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Australia vs Pakistan Highlights, Women's World Cup 2025: Winless Pakistan crumble for 114 all out, Australia win by 107 runs
Beth Mooney emerged as the savior for Australia, crafting a brilliant 109 from 114 balls, her maiden century in a Women’s World Cup. The left-hander displayed controlled aggression, striking 11 boundaries and keeping her side afloat. Alana King (51*), coming in at number 10, complemented Mooney brilliantly, hitting three fours and three sixes. Together, they stitched a record 109-run stand for the ninth wicket—the highest-ever for that position in Women’s ODI history—propelling Australia to 221/9.
Pakistan’s chase faltered immediately against Australia’s pace battery. Kim Garth (3/14) removed Sadaf Shamas early, while Megan Schutt (2/25) and Annabel Sutherland (2/15) added to the carnage. Despite a gritty 35 from Sidra Amin, the batting collapse was too severe, with Pakistan losing five wickets for just 31 runs by the ninth over. The innings petered out at 114 in 36.3 overs.
Earlier, Pakistan had shown promise with wickets from Nashra Sandhu, Rameen Shamim, and captain Fatima Sana, putting Australia under pressure. However, Mooney and King’s record partnership turned the game decisively.
Mooney was rightly adjudged Player of the Match for her match-winning century, while King’s power-hitting highlighted Australia’s lower-order depth. The win gave Australia five points from three games, moving them to the top of the points table, while Pakistan remained at the bottom after three successive losses. The result reinforced Australia’s dominance and showcased their ability to recover from precarious positions, setting the tone for the rest of the tournament.
Brief Scores: Australia Women 221/9 (Beth Mooney 109, Alana King 51*; Nashra Sandhu 3/37) defeated Pakistan Women 114 (Sidra Amin 35, Rameen Shamim 15; Kim Garth 3/14).
Rameen Shamim to Beth Mooney, Short, on off, Beth Mooney rocks back and punches it through covers for a single.
Rameen Shamim to Beth Mooney, Too full, on off, Beth Mooney pushes it to mid off.
Rameen Shamim to Tahlia McGrath, A low full toss, Tahlia McGrath knocks oy down the ground for a single.
- Tahlia McGrath 3 (16)
- Beth Mooney 29 (32)
Nashra Sandhu to Tahlia McGrath, Fuller, on middle, Tahlia McGrath sweeps it on the bounce towards deep square leg for a single.
Nashra Sandhu to Tahlia McGrath, Fuller, on leg, Tahlia McGrath taps it to mid on. Five dots now.
Nashra Sandhu to Tahlia McGrath, Flighted up, on middle, Tahlia McGrath blocks it to mid on.
Nashra Sandhu to Tahlia McGrath, Quicker, on off, Tahlia McGrath leans on and blocks it back to the bowler.
Nashra Sandhu to Tahlia McGrath, Fuller, on off, Tahlia McGrath cuts it to the point fielder.
Nashra Sandhu to Tahlia McGrath, Much fuller, on off, Tahlia McGrath knocks it to mid off.
- Beth Mooney 29 (32)
- Tahlia McGrath 2 (10)
Rameen Shamim to Beth Mooney, Quicker, on middle and leg, Beth Mooney lunges and blocks it back to the bowler.
Rameen Shamim to Beth Mooney, Much fuller, outside off, Beth Mooney drives it through covers for a brace.
Rameen Shamim to Tahlia McGrath, Quicker, on middle, Tahlia McGrath knocks it to mid on for one.
Rameen Shamim to Tahlia McGrath, Flighted up, on off, Tahlia McGrath drives it to the cover fielder.
Rameen Shamim to Tahlia McGrath, Fuller, down leg, Tahlia McGrath looks to flick it but wears it on her pads.
Rameen Shamim to Tahlia McGrath, Short, on middle, Tahlia McGrath fends it back towards the bowler.
- Beth Mooney 27 (30)
- Tahlia McGrath 1 (6)
Nashra Sandhu to Beth Mooney, FOUR! That will ease some pressure for the Aussies! Much fuller, on off, Beth Mooney leans on and drives it magnificently through covers for a boundary.
Nashra Sandhu to Beth Mooney, Oh! Almost drags it on! Slower, outside off, Beth Mooney looks to drive it but gets an inside edge as the ball just misses the stumps and rolls towards the fielder at short fine. Dot ball.
Nashra Sandhu to Tahlia McGrath, Slower one, on off, Tahlia McGrath punches it to cover for one.
Nashra Sandhu to Tahlia McGrath, Flatter, on middle, Tahlia McGrath leans on and blocks it back.
Nashra Sandhu to Beth Mooney, Tossed up, on middle, Beth Mooney tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
Nashra Sandhu to Beth Mooney, Short, on off, Beth Mooney pushes it to cover.
- Tahlia McGrath 0 (4)
- Beth Mooney 22 (26)
Rameen Shamim to Tahlia McGrath, A wicket maiden for Rameen Shamim! Too full, on middle, Tahlia McGrath digs it back towards the bowler.
Rameen Shamim to Tahlia McGrath, Fuller, on leg, Tahlia McGrath flicks it to mid on.
Rameen Shamim to Tahlia McGrath, Slower one, on off, Tahlia McGrath blocks it back to the bowler.
