Match 9, Colombo, October 08, 2025, 03:00 PM
Australia Women
221/9(50.0ov)
Pakistan Women
Innings Break - PAK-W opted to field
Win Projections to be updated soonBatsmen
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Commentry
... THE RUN CHASE ...
Nashra Sandhu is up for a quick chat. She says that her plan was to keep it simple, wicket-to-wicket, and she is really happy to get the merit. Adds that Ellyse Perry's dismissal was her favourite off all. Also says that they leaked a lot of runs in the death overs which they could have avoided. Ends up saying that the batters just need to stay on the crease to chase the run as the track is getting better for the batters.
The dry pitch in Colombo helped Pakistan's spinners early on, and they did a great job taking wickets. Nashra Sandhu was outstanding, taking three wickets. However, they struggled to contain Beth Mooney and Alana King, who shared a match-changing partnership. Australia Women posted a competitive 221/9, setting up a thrilling contest. Now it's time for Pakistan Women to chase! Stay tuned...
Alana King launched a stunning counter-attack, scoring an unbeaten 51 after Kim Garth's dismissal, shattering Pakistan's momentum. Her 106-run partnership with Beth Mooney rescued Australia, shifting the game in their favor. Mooney, meanwhile, anchored the innings, eventually falling for 109 off the final ball.
A huge respite for the Australia Women as they end their innings at 221/9! The Australian innings began on a good note, only for a dramatic collapse to ensue! Once the first wicket tumbled in the seventh over, the wickets began to fall like dominoes. The middle order saw a sudden collapse, and the scoreboard looked bleak at a precarious 76/7 inside 22 overs. Beth Mooney was a solid presence in the midst of Australia's collapse. Kim Garth briefly supported her with 11 runs from 47 balls but was dismissed by excellent wicketkeeping from Sidra Nawaz. Their partnership provided a brief respite for Australia.
In over# 50
0W
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4
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6
6
Fatima Sana 49/2(10)
OUT! TAKEN! Beth Mooney departs on the final ball! Short, just outside off, Beth Mooney looks to slap it but mistimes it completely. The ball goes in the air towards covers and Sadaf Shamas takes a good catch near her head. Australia Women end their innings at 221/9!
49.6
W
OUT! TAKEN! Beth Mooney departs on the final ball! Short, just outside off, Beth Mooney looks to slap it but mistimes it completely. The ball goes in the air towards covers and Sadaf Shamas takes a good catch near her head. Australia Women end their innings at 221/9!
49.5
4
FOUR MORE! What an ove this is turning out to be! Fuller, on off, Beth Mooney goes deep in her crease and steers it in the gap through point for yet another boundary.
49.4
4
FOUR! Smashed away! Short, on off, Beth Mooney stays in her crease and pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary. Hundred partnership comes up between this duo now.
49.3
1
Short, on off, Alana King looks to pull it but edges it. The ball hits the keeper's glove and rolls towards short third. They collect a single.
49.2
6
SIX MORE! Fifty up in style for Alana King! A half tracker that sits up to be hit, Alana King winds up and clatters it over deep mid-wicket for yet another biggie.
49.1
6
SIX! What a shot from Alana King! On a length, on middle, Alana King takes a step forward and heaves it elegantly over cow corner for a bigge.
In over# 49
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Diana Baig 74/1(10)
48.6
1
Short, on off, Alana King tugs it over mid-wicket for a single. 200 comes up for Australia Women!
48.5
1
Slower one, shorter and outside off. Beth Mooney slaps it to deep point for a single.
48.4
1
Too full, on off, Alana King pushes it to cover for one.
48.3
4
FOUR! Excellent from Alana King! Short again, on middle, Alana King stays back and pulls it elegantly through square leg for a boundary.
48.2
6
SIX! That has gone all the way! Short ball, on middle and leg, Alana King stays in her crease and pulls it powerfully over deep mid-wicket for a bigge.