in a T20 World Cup is going to be a little bit weird, but fortunately, 'Volly' and I have a pretty cool relationship as well," Mooney said.Hope sparked in her voice when she spoke of the new pair at the top, possibly carving their own path. They might look at what she shared with Alyssa Healy, yet still finds a way all their own. Her words carried quiet belief rather than loud demand. What grew between her and Healy could serve as kindling, nothing more. The future belongs to those now stepping forward, not echoes of past runs. She sees them standing on different ground, even if guided by similar skies. "Hopefully we can replicate some of the cool things that 'Midge' and I did at the top of the order in T20 World Cups and create our own story there, open the batting for Australia in big games, and have a lot of fun doing it," she added. At Manchester, practice games with England, then the West Indies, shape how Australia adjust ahead of facing South Africa. That opener kicks off June 13, marking the start of their run at the Women's T20 World Cup. Also read: Why Rishabh Pant's slowest fifty in India might be one of his most important