Australia vs Pakistan Highlights, Women's World Cup 2025: Winless Pakistan crumble for 114 all out, Australia win by 107 runs
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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Oct 08, 2025, 23:39:22 IST
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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

Australia vs Pakistan Highlights, Women's World Cup 2025: In a stunning turnaround at the ICC Women’s World Cup in Colombo, Australia overpowered Pakistan by 107 runs in the ninth match of the tournament. The defending champions, sent in to bat, faced an early crisis as Pakistan’s spinners, led by Nashra Sandhu (3/37) and Rameen Shamim (2/29), ripped through the top order. Australia were struggling at 115/8, appearing vulnerable on a turning pitch.

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).
15:47 (IST) Oct 08
1
Overs11.4
Score46 - 2

Rameen Shamim to Beth Mooney, Full, outside off, Beth Mooney drives it to extra covers for a single.

15:47 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs11.3
Score45 - 2

Rameen Shamim to Beth Mooney, Much fuller, on off, Beth Mooney taps it back to the bowler.

15:47 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs11.2
Score45 - 2

Rameen Shamim to Beth Mooney, Lands it on off, Beth Mooney pushes it to cover.

15:46 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs11.1
Score45 - 2

Rameen Shamim to Beth Mooney, Short, on off, Beth Mooney punches it to the mid off fielder who does well to stop it to her left. Dot.

15:46 (IST) Oct 08
Score after 11 overs 45 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
11(1WD)20100
  • Ellyse Perry 3 (8)
  • Beth Mooney 11 (13)
Sadia Iqbal4-0-20-1
0
Overs10.6
Score45 - 2

Sadia Iqbal to Ellyse Perry, Much fuller, on off, Ellyse Perry pushes it to covers again. 

15:45 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs10.5
Score45 - 2

Sadia Iqbal to Ellyse Perry, Too full, on off, Ellyse Perry drives it to the cover fielder.

15:45 (IST) Oct 08
1
Overs10.4
Score45 - 2

Sadia Iqbal to Beth Mooney, Flatter, on leg, Beth Mooney tucks it to mid on for one.

15:45 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs10.3
Score44 - 2

Sadia Iqbal to Beth Mooney, Short ball, turning in, Beth Mooney punches it to short cover.

15:44 (IST) Oct 08
2
Overs10.2
Score44 - 2

Sadia Iqbal to Beth Mooney, A low full toss, Beth Mooney paddles it over short fine for a brace.

15:43 (IST) Oct 08
1wd
Overs10.2
Score42 - 2

Sadia Iqbal to Beth Mooney, Wide! Down the leg side, Beth Mooney tries to flick it but misses.

15:43 (IST) Oct 08
1
Overs10.1
Score41 - 2

Sadia Iqbal to Ellyse Perry, Flatter, on leg, Ellyse Perry knocks it to mid on for one.

15:42 (IST) Oct 08

End of Powerplay! Pakistan Women will now be allowed to station four fielders outside the 25-yard circle for the rest of the innings.

15:42 (IST) Oct 08
Score after 10 overs 40 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
101000
  • Beth Mooney 8 (10)
  • Ellyse Perry 2 (5)
Rameen Shamim1-0-2-0
0
Overs9.6
Score40 - 2

Rameen Shamim to Beth Mooney, Pitches it up, outside off Beth Mooney leans on the delivery and knocks it toward extra cover. 

15:42 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs9.5
Score40 - 2

Rameen Shamim to Beth Mooney, Short, on off. Beth Mooney defends it away. 

15:41 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs9.4
Score40 - 2

Rameen Shamim to Beth Mooney, Much fuller, just outside off. Beth Mooney blocks it back to the bowler. 

15:41 (IST) Oct 08
1
Overs9.3
Score40 - 2

Rameen Shamim to Ellyse Perry, Flat and fuller, on middle and leg. Ellyse Perry hangs back and works it toward wide mid-wicket for one. 

15:41 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs9.2
Score39 - 2

Rameen Shamim to Ellyse Perry, Tossed up, on off. Ellyse Perry shimmies down the track and drives it back to the bowler. 

15:40 (IST) Oct 08
1
Overs9.1
Score39 - 2

Rameen Shamim to Beth Mooney, Flighted, fuller, outside off. Beth Mooney drives it toward long off for a single. 

