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).
21:11 (IST) Oct 08

Drinks break! Pakistan Women need 115 runs more to cross the finishing line. However, they lost eight of their batters already. But Rameen Shamim and Nashra Sandhu are trying their best to hang on the crease and work on the singles and doubles. Australia Women are eagerly looking for a wicket, but cannot really find it. Let's see how it ends...

21:09 (IST) Oct 08
Score after 30 overs 107 - 8
Runs Scored: 0
00202(2WD)14
  • Nashra Sandhu 9 (26)
  • Rameen Shamim 13 (46)
Ashleigh Gardner7-1-17-1
4
Overs29.6
Score107 - 8

Ashleigh Gardner to Nashra Sandhu, FOUR! SHOT! Pakistan Women just need to keep rotating their strike! Much fuller, just outside off. Nashra Sandhu opens the face of her willow and squeezes it past the backward point fielder for a boundary.  

21:08 (IST) Oct 08
1
Overs29.5
Score103 - 8

Ashleigh Gardner to Rameen Shamim, Full, on middle. Rameen Shamim pushes it toward sqaure leg for a single. 

21:08 (IST) Oct 08
2wd
Overs29.5
Score102 - 8

Ashleigh Gardner to Nashra Sandhu, TWO WIDES! Short, drifts it down the leg. Nashra Sandhu looks to flick it but misses. Alyssa Healy gets some gloves to it and parries it further. The batter takes a single. 

21:07 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs29.4
Score100 - 8

Ashleigh Gardner to Nashra Sandhu, Fullish, just outside off. Nashra Sandhu blocks it from the inner part of her willow toward mid-wicket. 

21:07 (IST) Oct 08
2
Overs29.3
Score100 - 8

Ashleigh Gardner to Nashra Sandhu, 100 up for Pakistan Women! Drags her length back, outside off. Nashra Sandhu hops a bit and cuts it toward deep cover for a couple of runs. 

21:07 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs29.2
Score98 - 8

Ashleigh Gardner to Nashra Sandhu, Short, down leg, Nashra Sandhu looks to flick it but the ball hits her thighs and rolls to the left of the keeper.

21:06 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs29.1
Score98 - 8

Ashleigh Gardner to Nashra Sandhu, Too full, outside off, Nashra Sandhu leans on and blocks it back to the bowler.

21:05 (IST) Oct 08
Score after 29 overs 98 - 8
Runs Scored: 0
020110
  • Rameen Shamim 12 (45)
  • Nashra Sandhu 3 (21)
Georgia Wareham4-0-15-1
0
Overs28.6
Score98 - 8

Georgia Wareham to Rameen Shamim, Tossed up, fuller, on off. Rameen Shamim defends it toward cover. 

21:05 (IST) Oct 08
1
Overs28.5
Score98 - 8

Georgia Wareham to Nashra Sandhu, Short, outside off. Nashra Sandhu cuts it toward wide point for a single. 

21:04 (IST) Oct 08
1
Overs28.4
Score97 - 8

Georgia Wareham to Rameen Shamim, Short, outside off. Rameen Shamim sweeps it toward deep fine leg for a single. 

21:04 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs28.3
Score96 - 8

Georgia Wareham to Rameen Shamim, Short, outside off. Rameen Shamim blocks it down. 

21:02 (IST) Oct 08
2
Overs28.2
Score96 - 8

Georgia Wareham to Rameen Shamim, Bowls fuller, on off and middle. Rameen Shamim tries to flick it but misses the connection. The ball hits the gloves and rolls toward deep third for a couple. Australia Women opt for the review. The review shows that there is a clear spike on the UltraEdge meter when the ball is close to the glove. Australia Women have no reviews left in the bank. 

21:02 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs28.1
Score94 - 8

Georgia Wareham to Rameen Shamim, Tossed up, fuller just outside off. Rameen Shamim leaves it alone. 

21:01 (IST) Oct 08
Score after 28 overs 94 - 8
Runs Scored: 0
000000
  • Nashra Sandhu 2 (20)
  • Rameen Shamim 9 (40)
Ashleigh Gardner6-1-8-1
0
Overs27.6
Score94 - 8

Ashleigh Gardner to Nashra Sandhu, Fullish, on off. Natalia Pervaiz blocks it down. Maiden for Ashleigh Gardner! 

