In a dominant display of skill and strategy, Australia Women’s Cricket Team secured a convincing 107-run victory over Pakistan in the ninth match of the Women’s World Cup 2025, held in Colombo. The Australian side, powered by a brilliant century from Beth Mooney, outclassed Pakistan in all departments of the game to continue their strong run in the tournament.
Batting first, Australia set a challenging target of 222 runs, thanks largely to Beth Mooney’s magnificent 109 off 114 balls, a classy innings laced with 11 boundaries. Mooney’s composure and precision anchored the innings from the start, ensuring a steady flow of runs even when wickets occasionally fell at the other end.
Supporting her in the middle order, Alana King played an exceptional role, scoring 51 not out off 49 balls, displaying powerful strokes and excellent shot selection. Her partnership with Mooney proved crucial, adding much-needed stability and momentum in the latter half of the innings.
Pakistan’s bowlers struggled to contain the Australian batters for most of the innings. While they managed to keep the run rate modest early on, lapses in fielding and inconsistent bowling lengths allowed Australia to regain control. None of Pakistan’s bowlers could truly dominate, though some moments of disciplined bowling were observed from the seamers during the middle overs.
Chasing a target of 222, Pakistan Women’s batting lineup collapsed under pressure, managing only 114 runs in 36.3 overs. The Australian bowlers, particularly Kim Garth and Megan Schutt, delivered a clinical performance that dismantled Pakistan’s batting order with pace, swing, and precision.
Kim Garth emerged as the standout bowler, claiming three wickets, while Megan Schutt took two, maintaining relentless pressure throughout the innings. Their disciplined lines and variation in pace left Pakistan’s batters struggling to find scoring opportunities.
Among Pakistan’s players, Sidra Ameen offered some resistance with a determined 35 runs, showing patience and skill against a high-quality bowling attack. However, after her dismissal, Pakistan’s innings unraveled quickly. Captain Fatima Sana and Nashra Sandhu both contributed 11 runs each, while Ramin Shamim managed 15, but none could convert their starts into a substantial innings.
The middle order faltered against Australia’s tight field placements and strategic bowling changes. With wickets falling at regular intervals, the chase never looked threatening. The Australian fielders also played their part, executing sharp catches and saving crucial runs inside the circle.
Beth Mooney was deservedly named Player of the Match for her exceptional batting display, which laid the foundation for Australia’s commanding win. Her ability to anchor the innings under pressure once again underlined her status as one of the world’s top women’s cricketers.
This victory consolidates Australia’s position as a strong contender in the Women’s World Cup, showcasing their depth, experience, and adaptability across conditions. Their batting strength, combined with a disciplined bowling attack, continues to make them a formidable force in international women’s cricket.
For Pakistan Women, the loss highlighted familiar challenges — inconsistent batting, middle-order fragility, and difficulty handling high-quality pace and spin attacks. Despite flashes of potential, particularly from Sidra Ameen, the team will need to regroup quickly, reassess strategies, and strengthen their batting approach ahead of upcoming fixtures if they hope to stay competitive in the tournament.
