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Australia Crushes Pakistan by 107 Runs in World Cup Clash
8 Oct
Summary
- Australia beats Pakistan by 107 runs in Colombo
- Beth Mooney scores century to lift Australia to 221-9
- Pakistan bowled out for 114, losing 5 top-order batters for under 10 runs
On October 8, 2025, Australia secured a dominant 107-run victory over Pakistan in a crucial Women's World Cup match held in Colombo. After winning the toss, Pakistan's captain Fatima Sana elected to field first, but the decision backfired as Australia's batting lineup put up a strong performance.
Despite losing their openers Alyssa Healy and Phoebe Litchfield early on, Australia found stability through Beth Mooney, who went on to score a century. Mooney's 109-run knock, her fifth ODI century, helped Australia post a respectable total of 221-9. The Pakistani bowlers, led by Nashra Sandhu's 3-37, managed to restrict the Australian middle order, but the lower-order contributions from Kim Garth and Alana King ensured Australia set a challenging target.
In response, Pakistan's batting lineup crumbled under the pressure, with five of their top six batters dismissed for less than 10 runs. Only Sidra Amin (35) managed to cross the double-digit mark as the team was bowled out for 114, handing Australia a comprehensive 107-run victory.
The win has lifted Australia to the top of the Women's World Cup standings, though they have played one game more than England and India, who occupy the second and third positions, respectively. Pakistan, on the other hand, remain rooted to the bottom of the table.