Rameen Shamim to Tahlia McGrath, Too full, on off, Tahlia McGrath pushes it to mid off.
Tahlia McGrath walks in to bat now.
Rameen Shamim to Ashleigh Gardner, OUT! TAKEN! The green is all over the yellow here! Wicket number 5 goes down for the Aussies. Flatter, on middle and leg, Ashleigh Gardner looks to flick it but the ball hits the upper part of her bat and carries towards mid on. Fatima Sana moves forward and takes a good low catch.
Rameen Shamim to Ashleigh Gardner, Short, outside off, Ashleigh Gardner looks to slap it but misses.
- Ashleigh Gardner 1 (3)
- Beth Mooney 22 (26)
Nashra Sandhu to Ashleigh Gardner, Too full, on middle, Ashleigh Gardner pushes it to mid off for one.
Nashra Sandhu to Ashleigh Gardner, Short, on off, Ashleigh Gardner punches it to cover.
Nashra Sandhu to Ashleigh Gardner, Flatter, on leg, Ashleigh Gardner blocks it back to the bowler.
Drinks! Disaster for Australia Women! Pakistan Women's spinners are wreaking havoc, with Nashra Sandhu snaring Annabel Sutherland for just 1 run! Australia are reeling at 59/4 in the 14.3 overs. They need a gritty stand. Pakistan Women will look to continue with the same momentum and try to bundle the Aussies to a low total. Ashleigh Gardner walks in to bat now...
Nashra Sandhu to Annabel Sutherland, OUT! TIMBER! Nashra Sandhu strikes. Tossed up, on middle, and it turns in. Annabel Sutherland leans on and looks to block it but the ball goes through her bat and her pads and hits the timber. This is magnificent bowling from the Pakistan Women side. Australia Women in a spot of bother now.
Nashra Sandhu to Annabel Sutherland, Tossed up, on leg, Annabel Sutherland blocks it back.
Nashra Sandhu to Beth Mooney, Lands it on off, Beth Mooney drags it through mid-wicket for a single.
- Beth Mooney 21 (25)
- Annabel Sutherland 1 (3)
Rameen Shamim to Beth Mooney, Flighted up, on off, Beth Mooney pushes it to mid off for one.
Rameen Shamim to Beth Mooney, Fuller, on leg, Beth Mooney eases it to the left of the bowler.
Rameen Shamim to Beth Mooney, Short, down leg, Beth Mooney tries to flick it but wears it on her pads. The ball rolls towards the right of the keeper. Dot.
Rameen Shamim to Annabel Sutherland, Keeps it full again, Annabel Sutherland knocks it down the ground for a single.
Rameen Shamim to Annabel Sutherland, Too full, on leg, Annabel Sutherland digs it back to the bowler.
Rameen Shamim to Beth Mooney, Short, on off, Beth Mooney punches it to cover for one.
- Annabel Sutherland 0 (1)
- Beth Mooney 19 (21)
Nashra Sandhu to Annabel Sutherland, Turn and bounce, outside off, Annabel Sutherland looks to block it but gets beaten.
Annabel Sutherland is in next.
Nashra Sandhu to Ellyse Perry, OUT! STUMPED! Nashra Sandhu bowls it slower through the air and tempts the batter. Ellyse Perry dances down the track but fails to reach the pitch of the delivery. It also turns away from her after landing and beats the bat of the batter. Sidra Nawaz does the rest. The umpire checks and confirms that Ellyse Perry was just short.
Nashra Sandhu to Beth Mooney, Tossed up, on leg, Beth Mooney chips it on the bounce towards long on for a single.
Nashra Sandhu to Ellyse Perry, Too full, on leg, Ellyse Perry flicks it to mid-wicket for one more.
Nashra Sandhu to Beth Mooney, Flighted up, on leg, Beth Mooney flicks it to wide mid on for one.
Nashra Sandhu to Beth Mooney, FOUR! A much needed boundary for the Aussies! Too full, outside off, Beth Mooney leans on and cracks a drive through the cover region for a boundary.
- Beth Mooney 13 (18)
- Ellyse Perry 4 (9)
Rameen Shamim to Beth Mooney, Flighted up, on off, Beth Mooney punches it to cover for one.
Rameen Shamim to Ellyse Perry, Keeps it on leg, Ellyse Perry flicks it through mid-wicket for one.
Beth Mooney played a match-defining innings, scoring 109 off 114 balls, her first century in a Women’s World Cup, and was ably supported by lower-order batter Alana King (51*). The duo stitched a record 109-run stand for the ninth wicket, rescuing Australia to a total of 221/9.
In response, Pakistan’s chase never gained momentum. The visitors lost early wickets to Australia’s pacers Kim Garth (3/14), Megan Schutt (2/25), and Annabel Sutherland (2/15), slumping to 31/5 in the ninth over. Only Sidra Amin (35) offered resistance, but the rest of the batting unit failed to capitalize. Pakistan was bowled out for 114 in 36.3 overs, handing Australia their second win of the tournament.
Mooney’s brilliance with the bat earned her the Player of the Match award, while King’s cameo further highlighted Australia’s depth. The victory also propelled the defending champions to the top of the points table with five points from three matches, while Pakistan remained at the bottom, having lost all three games so far.
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Venue
R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
