Australia Women Stage sensational recovery from 76/7 to Crush Pakistan by 107 Runs

 



After Bangladesh narrowly failed to defeat England on Tuesday, it was Pakistan’s turn to let a golden opportunity slip away on Wednesday. Despite having Australia reeling at 76 for 7, Fatima Sana’s team couldn’t finish the job — eventually collapsing to a crushing 107-run defeat in the Women’s ODI World Cup clash in Colombo.

Batting first after Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana won the toss and opted to field, the seven-time world champions found themselves in deep trouble early on. Australia’s top order crumbled on a sluggish Colombo pitch, reduced to 76 for 7 as Pakistan’s bowlers ran riot. However, Beth Mooney’s defiant century (109 off 114 balls) and Alana King’s unbeaten 51 turned the tide completely.

The pair stitched together a heroic 106-run stand for the ninth wicket, rescuing Australia from the brink of disaster and propelling them to a competitive total of 221 for 9. Mooney, batting at No. 4, stood firm while wickets tumbled at the other end, displaying remarkable composure under pressure. When King joined her at 10th wicket, the duo rebuilt patiently before counterattacking in the final overs. Player of the match , Mooney’s innings was a masterclass in control and timing, featuring 11 elegant boundaries. King’s knock — laced with 3 fours and 3 sixes — provided the late flourish that gave Australia hope.

Among Pakistan’s bowlers, Nashra Sandhu was the pick of the attack with 3 for 37, supported by Ramin Shamim (2 for 29) and Fatima Sana (2 for 49). Despite their early dominance, Pakistan’s bowlers failed to maintain pressure once the Mooney–King partnership took control.

Chasing 222 for victory, Pakistan’s batting unit faltered miserably. Apart from Sidra Ameen’s gritty 35 off 52 balls, no batter showed resistance. The rest folded in regular intervals — Sadaf Shamas (5), Muneeba Ali (3), Sidra Nawaz (5), Natalia Parvaiz (1), Eyman Fatima (0), Fatima Sana (11), and Diana Baig (7) all perished cheaply. Reduced to 31 for 5, Pakistan’s hopes faded rapidly.

The late partnership between Ramin Shamim (15 off 64) and Nashra Sandhu (11 off 41) only delayed the inevitable, as Pakistan were eventually bowled out for 114 in 36.3 overs.

Australia’s bowling attack, led by Kim Garth (3 for 14), was relentless. Megan Schutt (2 for 25) and Annabel Sutherland (2 for 15) provided excellent support, while Alana King, Ashleigh Gardner, and Georgia Wareham chipped in with a wicket apiece.

With this emphatic victory, Australia climbed to the top of the table with five points from three matches — a fitting reminder of why they remain the most dominant force in women’s cricket.



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