Australia Women vs Pakistan Women – Match Recap & Scorecard Analysis
In their ninth match of the ICC Women’s World
Cup 2025, Australia Women
delivered a commanding performance to defeat Pakistan Women by 107
runs at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Topline Summary
·
Australia
Women Innings: 221/9 (50 overs)
·
Pakistan
Women Innings: 114 all out (36.3 overs)
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Result:
Australia won by 107 runs
Australia’s win further solidifies their stature in the tournament, while Pakistan continue to search for their first victory.
Batting Brilliance & Bowling Pressure
Australia’s Innings
Australia found themselves in early trouble,
slipping to 59/4 (14.3 overs) in
the early stage of their innings. But
from that precarious position, Beth
Mooney held firm. Her composed knock of 109 anchored the innings, showcasing both grit and
maturity under pressure.
Complementing Mooney was Alana King,
whose late onslaught injected momentum and urgency into Australia’s total. She
hammered 51 off 49 balls, turning the innings back in
Australia’s favor.
Other contributions were modest — but that’s
expected given the early slip — and the partnership between Mooney and King
proved decisive. Pakistan’s bowlers, especially Nashra Sandhu and Sadia Iqbal,
looked threatening in the early overs but were unable to sustain their impact.
Pakistan’s Collapse
In reply, Pakistan were never able to build
momentum. Sidra Amin, with 35 (52 balls), was their top scorer —
but suffered from minimal support.
Australia’s bowlers, especially the pace
contingent and spin options, did a superb job of applying pressure. Kim Garth, in particular, stood out with
3 wickets for 14 runs. The spin
attack, led by Australia’s variety in conditions, strangled the middle order.
Annabel Sutherland, too, chipped in with key wickets (2) in
a disciplined display.
Overall, Pakistan’s batters lacked partnerships and were undone by smart bowling changes and consistent pressure.
Tactical & Contextual Elements
Recovery from Early Wobble
Australia’s early collapse to 59/4 could have
derailed their innings — but Mooney’s calm and experience helped steady the
ship. Her ability to absorb pressure, rotate strike, and build a platform
allowed the lower order to play more freely later on.
Momentum Shift via Partnerships
The Mooney‑King combination was the turning
point. Pakistan’s initial stranglehold was broken once that partnership got
going, and Australia never looked back from there.
Bowling Execution
Pakistan's bowlers showed promise early,
especially their spinners. But once they used up their quotas, Australia found
ways to exploit gaps. Australia’s bowlers, in contrast, mixed pace and spin
cleverly, maintained discipline, and attacked the weak links in Pakistan’s
batting line-up.
Tournament Implications
Australia’s emphatic win keeps them in strong shape in the World Cup, reinforcing their credentials as favorites. For Pakistan, the defeat deepens the challenge of breaking through in a tournament where they’ve struggled for consistency. The Economic Times+1
Fan Reactions & Social Buzz
On Reddit,
the match thread showed that fans recognized the sweep:
“Australia Women | 221/9 (Ov 50)
Pakistan Women | 114 (Ov 36.3)
AUS Women won by 107 runs”
– r/Cricket
Another user acknowledged Australia’s
dominance:
“If Australia bats first, they are gonna score
350+, I reckon.” Reddit+1
Across the cricketing community, Beth Mooney’s win was instant talking point. Many analysts and fans praised her resilience and ability to anchor in tumultuous conditions.
Looking Ahead
Australia now enter their later round-robin
matches with confidence. Their batting depth, coupled with varied bowling
strategies, gives them flexibility. Key players like Mooney and King will be
crucial as pressure mounts.
Pakistan, meanwhile, must regroup. They need
to find partnerships, shore up middle‑order stability, and possibly rethink
match tactics (especially how they use bowlers and manage match phases) if they
are to remain competitive in this cup.
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