15:39 (IST) Oct 08
Score after 9 overs 38 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
010010
  • Ellyse Perry 1 (3)
  • Beth Mooney 7 (6)
Sadia Iqbal3-0-15-1
0
Overs8.6
Score38 - 2

Sadia Iqbal to Ellyse Perry, Short, outside off. Ellyse Perry eases it toward point. 

15:38 (IST) Oct 08
1
Overs8.5
Score38 - 2

Sadia Iqbal to Beth Mooney, Pitches it up, on leg. Beth Mooney flicks it toward mid-wicket for one run. 

15:38 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs8.4
Score37 - 2

Sadia Iqbal to Beth Mooney, Fuller, on middle. Beth Mooney flicks it toward mid-wicket. 

15:38 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs8.3
Score37 - 2

Sadia Iqbal to Beth Mooney, Much fuller, on middle. Beth Mooney eases it toward the leg side. 

15:37 (IST) Oct 08
1
Overs8.2
Score37 - 2

Sadia Iqbal to Ellyse Perry, Tossed up, on middle. Ellyse Perry squeezes it toward long on for one. 

15:36 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs8.1
Score36 - 2

Sadia Iqbal to Ellyse Perry, Tossed up, on off. Ellyse Perry eases it toward cover. 

15:35 (IST) Oct 08
Score after 8 overs 36 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
000(W)024
  • Beth Mooney 6 (3)
  • Ellyse Perry 0 (0)
Fatima Sana4-1-12-1
4
Overs7.6
Score36 - 2

Fatima Sana to Beth Mooney, FOUR! SHOT! Fuller, down the leg. Beth Mooney glances it toward the deep fine leg fence for a boundary. 

15:35 (IST) Oct 08
2
Overs7.5
Score32 - 2

Fatima Sana to Beth Mooney, On a length, outside off. Beth Mooney cuts it toward backward point for a couple of runs. 

15:34 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs7.4
Score30 - 2

Fatima Sana to Beth Mooney, On a length, down the leg. Beth Mooney tries to clip it but hits on her pads. 

15:33 (IST) Oct 08

Beth Mooney is the new batter in. 

15:32 (IST) Oct 08
W
Overs7.3
Score30 - 2

Fatima Sana to Phoebe Litchfield, OUT! CAUGHT & BOWLED! Two wickets in quick succession! Pakistan Women are flying right now! This could be a huge moment! This is just a beauty from Fatima Sana. She bowls fuller, pitching it on leg, angling it away, but shaping it inward, toward the leg stump. Phoebe Litchfield prods and tries to flick it but gets the upper part of her willow. As soon as Litchfield hits the shot, he never really looked up, as she knows that the ball loops up and she fails to hit it well. Sana judges the catch well and takes it safely into her hands near the non-striker's end stumps. 

15:31 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs7.2
Score30 - 1

Fatima Sana to Phoebe Litchfield, On a length, on the pads. Phoebe Litchfield tucks it toward mid-wicket. 

15:31 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs7.1
Score30 - 1

Fatima Sana to Phoebe Litchfield, Fullish, on off. Phoebe Litchfield pushes it toward cover. 

15:30 (IST) Oct 08

Ellyse Perry walks up as the first down batter. 

15:29 (IST) Oct 08
Score after 7 overs 30 - 1
Runs Scored: 0
110040(W)
  • Alyssa Healy 20 (23)
  • Phoebe Litchfield 10 (19)
Sadia Iqbal2-0-13-1
W
Overs6.6
Score30 - 1

Sadia Iqbal to Alyssa Healy, OUT! TAKEN! Sadia Iqbal draws the first blood for Pakistan Women! Iqbal bowls fuller, on middle. Alyssa Healy gets to her front foot to flick it but ends up looping it toward the short mid-wicket fielder. It is Diana Baig to moves a bit to her right and takes the dolly safe into her hands. A soft dismissal from Alyssa Healy, however, a huge wicket for Pakistan!

15:28 (IST) Oct 08
4
Overs6.5
Score30 - 0

Sadia Iqbal to Alyssa Healy, FOUR! TOP SHOT! Sadia Iqbal bowls low full toss, outside off. Alyssa Healy skips down the track and punches it uppishly to clear the cover region for a boundary. 

15:28 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs6.4
Score26 - 0

Sadia Iqbal to Alyssa Healy, Fullish, on off. Alyssa Healy lunges to block it down. 