21:00 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs27.5
Score94 - 8

Ashleigh Gardner to Nashra Sandhu, Full and on off. Nashra Sandhu drives it toward the bowler. 

21:00 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs27.4
Score94 - 8

Ashleigh Gardner to Nashra Sandhu, Tossed up, outside off. Nashra Sandhu blocks it toward point. 

21:00 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs27.3
Score94 - 8

Ashleigh Gardner to Nashra Sandhu, Fullish, just outside leg stump. Nashra Sandhu hangs back and misses her flick. The ball hits her pad and loops to get stuck in her arm. Alyssa Healy, behind the stump, asks for the ball but she walks away and drops the ball on the ground as she is unsure whether she gets an edge on the ball or not. 

20:59 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs27.2
Score94 - 8

Ashleigh Gardner to Nashra Sandhu, Pitches it up, on leg. Nashra Sandhu flicks it backward sqaure for no runs. 

20:59 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs27.1
Score94 - 8

Ashleigh Gardner to Nashra Sandhu, Full-length delivery, on middle. Nashra Sandhu pushes it back to the bowler. 

20:58 (IST) Oct 08
Score after 27 overs 94 - 8
Runs Scored: 0
000110
  • Rameen Shamim 9 (40)
  • Nashra Sandhu 2 (14)
Georgia Wareham3-0-11-1
0
Overs26.6
Score94 - 8

Georgia Wareham to Rameen Shamim, Much fuller, on off, Rameen Shamim pushes it back to the bowler.

20:58 (IST) Oct 08
1
Overs26.5
Score94 - 8

Georgia Wareham to Nashra Sandhu, Tossed up, on middle, Nashra Sandhu knocks it down the ground for one.

20:57 (IST) Oct 08
1
Overs26.4
Score93 - 8

Georgia Wareham to Rameen Shamim, Much fuller, on off, Rameen Shamim sweeps it towards deep backward square leg for one.

20:57 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs26.3
Score92 - 8

Georgia Wareham to Rameen Shamim, Tossed up, short and on off, Rameen Shamim fends it to short covers.

20:56 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs26.2
Score92 - 8

Georgia Wareham to Rameen Shamim, Keeps it outside off, Rameen Shamim looks to sweep it but miscues it to the point fielder.

20:56 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs26.1
Score92 - 8

Georgia Wareham to Rameen Shamim, Tossed up, on off, Rameen Shamim leans on and blocks it back.

20:55 (IST) Oct 08
Score after 26 overs 92 - 8
Runs Scored: 0
000001(1WD)0
  • Nashra Sandhu 1 (13)
  • Rameen Shamim 8 (35)
Ashleigh Gardner5-0-8-1
0
Overs25.6
Score92 - 8

Ashleigh Gardner to Nashra Sandhu, Quicker, on off, Nashra Sandhu blocks it back.

20:55 (IST) Oct 08
1wd
Overs25.6
Score92 - 8

Ashleigh Gardner to Nashra Sandhu, Wide! Down the leg side, Nashra Sandhu tries to flick it but misses.

20:55 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs25.5
Score91 - 8

Ashleigh Gardner to Nashra Sandhu, Lands it wide outside off, Nashra Sandhu moves to her right and looks to drive it but misses.

20:54 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs25.4
Score91 - 8

Ashleigh Gardner to Nashra Sandhu, Tossed up, outside off, Natalia Pervaiz taps it to extra covers.

20:54 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs25.3
Score91 - 8

Ashleigh Gardner to Nashra Sandhu, Keeps it outside off, Nashra Sandhu defends it back to the bowler.

20:54 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs25.2
Score91 - 8

Ashleigh Gardner to Nashra Sandhu, Much fuller, outside off, Natalia Pervaiz pushes it to cover.

20:53 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs25.1
Score91 - 8

Ashleigh Gardner to Nashra Sandhu, Over the wicket. Full, on leg, Nashra Sandhu flicks it to mid-wicket.

20:53 (IST) Oct 08
Score after 25 overs 91 - 8
Runs Scored: 0
101000
  • Rameen Shamim 8 (35)
  • Nashra Sandhu 1 (7)
Georgia Wareham2-0-9-1
0
Overs24.6
Score91 - 8

Georgia Wareham to Rameen Shamim, Fuller, outside off. Rameen Shamim looks to sweep but hits the pad and loops toward far left of the keeper. 

