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

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).
17:24 (IST) Oct 08
1
Overs34.3
Score120 - 8

Rameen Shamim to Beth Mooney, Much fuller, on off, Beth Mooney taps it to mid off for one.

17:24 (IST) Oct 08
2
Overs34.2
Score119 - 8

Rameen Shamim to Beth Mooney, Slower one, outside off, Beth Mooney punches it through covers for a brace.

17:23 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs34.1
Score117 - 8

Rameen Shamim to Beth Mooney, Much fuller, on off, Beth Mooney pushes it to mid off.

17:22 (IST) Oct 08
Score after 34 overs 117 - 8
Runs Scored: 0
102(2WD)4211(1WD+W)1(1WD)1(1WD)0
  • Alana King 0 (1)
  • Beth Mooney 57 (66)
Diana Baig4-0-27-1
0
Overs33.6
Score117 - 8

Diana Baig to Alana King, Slower one, on off, Alana King punches it to cover.

17:22 (IST) Oct 08
1wd
Overs33.6
Score117 - 8

Diana Baig to Alana King, Another wide! Down the leg side, Alana King leaves.

17:21 (IST) Oct 08
1wd
Overs33.6
Score116 - 8

Diana Baig to Alana King, Wide! Way outside off, Alana King leaves. Wided.

17:20 (IST) Oct 08

Alana King walks in to bat now.

17:18 (IST) Oct 08
W
Overs33.6
Score115 - 8

Diana Baig to Kim Garth, OUT! STUMPED! A wicket-keeping masterclass from Sidra Nawaz! Diana Baig bowls it fuller, down the leg side, Kim Garth tries to flick it but misses. Sidra Nawaz collects the ball and whips the bails off in a flash. The umpire checks and confirms that Kim Garth had nothing behind the crease. She makes her way back into the shed!

17:18 (IST) Oct 08
1
Overs33.5
Score114 - 7

Diana Baig to Beth Mooney, Slower one, on off, Beth Mooney pushes it to cover for one.

17:17 (IST) Oct 08
2
Overs33.4
Score113 - 7

Diana Baig to Beth Mooney, Keeps it full, on off, Beth Mooney pushes it to extra covers for a brace.

17:16 (IST) Oct 08
4
Overs33.3
Score111 - 7

Diana Baig to Beth Mooney, FOUR! Brilliant from Beth Mooney! Much fuller, outside off, Beth Mooney leans on and drives it magnificently through covers for a boundary.

17:16 (IST) Oct 08
2wd
Overs33.3
Score107 - 7

Diana Baig to Kim Garth, Two wides! Down the leg side, Kim Garth looks to flick it but misses. The keeper fails to collect it as the batters collect a single.

17:15 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs33.2
Score105 - 7

Diana Baig to Kim Garth, Slower one, outside off, Kim Garth looks to slap it but misses.

17:15 (IST) Oct 08
1
Overs33.1
Score105 - 7

Diana Baig to Beth Mooney, Back of a length, on leg, Beth Mooney flicks it through backward square leg for a single. Fifty up for Beth Mooney! 

17:14 (IST) Oct 08
Score after 33 overs 104 - 7
Runs Scored: 0
102100
  • Kim Garth 11 (46)
  • Beth Mooney 49 (62)
Rameen Shamim9-1-25-2
0
Overs32.6
Score104 - 7

Rameen Shamim to Kim Garth, Touch short, outside off, Kim Garth punches it to point.

17:13 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs32.5
Score104 - 7

Rameen Shamim to Kim Garth, Too full, on off, Kim Garth digs it back to the bowler.

17:13 (IST) Oct 08
1
Overs32.4
Score104 - 7

Rameen Shamim to Beth Mooney, Tossed up, on off, Beth Mooney pushes it to mid off for one.

17:12 (IST) Oct 08
2
Overs32.3
Score103 - 7

Rameen Shamim to Beth Mooney, Short ball, on leg, Beth Mooney tucks it through mid-wicket for a brace.

17:12 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs32.2
Score101 - 7

Rameen Shamim to Beth Mooney, Tossed up, on middle, Beth Mooney leans on and blocks it back.

17:12 (IST) Oct 08
1
Overs32.1
Score101 - 7

Rameen Shamim to Kim Garth, Short, on off, Kim Garth knocks it down the ground for a single.

17:09 (IST) Oct 08

Drinks break! Australia Women are 100 losing seven of their wicket! The batters on the crease are trying hard to take the game deep. Kim Garth is trying to give the strike to Mooney as much as she can. Mooney, on the other hand, is trying to cash out some boundaries. Their motive is to put as much as runs on the board, so that their bowlers have something on their side to defend. However, Pakistan Women are keeping their attacking mode on. They are eager to find another breakthrough so that they can capitalize on it. 

17:07 (IST) Oct 08
Score after 32 overs 100 - 7
Runs Scored: 0
200010
  • Beth Mooney 46 (59)
  • Kim Garth 10 (43)
Diana Baig3-0-14-0
0
Overs31.6
Score100 - 7

Diana Baig to Beth Mooney, On a length, on middle. Beth Mooney defends it toward mid on. 

17:06 (IST) Oct 08
1
Overs31.5
Score100 - 7

Diana Baig to Kim Garth, 100 up for Australia Women! Fullish, on off. Kim Garth drives it gloriously toward sweeper cover for one. 

17:06 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs31.4
Score99 - 7

Diana Baig to Kim Garth, Good-length delivery, on off. Kim Garth blocks it toward point. 

17:05 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs31.3
Score99 - 7

Diana Baig to Kim Garth, Full and just outside off. Kim Garth drives it toward cover. 