15:28 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs6.3
Score26 - 0

Sadia Iqbal to Alyssa Healy, Touch fuller, wide outside off. Alyssa Healy extends her arms to slap it away but gets beaten on the outer edge. 

15:27 (IST) Oct 08
1
Overs6.2
Score26 - 0

Sadia Iqbal to Phoebe Litchfield, Pitches it up, on off. Phoebe Litchfield drives it toward long off for a single. 

15:27 (IST) Oct 08
1
Overs6.1
Score25 - 0

Sadia Iqbal to Alyssa Healy, Tossed up, on middle. Alyssa Healy drives it toward , long on for one run. 

15:26 (IST) Oct 08
Score after 6 overs 24 - 0
Runs Scored: 0
000000
  • Phoebe Litchfield 9 (18)
  • Alyssa Healy 15 (18)
Fatima Sana3-1-6-0
0
Overs5.6
Score24 - 0

Fatima Sana to Phoebe Litchfield, Fullish, on the stumps. Phoebe Litchfield defends it right under her eyesight. 

15:26 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs5.5
Score24 - 0

Fatima Sana to Phoebe Litchfield, Back of a length on leg. Phoebe Litchfield tucks it toward mid-wicket for no run. 

15:25 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs5.4
Score24 - 0

Fatima Sana to Phoebe Litchfield, On a length, angling it away. Phoebe Litchfield pushes it toward cover. 

15:24 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs5.3
Score24 - 0

Fatima Sana to Phoebe Litchfield, Low full toss, outside off. Phoebe Litchfield mistimes her drive and the ball bounces off toward the left of the bowler. 

15:23 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs5.2
Score24 - 0

Fatima Sana to Phoebe Litchfield, Back of a length, on middle. Phoebe Litchfield blocks it down. 

15:22 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs5.1
Score24 - 0

Fatima Sana to Phoebe Litchfield, Back of a length, angling it away from the left-handed batter. Phoebe Litchfield misses her push and Muneeba Ali does well to glove the delivery and dislodges the stump. The review shows that Phoebe Litchfield lifts her backfoot up, but drops it down behind the popping crease just before the keeper hits the stumps. 

15:21 (IST) Oct 08
Score after 5 overs 24 - 0
Runs Scored: 0
014110
  • Alyssa Healy 15 (18)
  • Phoebe Litchfield 9 (12)
Sadia Iqbal1-0-7-0
0
Overs4.6
Score24 - 0

Sadia Iqbal to Alyssa Healy, Tossed up, on off. Alyssa Healy drives it toward mid on. 

15:21 (IST) Oct 08
1
Overs4.5
Score24 - 0

Sadia Iqbal to Phoebe Litchfield, Fuller, on off. Phoebe Litchfield reverse hits it wide short third man for one run. 

15:20 (IST) Oct 08
1
Overs4.4
Score23 - 0

Sadia Iqbal to Alyssa Healy, Fuller, drifting it down the leg. Alyssa Healy eases it toward mid-wicket for one. 

15:20 (IST) Oct 08
4
Overs4.3
Score22 - 0

Sadia Iqbal to Alyssa Healy, FOUR! EDGED AND AWAY! Sadia Iqbal bowls fuller, pitching it just outside off and spins it away from the batter. Alyssa Healy gets on her front foot to defend it down, but the ball grips on the track, turns and catches the outer edge. The ball zips past the slip fielder and rolls away for a boundary. 

15:19 (IST) Oct 08
1
Overs4.2
Score18 - 0

Sadia Iqbal to Phoebe Litchfield, Much fuller, on middle. Phoebe Litchfield jams it toward the wide of the extra cover and gets a single. 

15:19 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs4.1
Score17 - 0

Sadia Iqbal to Phoebe Litchfield, Short to start the over on middle. Phoebe Litchfield tucks it toward sqaure leg. 

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Australia vs Pakistan Highlights, Women's World Cup 2025: Australia bounced back from a top-order collapse to thrash Pakistan by 107 runs in the ICC Women’s World Cup at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday. Sent in to bat, the defending champions struggled early, reduced to 115/8 in the 37th over, with Pakistan bowlers, led by Nashra Sandhu (3/37) and Rameen Shamim (2/29), making early inroads.

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.