20:52 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs24.5
Score91 - 8

Georgia Wareham to Rameen Shamim, Tossed up, much fuller, outside off. Rameen Shamim pushes it toward cover. 

20:52 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs24.4
Score91 - 8

Georgia Wareham to Rameen Shamim, Pitches it up, angling it wide outside off. Rameen Shamim tries to paddle it but misses on the outer edge. 

20:51 (IST) Oct 08
1
Overs24.3
Score91 - 8

Georgia Wareham to Nashra Sandhu, Lands it on leg, Nashra Sandhu flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

20:51 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs24.2
Score90 - 8

Georgia Wareham to Nashra Sandhu, Too full, sliding down leg, Nashra Sandhu looks to block it but gets a hit on her pads. A stifled appeal but turned down.

20:51 (IST) Oct 08
1
Overs24.1
Score90 - 8

Georgia Wareham to Rameen Shamim, Tossed up, fuller outside off. Rameen Shamim pushes it toward wide cover and gets a single. 

20:49 (IST) Oct 08
Score after 24 overs 89 - 8
Runs Scored: 0
01001(1LB)1
  • Rameen Shamim 7 (31)
  • Nashra Sandhu 0 (5)
Ashleigh Gardner4-0-7-1
1
Overs23.6
Score89 - 8

Ashleigh Gardner to Rameen Shamim, Full, on leg. Rameen Shamim flicks it toward fine leg for one. 

20:47 (IST) Oct 08
1lb
Overs23.5
Score88 - 8

Ashleigh Gardner to Nashra Sandhu, Leg bye! Pitches it up, outside off, spins it in. Nashra Sandhu lunges and tries to push it away but the ball sneaks past the inner edge and hits the pad. The ball rolls away toward deep third and the batter gets a single. Appeal from Australia Women, but the umpire isn't interested. Alyssa Healy reviews it and the Ball Tracking says the impact on the pad is umpire's call. 

20:47 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs23.4
Score87 - 8

Ashleigh Gardner to Nashra Sandhu, Short, on middle, turns it in. Nashra Sandhu tries to flick it but misses and hits the thigh pad. 

20:46 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs23.3
Score87 - 8

Ashleigh Gardner to Nashra Sandhu, Pitches it up, on off. Nashra Sandhu lunges and pushes it away. 

20:46 (IST) Oct 08
1
Overs23.2
Score87 - 8

Ashleigh Gardner to Rameen Shamim, Tossed up, on the leg stump. Rameen Shamim paddles it toward deep fine leg for a single. 

20:46 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs23.1
Score86 - 8

Ashleigh Gardner to Rameen Shamim, Fuller, on leg. Rameen Shamim blocks it toward the leg side. 

20:45 (IST) Oct 08
Score after 23 overs 86 - 8
Runs Scored: 0
201(1WD)40(W)00
  • Nashra Sandhu 0 (2)
  • Rameen Shamim 5 (28)
Georgia Wareham1-0-7-1
0
Overs22.6
Score86 - 8

Georgia Wareham to Nashra Sandhu, Too full, on leg, Nashra Sandhu digs it to mid on. A successful first over for Georgia Wareham!

20:44 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs22.5
Score86 - 8

Georgia Wareham to Nashra Sandhu, Short, around off. Nashra Sandhu stabs it away. 

20:43 (IST) Oct 08

Nashra Sandhu is the new batter in. 

20:41 (IST) Oct 08
W
Overs22.4
Score86 - 8

Georgia Wareham to Diana Baig, OUT! LBW! The wickets are started to tumble once again! Pakistan Women loses their eigth wicket now! Georgia Wareham bowls much fuller, on middle. Diana Baig gets down on one knee and tries to sweep it but fails to connect. The ball hits the back thigh pad and the finger of the umpire goes up as the Aussies roar for the appeal. Diana Baig opts for a review, but the Ball Tracking shows three reds on the big screen. 

20:41 (IST) Oct 08
4
Overs22.3
Score86 - 7

Georgia Wareham to Diana Baig, FOUR! That's nicely timed! Georgia Wareham pitches it much fuller, on middle and leg. Diana Baig drives it toward the right of the bowler and gets four more runs. 

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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.