17:05 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs31.2
Score99 - 7

Diana Baig to Kim Garth, Short, just outside off. Kim Garth mistimes her punch toward the off side. 

17:04 (IST) Oct 08
2
Overs31.1
Score99 - 7

Diana Baig to Kim Garth, Short, shaping it down the leg. Kim Garth tickles it toward far right of the deep fine leg fielder. Natalia Pervaiz does exceptionally well to sprint and tumbles away to make a stop. Brace taken in the middle. 

17:03 (IST) Oct 08
Score after 31 overs 97 - 7
Runs Scored: 0
001110
  • Beth Mooney 46 (58)
  • Kim Garth 7 (38)
Rameen Shamim8-1-21-2
0
Overs30.6
Score97 - 7

Rameen Shamim to Beth Mooney, Pitches it up, on middle. Beth Mooney pushes it back to the bowler. 

17:02 (IST) Oct 08
1
Overs30.5
Score97 - 7

Rameen Shamim to Kim Garth, Tossed up, fuller on middle. Kim Garth flicks it toward mid-wicket for a single. 

17:02 (IST) Oct 08
1
Overs30.4
Score96 - 7

Rameen Shamim to Beth Mooney, Short, on middle. Beth Mooney rocks back and drives it wide of the diving bowler and gets a single. 

17:01 (IST) Oct 08

Slight halt! The physio is out as while fielding in the last delivery, the ball awkwardly bounced in front of Eyman Fatima, and she hits her chin. She is all good to continue. 

17:00 (IST) Oct 08
1
Overs30.3
Score95 - 7

Rameen Shamim to Kim Garth, Tad fuller, on middle. Kim Garth eases it toward mid on and gets a single. 

17:00 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs30.2
Score94 - 7

Rameen Shamim to Kim Garth, Pitches it up, on off. Kim Garth drives it back to the bowler. 

17:00 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs30.1
Score94 - 7

Rameen Shamim to Kim Garth, Short, on off and middle. Kim Garth nudges it toward mid-wicket. 

16:58 (IST) Oct 08
Score after 30 overs 94 - 7
Runs Scored: 0
000010
  • Beth Mooney 45 (56)
  • Kim Garth 5 (34)
Fatima Sana6-1-15-1
0
Overs29.6
Score94 - 7

Fatima Sana to Beth Mooney, Length, outside off, Beth Mooney cuts it to the point fielder.

16:57 (IST) Oct 08
1
Overs29.5
Score94 - 7

Fatima Sana to Kim Garth, Slower one, on leg, Kim Garth turns it to square leg for one.

16:57 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs29.4
Score93 - 7

Fatima Sana to Kim Garth, Much fuller, on off, Kim Garth taps it to cover.

16:56 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs29.3
Score93 - 7

Fatima Sana to Kim Garth, Length, on off, Kim Garth pushes it to point.

16:55 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs29.2
Score93 - 7

Fatima Sana to Kim Garth, Hard length, on middle and leg, Kim Garth flicks it to short mid-wicket.

16:55 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs29.1
Score93 - 7

Fatima Sana to Kim Garth, Much fuller, on off, Kim Garth pushes it to mid off.

16:54 (IST) Oct 08
Score after 29 overs 93 - 7
Runs Scored: 0
0001(1WD)001
  • Kim Garth 4 (29)
  • Beth Mooney 45 (55)
Sadia Iqbal7-1-23-1
1
Overs28.6
Score93 - 7

Sadia Iqbal to Kim Garth, Much fuller, on off, Kim Garth fends it to cover for a single.

16:53 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs28.5
Score92 - 7

Sadia Iqbal to Kim Garth, Flatter, on off, Kim Garth pushes it to the mid off fielder.

16:53 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs28.4
Score92 - 7

Sadia Iqbal to Kim Garth, Slower one, just outside off, Kim Garth blocks it to short cover.

16:52 (IST) Oct 08
1wd
Overs28.4
Score92 - 7

Sadia Iqbal to Kim Garth, Wide! Way outside off, Kim Garth leaves. Wided.

16:52 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs28.3
Score91 - 7

Sadia Iqbal to Kim Garth, Much fuller, on off, Kim Garth pushes it to mid off.

16:52 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs28.2
Score91 - 7

Sadia Iqbal to Kim Garth, Turn and bounce, outside off, Kim Garth looks to play at it but misses.

16:51 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs28.1
Score91 - 7

Sadia Iqbal to Kim Garth, Short, on off, Kim Garth blocks it back to the bowler.

16:50 (IST) Oct 08
Score after 28 overs 91 - 7
Runs Scored: 0
000020
  • Beth Mooney 45 (55)
  • Kim Garth 3 (23)
Fatima Sana5-1-14-1
0
Overs27.6
Score91 - 7

Fatima Sana to Beth Mooney, On a length, on off, Beth Mooney eases it to cover.

16:49 (IST) Oct 08
2
Overs27.5
Score91 - 7

Fatima Sana to Beth Mooney, Chance of a run-out! Fatima Sana bowls on a length, on the stumps. Beth Mooney tucks it toward deep square leg. The batters decided on a double. While their second run, the fielder from deep mid-wicket charges on the ball and throws it toward the non-striker's end. Sana, after her follow-through, couldn't get back behind the stump, but when she sees the throw coming toward her, he manages to get close to the stumps, receives the throw and turns to dislodge the stump, but she misses to hit the stump as she is not in range. 

16:48 (IST) Oct 08
0
Overs27.4
Score89 - 7

Fatima Sana to Beth Mooney, Good-length delivery, on middle and off. Beth Mooney dabs it across the line toward the leg side. 

190 More Updates
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.